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Samuel Chase

Photographer/Videographer
Reston,VA

Summary

Dedicated and award-winning Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Store Associate

Lidl
Fairfax, VA
10.2021 - Current
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and organizing returns
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized and energetic servicing.
  • Identified and resolved complex issues by applying advanced analytical and troubleshooting strategies.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Managed several departments to exceed company standards
  • Used product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to drive substantial sales increases in bakery and foreign food products.
  • Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
  • Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.

Freelance Photographer/Videographer

Self-employed
Farmville, VA
01.2019 - Current
  • Received 2021 Emmy in Non-Fiction - Long Form for "Civil Circuit."
  • Published with local and international magazines for photojournalism work on Virginia protests.
  • Operated DSLR cameras to create unique and high-quality images.
  • Edited photos using the software Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, and Adobe Bridge.
  • Archived and organized RAW photographs on computers and external servers.
  • Developed compelling images for Civil Rights magazines and companies needing digital artwork and informative graphics.
  • Reliably scheduled with prospective clients.
  • Attained prospective clients by building interpersonal relationships and utilizing portfolio work to demonstrate competence and style.

Studio Photographer

Lifetouch Portrait Studios
Fairfax, VA
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
  • Positively increased corporate image with unique customer experience and welcoming attitude.
  • Completed daily cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline.
  • Displayed excellent sales skills and understanding of how to leverage abilities to exceed quotas.

Marketing Photographer

Longwood University
Farmville, VA
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Coordinated with Longwood's clients and students for interviews on marketable stories and news spreads across digital and print platforms.
  • Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
  • Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.

Restaurant Waiter

Uptown Coffee Cafe
Farmville, VA
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.

Expo Worker

Noodles & Company
Sterling, VA
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Cashier

Joeys Corner Cafe
Sterling, VA
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Reviewed new promotions and monitored price changes.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Trained, mentored and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Longwood University
Farmville, VA
08.2017 - 05.2021

Academic Minor Degree - Photography

Longwood University
Farmville, VA
08.2017 - 05.2021

Skills

Advanced Photo Mechanic expert

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Accomplishments

  • Awarded my university their first student Emmy for my documentary, "Civil Circuit".
  • Achieved three first place awards for creative films and documentary through diligent work ethic and research.
  • Collaborated with team of 30 in the development of "Our Legacy," an annual magazine about the accomplishments of R.R. Moton school during the civil rights era for equal education in the mid 1900's.

Timeline

Store Associate

Lidl
10.2021 - Current

Studio Photographer

Lifetouch Portrait Studios
08.2021 - 11.2021

Freelance Photographer/Videographer

Self-employed
01.2019 - Current

Marketing Photographer

Longwood University
01.2019 - 08.2021

Restaurant Waiter

Uptown Coffee Cafe
05.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Longwood University
08.2017 - 05.2021

Academic Minor Degree - Photography

Longwood University
08.2017 - 05.2021

Expo Worker

Noodles & Company
09.2016 - 08.2017

Cashier

Joeys Corner Cafe
08.2015 - 09.2016

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