Shane Morgan
Prattville,AL
Summary
I am a Self- Employed, accomplished Photographer with 7 years of industry experience and exceptional talents in film development and image manipulation. Artistic and creative professional with strong portfolio and outstanding computer skills. Technical knowledge of equipment operations and photography principles. I am a Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. I have seen my fair share of dealerships and understand the nature of dealers can be volatile, Fast paced, Demanding and Generally what your attitude perceives them as. My work schedule is super flexible as it is created on my own terms! I am edgar and ready to work, I am a car enthusiast at heart and actually enjoy the car industry in entirety, I am certain this position fits me perfect!
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Vehicle Photographer and Customer Service Rep
AutoUpLinkUSA Southeast
Montgomery, AL
01.2023 - Current
- Travel from dealer to dealer on daily basis as required for routine check ups.
- Consult with Sales, service, and managers to locate keys and discuss old age units with no photos.
- Complete and document mileage/Expense reports monthly.
- Perform Daily lot walks at dealers while marking units as "Done" to maintain organization.
- Transport vehicles to staging locations, while also observing backgrounds if shooting outdoors.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective sales plans.
- Advised customers on the latest product features and benefits.
- Monitored inventory levels
- Generated new business opportunities through cold calling campaigns.
- Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet dealers needs.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Answered inbound calls, chats and emails from dealers to facilitate customer service.
- Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices as dealerships move fast.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
- Deliver quality products within deadlines established by dealers.
- Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
- Organize and store digital photographs, negatives, and prints in an orderly fashion.
- Consult with dealers to understand their needs and preferences.
- Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
- Explained price and package details to customers.
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Reviewed sets of photographs to select best work.
- Used traditional or digital cameras along with tripods, filters and flash attachments.
Real Estate Photographer
Shane's Photography
Prattville, AL
04.2020 - Current
- Planned and obtained original shots using innovative thinking and new techniques.
- Selected and assembled equipment and required background properties.
- Explained price and package details to customers.
- Enhanced, retouched and resized photographs and negatives using airbrushing and other techniques.
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Cropped, manipulated and performed color balance for final images.
- Worked with design team to align photography with project specifications.
Product Photographer
Shane's Photography
Prattville, AL
01.2020 - Current
- Directed activities of workers setting up photographic equipment.
- Selected and assembled equipment and required background properties.
- Enhanced, retouched and resized photographs and negatives using airbrushing and other techniques.
- Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots.
- Reviewed sets of photographs to select best work.
- Provided detailed asset management, file naming and image drops.
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Estimated or measured light levels, distances and numbers of exposures using measuring devices and formulas.
- Explained price and package details to customers.
Portrait Photographer
Shane's Photography
Prattville, AL
01.2018 - Current
- Set up, mounted or installed photographic equipment and cameras.
- Transferred photographs to computers for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Maintained various studio equipment.
- Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos.
- Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots.
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Worked with design team to align photography with project specifications.
- Performed maintenance tasks to keep equipment working properly.
- Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events.
- Selected and adjusted subjects, equipment and lighting to achieve desired effects.
Photographer
Shane's Photography
Prattville, AL
04.2017 - Current
- Set up camera control equipment, stands, and tripods for shoots.
- Transferred photographs to computers for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Took pictures of individuals, families and small groups in studio or on location.
- Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos.
- Coordinated and completed photoshoots for individuals, families and small groups.
- Cropped, manipulated and performed color balance for final images.
- Determined project goals, locations and equipment needs by studying assignments and consulting with clients or advertising staff.
- Tested equipment prior to use, verifying good working order.
- Set up, mounted or installed photographic equipment and cameras.
- Explained price and package details to customers.
- Scouted locations and curated props for photography shoots.
- Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events.
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Reviewed sets of photographs to select best work.
- Facilitated general office operations by scheduling appointments, keeping books and ordering supplies.
- Created artificial light using flashes and reflectors.
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Performed maintenance tasks to keep equipment working properly.
Party Coordinator
Launch trampoline park
Prattville, AL
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Implemented promotional strategies to maximize conference and convention attendees.
- Selected chefs or catering companies to prepare food for events.
- Documented events with details in customer preferences, financial considerations and successes and failures.
- Managed safe and smooth food delivery at banquets, conferences and social events.
- Oversaw advanced event registration and day-of check-in to handle high volume of guests.
- Led site walk-through and meetings prior to event to go over checklists and delegate assignments to staff.
- Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
- Tracked payments, balances and registrations for various events.
- Conferred with customers to gather event requirements and explore opportunities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery, AL05.2033
High School Diploma -
Selma High School
Selma, AL05.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Suite Proficient
- Strong On-Set Styling Skills
- Image Archiving
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Traditional and Digital Printing
- Lighting Expert
- Complex Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Service-Oriented
- Social Media
- Client Scheduling
- Workflow Management
- Business Development
- Task Prioritization
- Digital Photography
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Auto Vehicle Photographer and Customer Service Rep
AutoUpLinkUSA Southeast
01.2023 - Current
Real Estate Photographer
Shane's Photography
04.2020 - Current
Product Photographer
Shane's Photography
01.2020 - Current
Party Coordinator
Launch trampoline park
04.2019 - 01.2022
Portrait Photographer
Shane's Photography
01.2018 - Current
Photographer
Shane's Photography
04.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
Trenholm State Community College
High School Diploma -
Selma High School
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