Shateria Davis
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Hello, I'm Shateria Davis, 32 years old currently, and from Charlotte, North Carolina. I'm a hard worker, very organized, friendly, and willing to work. I specialize in freelance photography, graphic designing, cash handling, cashiering, and tech support. I have experience in cash handling and customer service. I am also an innovative photographer talented at experimenting with new approaches, techniques, software, and lenses. Thrive under pressure and successful with creativity-focused artistic challenges. Excellent eye for light and composition. Honest Cashier skilled at managing money, merchandising stock and assisting customers with locating desired items. Excellent oral and written communication, listening and time management skills with strong attention to detail and superior work ethic. Consistently accurate in drawer reconciliation. Enthusiastic retail professional with hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Freelance/Self employed
Charlotte, NC
- Current
- Company Overview: GLOOM is my personal brand
- I'm currently a photographer who specializes in portrait and night photography
- Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Create portfolios for clients to showcase work.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
- Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
- Collaborate with art directors, stylists, makeup artists as part of a team effort.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos.
Photography Assistant
New York Times Co
Charlotte, NC
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked with another published photographer/artist by the name of Liam Woods.
- Met the Mayor of Charlotte and photographed for NYT's article.
- Met and worked with a grammy award winning folk music artist
- Organized and labeled digital images according to client specifications.
- Assisted photographers with setting up lighting equipment, backdrops and props for studio shoots.
- Maintained photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lights, tripods.
- Operated a variety of camera systems and lenses to capture high quality images.
- Evaluated photos taken during shoots to determine which ones should be kept or discarded.
- Provided technical support when needed by troubleshooting any issues that arose during a shoot.
- Maintained an inventory of photographic supplies such as film, batteries, memory cards.
- Transported equipment between locations when necessary for onsite photo assignments.
- Ensured that all safety precautions were followed while working on location at various sites.
- Set up lights, backdrops, and props for shoots and events.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Improvised photographic methods and techniques.
- Tracked studio inventories and ordered new supplies when needed.
- Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos.
- Scouted locations and curated props for photography shoots.
Pharmacy Cashier
CVS Pharmacy
Charlotte, NC
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Greeted customers, provided excellent customer service, and answered inquiries in a timely manner.
- Processed payments accurately using cash registers and credit card machines.
- Maintained records of sales transactions for inventory control purposes.
- Assisted customers with locating specific items within the store.
- Prepared purchase orders for products that needed to be replenished.
- Tracked inventory levels regularly to ensure adequate stock was available for sale.
- Processed credit card, EBT and cash payments with electronic computer system.
- Assisted with merchandising efforts, including setting up displays and promotional materials.
- Managed cash drawer, ensuring accurate cash handling and daily reconciliations.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
Cashier
Fresh Thyme Market
Cleveland , OH
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- checked for fake/fraud checks
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
Mail Processing Clerk
JPMorgan Chase
Charlotte, NC
02.2014 - 05.2018
- Worked under a temp agency called Manpower at JPMC doing mail room processing
- Opening, organizing, and processing tax forms
- Scanned documents into a digital format for archiving.
Machine Operator
JPMorgan Chase
Charlotte, NC
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Besides processing mail/tax forms during tax season, I was also trained to be a machine operator
- I processed tax forms (1040's, 1040X's, 9465's) that came with payment, but no vouchers
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
Technical Support
Scarleybark Library
Charlotte, NC
06.2013 - 11.2014
- An intern/technical support for the scaleybark library
- Helped with guests at the library
- Organized bookshelves and media
- Provided technical support on set when needed.
- Provided technical support to staff members and customers.
Sales/Games Associate
Cedar Fair
Charlotte, NC
03.2013 - 10.2013
- Sales/Games associate for Carowinds amusement park
- Experience in customer service and money dealing
Sales Associate
Cedar Fair
Charlotte, NC
09.2012 - 10.2012
- Sales Associate for Carowinds amusement park, Scarowinds season for the Games department
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
Education
Associate - digital arts
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC04.2011
High school or equivalent -
West Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC06.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Photography
- Sales
- Lightroom
- Cash Handling
- Cashier
- Typing
- Organizational Skills
- Windows
- Illustrator
- Photo editing
- Shot Composition
- Retouching and color correction
- Sales expertise
- HD photography
- Flexible creative approach
- Client Communication
- Social Media
- Budgeting and finance
- Image manipulation
- Client Relations
- Digital video
- Visual design
- Excellent workflow management
- Superb attention to detail
- Social Media Marketing
- Social Media Promotion
- Video Editing
- Composition
- Adobe Photoshop
- Equipment Preparation
- Lighting expert
Previouslocation
Charlotte, NC
Assessments
Social Media, Familiar, 05/01/19, Measures a candidate's ability to create content, communicate online, and build a brand's reputation., https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/fmgi78rlcvkdnxqa
Personal Information
- Age: 26
- Authorized To Work: US
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Photography Assistant
New York Times Co
05.2021 - 07.2021
Pharmacy Cashier
CVS Pharmacy
11.2019 - 02.2020
Cashier
Fresh Thyme Market
09.2019 - 12.2019
Mail Processing Clerk
JPMorgan Chase
02.2014 - 05.2018
Machine Operator
JPMorgan Chase
01.2014 - 05.2018
Technical Support
Scarleybark Library
06.2013 - 11.2014
Sales/Games Associate
Cedar Fair
03.2013 - 10.2013
Sales Associate
Cedar Fair
09.2012 - 10.2012
Freelance Photographer
Freelance/Self employed
- Current
Associate - digital arts
Central Piedmont Community College
High school or equivalent -
West Mecklenburg High School
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