Tamara Roberts
Juneau,AK
Summary
Dedicated 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. Top-tier skills in business and operations management. Analytical problem solver and critical thinker with remarkable decision-making and multi-t asking abilities offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator-Photographer
Frozen In Motion Photography
Juneau, AK
09.2013 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Developed community reputation through wildlife & landscape portraiture.
- Boudoir Photography
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Senior Pictures
- Weddings
Freelance Photo Journalist
The Juneau Empire
Juneau, United States
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Traveled to locations to capture breaking news photos.
- Produced content picked up for wire syndication.
- Selected and uploaded photos to online news platform.
- Posted photos to social media platforms and wrote accompanying captions.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Covered Local School Sporting Events.
- Covered Local Community Events.
Owner Operator/Professional Photographer
Backlight Photography
Elko, NV
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Opened first location.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
- Pet Photography.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital products for:
- Graduation Portraits.
- Baptismal Events.
- Rodeo Events.
- Children's Portraiture, Special personalized theme/holiday shoots.
- Motorcycle Rally's.
- Dance School photos.
- Weddings.
- Beauty Pageantry.
Portrait Studio Manager
Olan Mills Portrait Studio
Elko, NV
11.2009 - 04.2013
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
- Facilitated weekly studio appointments for shoots.
Owner/Operator Professional Photographer
Backlight Photography
Chewelah, WA
08.2008 - 11.2010
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Photographed Children's Sports Individual & Team photos for the entire county.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Ordered tailored order forms and custom photo products, accessories to fulfill hundreds of orders, as well as assemble them for distribution for sports and dance teams.
Portrait Studio Manager
Olan Mills Portrait Studio
Coeur D'Alene, ID
10.2002 - 12.2007
- Supervised and performed human resource management functions for 70 subordinates.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Senior Assistant Manager/Photographer
The Picture People
Mission Viejo, CA
01.2000 - 05.2002
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Developed and managed employee schedules, balancing individual requests and requirements with business needs.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Directed merchandising, promotion and brand loyalty efforts for business segment with greatest sales volume.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Very High Volume Studio.
- Shot sittings with as many as 30 people, including many sets of quadruplets and large families.
- Photographed with Medium format Mamiya 645 film camera.
- Processed all the film into negatives and produced portraits in a lab like environment for 1 hour pick up.
- Framed & matted all size photos up to 20x24 in house.
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Portrait Studio Manager
Olan Mills Photography Studio
Alisa Viejo, CA
10.1997 - 01.2000
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Performed customer needs assessments and coordinated resolutions with supply chain and quality teams.
- Maintained store equipment, printers and fax machines.
- Enhanced business operations by utilizing successful marketing and outreach strategies to bring in clients, sales and increase revenue.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Shot with original film cameras and wound the reels in black bags for processing.
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Photographer/Photographer/Sales Associate
Sears Portrait Studio
Fairbanks, AK
11.1991 - 03.1995
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
- Facilitated weekly studio appointments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business And Personnel Management
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AKCertificate of Completion - Office Management
Computer Skills Training Center
Fairbanks, AKCertification - Certified Nursing Assistant
State of Montana CNA Program
Billings, MTMedication Delegation Certification - Medication Aide
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WASkills
- Wildlife photography
- Canon Mark II Proficient
- Strong Compositional Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Photography Management
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Sales Expertise
- Archival Processing
- Location Scouting
- Taking Photographs
- Excellent Workflow Management
- Photo Processing
- POS Transactions
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
- Event Shoots
- Payroll Preparation
Timeline
Freelance Photo Journalist
The Juneau Empire
02.2015 - 05.2016
Owner/Operator-Photographer
Frozen In Motion Photography
09.2013 - Current
Owner Operator/Professional Photographer
Backlight Photography
06.2010 - 08.2013
Portrait Studio Manager
Olan Mills Portrait Studio
11.2009 - 04.2013
Owner/Operator Professional Photographer
Backlight Photography
08.2008 - 11.2010
Portrait Studio Manager
Olan Mills Portrait Studio
10.2002 - 12.2007
Senior Assistant Manager/Photographer
The Picture People
01.2000 - 05.2002
Portrait Studio Manager
Olan Mills Photography Studio
10.1997 - 01.2000
Photographer/Photographer/Sales Associate
Sears Portrait Studio
11.1991 - 03.1995
Associate of Arts - Business And Personnel Management
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Certificate of Completion - Office Management
Computer Skills Training Center
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
State of Montana CNA Program
Medication Delegation Certification - Medication Aide
Spokane Community College
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