Toni Varone
Arcadia,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. I am seasoned at using and choosing camera lenses, controls and composition to capture my desired results. I am a forward-thinking Photo Editor with several years of experience. Talented at planning and editing dynamic photos for sporting events. Knowledgeable about digital media platforms and deadline-oriented editing. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position as a part time game day photo editor. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Health Coach
Optavia
2015.10 - Current
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
- Supported implementation of patient health plan, weight loss programs, and personalized fitness and exercise programs.
- Recommended nutrition and fitness modifications to improve overall health of clients.
- Maintained records of clients' health progress and compared to health goals.
- Coached 1500 clients by developing health goals and action plans.
- Interpreted health data and recorded clients' health status.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
- Supervised staff to coordinate needs assessments.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Maintained mailing lists and subscriptions to facilitate program functions.
Photographer
Toni Varone Photography
2009.03 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CAAssociate of Science - Registered Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CASkills
- Image Manipulation
- Social Media Marketing
- Image Editing and Retouching
- Critical Thinking
- Taking Photographs
- Active Listening
- Location Shooting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Digital Enhancements
- Location Scouting
- Adobe Photoshop
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Camera Setup
- Frame Shots
- Event Shoots
- Creative Lighting
- Photojournalism
- Composition
- Speaking
- Retouching
- Branding Management
- Shot Capturing
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Contract Preparation
- Digital Design
- Proative Problem-Solving
- Social Perceptiveness
- Color Correction
- Lighting Expertise
- Photographic Editing
- Image Manipulation
- Advertising Techniques
- Instructing
Timeline
Certified Health Coach
Optavia
2015.10 - Current
Photographer
Toni Varone Photography
2009.03 - Current
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Pasadena City College
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Pasadena City College