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Military Spouse
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Valerie Conrad

Olympia,WA

Summary

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. Outgoing type pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Photograher

Self-employeed
Olympia, WA
01.2016 - Current
  • Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
  • Collaborate with art directors, stylists, makeup artists as part of a team effort.
  • Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos.
  • Selected and adjusted subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.
  • Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots.
  • Create portfolios for clients to showcase work.
  • Selected and assembled photography equipment and required backdrops.
  • Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
  • Tested equipment prior to use, verifying good working order.
  • Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
  • Maintained various studio equipment.
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Copperas Cove High School
Copperas Cove, TX
06-2000

Skills

  • Image Archiving
  • Photo Editing
  • Equipment Preparation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Excellent Workflow Management
  • Lighting Expert
  • Retouching and Color Correction
  • Client Relations
  • Flexible Creative Approach
  • Digital Photography
  • Sales Expertise
  • Stock Photography
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Photograph Modification
  • Proactive Approach to Problem Solving
  • HD Photography
  • Social Media
  • Superb Attention to Detail
  • Video Editing
  • Image Manipulation
  • Adobe Illustrator

Military Spouse

  • Adapting to changes
  • Money Managing
  • Volunteering at many event
  • Event planning
  • Phone skills
  • Keeping track of appointments
  • childcare while husband deployed
  • manage intense situations

Timeline

Photograher

Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current

High School Diploma -

Copperas Cove High School
Valerie Conrad