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Wanda Kowal Pennell

Professional Artistic Photographer
Carolina Shores,NC

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. Personable Photographer specializing in portraits and glamour shots. Successful at posing clients and adjusting lighting for desired results. Excellent interpersonal skill puts clients at ease and produces treasured photos. Highly-skilled Photographer driven to fulfill planned concepts or desired results for projects. Flexible and gifted at tackling obstacles while meeting creative goals. Exceptional skill working with Photoshop and Procreate. Apple products. . Creative Photographer providing customer-first service and strategies for large and small photo projects. Adept at using latest techniques in composition, lighting and post-processing to create signature visuals for unique marketing and branding opportunities. Offers creative energy to inspire colleagues, enhance productivity and delight customers for repeat business. Resourceful in many ways offering innovative perspectives on traditional and digital photography to capture inspired moments and lasting memories. Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative settings with eye toward delivering actionable project strategies for increased sales. Dedicated to highest quality output across personal and professional sessions.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer

Freelance
Carolina Shores, NC
01.2014 - Current
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.

Motovational Speaker/Motovational Speaker/Life Coach

Self Employed
Cary, NC
01.2012 - 01.2019
  • Facilitated group sessions and learning discussions to further objectives.
  • Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
  • Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
  • Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.

Hospital Chaplain

Wake Medical Health And Hospitals
Cary , NC
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
  • Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.

Golf Teaching Professional

Lochmere Golf & Country Club
Cary, NC
01.1986 - 08.1994
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.

Custom Home Builder

Advantage Custom Homes
Bedford , NH
06.1980 - 08.1988
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.

Education

No Degree - Architecture

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Certificate - Arts And Design

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC

Certificate - Arts And Design

Johnson Community College
Smithfield, NC

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Counseling

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2012 - 05.2012

Skills

Digital design

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Timeline

Photographer

Freelance
01.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Counseling

Liberty University
05.2012 - 05.2012

Motovational Speaker/Motovational Speaker/Life Coach

Self Employed
01.2012 - 01.2019

Hospital Chaplain

Wake Medical Health And Hospitals
01.2007 - 01.2015

Golf Teaching Professional

Lochmere Golf & Country Club
01.1986 - 08.1994

Custom Home Builder

Advantage Custom Homes
06.1980 - 08.1988

No Degree - Architecture

Roger Williams University

Certificate - Arts And Design

Wake Technical Community College

Certificate - Arts And Design

Johnson Community College
Wanda Kowal PennellProfessional Artistic Photographer