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Self-employed, working entirely remotely on business, communicating with professional photographers, advising, culling, post-processing, importing and exporting shoots, working with smart previews in Lightroom, retouching in Photoshop and Capture One.Regularly acquiring continuing education in retouching, photography, lighting, business, marketing.Skills acquired: time-management, leadership, teaching, various channels of communication, flexibility, budgeting, workload management.

Macomb, Illinois, United States

Assisting clients in completing leases and renewals. Writing, managing, and editing email communication to residents and prospects. Photography and video of apartments and complex for marketing. Handling resident requests, complaints, and maintenance orders in a courteous, efficient manner. Offering impeccable customer service in a friendly manner, solving problems as thoroughly as possible. Creating new systems to increase efficiency. Helping individuals and families find the best home for their needs. Increased occupancy from below 40% to more than 85% in a year.

Macomb, Il

Built a rural food co-operative and grocery store from the ground up. I was hired to build Macomb Food Co-op's business operations and construct the operations needed to move the Co-op from an online weekly pickup business to a fully functional, full-time storefront.As manager at a new co-op, my role encompassed writing SOPs and training manuals, overseeing and being accountable for operations, creating efficient systems, researching and placing new products, photographing store and products, managing projects, creating and coordinating events, participating in public relations, writing all marketing communications and advertising. Through research and outreach, I helped the Co-op grow to work with 22 new local farmers and artisans bringing more business through the Co-op and offering our local producers another outlet to reach their customers in the community.I developed operations in and awareness of the store, increasing sales by 65% in the three-year period since my start in the management position.I was the event creator and coordinator for the cooperative, as well as the person in charge of marketing and outreach. I create educational experiences for the community to learn more about health and wellness in the area of food and nutrition. Additionally, I managed employees and volunteers, communicated with local producers and growers, and created social media content and community awareness.Remote work involved creating marketing and events for site and store, tracking online customer orders, coordinating volunteers and employees, placing orders for store goods.

Macomb, Il

Owner of portrait photography business emphasizing fine art and storytelling. Experience with organization, time management, working alone as well as part of a group. Created award-winning photography that has been shown in galleries in Macomb, IL, Canton, IL, Monmouth, IL, Davenport, IA, and Chicago, IL.Responsibilities, Skills, Accomplishments:Social Media management, experience teaching others about photography and personal business skills, marketing, social media usage; as a result, gaining skills in leadership and community.Donation of time and experience for those in need who may be unable to afford photography.

Macomb, Il

One of two full-time employees in a department responsible for assisting 800 veterans and service members beginning or returning to their college careers at a medium-sized university.Responsibilities, Skills, Accomplishments:Developed unique print materials, including advertisements, brochures, fliers, and press releases. Updated and ensured accuracy of website, event calendar, publication releases, creation of flyers and several graphic design pieces. Partnered with other university departments to develop Veterans' Voices, an ongoing literary project aimed to raise awareness and create an outlet for veterans. Developed annual veteran-specific employment fair. Secured representation from numerous employers throughout tri-state region, in addition to federal employers. Designed publications for fair. Designed publications for fair. Participated in efforts to create a successful Minority Health Month three yearsrunning. Designed posters and social media marketing for programs relating to month-long events.Guided students to find the resources they need, advised on financial aid and GI Bill, assisted with admissions issues, created programming to serve the needs of this population as well as the university population as a whole. Trained, supervised and mentored student employees and social work practicum students.Recipient of employee spotlight award, June 2014. Nomination and special recognition for diversity efforts from the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Council.

Macomb, Il

Carried out background operations at a well-known local photography studio. Managed photography editing and retouching of newborn, kids, family, and senior photography; creation of professional photo coffee table books; maintained online relationships and communications with photo and book printers; as well as clients. Updated and maintained accuracy of website.

Bachelor'S Degree, Fine And Studio Arts, Photographic Media, 3.96

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, OASIS non-traditional student organization, Foreign Languages Honor Society, Dean's ListMagna.

Photography, Entrepreneurship, Photoshop, Lighting, Digital Media, Business