Karen Patton Email & Phone Number

Winona Lake, In, Us

Hendersonville, Tn

Responsible for the development, planning, and implementation of comprehensive photography training.• Develops and organizes updated training reference manuals as new procedures or practices are implemented.• Communicates rapidly evolving policy changes determined by the shifting needs of the business to territory photography managers for immediateimplementation to meet critical company deadlines.• Monitors adherence and compliance to company photography standards and best practices with positive reinforcement.• Meets with territory photography managers on a weekly basis to discuss metrics and key performance indicators.• Travels monthly to territories across the United States to conduct in-person training and assessments of field employees/photographers.• Assists with and oversees territory photography equipment inventory procedures several times annually.• Serves as a quality control and technical photography troubleshooting coordinator/liaison between field employees and the home office.

United States

• Engages in multiple types of professional photography requiring the ability to quickly pivot from one medium to another.• Maintains organization of all client work product and billing accounts.• Works with clients to develop conceptual corporate photography for publication.• Extensive experience with studio and environmental photography.• Extensive experience with landscape and wildlife photography.• Extensive experience with real estate photography providing imagery used for MLS and Zillow listings.• Extensive experience using Matterport technology/software to create digital tours of properties for Realtors as well as creating AutoCAD drawingsfor Architects.• Google Certified photographer providing 360-degree imagery for their Google Street View See Inside project for businesses.• Past Shutterstock photography editor.• Past recipient of the Indiana Artist Grant.

Warsaw, Indiana, United States

• Taught photography courses which were part of a continuing education certificate program.• Provided detailed, hands-on instruction in a fun and easily digestible way.• Courses taught include Introduction to Photography Exposure, Introduction to Studio Lighting, Introduction to Portrait Photography, Introductionto Photoshop, Photography History, and Photography Portfolio.

Winona Lake, Indiana, United States

• Oversaw every element of marketing for the community including radio, print, and web-based advertising.• Managed the commercial construction of three phases of new condominium-style units as well as a new assisted living facility.• Increased occupancy rates from 70% to 98% in two years and maintained a comparable occupancy rate throughout my tenure.• Built trust and rapport with residents and their families by providing a customer-focused experience to ensure positive outcomes.

Indiana, United States

• Launched the Strawbridge Studios Indiana territory in 1998.• Developed client relationships and built value by providing knowledgeable customer support and service.• Took steps to maintain client relationships by relaying actionable information and provided creative recommendations to decision makers and otherstakeholders to ensure company success.

Education record

Certificate, Photography