Karina Menezes Email & Phone Number

Newport News, Va

Instructional Assistant, assisting teacher with daily activities, coordinating along with teacher all lesson's planning, and assisting with multiple aspects of instruction.

Newport News, Virginia Area

Working directly with students,assisting, directing and coordinating daily activities.

Family, Children and Fine Art Photography

Responsible for introduction of new clientele interested in making their next home within the complex. Additional responsibilities included assisting with the prospect application, and move-in process, as well as problem solving of current resident issues and concerns. The leasing consultant had direct contact with prospective clientele, which required robust customer service skills in matching customer needs with apartment and amenity offerings. Strong knowledge of the product and confidence… Show more Responsible for introduction of new clientele interested in making their next home within the complex. Additional responsibilities included assisting with the prospect application, and move-in process, as well as problem solving of current resident issues and concerns. The leasing consultant had direct contact with prospective clientele, which required robust customer service skills in matching customer needs with apartment and amenity offerings. Strong knowledge of the product and confidence often needed to close sale. Show less

Responsible for assisting with studio lighting set up, and assisting with photo shoots in studio as well as on location. Responsible for photo editing especially working with layers selection, raw files, levels, curves, retouching and color adjusting utilizing Adobe Photoshop Cs4, and Lightroom 2.7. Extensive use of Canon 5D Mark II, and Large format 4x5 Horseman, studio camera, as well as Sekonic flash meter 358-L, flash lighting, strobe lighting, soft boxes, fill card, umbrellas, and… Show more Responsible for assisting with studio lighting set up, and assisting with photo shoots in studio as well as on location. Responsible for photo editing especially working with layers selection, raw files, levels, curves, retouching and color adjusting utilizing Adobe Photoshop Cs4, and Lightroom 2.7. Extensive use of Canon 5D Mark II, and Large format 4x5 Horseman, studio camera, as well as Sekonic flash meter 358-L, flash lighting, strobe lighting, soft boxes, fill card, umbrellas, and reflectors. Show less

Customer Service Representative at Mckesson. Worked in call center environment processing medical orders for local clinics and local medical sales individuals. Providing robust customer service and dealing directly with concerns and issues in relation to the orders received and processed.

Responsible for providing Customer Service and support. Reviewed contracts and work orders, order corrections and cancellations. Managed all purchase orders, data entry and customer follow-ups on deliveries. Performed light accounting duties, created accounting reports, handled cash and check deposits as well as manage general administrative duties.

Arranged tours, dinner reservations, itineraries, and special events for guests. Front desk duties and responsibilities as well as data entry.Wedding Coordinator: Conferred with customers by telephone or in person in order to provide information about services. Coordinated with local vendors and guests, answered e-mail inquiries, made event reservations. Assisted customers in planning special events, parties, and meetings, which included booking entertainment and making logistical… Show more Arranged tours, dinner reservations, itineraries, and special events for guests. Front desk duties and responsibilities as well as data entry.Wedding Coordinator: Conferred with customers by telephone or in person in order to provide information about services. Coordinated with local vendors and guests, answered e-mail inquiries, made event reservations. Assisted customers in planning special events, parties, and meetings, which included booking entertainment and making logistical arrangements. Show less

I worked for Jon Verdi in a freelance project producing images for one of his client's brochures.

Arranged tours, dinner reservations, dinner itineraries, and special events for guests. Provided information about local features such as shopping, dining, nightlife, and recreational destinations. Performed ad-hoc office Customer Service Representative: Performed ad-hoc office duties when needed. Made travel reservations over the phone, data entry, front desk responsibilities.

Served Spanish/Portuguese bilingual team. Provided detailed information to existing and new clients, about insurance plans, discussed the best solutions fitting their needs and assisted in completing applications. Reviewed existing coverage, updated policies and processed payments Kept detailed records of customer interactions and transactions, recorded details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken. Responded to inquiries or notified customers of claim investigation… Show more Served Spanish/Portuguese bilingual team. Provided detailed information to existing and new clients, about insurance plans, discussed the best solutions fitting their needs and assisted in completing applications. Reviewed existing coverage, updated policies and processed payments Kept detailed records of customer interactions and transactions, recorded details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken. Responded to inquiries or notified customers of claim investigation results and any planned adjustments. Show less

Worked in the Customer Service Department for personal homeowners insurance. Responsibilities included data entry, as well as general administrative duties. Charged with completing contract forms, preparing change of address records and maintaining accurate information database.

Associate'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching, 3.5

Completing general requirements in order to transfer to Old Dominion University to complete their career switcher program in Elementary.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Photography

Commercial Photography

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Commercial Photography

Commercial table top photography