Photographer in Dallas, Texas

GRISELDA VANDERFORD 9910 Royal Lane # 703, Dallas, Texas 75231 H: 972-804-... ...@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY My objective is to be a lead contributor to help corporations meet goals. I am a Photography professional involved in structured portraits. I am skilled lighting and backdrops. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I skillfully use Digital Cameras and Business Management Systems. SKILLS • Technical Writing, Verbal, and Written Communication • Account Management • Operational Improvement • Troubleshooting and Reporting • Project Management • Geographic Knowledge • Time Management and Multi-tasking • Organizational and Presentation • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, Database Management Systems • Advanced Problem Solving • Sales Oriented and Self Motivated • Strong Customer Service and Relationship Building • Strong Negotiation Skills LANGUAGES I am fluent in English and Spanish. WORK HISTORY Lifetouch Portrait Studio, Photographer August, 2017 – current Lifetouch Photography and Sales Specialist 8/2014 –... • Photography with a digital Nikon D7000 camera • Set up on location studio lights, background, and calibration. • Exceptional one-to-one sales skills; sales • Ability to work well in a team environment and without direct supervision • Experience working with customers • 5 years professional photography experience • File Organization • Valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation Freelance Sports Photographer 5/2006 –... Self-employed freelance portraits • Schedule days of photography to meet logistic, geographic, scheduling and cost requirements • Direct, plan, monitor and manage each event, from days scheduled through the completion of the photography event. • Ensure the event meets company expectations for sit average and daily revenue generated, in addition to schedule and cost standards. • Travel to account site to direct marketing, project management or product design as required. • Establish and direct marketing and publicity strategies to drive the organization’s engagement in order to maximize participation of families. • Plan and promote the execution of publicity efforts in order to increase revenue opportunity. • Oversee resolution of problems related to scheduling and photography; report progress and troubleshoot as needed. • Manage the relationship with the account to meet the needs of the organization and its members. • Recognize and provide changes to operational improvement with customer organizations. Previous experience as a Chemist in Austin, Texas EDUCATION Bachelor of Science: Chemistry, Minor in Photography, 2010 The University of Texas at Dallas and The University of Texas at Austin • Exhibited photography in The Dallas Women's Museum, Bath House Cultural Center and Museum, Southwestern Branch Library, and private exhibits.