Renee L. Richardson
309-224-8317
renee_grad@yahoo.com
M Chicago, Illinois 60660
OBJECTIVE I am passionate about photography and thrive on the opportunity to capture another person’s life experience and humanity. I find fulfilment in exercising creativity, learning new skills and working in a team environment. I am seeking employment as a photo assistant. I bring with me a solid work ethic and passion to learn.
EDUCATION Southern Illinois University: BA Photography and Photojournalism, 2005
TRAINING Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Quark Express, Adobe Flash
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
11/2013-present Corporate Framing Manager / Prints Unlimited Galleries Chicago, IL
Work in association with a sales team to produce quality products on a large scale on time and within budget. Task instruction and delegation, shipping and receiving and vendor relations
02/2013-11/2013 Art Framer / Picture Us Galleries Chicago, IL
Responsible for the various stages of the framing process. Assist clients with a keen eye for color and design when choosing framing materials. Attention to detail comes into play during the construction of the piece and presentation the finished product.
10/2011- 04/2012 Photographer/ Portrait Innovations Peoria, IL
Work closely with families throughout their studio portrait experience. This includes booking, photographing and selling quality images and customized specialty products.
03/2011- 11/2011 Sales Representative/ Acosta Sales and Marketing Peoria, IL
Provide sales and merchandising coverage for an assigned territory and responsible for executing sales and merchandising objectives to achieve superior in-store sales results.
06/2010 – 02/2011 Photo Assistant/ Picture Perfect Photography Roswell, GA
Responsible for retouching photos of high school seniors, children and adults, photographing sporting events, processing orders and scheduling appointments.
03/2006 - 01/2009 Photojournalist/ Henry Daily Herald McDonough, GA
Execute daily photo packages, edit submitted art, toning and adjusting photos for print, providing complete and informative captions while maintaining efficient deadlines. Work closely with reporters to produce enhanced content.
