Work Experience
Professional Photographer
2017–Present
Retail Manager
2006–Present
LI Kick Sports Photographer | Long Island, NY | 2018–Present
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Takes thousands of high-speed action shots each week for a variety of sports including soccer, kickball, volleyball, and pickleball.
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Uses Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premier Pro to edit and enhance photos to be published on LI Kick website and social media.
Freelance Photographer | Remote | 2017–Present
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Shoots and significantly edits photos for creative projects, portraits, and special occasions.
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Consistently communicates with clients via phone and email regarding status updates and implementation of feedback.
Party City Holdco Inc.
Positions held:
Operations Lead | Carle Place, NY | 2018–Present
General Manager | Elmont, NY | 2014–2018
Executive Assistant Manager | New Hyde Park, NY | 2010–2014
Assistant Manager | Woodbury, NY | 2006–2010
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Oversaw the general operation of the entire facility by identifying areas for improvement and implementing new company-wide protocols.
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Consistently drove sales by providing strong leadership to staff and providing superior customer service.
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Analyzed and leveraged business reports to make informed decisions.
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Hired and trained management staff and created action plans to provide them with opportunities to grow and excel within the company.
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Regularly managed high-stress situations and enacted solutions.
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Prioritized and delegated tasks to employees for increased efficiency.
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Cultivated a welcoming and inclusive environment for both customers and team members.
Google UX Design Certification
Courses Completed:
Foundations of UX Design and Processes
Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma
Responsive Web Design in Adobe XD
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Understand user-centered and equity-focused design.
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Learned to empathize with various types of users, analyze their pain points, and define user needs using problem statements.
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Researched and developed multiple solutions to address each user’s needs and began initial design of an app for purchasing movie tickets.
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Sketched storyboards for the app and gained proficiency in creating wireframes and prototypes both on paper and digitally in Figma.
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Planned and conducted usability tests for the app and gained feedback from users with varying experience with technology.
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Modified the app to implement feedback for improved experience.
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Finished designing the app and learned to create mockups in Figma.
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Applied visual design elements and principles to design a high-fidelity prototype that worked effectively and efficiently.
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Utilized new skills to successfully design a website from start to finish.