Amethyst Kahler

Amethyst Kahler19849 NE Halsey #120Portland, OR 97230

Phone: 1.503.465.7055E-mail: a m et h y s t @ usa.com

E mplo y m e nt G o a ls My goal is to build a family friendly career with unlimited opportunity for advancement, with a company that allows my strengths to shine and helps to build on my skillset. It would be my dream to work for a company that I can consider family and who will be part of my life and share in my joy.

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Sales and Customer Service Training – Capitol City ExpansionsManagement training courseD2DB2BSales strategiesOvercoming NegativesCustomer retention

Customer service training – Studio Max and Portraits InternationalHundreds of Customers per weekTurning negatives into PositivesHandling difficult customers and difficult situations and producing a positive outcome.

Internship – Wedding Photography – Studio 623 PhotographyBecky Chambers, Sandy, OR’s Premier wedding photographer.Second Shooter - 15 weddings + 100 hours Post work.

MHCC— Integrated Media - PhotographyBusiness Management, Business Psychology, Psychology, Human Development, HD EmotionalIntelligence.

Bachelor of Science — PhotographyArt Institute — 2015 — Still Pursuing.

New York Institute of Photography — Complete ProgramDigital and Film PhotographyCompleted 2010

Photography 1, 2, and 3. Centennial High School.1997 — 2001

Business Accounting Business Psychology Psychology Primary studies and Human development/Relation Emotional Intelligence program completion with a focus on Patience in the workplace And personal development.

E xp e r i e n c e: Studio Max NW by Portraits International

Photographer/Professional Road WarriorFast paced, highly detailed, store front, family photography… specializing in vintage attire and styling. Contracted with Walmart stores across the nation.High Impact, In Person, Customer service specialist.Extreme Patience with Children and AdultsDetailed data logging/entry experience, where the tiniest piece of information is vastly important.

Portrait Photographer - Freelance 2004 — PresentLibertyville, IL - Seattle, WA - Honolulu, HI - Portland, ORSuccessful completion of Portrait photography assignments requiring planning, follow-through, and results that meet client objectives on location, at home, and in the Studio.

Emotive Imagery 2005-2015Seattle, WA – Honolulu, HI – Portland, OROwner/PhotographerOrganize and run all aspects of the business including marketing and sales.Promote positive customer relationships by focusing strong attention on meeting customer needs and ensuring their enjoyment. Create a warm, and welcoming report with clients and connect on a personal level. Amazing photos + Great service = Lifelong clients.Graphic Design work for advertising, product packaging, and customized products. Work with models, children, families, and pets.Lifestyle Family Portrait and Wedding photography – Modeling portfolios – Stock Photography

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E xp e r i e n c e Co n t. A.N. Imagery 2005-2007Everett, WAPhotographer – Make-Up ArtistAssisted and Managed portrait sessions.Organized and sustained studio equipment and props. Co-Shooting/Second Shooting/Shoot Coordinator Promotions and Advertising.Hair and Make-UpPortrait photography for Families and Model Portfolios.

Volunteer Photographer for Operation: Love ReunitedOperation: Love ReUnited is a nfp organization. Photographershelp families of deployed men and women reconnect with their loved ones, through photographs and stories.

S a l e s E x p e r i e n c e Capital City Expansions 2014Portland, ORB2B/P2P Frontline Sales AssociateLearn and Utilize Key Leadership skills, Sales related strategies, Strengths and Weaknesses, Qualifying, Closing, Bullet Theory, Impulse Factors, Rehashing, Overturning negatives/non-sales, Enthusiasm and Encouragement, Small group management, Large group management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Moral Psychology, The Power of Suggestion, Public Relations, Creative Pitch and Sales, Marketing techniques and practices, Event Planning and Management, Merchandising, Warehousing, Stock and Supply Tracking and Management.

S kills Indoor and Outdoor Lifestyle PhotographyNatural Light Photography Wedding and Event Photography Family PortraitureFine Art and Land/Sea Scape PhotographyCommercial Photography

Sof t w a r e i n Po ss e ssi o n Adobe Photoshop CS6ex. 64bit Windows (FullMasters Collection of Adobe Software) Adobe Lightroom 5, 64bit WindowsCorel PaintShop Pro Photo X4 Ultimate

All Windows/MAC OS, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Master Suite Noise ninja, PaintShop Pro Photo, PS Actions and other Pre-Sets, Etc. DSLR, SLR, and 35mm cameras with and without hot shoe strobe/flash. Studio lighting equipment and set up.Digital Image Processing and ManagementPost Processing/Color management. Editing, Manipulation, and special effectsPhoto-Restoration, recovery, and improvementDirect SalesAdvertisingBusiness Networking Leadership Management training Marketing/AdvertisingCustomer Service/Customer RelationsP2P/B2BEntertaining children and pets.Calming nervous parents with screaming babies. Patience and UnderstandingMore patienceCreative Problem SolvingRebranding processesBusiness Psychology techniquesImplementing Business Philosophies in Customer Service

More Patience!

Portfolio, a copy of this Resume, and references can be found on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/Amethyst82