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Amanda Waite

Amanda Waite

Tranent,East Lothian

Summary

Polite and professional person with strong communication and multitasking skills. Experienced in resolving customer enquiries within company guidelines and using own initiative. Implements customer follow-up to uphold service standards and guarantee customer satisfaction.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional photographer

Amanda Jayne Photography
Oughterside, Cumbria
09.1999 - 11.2024

Portrait and wedding photographer.

Dealt with clients on a daily basis, answering the phone, taking bookings and replying to emails and social media enquiries.

Photographed children, families and pets within my studio and on location.

Delivered high-quality wedding photography services for UK clients in different locations.

Created strong rapport with clients during photo shoots, helping to capture their individual personalities in each image.

Edited photographs using Adobe Photoshop for a professional finish.

Mastered use of digital editing software to enhance photographs.

Created slideshow viewings.

During my busiest years I was kept extremely busy photographing up to 50 weddings a year and around 12 portraits per week.




Laboratory Manageress

Focus of Lakeland
Keswick, Cumbria
04.1989 - 08.1999

Developing and processing films for the general public.

Established strong rapport with customers for repeat business opportunities.

Achieved customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service.

Resolved any customer complaints effectively.

Developed strategies with a focus on business growth and expansion.

Managed the shop area.

Trained and managed staff of up to 6 people.

Ordered stock.

Managed accounts.

Shop assistant

Keswick Pencil Museum
Keswick, Cumbria
07.1984 - 09.1984

Greeted every customer warmly, promoting a friendly atmosphere.

Handled cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions.

Assisted customers in finding desired items to enhance their shopping experience.

Managed stock levels on shop floor for continuous product availability.




Education

Higher National Diploma - Graphic Design

Cumbria College of Art and Design
Carlisle, Cumbria
09/1986 - 06/1988

Diploma of Higher Education - Art and Design

Cumbria College of Art and Design
Carlisle, Cumbria
09/1984 - 06/1986

Skills

Holds a Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design & Art

Over 30 years experience dealing with the general public as a professional photographer

Customer focused

Empathetic

Friendly and happy disposition

Patient and good at multitasking

Good telephone manner

Client-Focused approach

Deadline adherence

Time management efficiency

Adobe Photoshop proficiency

Photography equipment handling

Resilience to stressful situations

Invoice processing

Problem-solving

Stock management


Affiliations

  • Walking, climbing, travelling, reading and spending time with my family.

Timeline

Professional photographer

Amanda Jayne Photography
09.1999 - 11.2024

Laboratory Manageress

Focus of Lakeland
04.1989 - 08.1999

Shop assistant

Keswick Pencil Museum
07.1984 - 09.1984

Higher National Diploma - Graphic Design

Cumbria College of Art and Design
09/1986 - 06/1988

Diploma of Higher Education - Art and Design

Cumbria College of Art and Design
09/1984 - 06/1986
Amanda Waite