Photography Consultant

Posted on: 2006-02-27

Laura M. Pederson 2014 South Allport Chicago, Il 60608 (312) 421-0089 [email protected] Education: University of Illinois at Chicago. BA: Art History Columbia College Chicago. Major: Fashion Merchandising Employment: 11/2005-Present Bella Pictures, Photography Consultant Responsible for meeting and exceeding an individual weekly and monthly sales quota as determined by the Regional Business director with direct reporting. Attending such number, as determined by manager, of meetings per week with brides to sell wedding photography services to potential customers. Determine their needs by using the sales tools provided by Bella. Follow up on all customer’s emails and phone calls within 24 hours and turn potential clients into booked accounts. Follow up with brides after booking to write agreement and then continue relationship until the client’s wedding date. Completing periodic reports as directed in addition to local business development. 03/2005-01/2006 Highlife Adventures Chicago, Information Specialist Appointment setting for potential members interested in high adventure singles club that schedules 60+ events a month. Responsible for confirming appointments, maintaining 50%+ appointment show rate and 75%+ show closing rate. 08/2004-12/2004 American Intercontinental University Online, Admissions Advisor Enrolling adult students in online degree programs through a series of qualifying interviews obtained by setting appointments with the potential student. Maintained contact with throughout application, financial aid and academics processes to insure that the student started the program on their designated quarter 12/2003-06/2004 Great Expectations, Photographer Photographing portraits of members for social organization in a small studio setting working with Nikon camera in digital format with strict deadlines. Expert-level use of Adobe Photoshop 7 for improvement of image quality. Web-site downloading and programming of intra-net system for members to communicate. Successfully updated equipment, implemented new sales goals, and increased reprint sales per shoot by almost 40%. 07/2002-12/2003 Great Expectations, Cold Call Sales Manager Manager of cold call telemarketing room. Trained and supervised a staff of 5-10 people who set appointments with potential members of organization. Also personally set appointments and generated 25% of therooms total revenue. Successfully programmed and implemented Call-Gen system. Periodically filled in for sales reps when needed and also generated clients outside the office at summer festivals with a team of 3-5 people. Skills: • Expert level experience with Microsoft Office Suite, PC, Adobe Photoshop 5-7, Salesforce • 7 years combined commissioned and salaried inside sales experience . 5 years retail sales experience • References available upon request