GENECIS GOMEZ
Chicago
Summary
Hardworking and passionate photographer with an eye for detail, eager to secure entry-level creative position. Ready to help team achieve goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Dog Bather
Petsmart
01.2024 - Current
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Kept kennels and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing pets.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
Sales Associate
URBN
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards
- Created social media content with consistent content and tone
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects
- Assisted models in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance
Assistant
Martine Severin Photography
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media
- Carried equipment from one shooting location to next
- Changed camera lenses and made small light adjustments
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots
- Collaborated with photographer to assist with daily tasks
- Managed clerical duties such as answering emails and setting up appointments
Project Coordinator
Martine Severin Photography
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting
- Researched and reviewed information in support of daily objectives
- Collected, arranged and input information into database system
- Developed social media content for Instagram
- Coordinated meetings between project members and clients to develop ideas, discuss progress and set goals
- Participated in brainstorming meetings to develop projects
- Confirmed photoshoots, communicated with clients and updated client records
- Corresponded with clients through email
Front Gate Photographer
Lincoln Park Zoo
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects
- Displayed friendly, outgoing and energetic behavior to create warm, fun atmosphere for guests
- Answered customer questions and pointed individuals in right directions
- Acted as first point of contact for visiting clients and customers
- Greeted over 250 clients per day
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue
- Trained new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques
- Performed card transactions to complete customer purchases
- Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements
- Completed store opening and closing procedures
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs
Election Judge
City Of Chicago
11.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow poll workers
- Set up and took down necessary equipment for election day
- Greeted and assisted voters
- Carried out voting functions for voters on electronic device
- Attended appropriate training sessions and information briefings
- Opened and closed polling booths
- Maintained ballot secrecy and confidentiality
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Photography
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL01.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Imaging
New York University
New York, NY09.2021
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School
Chicago, IL06.2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Creative artistic vision
- Digital Photography
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective communication
- Professional demeanor
- Attention to detail
Portfolios
Instagram: @Comm0ns3nse
Online Portfolio: bit.ly/3uhnaqB
Timeline
Professional Dog Bather
Petsmart
01.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
URBN
08.2022 - 11.2023
Assistant
Martine Severin Photography
05.2022 - 12.2022
Project Coordinator
Martine Severin Photography
05.2022 - 12.2022
Front Gate Photographer
Lincoln Park Zoo
05.2021 - 08.2021
Election Judge
City Of Chicago
11.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Imaging
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Photography
Columbia College Chicago
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School
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