Mike Horky
Chicago
Summary
Self-motivated creative professional with excellent experience in the real-estate industry, artistic careers, and hospitality with a passion for client relations and project management. Moves fast and collaborates without ego.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Agent Experience Coordinator
Compass Real Estate
Chicago, IL
09.2021 - Current
- Supports a roster of agents through creation of marketing materials, client outreach, strategy, and action plans
- Ensures quality customer service through curated outreach, white glove service, and in-office support
- Engages in cross-department collaboration to maintain efficient project management with keen attention to detail and impeccable follow-through
- Manages and traffics ticketing systems to ensure timely attention to customer needs
- Provides a welcoming, reliable environment for clients
Photographer
Mike Horky Photography
Chicago, IL
08.2012 - Current
- Use a combination of technical, interpersonal, and creative skills to produce a variety of high quality images, including products and portraits in studio environments
- Establishment and maintenance of a client base of individuals with a priority of excellent customer service
- Manage personal database
- Contribute personal photography for events, including working with non-profits and small businesses, utilizing a variety of cameras and lighting techniques
- Collaborated with creative teams, prioritizing moving fast
Videographer
Imagination Designers
Chicago, IL
03.2013 - 09.2017
- Created professional wedding videos that captured the essence of a treasured event and a new story
- Developed trusting and professional relationships with clients through detailed phone and in-person meetings that allowed for productive interviews, accurate conceptualization, and successful product design
- Integrated creativity, technical skills, and meticulous attention to detail, as well as passion and enthusiasm, demonstrated within each project
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2015
Skills
- Experience working in a fast paced office setting with a variety of organizational and administrative duties
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite
- Proficiency in HTML5, Concur, Monday, Salesforce
- Strong time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills rooted in office and freelance settings
- Comfortable working independently and collaborating with a team
- Professional communication and project management experience developed through interactions and work with clients, team members, organizational leadership, and general public
Timeline
Agent Experience Coordinator
Compass Real Estate
09.2021 - Current
Videographer
Imagination Designers
03.2013 - 09.2017
Photographer
Mike Horky Photography
08.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
DePaul University