Kiana McGhee
KIANA MCGHEE
125 Tait Rd Stockbridge, GA 30281 · ------------
K------------ · ------------/in/kiana-mcghee-3412bba2 · ------------
Professional photographer, claims adjuster, and business owner with extensive clinical and customer relation skills. Equipped with a proven ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility to accommodate various types of clientele.
EXPERIENCE
JANUARY 2018 – PRESENT
CLAIMS ADJUSTER, STATE FARM AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - ATLANTA, GA
Professional Auto Insurance Claims adept at utilizing a computer database handling several ongoing cases simultaneously and seeing a claim file through to its completion. Diligently investigates, evaluates, and negotiates multiple moderate to complex automobile, commercial, property damage and homeowner liability claims in all unlicensed states.
• Handles 50+ customer interactions per day, giving detailed, personalized, friendly & polite service to ensure customer retention
• Memorized all company services to be able to answer all customer questions quickly and efficiently
• Receives source data such as customer names, addresses, phone numbers, vehicle information and enter data into various customer service software
• Promptly and appropriately develops the file to provide an accurate and timely investigation and loss analysis.
• Adheres to all statutory and regulatory fair claims practices.
DECEMBER 2017 – PRESENT
PHOTOGRAPHER, TRUE URBAN CULTURE MAGAZINE - ATLANTA, GA
Creative, high-energy photographer producing premium-quality photos in studio and event settings.
• Discusses and works with magazine journalists and editors, in order to deliver required high-quality work, on time
• Travels to venues to perform photographic coverage of events and interviews.
• Checks, corrects and delivers original and appropriate photographs and video content.
• Assists in creative marketing at networking events hosted by the magazine
APRIL 2016 – PRESENT
OWNER/FOUNDER, RARESTVISIONS PHOTOGRAPHY – ATLANTA, GA
Started a photography business on my own with my education, research skills, and a business plan. Performs duties as photographer, creative consultant, editor, and social media personnel.
• Overseer of all aspects of post-production, from editing pictures and using software to manipulate final picture to resizing/cropping pictures and editing tape footage.
• Builds relationships and consults with clients during pre and post production to meet their needs
• Photographs models, family portraits, and events
• Sets up themes and concepts for client's sessions
• Develops clientele through networking and social media marketing
AUGUST 2017 – JANUARY 2019
PHOTOGRAPHER, CADY STUDIOS - ATLANTA, GA
Dedicated to creating memories that last a lifetime while driving sales and studio profits. Produced premium-quality photos in studio and outdoor settings.
• Collected and arranged placement of images analyzes and tests composition; selects and adjusts subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.
• Travelled to venues to perform photographic coverage of students
• Was responsible for setting up and breaking down studio equipment and lighting
• Discussed clients tastes and expectations prior to shooting to ensure their satisfaction
• Worked with other photographers to ensure all photographic opportunities are captured.
DECEMBER 2016 – APRIL 2018
DENTAL ASSISTANT, SMILE DIRECT CLUB - ATLANTA, GA
Delivered oral healthcare services, sterilized instruments and equipment, offering oral care advice, ensured emotional support, and updated records.
• Took inventory, stocked all supplies, instruments and medication
• Educated provider of proper oral hygiene techniques which helped patients maintain oral health.
• Performed intraoral scans daily
• Scheduled appointments, sent reminders using scheduling software, filled in insurance documents and received payment for dental services
• Sterilized room and prepped equipment and instruments for each procedure.
EDUCATION
JULY 2017
ASSOCIATES OF FINE ARTS IN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, THE ART INSTITUTE OF ATLANTA
3.0 GPA
AUGUST 2015
DENTAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE, EVEREST INSTITUTE
3.5 GPA
CPR Certified
SKILLS
• Take responsibility and accountability for personal development
• Adept at Sales and Marketing
• Ability to adapt quickly and apply creative problem solving
• Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize work assignments with sustained heavy workload
• Multi-Screen Navigation
• Proficient with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
• Prophy Cleaning • Event Planning/Management
• DSLR Handling
• Typing 40 WPM
• Data Entry
• Multi-line Phone Handling
• Strategic Relationship Cultivation
• Maintain a strong client focus, be responsive to client requests, and develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Preliminary Oral Health Exams
• Strong Team Leadership Skills
ACTIVITIES
MARCH 2016 – APRIL 2016
DENTAL ASSISTANT EXTERNSHIP – 200HRS, DUNSON DENTAL DESIGN – ATLANTA, GA
Worked chairside assisting family dentist with routine cleaning and specialized procedures, making patients feel as relaxed as possible and preparing them for treatment. Gained experience in exposing and processing X-rays; fabricating crowns, pouring impressions, trimming models and preparing orthodontic equipment; and assisting with extractions, impactions, fillings, implants, local anesthesia, charted for the hygienist and completed x-rays.
KIANA MCGHEE
125 Tait Rd Stockbridge, GA 30281 · ------------
K------------ · ------------/in/kiana-mcghee-3412bba2 · ------------
Professional photographer, claims adjuster, and business owner with extensive clinical and customer relation skills. Equipped with a proven ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility to accommodate various types of clientele.
EXPERIENCE
JANUARY 2018 – PRESENT
CLAIMS ADJUSTER, STATE FARM AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - ATLANTA, GA
Professional Auto Insurance Claims adept at utilizing a computer database handling several ongoing cases simultaneously and seeing a claim file through to its completion. Diligently investigates, evaluates, and negotiates multiple moderate to complex automobile, commercial, property damage and homeowner liability claims in all unlicensed states.
• Handles 50+ customer interactions per day, giving detailed, personalized, friendly & polite service to ensure customer retention
• Memorized all company services to be able to answer all customer questions quickly and efficiently
• Receives source data such as customer names, addresses, phone numbers, vehicle information and enter data into various customer service software
• Promptly and appropriately develops the file to provide an accurate and timely investigation and loss analysis.
• Adheres to all statutory and regulatory fair claims practices.
DECEMBER 2017 – PRESENT
PHOTOGRAPHER, TRUE URBAN CULTURE MAGAZINE - ATLANTA, GA
Creative, high-energy photographer producing premium-quality photos in studio and event settings.
• Discusses and works with magazine journalists and editors, in order to deliver required high-quality work, on time
• Travels to venues to perform photographic coverage of events and interviews.
• Checks, corrects and delivers original and appropriate photographs and video content.
• Assists in creative marketing at networking events hosted by the magazine
APRIL 2016 – PRESENT
OWNER/FOUNDER, RARESTVISIONS PHOTOGRAPHY – ATLANTA, GA
Started a photography business on my own with my education, research skills, and a business plan. Performs duties as photographer, creative consultant, editor, and social media personnel.
• Overseer of all aspects of post-production, from editing pictures and using software to manipulate final picture to resizing/cropping pictures and editing tape footage.
• Builds relationships and consults with clients during pre and post production to meet their needs
• Photographs models, family portraits, and events
• Sets up themes and concepts for client's sessions
• Develops clientele through networking and social media marketing
AUGUST 2017 – JANUARY 2019
PHOTOGRAPHER, CADY STUDIOS - ATLANTA, GA
Dedicated to creating memories that last a lifetime while driving sales and studio profits. Produced premium-quality photos in studio and outdoor settings.
• Collected and arranged placement of images analyzes and tests composition; selects and adjusts subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.
• Travelled to venues to perform photographic coverage of students
• Was responsible for setting up and breaking down studio equipment and lighting
• Discussed clients tastes and expectations prior to shooting to ensure their satisfaction
• Worked with other photographers to ensure all photographic opportunities are captured.
DECEMBER 2016 – APRIL 2018
DENTAL ASSISTANT, SMILE DIRECT CLUB - ATLANTA, GA
Delivered oral healthcare services, sterilized instruments and equipment, offering oral care advice, ensured emotional support, and updated records.
• Took inventory, stocked all supplies, instruments and medication
• Educated provider of proper oral hygiene techniques which helped patients maintain oral health.
• Performed intraoral scans daily
• Scheduled appointments, sent reminders using scheduling software, filled in insurance documents and received payment for dental services
• Sterilized room and prepped equipment and instruments for each procedure.
EDUCATION
JULY 2017
ASSOCIATES OF FINE ARTS IN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, THE ART INSTITUTE OF ATLANTA
3.0 GPA
AUGUST 2015
DENTAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE, EVEREST INSTITUTE
3.5 GPA
CPR Certified
SKILLS
• Take responsibility and accountability for personal development
• Adept at Sales and Marketing
• Ability to adapt quickly and apply creative problem solving
• Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize work assignments with sustained heavy workload
• Multi-Screen Navigation
• Proficient with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
• Prophy Cleaning • Event Planning/Management
• DSLR Handling
• Typing 40 WPM
• Data Entry
• Multi-line Phone Handling
• Strategic Relationship Cultivation
• Maintain a strong client focus, be responsive to client requests, and develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Preliminary Oral Health Exams
• Strong Team Leadership Skills
ACTIVITIES
MARCH 2016 – APRIL 2016
DENTAL ASSISTANT EXTERNSHIP – 200HRS, DUNSON DENTAL DESIGN – ATLANTA, GA
Worked chairside assisting family dentist with routine cleaning and specialized procedures, making patients feel as relaxed as possible and preparing them for treatment. Gained experience in exposing and processing X-rays; fabricating crowns, pouring impressions, trimming models and preparing orthodontic equipment; and assisting with extractions, impactions, fillings, implants, local anesthesia, charted for the hygienist and completed x-rays.