Photography
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Photography

Tim S. Tolentino
11913 Blue Violet Way • Bristow, VA 20136
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JUL 2012-PRESENT
q PROFILE
Dynamic, results-oriented professional with over 7 years of experience encompassing:
• Customer Service
• Customer Relations
• Effective Communication
• Organization Skills
• Time Management
• Adept in Technology
• Strategic Planning
• Resourcefulness
• Detail-Oriented
• Record Keeping
• Supply Accountability
• Data Reconciliation
• Photo Editing
q EDUCATION
George Mason University, VA
80 semester hours completed towards a B.S. in Psychology
q CERTIFICATIONS
Hallmark Institute of Photography
Certificate in Digital Photography
q COMPUTER TRAINING
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Photo Editing Software: Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One
• Mac and Windows
• Basic Computer Troubleshooting
q PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Photographer/Photo Editor
Tim Tolentino Photography BRISTOW, VA
q Covered several events and professionally delivered high quality images within 24-hour period
q Captured several real estate properties and professionally delivered high quality images within 24-hour period
q Assisted the head photographer on architecture photo shoot at the Quirky Headquarters, shooting their new office space for their website
q Worked with speed lights, studio setups and off camera lighting equipment
q Photo Editing: importing, exporting, editing, and printing multiple file formats
q Experienced in setting up and operating photographic equipment to produce effective results in low-lit environment
q Experienced in selecting appropriate cameras, lenses, lighting, and backdrops based on location, environment and/or event setting
q Determined desired images and compositions and chose equipment, props, settings and lighting to achieve desired results
q Directed models for the poses, mood and overall feel of the product shots
q Arranged objects, scenes, lighting and background to adhere to specifications
q Transferred photographs to computers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission
q Shot pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or on location
q Performed maintenance tasks necessary to keep all equipment working properly
q Enhanced, retouched, and resized photographs and negatives, using airbrushing and other techniques to deliver finish products
Shipper/Receiver/Customer Service Representative
Pottery Barn FAIRFAX, VA
NOV 2012-SEP 2018
q Managed all products delivered and organize them in stock rooms q Monitored, inventoried, and audited inventory monthly and quarterly q Managed all customer pick-ups of products, especially heavy
furniture
q Maintained the organization of all shipping details, such as shipping
customer returns or customer orders and filing all paperwork properly q Assembled furniture and visual props for floor set display
q Assisted the front store by manning the cash register and greeting
customers

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q VOLUNTEERS
• Yelp Events
• D.C. Kitchen
• School Events (Sports and Plays)
• Church Youth Ministry Events
q KEY EVENTS
• Portrait work for high profile client-Irish Ambassador to the U.S. (Michael Collins)
• Covered photoshoot for the Elite Yelp Members event
• Covered photoshoot for the nonprofit organization Serve Our Willing Warriors Gala event
• Photographed and edited all online products for start-up company (Variant Watch Co.)
q PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Dispatcher
Utiliquest GAINESVILLE, VA
SEP 2009-DEC 2009
q Dispatched workers to respective work sites
q Handled calls from customers and project managers from utility
companies
q Executed office duties, such as filing, faxing, and typing up documents
Administrative Assistant/Administrative Clerk
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) JUN 2004-AUG 2008 ALEXANDRIA, VA
q Created travel orders for all departmental supervisors and employees with 100% accountability
q Entered and monitored time and attendance for the whole department with 100% error free
q Cataloged and handled inventory of hard drives that contain declassified topographic information
q Performed a variety of office automation/word processing and general clerical duties in support of the organization
q Arranged and filed items by subject or chronological order where classification was readily identifiable
q Answered incoming telephone calls and received messages or referred customers to the appropriate party
q Oversaw retrieval, sorting and delivery of mail to the different offices q Monitored, maintained accountability, and ordered office supplies
q Maintained orderly and cleanliness in the office common waiting area