Michael K. McElroy 6 Elizabeth Drive Oceanport, NJ 07757 732-544-5562 mmc132fe@westpost.

net OBJECTIVE Seeking a photographical position within a reputed organization where I can use my creative skills and experience for companies profitability KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS a Extensive experience in family and children portraiture and commercial photogr aphy a Skilled as a photographer in studio and event photography a Proficient in photo enhancement using Photoshop, Bridge, LightRoom a Knowledgeable in manual photo retouching a Excellent knowledge of lighting techniques and equipment a Excellent interpersonal skills which result in a better client relationship an d subsequent referrals a Strong organizational including archiving photos on a computer and server EXPERIENCE Freelance photographer 11/2001 to present Freelance commercial photography for web sites and businesses such as floral des igners and decorators The Studio (www.thestudiophotographers.com), Senior Photographer, Studio Manager 9/1986 to 7/2009 The Studio is commonly known as one of the most upscale the tri-state area. My skills and solid reliability led and most requested photographer. In addition, I was the enhancer in the company because of my skills at making photographic studios in to me being the primary most well-regarded photo the output look natural.

a Managed everyday studio operations, including scheduling appointments using Su ccessWare a Oversaw other photographers work to ensure the output was of the highest quali ty including color balancing and alignment a Work with clients to select the best photographs and collaborate to design and lay out albums a Help clients choose the photo that most enhances their personalities and accen ts their home as a piece of artwork a Ensured that the company remained current in technology and trends that appeal to newer generations a Instructed, mentored, and coached new employees a Collaborated with other photographers to test backgrounds, lighting, camera te chniques, and equipment calibrations

a Resolved hardware and software problems P.C.A. International , Inc. Portrait company Photographer o 9/86 Vi-Tech Corporation Commercial Photographic Color Laboratory Lab Technician/Color Printer The Studio, of Pitman NJ Wedding Photographer EDUCATION Associates Degree in Specialized Technology Atonelli Institute of Art and Photography Gloucester County Vocational School Commercial art AWARDS/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) Won court of honor Have a print included in the traveling loan collection of the Professional Photo graphers of America

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