Elena Stratan
Chishinau
Summary
Creative Photographer providing customer-first service and strategies for large and small photo projects. Adept at using latest techniques in composition, lighting and post-processing to create signature visuals for unique marketing and branding opportunities. Offers creative energy to inspire colleagues, enhance productivity and delight customers for repeat business.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer, Assistant Photo Manager
Ocean Photo Service Concession
Cruise ship
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
- Filled tanks of processing machines with solutions such as developer, dyes, stop-baths, fixers, bleaches and washes.
- Performed opening and closing procedures to keep operations running smoothly.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
Photographer, photo editor
Digatal Foto Art
Chishinau
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
Education
Engineering in Autotransport - Engineering
Technical University of Moldova
Chisinau 06.2022
High School Diploma -
High School Nr.2,
Dnestrovsk, Tiraspol06.2004
Skills
- Decision Making
- Creative Thinking
- Customer Service
- Service-Oriented
- Attention to Detail
- Complex Problem Solving
- Photo Shoots
- Image Editing
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Commercial Photography
- Digital Photography
- Payment Processing
Languages
Russian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
German
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Photographer, Assistant Photo Manager
Ocean Photo Service Concession
06.2018 - 05.2020
Photographer, photo editor
Digatal Foto Art
05.2015 - 05.2018
Engineering in Autotransport - Engineering
Technical University of Moldova
High School Diploma -
High School Nr.2,