Vita Sultan

I started working with photography in 2015 and began taking it more seriously in 2017 after completing several courses. Although I took a break for a while, I always found myself coming back to this creative field. Photography has taught me to think creatively, to connect with people, and to bring out their beauty through unique concepts and imagery. It has also given me the skills to manage social media, as I ran my own Instagram account. Unfortunately, my photography journey is currently on pause, as I’ve shifted focus to another field, but the passion and skills I gained will always remain a part of my professional toolkit.

Thanks to this, I have gained the following skills:

• Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
• Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
• Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, ensuring the final product met or exceeded expectations.
• Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
• Showcased diverse photography styles for clients to choose from, increasing portfolio versatility.

In 2023, I volunteered with a woman who worked independently to find homes for stray dogs and cats in Moldova. I offered my help and became her personal assistant, supporting her efforts to promote pet adoption. My tasks included following up with adopters, checking the living conditions of the animals, and ensuring everything was fine. I also helped find homes for stray puppies by contacting potential adopters. This experience allowed me to contribute to an important cause while developing my organizational and communication skills.

This job helped me understand the following things:

• Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
• Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
• Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
• Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.

My grandmother was a piano teacher, and for a significant part of my life, I was involved in vocal training. She would send her students to me to help them work on their vocal skills and improve their singing abilities. Before each lesson, I studied different teaching strategies for various students, understanding that each one has their own psychology, mindset, and character

Thanks to this, I learned

• Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.