1. SARAH HOLBERT
905 LANCASTER AVE. DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60516
OB JECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position with an organization where I can utilize my creative
background and experience with customer service, while contributing to a team and the
company’s overall goals and profitability.
EXPERIENCE
FR EELA NCE P HOTOGRA PHER, AUGUST 2007-PRE SENT
Self marketing including: photo albums, business cards, templates, pricing sheets, design
samples and advertisements, all done by using the Adobe Creative Suite; as well as
maintaining social media outlets. I consult with clients, negotiate contracts and pricing, scout
out appropriate photography locations, research lighting set ups, edit images using Adobe
Photoshop, prepare presentations for clients and complete sales process.
BEL LA BA BY P HOTOGRA PHY JULY 2013-DE CEMBE R 2014
Work in hospitals with newborn babies and their parents. I approach families and ask if they
would like a photoshoot with their newborn, conduct photoshoot, edit and sell photos on
location. I became certified to photograph outside the hospital with older children and
families. I do marketing and reached out to potential clients for Bella Life. Consistently
excelled in sales and ran high averages.
TEA CHER, LEA RNI NG CAR E GROUP MAR CH 2012-SEPTEMBER 2013
Was hired as a teacher’s assistant but was quickly given my own classroom where I cared for
ten four year olds and maintained the classroom. I created the curriculum and lesson plans,
taught material to the children and maintained parent-teacher relationships through open
communication. I gained some experience working with special needs children.
PHOTOGR APHER, LI FETOUCH ST UDI OS AUGUST 2006-NOVEMBER 2012
Photographed infants and children of all ages and their families, including pets. I led our sales
team and consistently pulled the highest sales in our district. I was promoted in November
2006 to assistant manager and offered my own studio.
EDUCATI ON
The Illinois Institute of Art — Certificate in Web Design, June 2013
The Illinois Institute of Art — Bachelors of Fine Art in Digital Photography, December 2011
SKILL S
• Strong problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication
skills. Self motivated and experienced in fast pace working environments and sales.
Experience in working in teams. Creative, well thought out approaches and solutions.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Lightroom, Microsoft
Office, PC and Mac, type 70 wpm. Familiar with HTML, JQuery, CSS and web design.
• Experienced in digital and film photography, lighting set-ups and techniques, various
camera equipment, some videography, graphic design, typography, color theory, drawing,
and storyboarding. Familiar with cutting, mounting and framing artwork.
TEL 630-674-0765 EMAIL SARAH EHOLBERT@HOT MAIL.C OM WEB WWW.SARAHHOLBERT.COM