1. Jennifer Kitchen McGann
18 Uxbridge Drive Robbinsville NJ 08691
9500 Melinda Drive Clarence NY 14031
917-270-5147 kitchenmcgann@yahoo.com
Experienced professional with wide-ranging skills ranging from counseling to sales to
photography; looking for next opportunity to utilize my diverse skill set. Successful sales career in
stock photography, managing hundreds of accounts while consistently increasing revenue.
Successfully transitioned to counseling career, working with high school students in New York City
and New Jersey. Most recently launched a small business specializing in portrait photography
with clients and families all over New Jersey.
Lord & Taylor, Lawrenceville NJ
Executive Assistant to Store & Operations Managers October 2014-Present
Provide clerical support to store management.
Distribute multiple critical reports to full management staff of 15 on a daily basis.
Assist managers with coordination of store events such as trend shows, charity days and
fashion shows.
Provide executive level customer service to clients to ensure positive sales outcomes.
The Photo Kitchen, Robbinsville NJ
Photographer/Owner April 2007-Present
Established and built successful photography business, generating profit in year one.
Personally manage all aspects of the business including shooting, pre/post production, editing,
development of online galleries, creating albums, fulfilling orders, and more.
Maintain website (thephotokitchen.com) and promote business through online marketing,
referrals and print advertising.
Strive to provide excellent customer service and fun, stress free sessions to create beautiful
photos and a memorable positive experience. Multiple clients have requested repeat sessions.
Princeton High School, Princeton NJ
Guidance Counselor September 2005-December 2006
Created academic programs and provided individual and group counseling to students.
Provided extensive college and career counseling to students by exploring their personal
interests in addition to reviewing college costs and assisting with the application process.
Regularly met with students, parents, teachers and community members to maximize student
support and aid in facilitation of educational goals.
Assisted in the execution of 504 plans through teacher, parent and student meetings.
Gave multiple in-class and large group presentations on school orientation, the college
application process, financial aid and various other topics.
2. The High School for Environmental Studies, New York City
Guidance Counselor September 2002-August 2005
Provided personal, career and college counseling for students in individual and group settings.
Interviewed incoming and outgoing students to ensure each individual educational path was
suited for them.
Designed individual academic programs for a caseload of 380 students twice per year based
on prior course work and individual goals.
School Coordinator for NYC Mentoring program, designed to match up at-risk students with
professionals in a variety of industries and jobs in an effort to provide direction and
encouragement for students through group outings and one on one sessions.
The High School for Graphic Communication Arts, New York City
Guidance Counselor September 2001-September 2002
Provided individual and group counseling, including conflict resolution and management for
a caseload of 440 students.
Conducted specialized academic advisement for at-risk students and their parents, including
referrals to alternative academic settings and counseling programs.
Collaborated with department Vice Principals and teachers to create and implement
successful dropout prevention program for former long term absentees.
Getty Images, formerly FPG International, New York City
Senior Account Executive December 1993-August 2001
Generated annual sales of $1.2 million by negotiating licensing fees and photography usage
contracts for a client base of 540 accounts.
Aggressively pursued new clients through research, referrals and cold calls.
Presented individual proposals to existing clients which generated additional revenue while
exceeding their expectations. Contracts were consistently renewed and often expanded.
Represented Getty images at national trade shows and company events in Las Vegas, Los
Angeles and NYC.
Provided supplemental training for newly hired sales staff.
Education
M.S.Ed. Guidance and Counseling, 2000
Hunter College, New York City
A.A.S. Advertising Photography, 1990
The Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City
B.A. Public Communication, 1992
State University College of New York at Buffalo