Kristy Degethoff has over 15 years of experience in photography, including as the lead photographer and shareholder of Life Photo Studios from 2007 to 2014. She has also worked as a photographer for Kidsphoto Canada from 2005 to 2007. Earlier in her career, she gained experience in photography labs and portrait studios. Degethoff has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in photography from Concordia University. She also has a diverse work history including positions in teaching, retail management, and behavioral therapy.

1. Kristy Degethoff
Phone (403) 399-5343
EDUCATION
Concordia University, Montreal, QC
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Major in Photography
Graduated spring 2004 with distinction
WORK EXPERIENCE
Shareholder and Lead Photographer Life Photo Studios May 2007-2014
Lenora and Kathy 403.237.5002
In 2007, four business partners and myself opened and ran Life Photo Studios a lifestyle
photography studio. Over the course of being partner, the studio excelled in the Beacon
Hill Shopping centre and continues to thrive in a very competitive market.
• Coordinated the management processes including business analysis, planning,
decision making and performance measurement
• Created focused marketing plan based on market and sales trends
• Developed company policy and procedure manuals for both the point of sale
operation of the business and for the production side of the studio
• Researched and implemented relative software programs and cutting edge
photography equipment ensuring that the studio was run seamlessly
• Photographed families, kids, infants, couples and model portfolios creating a
photography experience that was exceptional, high energy and fun
• Responsible for training staff and maintaining a high standard in customer
service
• Maintained an organized scheduling system and managed high call volume
with ease
Photographer Kidsphoto Canada November 2005-
2007
Frank 403.239.6505
Kidsphoto Canada is high volume portrait studio offering a new concept in lifestyle
photography. The format of digital photography requires its employees to possess highly
technical and creative skills.
• Photographed families, kids, infants, couples and model portfolios creating a
photography experience that was exceptional, high energy and fun
• Developed company sales and technical policies/procedures, created templates
and organizational systems, wrote sales/pricing and procedural manuals, and
effectively integrated a variety of managerial processes and functions within
the organization
• Coordinated the management processes including business analysis, planning,
decision making and performance measurement

2. Kristy Degethoff
Phone (403) 399-5343
• Researched and implemented relative software programs and cutting edge
photography equipment ensuring that the studio was run seamlessly
• Reported directly to the Marketing and Operations Manager while also
maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders
Photography Lab Technician Black’s Photography
2001
Black’s Photography is Canada's leading national retailer of photographic equipment and
photo finishing requiring its employees to be knowledgeable in all up to date digital and
film technologies.
• Managed busy photography lab ensuring color negatives were processed and
printed on schedule
• Maintained Fuji printer and processor chemicals
• Color corrected prints using CMYK colour scale
• Handled customer questions and concerns regarding cameras, film choice and
photography troubleshooting
Photographer Sears Photography Studio 1999
Sears Portrait Studio is one of America's largest professional portrait studios with over
1,000 locations in the US, Puerto Rico and Canada. With the well-known and trusted
name of Sears, the studios attract new moms, families and customers of all ages.
• Operated fixed studio camera equipment and lighting
• Photographed large group portraits and children all ages including newborns
• Established a wide customer base and was frequently commended for
providing excellent customer service
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Manager Pita Pit (Montreal, QC) 2001-2004
• Originally hired as sandwich artist where my work ethic and efficiency soon
earned me position of supervisor
• Ensured store ran smoothly, ordering was complete and distributors were paid
• Dealt with customers in both English and French
• Responsible for training new staff
ESL Teacher Hongik University May-Aug
2001
• Taught English as a second language to adults in Seoul, South Korea
• Prepared classroom material for levels Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
for class sizes up to 15 students

3. Kristy Degethoff
Phone (403) 399-5343
• Privately tutored students having difficulty with conversational English
ESL Teacher LMI Language School 1999-
2000
• Taught English as a second language to children ages 3 to 10 years in
Kaoshiung, Taiwan
• Prepared lessons for class sizes up to 25 students
In Home Behavioural Therapist Cassandra Whyte ~C/o Jacquie Whyte 98-
99
• Developed behavioural programs in conjunction with another therapist for an
Autistic client and her family to follow
• Responsible for the safety and well being of client in the home and
community
• Used play therapy to teach simple concepts
• Dealt with aggressive behaviour and developed reinforcement based program
to eliminate the behaviour
Behavioural Therapist Society for the Treatment of Autism 96-99
• Responsible for the safety and well being of autistic clients in the home and
community
• Aided in developing clients behavioural programs
• Responsible for administering medication
• Provided feedback to psychologists to enhance the lifestyle and behavioural
programs of clients
• Responsible for preparing schedule and pairing clients to staff