1. Sue Gauthier
63 Bonavista Drive, Harriestfield NSB3V 0B8
902.448.4584 | sue.gauthier@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain Front Office / Administration and Clerical position. Extensive experience in customer relations
involving communication, problem solving and organization. As a professional, works well with
colleagues and customers, with confidenceand a positive, friendly attitude.
SUMMARYOF QUALIFICATIONS
 Extensiveexperience in customerservice as a self-employed professional portrait photographer,
trusted in assessing and meeting client’s expectations
 Diplomatic with communication skills and a complete understanding of customer’s uniquecriteria
with the ability to customize their experience
 Solid background in clerical duties including computer technology;pro ficient in MS Word, Windows,
Excel and PowerPoint
 Analytical, open-minded and objective in problem solving, and being responsiveto customer’s
timeline and meeting deadline
 Committed to being organized and able to work well with colleagues, instrumental in being kind,
respectful and fun
 Consistently enthusiastic in working well independently and with others, as a volunteer/member
Secretary, Treasurer, and Chairperson/Vice Chairperson with the SackvillePhotography Club
 Dedicated Girl Guide leader organizing weekly programs for 5 yearold Sparks
 Resourceful Mentor with Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CY BF) now known as
Futurpreneur.ca with local photographer and printing business
 Diplomatic in working with commercial accounts with photography including,The Daily News, Wells-
Fargo, Mary Kay, Zellers, Prodent,NSTourism, The Military Family Resource Center,Century 21
Classic:
EXPERIENCE
Program Director, Mentor, Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer (Volunteer)
The Sackville Photography Club, Lower Sackville NS 1990 - present
 Created and organized 10 month program including seminars, guestspeakers, workshops and field
trips
 Maintained regular contact with Committee heads in person, via emails and by telephone to ensure
the program’s success
Portrait Photographer
Sue Gauthier – Photographer, Lower Sackville NS 1990 - present
 Accomplished in portraiture, rental units, pre-owned cars/trucks, animals
 Post-process photographs in an office environment
 Travel to pre-arrangedclientappointments
 Establish commercial contracts including: The Daily News, Mary Kay, Zellers, NSTourism, Wells-
Fargo, Prodent, Military Resource Center, Oakfield Golf& Country Club
Secretary

2. 902.448.4584 [2] Sue Gauthier
LifeTouch, Halifax NS Oct. - Dec. 2009
 Relayed information to graduating students in person concerning their photos
 Handled money, including debits and credit cards
 Post-processed photographic images
 Scheduled client appointments
Jewellery Carder
Vanity Fashions, Dartmouth NS Mar. - May 2007
 Carded and presented jewellery for distribution
 Catalogued products on shelves
Seamstress
Helly Hansen, Dartmouth NS Apr. - Sept. 2006
 Sewed all-weather gear, life - jackets
Food Preparation
Ponderosa, Bedford NS Oct. - Dec. 2006
 Processed fresh vegetables for the salad bar
Photographer (Commercial Contract)
The Daily News, Halifax NS 1994 - 2005
 Photographed rental properties, pre-owned vehicles,pets
 Post-processed in the office;travelled to appointments
 Set up appointmentsto accommodate salespersons in charge
EDUCATION
GED
Lower Sackville NS Jan. - Jun. 2013
Grade 11
Sackville High School, Lower Sackville NS 1977
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Secretarial, Treasurer,Chairperson –performed related duties
The Sackville Photography Club, Sackville NS 2008 - 2012
Program Director –developing a scheduleannually and event planning
The Sackville Photography Club, Sackville NS 2008 - 2012
Post Processing with Lightroom Portrait Photography
Eric Boutilier-Brown Workshops, Halifax NS Nov. 2006 (2 days)
Glamour Photography in Studio Setting
Andre Gallant, Halifax NS May 2007 (2 days)

3. 902.448.4584 [2] Sue Gauthier
VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Mentored in setting up a photography &printing business
Futurpreneur Canada (formerly CBY F) 2001 - 2003
Photographed Veterans and their families during Christmas season
Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax NS 2011 - present (Decembers only)
INTERESTS
Family, photography, reading,road trips, cross-stitching, crochet, scrapbooking (manually and digitally),
cats, friends, travelling
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST