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Gloria
Allen

  • JJC ( July-2016 )
  • Bolingbook, Illinois, USA

About (Summary)

I am an artist, a creator, an inspirer and a dreamer; nothing quenches my excitement quite like my ability to create. I have an excellent eye for detail. My reason for going back to school was to learn different styles, programs and techniques that would allow me to create outstanding results that last a lifetime. I believe the camera is simply a tool used to capture events (although I am a Nikon girl), but it's what you do with the photo's/media that reviles your talent and make you stand our from the crowd. Photography is a gift and talent given to me and I am excited to share it with you. My philosophy is simple: 1. To capture once in a lifetime magical poignant moments in time. 2. Build rapport, trust and confidence with clients to understand their specific needs. 3. To transform client's into the best possible version of themselves and to bring out the best possible results. 4. Capture the most appealing shots without disturbing the demeanor of an event. 5. Exceed client’s expectations!

Education

College of St. Frances
Photography, Graphic Design and Media Production
2016 to 2019

Your Major

Photography and Digital Media Production

Language Proficiency

English (US)

Honors and Awards

Employee of the year.
Out of 7,000 employees at McLeodUSA, I was voted the employee of the year in 1999 because I was able to implement more co-locations which increased revenue by Millions of dollars.
Sales Operations Manager of the Year
At Nicor Services for thirteen (13) months my team had the best sales numbers and highest quality throughout the company.
J.D. Powers and Associates Award in 2007.
I was instrumental in training sales and customer service agents which allowed Nicor Services the distinguished honor of winning the Certified Call Center Award for three consecutive years.

Grad School Interests

Photography, Graphic Design and Digital Media Production

Intended Job Path

Photographer and Graphic Designer

Job Experience

Sales Operations Manager
Nicor Services
July, 2001 to July, 2008
Co-location Operations Manager
Dantis, Inc
February, 2000 to April, 2001
Co-locations Project Manager
McLeodUSA Inc.
May, 1994 to September, 1999
Photographer
GeesPhotography3 & Design Inc
January, 2012 to September, 2015

Volunteering

Photographer and Editor
New Community Baptist Church
January, 1990 to September, 2015

Hobbies

Working with wood, reading, creating photographic designs, watching people and how they respond to different events.

Organizations

Black Professional Female Photographer's

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