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Portrait of Gloria Allen

Honor Society® member

Gloria Allen

Photographer at GeesPhotography3 & Design Inc

  • Joliet Junior College
  • Photography and Digital Media Production
  • Class of 2016
  • Bolingbook, Illinois

Member since September 2015

About

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 – 2019

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.

Goals and interests

Career goal

Photographer and Graphic Designer

Graduate school interests

Photography, Graphic Design and Digital Media Production

Outside the classroom

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

Experience

  • Photographer

    GeesPhotography3 & Design Inc

    Jan 2012 – Sep 2015

  • Sales Operations Manager

    Nicor Services

    Jul 2001 – Jul 2008

  • Co-location Operations Manager

    Dantis, Inc

    Feb 2000 – Apr 2001

  • Co-locations Project Manager

    McLeodUSA Inc.

    May 1994 – Sep 1999

Volunteering

  • Photographer and Editor

    New Community Baptist Church

    Jan 1990 – Sep 2015

Languages

  • English (US)

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