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Melanie Fischer

Photographer
Oxford Boulevard
Melanie Fischer

Summary

Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance. Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops. Successful Photographer with solid background working with digital cameras and lenses to produce high-quality images. Adept at using natural light and modern technology with exceptional knowledge of lighting and color theory. Collaborative with artistic eye for composition. Creative Photographer with extensive experience capturing stunning images and creating visually compelling content. Innovative with comprehensive understanding of camera settings, lighting techniques and digital editing tools. Strong management skills and committed to meeting clients' expectations. Dedicated visual artist with strong understanding of photography equipment and techniques. Skilled in capturing and editing stunning images with keen eye for detail. Creative and committed to telling stories through photographs.

Overview

26
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
1
Certificate
1
Language

Work History

self-employed
Dubai

Professional Photographer
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
  • Handled cameras operating at several thousand frames per second.
  • Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.

Fischer Invest GmbH
Berlin

Real Estate Salesperson
05.2017 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Informed home buyer of sales, construction and warranty processes.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
  • Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
  • Compiled lists of properties that met buyers' needs and financial resources.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.
  • Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify opportunities for investors.
  • Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.

Mähren Immobilen GmbH
Berlin

Real Estate Agent
01.2013 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
  • Developed and presented proposals to clients to raise awareness of potential real estate investments.
  • Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
  • Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
  • Performed home evaluations and developed competitive market analysis for individual homes.
  • Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
  • Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.

Praxisgemeinschaft Fink Physiotherapie u. Ergotherapie
Berlin

Licensed Massage Therapist
08.2010 - 11.2012

Job overview

  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Used essential oils to add aromatherapy element to massage sessions, maximizing stress relief, and relaxation effect.
  • Reduced or eliminated muscular stress and tightness through Swedish massage, implementing variety of stroke lengths, rhythms, and intensities to optimize relaxation.
  • Addressed mobility limitations and generalized pain originating from muscle tightness through deep tissue massage techniques.
  • Educated clients on benefits of massage therapy and importance of self-care.
  • Utilized massage techniques to address diverse needs with deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage.
  • Communicated with clients to discuss medical history, lifestyle and massage treatment goals.
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted massage techniques to best meet individual needs.
  • Maintained clean and professional massage therapy environment with stringent adherence to sanitization protocols.
  • Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.

Praxisgemeinschaft Fink Physiotherapie u. Ergotherapie
Berlin

Front Office Receptionist
10.2009 - 07.2010

Job overview

  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Maintained clean reception area to promote positive, professional environment for clients.
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Wrote professional and error-free letters, memoranda and other business documentation to support office needs.
  • Wrote and distributed treatment, immunization and home-care paperwork to educate patients and enhance outcomes.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.

King Sport
Berlin

Online Marketing Manager
02.2003 - 09.2009

Job overview

  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
  • Improved website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies.

Restaurant Capriccio
Berlin

Office Administrator
01.1999 - 05.2001

Job overview

  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
  • Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.

Restaurant Capriccio
Berlin

Barista
08.1997 - 12.1998

Job overview

  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise
  • Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas

Education

OFG Online Schule Für Gestaltung
Lippstadt

Photodesigner
08.2021 - 07.2022

Kopernikus Oberschule
Berlin, Stegltz

High School Diploma from Secondary School
07.1993 - 07.1997

Private Kant Grundschule
Berlin, Steglitz

Middle School Graduation from Elementary School Teaching
07.1987 - 07.1993

Skills

    Strong compositional skills

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Certification

Certified Photo Designer

Timeline

Professional Photographer

self-employed
08.2022 - Current

OFG Online Schule Für Gestaltung

Photodesigner
08.2021 - 07.2022

Certified Photo Designer

07-2021

Real Estate Salesperson

Fischer Invest GmbH
05.2017 - 11.2022

Real Estate Agent

Mähren Immobilen GmbH
01.2013 - 04.2017

Licensed Massage Therapist

Praxisgemeinschaft Fink Physiotherapie u. Ergotherapie
08.2010 - 11.2012

Front Office Receptionist

Praxisgemeinschaft Fink Physiotherapie u. Ergotherapie
10.2009 - 07.2010

Online Marketing Manager

King Sport
02.2003 - 09.2009

Office Administrator

Restaurant Capriccio
01.1999 - 05.2001

Barista

Restaurant Capriccio
08.1997 - 12.1998

Kopernikus Oberschule

High School Diploma from Secondary School
07.1993 - 07.1997

Private Kant Grundschule

Middle School Graduation from Elementary School Teaching
07.1987 - 07.1993
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