Carter Sprogis
Student of photography eager to make a name for himself and become a trusted member of the industry. Knows how to follow the traditional rules of portraiture, but also knows how to break them with great success when needed to create an impactful image. Obsessive about efficient workflow and "pixel preservation" in post-process. Able to come up with creative Photoshop solutions to unique retouching problems. Strong business acumen and a keen sense for numbers from years in both corporate retail and family-owned endeavors. Enthusiastic and always willing to help another co-worker or student.
Experience
Shift Leader, Kwik Star #665
Oelwein, Iowa — Jun 2011-Present
Shift Leader, Kwik Star #701
Denver, Iowa — Jun 2006-Jun 2011
•Supervise other co-workers and keep them on task; report back to Store Leader on performance
•Be responsible for all store operations, including equipment maintenance and customer complaints, when Store Leader is absent.
•Perform bookwork for both open and close of sales day
•Meet or exceed company's high standards for customer service
•Manage and balance a cash drawer for shifts up to 10 hours in length and up to $10,000 in gross sales
•Cook, clean, and stock shelves on a daily basis
Clerk, Kortbein's Tripoli Market
Tripoli, Iowa — Jan 2005-Jun 2006
•Report to owners on all store operations when requested
•Provide excellent customer service
•Manage and balance a cash drawer for shifts up to 12 hours in length and up to $2,000 in gross sales
•Collaborate with co-workers to complete daily chores, including cleaning and stocking shelves
Education
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, Iowa
A.A.A. in Professional Photography — In progress
Tripoli Jr-Sr High School
Tripoli, Iowa
H.S. Diploma — 2006
Skills
Software
•Adobe Photoshop
•Adobe Bridge
•Phase One Capture One
•Animoto
•Facebook for business marketing
