Our 365 is a provider of in-hospital newborn photography. The company is associated with hundreds of hospitals across the United States. The goal of Our 365 is to connect expecting parents with professional photographers. The first few hours after the birth of a child are fleeting and memorable. Our 365 photographers spend those first hours with the family, documenting the experience. Our 365 has positions in sales, customer service, and photography. The photography position requires the photographer to be good with people. It is crucial to make the family feel comfortable in front of the lens. The photographer must greet the mother in her hospital room and congratulate her on the birth of her baby. The photographer must have an ability to make the family members feel at ease and natural in front of the camera. The photographer must also have a good sales sense, helping the mother and family decide which photo packages they would like. Qualifications for the job include being enthusiastic and reliable, having customer service experience, previous photography experience and being comfortable handling newborn babies. Our 365 also requires the applicant to be 18 years of age or older, a high school diploma, and must comply with patient privacy and hospital sanitation.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Cover Letter
Mr. David S. Moross
Our 365 Inc.
3613 Mueller Road
St. Charles, MO 63301
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Manager of Hiring
Our 365: Methodist Dallas Medical Center
1441 North Beckley
Dallas, TX 75201
Dear Mr. Moross,
There are many key moments in life, but none quite as important as the birth of a new child. This is a moment that families want to cherish forever. The first time the baby opens his eyes, the tiny hand wrapping tightly around the father's finger, and the reactions of Grandma as she holds her first grandchild. In this day and age, any person can pick up a camera and snap the shutter. However, it takes a true photographer's eye to capture this joyous moment for all that it is.
I view the world as if through a lens, constantly critiquing the lighting and compositions of possible shots. I have been studying photography for over seven years now, and have done many photo-shoots of infants. Please take note of my portfolio that is posted after my resume. My portfolio includes many shots of infants, as well as children ranging from 3 months old to 5 years old.
I have the experience and talent that Our 365 is looking for. Having worked in several different customer service positions, including being a teacher’s assistant and snowboard instructor, I have extremely good interpersonal skills.
I am comfortable with newborns, and have the ability to make the mother and family feel at ease in front of the camera. My first job, like many young girls, was babysitting, and this has given me the experience I need to be comfortable working with infants.
I have worked with many different people during my photo-shoots, and have made each person feel comfortable. I have worked with over thirty different people of varying ages, and several with whom I had only met over the phone. By working with people who I hadn’t met, I have learned how to make people feel comfortable both with myself and with my camera. I feel that I would be the perfect person for this job, with the experience, talent, and creativity that you need.
Vanessa Lowe
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Friday, December 3, 2010
Resume
Vanessa Marie Lowe
Las Cruces, NM, USA 88001
vlowe363@nmsu.edu
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Fashion Photographer/ Sales
EDUCATION
September 2008- May, 2009 :
Ohio University, Athens, OH, United States
Major: B.F.A. Photography
GPA: 3.5
August 2009- May, 2013
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, United States
Major: B.S. Marketing, B.S. International Business, B.F.A. Photography
GPA: 3.6
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
· Internship with Mike K Photography April 2010- Present
Mike K Photography is a local photographer in Las Cruces, NM. Interning with him has taught me about lighting on location, how to work professionally with clients, and how to market myself as a photographer.
· Ski Santa Fe November 2008- January 2010
Duties included teaching level one and two snowboarding classes.
· Temple Beth Shalom Preschool May 2008- August 2008
Duties included assisting teacher in two-three year old class with eight children, managing classroom, cleaning, and after-school care.
RELATED COURSEWORK
*Please see photography portfolio on next posts
Large Format Photography 2010
Studio Photography 2008
Photojournalism 2008
Fine Arts Photography 2007
Black and White Film Photography 2006
Pinhole Photography 2005
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Crimson Scholar: New Mexico State University 2009-2010
- Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society
- National Collegiate Scholars
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Photography, Crafting, Piano, Singing
REFERENCES
References and transcripts available by request
