Katya Maskaliova
Bahia de Banderas
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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Photographer
Estudio Once11
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated effectively with fellow photographers during large-scale events to ensure seamless coverage from multiple angles.
- Consistently received positive feedback from clients regarding professionalism, creativity, and overall quality of work delivered.
- Built a strong portfolio showcasing diverse photography styles, resulting in increased bookings and referrals.
- Captured memorable moments for clients with an artistic eye for composition, lighting, and storytelling.
- Mentored junior photographers to improve their skills, fostering a collaborative and supportive team dynamic.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Cultivated long-lasting relationships with clients through clear communication, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
Appointment Setter
Elegant Solar
Gilbert, AZ , USA
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Offered high level of customer service to clients to maintain positive customer ratings.
- Spoke with customers on phone to schedule, remind and follow up on appointments.
- Assisted salespeople by calling prospects and scheduling meetings
- Answered to potential questions from customers, providing information about the product or service in question and documenting calls
Outbound Sales Representative
Net Center
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Selling international and domestic travel packages
- Recorded details from customer communications on CRM.
- Wrote and submitted timely reports on performance, targets and customer queries.
- Strived to meet and exceed call centre targets while maintaining excellent customer care.
Family Photographer
Freelance
Hanoi, Vietnam
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
Project Administrator
Vinaincon
Hanoi, Vietnam
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Skilfully coordinated and managed large projects by breaking down plans into doable tasks.
- Accurately tracked all contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders and change orders to maintain project schedules and cost.
- Collected and organized necessary documentation, maintained the project schedule, prepared action plans
English Teacher
Public Schools and Private centers
Hanoi, Vietnam
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Planned lessons with dynamic discussions and exercises to promote engagement.
- Researched current trends in English content and instructional methods appropriate to teaching English to different learning styles.
- Selected and sequenced appropriate materials and resources based on content area and learners' abilities.
- Planning, preparing and delivering lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Vietnam Studies - Vietnamese Studies
Hanoi University
2016
NVQ Level 1 - International relations specializing in Iranian studies
Belarusian State University
2011
Diploma of Higher Education - Philology
Lyceum of Belarusian State University
2009
Skills
- Multilingual (Russian, English, Vietnamese, Spanish, Farsi)
- The ability to sell products and services
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- MS Office
- Domestic & international travel expertise
- Travel Experience more than 20 countries
- Strong Visual Storytelling
- Photo editing
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Vietnamese
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Belarusian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Lead Photographer
Estudio Once11
02.2024 - Current
Appointment Setter
Elegant Solar
08.2021 - 06.2023
Outbound Sales Representative
Net Center
11.2020 - 07.2021
Family Photographer
Freelance
03.2018 - 03.2020
Project Administrator
Vinaincon
09.2017 - 11.2018
English Teacher
Public Schools and Private centers
01.2011 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Vietnam Studies - Vietnamese Studies
Hanoi University
NVQ Level 1 - International relations specializing in Iranian studies
Belarusian State University
Diploma of Higher Education - Philology
Lyceum of Belarusian State University