J.NICHOLE ALRED
30 ABBY RD GRANT, AL (270)748-8783 · NICHOLEALRED@ALREDPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
MISSION-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Photographer that meets quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. A relentless and versatile photographer committed to continuous improvement through research and feedback. A mission-driven, self-motivated individual that delivers quality work.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Knowledge of equipment (Canon EOS Rebel), Photoshop and websites that offer the most professional printing.
· Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership techniques and networking.
· Ability to communicate efficiently with customer to ensure delivered product is to standard.
· Intermediate web page and social media page design and development skills.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Aug 2011 – Current
Freelance Photographer who has professionally shot weddings, senior portraits, commercial, sales, websites and magazines.
Jan 2010 - May 2011
Cyber Recruiter
MPRI/Army Recruiting Command Ft. Knox, KY
Provided guidance and direction to Soldiers and personnel in the delayed enlistment program through email, live-chat, website, telephone and social networking. Counseled and provided individuals with accurate and up-to-date information on basic training, personnel and education benefits, and U.S. Army programs and regulations. Developed and maintained all social media outlets to include the Future Soldier Center Facebook, Twitter and Flickr pages.
Jan 2001 - Sep 2006
Mechanic
United States Army
Responsible for supervision, job distribution, training, welfare and accountability of subordinates and other U.S. Army personnel. Performed, scheduled and documented preventive maintenance checks and services on military diesel engine vehicles. Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics on military wheel and track vehicles using advanced diagnostic equipment during peacetime training and operations and while deployed during Operation Iraq Freedom I and III. Completed timely work orders while ensuring the highest quality control standards to obtain the highest maximized equipment operability rates. Also performed as a Recovery Track Vehicle (M88A1) operator that assisted in the recovery of approximately 10 impaired and damaged vehicles in combat while deployed during Operation Iraq Freedom III and approximately 20 recoveries performed during peacetime operations. In addition, operated military armored vehicles in establishing security perimeters for Iraq voting polls and for the delivery of humanitarian aid to local Iraq citizens.
AWARDS
Army Commendation Medal/Army Achievement Medal/USA-UASF Presidential Unit Citation/Army Good Conduct Medal/National Defense Service Medal/Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal/Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal/Global War on Terrorism Service Medal/Iraq Campaign Medal/Army Service Ribbon/Overseas Ribbon/Driver and Mechanics badge.
REFERENCES
Christy Martin with Yacht South: (256)656-2200
Kim Broyles with Life On The Water Magazine: (256)682-2041
Patricia Silber (Senior Portrait Shoot): (270)268-8069