Celeste Sanfelippo
Bellflower
Summary
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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
08.2016 - Current
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
- Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Promoted new drinks and food items directly leading to sales increase varying crafted drinks to provide customer satisfaction and the Starbucks experience.
- Attended to all customer needs by answering Starbucks-related questions, instantly correcting mistakes and offering suggestions based on their preferences.
- Conducted cash handling duties, including paring tills and making deposits, managing tips, and managing the receipt and payment of vendor invoices.
- Led a team of 2-10 employees per shift facilitating employee development and growth by consistently providing support and guidance via comprehensive training and counseling and acting as main point of contact for partners and customers.
- Delegated tasks to the appropriate team member and ensured store responsibilities were completed both in their entirety and on time.
- Developed rapport with vendors and assisted with shelving and product merchandising.
- Supervised all associates on shift while remaining situationally aware to assist customers, making sure to increase customer satisfaction immediately.
Shift Lead
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for open/close of store
- Balanced cash drawers for cashiers and researched/resolved outages
- Consistently went above and beyond store standards for cleanliness
- Reconciled inventory counts to ensure accuracy
- Supervised crew members in a friendly and professional manner
- Assisted with all job duties to ensure a safe and smooth shift
- Problem-solved issues/complaints from customers
Guest Services Associate
Knott's Berry Farm
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Served as both Guest Ambassador and Traffic Control
- Ensured proper COVID19 protocols were being followed by all guests and employees
- Assisted guests with parking payments, season passes and any parking questions
- Assisted guests with a variety of park related and safety related concerns
Crew Member
McDonald's
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Greeted customers in a timely manner
- Assisted in customer ordering, packaging and dispersing of completed orders
- Cooked and assembled menu items with attention to detail
- Followed all company guidelines and safety protocols
- Occasionally filled in as a lead to ensure smoothness of shift
Associate
Walmart Supercenter
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted in several departments including cashier, customer service desk, stocking and inventory, and cleanliness of displays
- Consistently available for all types of customer interactions and problem-solving
- Worked a variety of shifts to assist with staffing gaps
- Closely followed company standards, policies and procedures
Education
Associate of Arts - Photography
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05.2025
HS Diploma -
Downey High School
Downey, CA06.2017
Skills
- Digital enhancements
- Large format printing
- Strong exposure techniques
- Strong compositional skills
- Photo editing
- Retouching and color correction
- Blemish correction
- Adobe photoshop
- Digital camera use
- Studio management
- Digital photography
- Microsoft Office
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Financial literacy
Accomplishments
- Awarded The Photography Faculty Choice Award at Cerritos College Art Gallery SAE 2025 Student Art Exhibition.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
10.2023 - 08.2024
Shift Lead
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen
05.2022 - 08.2023
Crew Member
McDonald's
10.2020 - 08.2021
Guest Services Associate
Knott's Berry Farm
03.2020 - 05.2022
Associate
Walmart Supercenter
06.2018 - 01.2020
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
08.2016 - Current
Associate of Arts - Photography
Cerritos College
HS Diploma -
Downey High School
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