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HARDIK VALAND

HARDIK VALAND

Scarborough,Ontario
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt

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

Store Manager

Subway Sandwich
Toronto, ON
05.2022 - Current
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring almost 20+ new staff members.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.

Professional Photographer | Owner

HR FILMS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Toronto, ON
04.2018 - Current
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Provided excellent customer service to almost 30+ customers and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
  • Developed long and short-term business needs while driving customer feedback for process improvements.
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.

Sales Executive | Intern

Super Elevator
Vadodara, Gujarat
10.2018 - 12.2020
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Prepared sales presentations for 20+ clients showing success and credibility of products.

Junior Photographer

4 Focus
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
06.2016 - 12.2017
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Assisted 35+ clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.

Education

Post Graduation - Global Business Management

Georgian College, Toronto, ON
08.2023
  • The two-year business certificate program, facilitated by The Business School, will deliver a unique blend of management and international concepts to train you to effectively lead in the international business environment.

BBA - Business Administration

SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN UNIVERSITY, Bhopal
08.2018

This program combines case studies, experiential learning, small classroom lectures, group projects and independent work. The program helped me to develop key business skills that are in high demand from employers. These includes oral and written communications, ethical reasoning, quantitative literacy, problem-solving skills and more.

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Sales Expertise
  • Video Editing
  • Client Collaboration
  • Photographic Editing
  • Lighting Management

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Store Manager - Subway Sandwich
05.2022 - Current
Sales Executive | Intern - Super Elevator
10.2018 - 12.2020
Professional Photographer | Owner - HR FILMS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
04.2018 - Current
Junior Photographer - 4 Focus
06.2016 - 12.2017
Georgian College - Post Graduation, Global Business Management
SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN UNIVERSITY - BBA, Business Administration

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