Louis Alson
Montreal,QC
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Food Photographer
Self Employed
07.2020 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for local culinary businesses, mainly for promotional use on social media
- Edited and toned photographs using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
- Improved the businesses' image and drove their sales through increased social media exposure
Server
Pony BBQ
10.2023 - Current
- Contributed to the opening and set-up of a new Korean barbecue restaurant in the heart of Montreal
- Served a section of around 40 seats, ensuring customer satisfaction and rapidity of service
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers and ensured their continuing fidelity
Software Engineer Intern
Cy Mind
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed a mobile application for internal use at a cybersecurity company.
- Created with React Native and JavaScript for the front end, and Node.js and Bash for the back end.
- Contributed to greater company productivity and optimized workflow processes.
Server
MajesThé Bistro Bar
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Served a restaurant of around 100 seats with the help of a coworker
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items
Education
B.Sc. in Computer Science -
McGill University
Montreal, QC05.2026
Skills
- Food and Event Photography
- Photo Editing
- Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Filmmaking and Video Editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Customer Service and Communication
- English (Mother Tongue), French (Mother Tongue), Spanish (Intermediate), Korean (Beginner)
Timeline
Server
Pony BBQ
10.2023 - Current
Software Engineer Intern
Cy Mind
07.2023 - 08.2023
Server
MajesThé Bistro Bar
03.2023 - 07.2023
Freelance Food Photographer
Self Employed
07.2020 - Current
B.Sc. in Computer Science -
McGill University