Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Additional Skills
Certification
Interests
Life History
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Natasha Cannaday

Natasha Cannaday

Amherstburg

Summary

Dynamic professional with a robust background in customer service, sales, and creative fields, offering a unique blend of practical skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Extensive experience in consulting and sales has honed exceptional communication abilities, attention to detail, and a talent for providing thoughtful solutions in professional settings. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Photoshop, and Lightroom; adept at managing administrative tasks, creative projects, and digital content with efficiency. Passion for design, antiques, craftsmanship, and photography aligns seamlessly with roles that demand creativity and precision. A photography portfolio showcasing an artistic approach is available at www.tashacannadayphotography.com.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Photographer and Business Owner

Tasha Cannaday Photography
01.2018 - Current
  • Capture artfully composed images
  • Scheduling appointments with customers
  • Manage client relations
  • Creating website designs and promotional materials
  • Decorating and designing the photo studio

Dog Trainer and Business Owner

All About Paws
01.2013 - 01.2021
  • Scheduling appointments with customers
  • Billing and invoicing
  • Monitoring expenses and budget goals
  • Cleaning and organizing the business
  • Personnel responsibility
  • Training dogs
  • Resolving issues with dog owners

Tattoo Artist and Business Owner

Pumpstation
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Creating tattoo designs and tattooing
  • Creating website design and promotional materials
  • Scheduling appointments with customers and handling billing
  • Cleaning and organizing the business
  • Accounting and expense monitoring
  • Payroll and salary calculation
  • Hiring and dismissing employees

Sales

Stoff & Vorhang Fachmarkt
01.2005
  • Consulting and sales in all areas (curtain and clothing fabrics, curtain accessories, bedding & home textiles).

Internship as an Early Childhood Educator

Kindertraumhüüssli
01.2004
  • Co-supervision, support, and care of children in daily life
  • Planning and execution of group activities
  • Contributing to the organization of the group household
  • Maintaining daily communication with parents

Education

Dog Trainer

Animal Behavior College California
01.2013

Seamstress & Fashion Design

Schule für Damenschneiderin Switzerland
01.2003

Skills

  • MS Word (very good)
  • Excel (good)
  • Photoshop (good)
  • Lightroom (very good)
  • Customer consultation
  • Leadership skills
  • Creative eye
  • Time management
  • Marketing
  • Design
  • Attention to detail
  • Punctual

Accomplishments

    Over the years, I have built a diverse career shaped by creativity, entrepreneurship, and passion. After earning my degree in fashion design, I successfully launched and managed two tattoo studios in Switzerland before transitioning into the field of animal behavior, where I became a certified trainer and co-founded a successful company. In 2018, I pursued another passion by establishing my own professional photography studio, where I continue to create artistic, high-quality images for a wide range of clients. My journey reflects a commitment to lifelong learning, adaptability, and turning passions into successful ventures.

Additional Skills

German
Native or Bilingual
Englisch
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Part 107, Federal Aviation Administration, USA, 2023
  • Various art seminars and classes across Europe

Interests

  • I enjoy sketching, painting and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • Interior Design
  • I have a passion for photography and editing photos
  • Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
  • Family
  • Music
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking

Life History

  • I was born in 1984 in Martinsville, Virginia, and spent my early childhood in Hawaii (1987–1991) before my family relocated to Switzerland, where I grew up on a farm.
  • After graduating high school in 2000, I earned a degree in fashion design in 2003 while gaining hands-on experience in local ateliers.
  • In 2006, I opened my first tattoo studio, followed by a second in 2010. After successfully running both businesses, I sold them prior to returning to the United States in January 2013, following 22 years abroad.
  • Before leaving Switzerland, I discovered a passion for dog training and animal behavior. Shortly after relocating to the U.S., I became a certified trainer through Animal Behavior College.
  • That same year, in August 2013, my mother and I co-founded All About Paws LLC, where I combined my love of animals with entrepreneurial drive.
  • In 2018, I also launched Tasha Cannaday Photography, turning a lifelong passion into a professional career capturing artistic, high-quality images for a diverse clientele.
  • Two years later, in 2020, we sold All About Paws, and I have since continued to grow and manage my photography business from my home studio.
  • In May 2025, I relocated to Amherstburg, Ontario, where I continue to expand my creative work and connect with new communities. Learn more at tashacannadayphotography.com.

Timeline

Photographer and Business Owner

Tasha Cannaday Photography
01.2018 - Current

Dog Trainer and Business Owner

All About Paws
01.2013 - 01.2021

Tattoo Artist and Business Owner

Pumpstation
01.2005 - 01.2013

Sales

Stoff & Vorhang Fachmarkt
01.2005

Internship as an Early Childhood Educator

Kindertraumhüüssli
01.2004

Seamstress & Fashion Design

Schule für Damenschneiderin Switzerland

Dog Trainer

Animal Behavior College California
Natasha Cannaday