Shardée Bailey
Brampton
Summary
Experienced in design and fashion, I bring an open-minded approach to my work. Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, I have a thorough understanding of service delivery and strong multitasking skills. Committed to continual learning and personal growth, I am seeking a new career path where I can excel and strive for excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Edge Imaging
09.2025 - Current
- Captured stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques to capture good school portrait head shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Collaborated closely with school administrators to ensure seamless integration of photo sessions into the daily schedule.
- Edited photographs using advanced software programs for optimal color balance, exposure, and overall quality enhancements.
- Enhanced student comfort during photo sessions by creating a relaxed atmosphere and providing clear instructions.
- Captured high-quality school portraits by utilizing professional photography equipment and lighting techniques.
- Driving around the city to different schools in the GTA each day.
- Developed rapport with students, staff, and parents by maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanor throughout the photography process.
prep / banquet chef/ kitchen line cook
Dave and Busters
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Plan, prepare and execute high-quality dish for banquet events (birthday parties, corporate functions, and special occasions.
- Ensure that food is prepared to the highest quality to company standards.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
- Foster a positive and productive work environment by teamwork and communications among kitchen staff.
- Adapt to last- minute changes in menus, special requests or even guest dietary restrictions.
- Work closely with event planners, banquet managers and service staff to coordinate the timing of food service in line of events.
- Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
Photographer
Cherry Hills Program
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Work with clients (families, kids, babies, and pets) to conduct 50+ photo sessions over the holiday resulting in high customer satisfaction.
- Managed cash and POS transactions, ensuring 100% accuracy in end of day deposits.
- Set up professional camera, lighting, and computer equipment.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
front Desk concierge
Marriot Hotel
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained front desk’s concierge book to provide visitors with access to relevant local information.
- Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.
- Addressed customer inquiries with timely and professional responses via phone, email and in-person interactions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Greeted guests upon arrival and offered directions to key amenities to cultivate quality hotel experiences.
- Managed check-in and check-out procedures for guests.
Manager
McDonalds
03.2014 - 04.2022
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Lead communication efforts for procedural updates, ensuring accurate staff pay and increasing operational efficiency.
- Delivered excellent customer service, resolving in any issues that may have arisen, and guarantee food satisfaction in promptly and professionally.
- Monitor sales and labor costs, reducing labor expenses while maintaining optimal staff levels maximize profitability.
- Exceeded sales target on average and consistently delivered accurate financial reports during end of shift audits.
- Supervised and trained a team of 15+ crew members, leading to improvement in service times and staff performances leading to a higher development training promotion.
Photographer co-op
Sears portrait studio
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Designed and delivered over 100 photo proofs and frames, ensuring high customer satisfactions with product quality.
- Conducted audits for government issued ID photos.
- Set up and operate photography equipment, including camera, lighting, backdrops, and other props reducing session prep time.
- Captured and edited 50+ passport photos, ensuring strict adherence to government standards and customers satisfactions.
- Managed customers bookings and inquiries over the phone, while explaining different packages upon arrival and pick up times.
- Edited, colored- corrected, and retouched images using adobe photoshop and lightroom, improving visual and printing quality based on customers satisfactions for their photo’s prints.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Education
University diploma - Fashion design
Toronto film school
college diploma - Visual and creative arts
Sheridan college
OSSD - undefined
John Fraser secondary
Skills
- Leadership and management
- Proficiency in Microsoft office / Excel
- Customer service experience
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Photography experience in portrait events
- Staff training and development
- Food / banquet presentation
- Smart serve
- Problem-solving
- Adobe illustrator/ photoshop
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Photographer
Edge Imaging
09.2025 - Current
Photographer
Cherry Hills Program
11.2023 - 12.2023
front Desk concierge
Marriot Hotel
05.2022 - 08.2022
prep / banquet chef/ kitchen line cook
Dave and Busters
03.2022 - 05.2025
Photographer co-op
Sears portrait studio
09.2016 - 01.2017
Manager
McDonalds
03.2014 - 04.2022
college diploma - Visual and creative arts
Sheridan college
OSSD - undefined
John Fraser secondary
University diploma - Fashion design
Toronto film school
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