Objective

A versatile designer, developer, and photographer with a multitude of technological skills, as well as excellent communication, motivation, time management, and leadership qualities, seeks challenging opportunities through new clients and/or employment.

Experience
Welcome Newborn/VIP
2019 - present
Photographer, Area Manager

Photographed the most challenging of subjects (babies!); expertly edited photos; provided exceptional customer service; scheduled shifts; enthusiastically sold products; accurately carried out cash and credit transactions; handled company banking; communicated with Spanish-speaking customers.

Self-Employed
1998 - present
Graphic Designer, Photographer, Web Developer, Artist

Developed responsive and functional websites; photographed people and events; created eye-catching logos, advertisements, and brochure designs; maintained client relationships; effectively managed my own time and motivation.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2008 - 2013
Toll Plaza Lead Supervisor, Guest Relations Assistant Business Unit Supervisor, Turnstiles Lead Supervisor, Guest Relations Host

Oversaw teams of 20-30 staff members; trained staff; upheld standard operating procedures fairly and consistently; scheduled shifts and breaks; enthusiastically sold products; accurately carried out cash and credit transactions; provided exceptional guest service; developed unique solutions to complex problems.

Education
Thomas Nelson Community College
2022
Associate of Applied Science in Photography

Summa Cum Laude.
President’s List 2017-2022.

Tidewater Community College
2021
Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design

Summa Cum Laude
President’s Honor Roll 2013, 2016, 2018, 2020.

Thomas Nelson Community College
2017
Associate of Applied Arts in Fine Art

Summa Cum Laude
Merit List 2007-2009, 2016; President’s List 2016.

Tidewater Community College
2007
Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology

Summa Cum Laude
Dean’s List 2003; President’s Honor Roll 2004-2007.

Testimonial

“If you want a team player who not only has the technical ability to create amazing art, but who will work as hard as you do to elevate your business, Lynn Ann should be your first call.”

-- Ken Fischer of Fischer IT Solutions, Annapolis, MD

Exhibitions
Suffolk 38th Annual Juried Photography Exhibition
2022
Three photographs accepted.
Virginia MOCA Open (C)all
2017
Photograph accepted.
Stockley Gardens Arts Festival
2017
Photograph and wire sculpture accepted.
Arts on Main Juried Show
2017
Wire sculpture accepted.
Genesis Exhibition
2017
Two assemblage sculptures accepted.
Interests

History, music, cooking, gardening, travel, cycling, reading, theater, board games, puzzles, animals, environmental conservation, home improvement and décor, learning new things.

Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects.
Microsoft Office
Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
HTML, CSS, & JavaScript
Formatting and programming languages.
PHP & MySQL
Programming and database languages.
Content Management Systems & Theme Customization
WordPress.
Photography
Canon R6 mirrorless, Minolta 35mm, large format view camera.
Photo Editing & Restoration
Video Editing
Awards
2017 Thomas Nelson Student Juried Exhibition
Honorable Mention (charcoal drawing).
2008 Thomas Nelson Student Film Festival
Honorable Mention (music video).
Tidewater Community College
Dean's List; President's Honor Roll.
Thomas Nelson Community College
Merit List; President's List.
Memberships
AIGA of Hampton Roads
Hampton Arts League
Phi Theta Kappa
Languages
English
Fluent.
Spanish
Intermediate.
French
Basic.