Samantha Cook

Experience

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  Southern View Photography

  Jul 2015 - Oct 2023

  Small Business Owner and Operator

  Assisted in coordinating event planning by creating a detailed itinerary of events and tracking timelines throughout the day.Coordinated event planning for marketing outreach and supplied brochures, business cards, visual displays, and prize giveaways. Created and customized promotional packets and press distribution.Worked as a lead Photographer, created memory books, and was proficient in Canva, Lightroom, and Microsoft Office Suite.Generated new income using social media: Personal website, Blogger, Facebook, and Instagram. Created and maintained myself.Strong presentation skills and ability to negotiate with large groups of people.Consistently closed business by utilizing a combination of strong interpersonal skills, addressing client needs, and using social media.General office support, including bookkeeping, account budgeting, data entry, and general admin tasks.Business was started from the ground up, in charge of public relations, sales and marketing. Highly organized, strong willingness to learn new concepts, creative, works very well with others, great energy, and a fun, self-starter. Show less

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  CALVARY CHURCH OF THE QUAD CITIES

  May 2017 - Jan 2018

  Administrative Assistant

  - Corresponded with customers via phone and email to direct customers to specific staff, answered general questions, and provided excellent customer service through problem-solving.- Processed financial documents, including contracts, expense reports, and invoices. - Greeted visitors and appropriately directed them to designated areas; answered phone calls quickly and efficiently.- Received incoming packages and mail, dispersed parcels, and shipped outgoing items for the office.- Managed and controlled office supply inventory for timely ordering and requisition of depleted stock.- Served as a direct assistant to the head pastor of the church - Excellent references from co-workers and employers are available. Show less

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  Kenton County School District

  Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Substitute Teacher

  - Providing classroom instruction for students in various classroom settings and age groups- Upholding safe and orderly classroom conduct- Educational and standard technology skills- Public speaking and communication- Devoted personal time to prepare lessons, to be well prepared for class- Constant use of communication, both written and verbal, with students, teachers, principals, and other faculty

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  Freelance

  Jun 2023 - now

  Freelance Writer
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  Williamstown Independent School District

  Jul 2024 - now

  Site Coordinator