Casey Griffin

Experience

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  Casey G. Photography

  Apr 2006 - Mar 2020

  Photographer

  • Event photography for churches, schools, sports and weddings • Travel, Lifestyle and Documentary photography • Received several awards for individual photographs • Featured in several exhibitions • Volunteer photographer for multiple religious organizations and non-profits

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  The Ornament Station

  Nov 2010 - Dec 2017

  Ornament Personalizer

  • November and December of each year between 2010 and 2017• Personalize Christmas Ornaments for customers as described• Customer service• Asked back for several years

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  CVS Pharmacy

  Jun 2013 - May 2015

  Cashier/Photo Lab Tech

  • Have a thorough knowledge of the store to help customers • Responsible for cash register and credit card machine• Assisted management team in stocking and keeping store clean• Ensured photo orders were correct and all photo equipment ran smoothly throughout the day• Received written and verbal compliments from customers and management team about upbeat attitude and work ethic

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  Brent Nicholaysen Photography

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Second Shooter/Photographer's Assistant

  • Assistant to Brent Nicholaysen during video and photo shoots • Shoot secondary angles and poses during wedding and engagement sessions • Assist photographer in editing and selection of final images • Given high compliments from Lead Photographer, couples and guests

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  Jaycon Systems

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Writer and Photographer

  • Blog about tech related subjects • Write press releases for current projects • Cataloguing and editing product descriptions for new and past products • Photograph new products as needed • Increase customer base using social media, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and keyword use for website

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  Camp Wicosuta

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

  Photographer

  • Photographed children aged 6-16 involved in camp activities• Posted photos on camp website for parents to view and purchase• Established and maintained relationships with campers• Prepared video slideshows for end of sessions• Produced yearbook for each session• Media Coordinator for Summer Sessions 2016 • Created daily schedule for team of 3 photographers • Assisted photography counselor with advanced classes

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  Fraternal Composite Service

  Feb 2016 - May 2018

  Traveling Photographer

  • Traveled to universities and colleges around the country to photograph Fraternity and Sorority members for a historical document kept in their house to represent the current members.• Worked with hundreds of fraternities and sororities to organize photoshoots• Drove to work sites in seventeen plus states• Communicated with home office and individual chapters to ensure consistency in shoots• Maintained organization of paperwork for individual groups

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  Kang Ning English School

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2019

  English Language Teacher

  • Develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in ELLs from young learners to teenagers (ages 5-15)• Develop lesson plans and teach various levels of one-on-one students• Write thorough lesson plans with syllabi and materials provided by school• Develop tests, homework, and worksheets for school-wide use to assess student performance and enhance their reading and writing abilities• Lead classroom activities and apply classroom management skills• Help students prepare for school-wide competitions several of whom placed in their level• Significantly improved and refined teaching method and style Show less

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  Casey G. Creates

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Founder and Creator

  • Film myself doing various projects, including painting, laying vinyl flooring, and small woodworking projects while also focusing on lighting and sound• Operate DSLR camera during shooting• Edit footage into instructional videos while keeping viewers interested using iMovie• Upload finalized video to YouTube

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  Wanderful Essentials

  Mar 2022 - Feb 2024

  Designer/Owner

  For the traveler spirit in you. Show off your love of travel with our hand drawn travel quotes in your daily life with our tote bags and coffee mugs and when you're traveling with our passport covers, luggage tags and clever ways to organize your electronics.

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  The Wanderful Advantage

  Sept 2023 - now

  Travel Advisor