Julie A Z.

About Julie A Z.

With an extensive career in tech; I\'m grateful to have been part of the progression of technology infrastructure, networking architecture and Fiber Optics. This and equal advancement of women in IT, dress code changes and inclusion and diversity strengths in our work environs today. Through continuous education, certifications and multitudes of experiences; my resilience and creativity now allow me to support and influence others in their own self growth and elevation. As a Creative Pro at Apple Inc, encouraging self confidence of Apple Customers via our in-store training in Today at Apple workshops and dropin sessions brings attendees a hands on experience and support they may not find anywhere else. I\'m excited to be a part of a progressive company and where we will go in the future.My Entrepreneurial spirit continues in Digital Imaging. A lifelong creative expression; culminating in a Bachelor of Science Degree in Photography in 2018. Through mastery of all forms and styles of Photography, I am honored to be published for photography documentary in the Missouri Conservation Research Archive for southern Missouri bank restoration projects in the early spanning over 3 years and Fine Art Photography Exhibits with a variety of Art Groups (my own group included) and commissioned projects for corporate and private investors throughout Illinois, Kansas and Missouri. While raising a family, completing a degree, working full-time and maintaining a successful photography studio, to date; I now maintain a 800k+ LightRoom catalog of image and videos. All adherent to pre and post production workflows I developed to manage image archival, format, meta tagging, copyright licensing and customer contracts. My goals for the future consider Imaging documentaries in ecology and social sciences, project management and Image Asset Management, also building skillset in AI for Imaging and supporting Adult Learners with varieties of learning styles to expand their confidence and horizons in technology. The focus to ease the stress of daily life via self discovery in fine art long exposure and expression with hands on experiences in photography and technology. Thanks for Visiting! Please reach me via email j•••••@emotionalities.com or LinkedIn contact.

Experience

1. Creative Pro

   Apple

   May 2022 — Present

   Accountable Team Member of 3, Today at Apple. Increasing Guest confidence and ownership of Apple products. Driving attendance and maintaining consistent high ratings in NPS.* Lead by example powerfully presenting Today at Apple sessions and one to many demonstrations.* Communication excellence with Guests and Technical Specialist, addressing customer needs.* Strong active listening and attention to detail; multi-task in sessions addressing questions and learning styles, empowering the customer to go further.* Critical and analytical thinking; reaching NPS 100 in categories of “Knowledgeable, Ability to Connect and Understanding Needs” consistently.* Continuous learning, rehearse and review curriculum of 52 sessions.* Special Project: “Women in Photographic and Literary History”; Women’s History Month.* Special Project: Store Team Building, Recognition and Continuing Education Keynotes for Today at Apple content.

Education

• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division

  Associate of Science Digital Photography Degree, Photography

  2011 — 2014

• Sanford Brown Business College

  Associates degree, Data Processing

  1983 — 1984

• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division

  Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Science Digital Photography

  2015 — 2018

• Udemy Alumni

  Art Therapy Certificate

• Udemy Alumni

  Therapeutic Art Life Coach Certificate

Skills

• High-End Retouching
• Adobe Lightroom 4
• Image Editing
• Photography
• Commercial Product Photography
• Microsoft Office
• Photos
• Adobe Illustrator
• Photojournalism
• On Location
• Storyboarding
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Customer Service
• Portraits
• Marketing
• Event Photography
• Panoramic Photography
• Editorial Portraiture
• Stock Photography
• Lightroom
• Adobe Photoshop
• 360 Spins
• Video Editing
• Digital Photography
• Adobe Creative Suite Cs6
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Food Photography
• Architectural History
• Social Networking
• Digital Imaging
• Social Media Marketing
• Video Production
• Landscape Photography
• Portrait Photography
• Photoshop
• Editorial
• Public Speaking
• Headshots
• Art
• Editing