70 Lullingstone Crescent • Orpington • Kent • BR5 3DY
PHONE 0208 302 5228 • MOBILE 07979 252 153 • E-MAIL photography@rachael.org.uk

RACHAEL HOOPER

PERSONAL PROFILE AND CAPABILITIES

Enthusiastic, motivated and hard working photographer with impeccable communication and team skills.
Copes well under pressure and has a passion and drive to achieve creative and imaginative results in any given task.
High level of organisational and problem solving skills, which support high standard of work.
Confident working with the latest computer technology using both Apple Mac and PC software for design and creative purposes as well as being skilled in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

EDUCATION

2002 – 2005. Sussex University. BA (hons) Photomedia. Graduated with honours.

A Batchelor of the Arts Honours Degree involving the study of digital and traditional photography and film.
This has helped to develop an extensive and involved practical awareness of photography,
expertise and an advanced knowledge of digital manipulation and computer skills and web design,
full and competent understanding of visual theory and aspects of art history.

2000 – 2002. St Bede’s School, Redhill. 1 As-Level and 3 A-Levels
Grades A-C.
Grade A in Photography.

1995 – 2000. St Bede’s School, Redhill. 11 GCSE’s.
Grades A-C.

EMPLOYMENT AND WORK EXPERIENCE

2005 - 2007. Hoteye Photography. Photographer.

Producing creative commercial photography for companies such as NLP and Route 22.
Creating imaginative Family Portrait Photography for a range of Clients.
Taking striking full-page images for CR2 magasine and directory, appearing every month.
Organising and taking photographs at social events and occasions.
Developing unique and exciting web sites for a range of customers.

2005 - 2006. ABL Accident Repair Centre. Customer Services Manager.

Solely managing a team of people.
Furthering management skills already established in previous jobs .
Gained experience in interviewing, disciplining and developing others careers.
Using a thorough understanding of interpersonal relations to run a department smoothly and effectively.
Used initiative to develop and implement new procedures for making money for the company.

2001 – 2005. Safeways. Checkout Supervisor.

Managing between 35-50 people as part of a team of supervisors.
Developing high level of interpersonal skills, interacting with both staff and customers.
Implementing problem solving skills to ensure smooth running of department.

2005. Route 22 Web Design. Work experience.

Creating and developing innovative web-sights as part of a team using Dreamweaver and Photoshop as well as Final Cut Pro.

2004. The Daily Express. Work Experience.

Gaining experience by assisting at the picture desk.
Working closely with and supporting professional newspaper photographer in her tasks, on location at photo-shoots.

2004. Tony Bennett Wedding Photography. Work Experience.

Gaining experience of wedding photography, providing technical assistance to photographer.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION

The Four Elements- the destruction of the everyday. 2004.

Over a period of 5 weeks I completely refurbished a derelict building in collaboration with a colleague, to prepare it for the exhibition. Took all the photographs, prepared them and organised every element of the show, from lighting to invitations.
Appeared in 3 Newspapers, 1 Front Page spread.

Attained superior personal organisational skills, worked with a range of companies and organisations to achieve definite success. Developed great interpersonal skills and gained valuable leadership experience.

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Interaction with children.

Volunteered at a Scout group, over a period of 2 years. Assisted on school trips at St Francis Primary School.

REFERENCES

References available on request.