Nazariy

Nazariy Zelenchuk

Zamkova Street, Bldg 2A, Ostroh, Rivne region, Ukraine, 35800
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A proactive, focused and committed professional with 8+ years of international experience in photography, sales and customer service gained within the leisure/hospitality sector. A good time manager, organizer who strives to surpass my employer’s expectations with proven skills and outgoing personality to achieve goals and targets of the company.
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Work Experience

Logistics Sales Agent, Auto Transport Broker
Tertoro Inc, Los Angeles, CA, United States
May 2023 – June 2024
www.tertorologistics.com

Tertoro Logistics is a dynamic and innovative logistics company dedicated to providing comprehensive supply chain solutions. With a commitment to excellence, they offer a wide range of services including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

Responsibilities:
• Securing and maintaining business relationships with carriers and clients.
• Negotiating transportation rates and closely tracking market trends.
• Planning and coordinating transport schedules and routes.
• Problem-solving shipment issues, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Upholding compliance with regulations associated with transporting automobiles.

Photo Manager / Trainee Photo Manager
Crystal Cruises, Los Angeles, CA, United States
December 2021 – February 2022
www.crystalcruises.com

Crystal Cruises is the World's Most Awarded Luxury All-Inclusive Ocean Cruise Line with commitment to offer superior level of service and extraordinary experience.

I have had two months continuous onboard training in the duties and responsibilities of a Photo Manager.
Shortly after I took over the duties as a Photo Manager, I was requested as a manager, to close our concession operation. Unfortunately, this was due to Crystal Symphony’s suspension of operation and consequently being arrested in The Bahamas where the vessel was laid up.

My main tasks as a Trainee-Manager and Manager were:
- Observing and learning from the Photo Manager during my training time.
- Completing all assigned tasks in addition to our day-to-day operations.
- Familiarizing myself with company policies, protocols, and processes.
- Following all company regulations, such as health and international ship safety standards.
- Preparing daily documents for the chief accountant and updating company (concession) internal records.
- Closing down our shipboard operation as a concession.

Assistant Photo Manager
Crystal Cruises, Los Angeles, CA, United States
January 2018 – December 2021
www.crystalcruises.com

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the day to day operations of the photo department aboard the cruise ship as directed by the photo manager
• Manage and maintain digital photo lab, complete image processing and printing
• Take studio, environmental portraits, ship’s fashion show photographs, other event photos and sales
• Responsible for the proper set up of all photo equipment around the cruise ship for special events casual and formal portraits
• Assist Master Photographers, Fellow Members of The British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP), the Master Photographers Association (MPA), and Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP) such as Kevin Wilson, David MacDonald, John Parris and Paul Wilkinson

Senior Photographer
Cunard Cruise Line, Southampton, UK
June 2015 – November 2017
www.cunard.com

Defining true excellence at sea with over 175 years of legendary voyages, Cunard is the operator of luxury ocean liners Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth.

Responsibilities:
• Multitask such as wedding and exclusive private portrait sessions, planning, inventory, supervision, proactively take part in all promotions and marketing campaigns
• Retail sales position in the Photo Gallery selling photographs, albums, frames, folios, cameras, etc.
• Enhance every guest experience with “White Star” customer service. Therefore I was always proven to lead by example by delivering service above and beyond guest expectations
• Provide constructive feedback to help photographer development
• Show competency in lab maintenance, care and photo production
• “Get Inspired” photo club speaker and 1 on 1 photography tutor

Achievements:
• Lead a Queen Mary 2 photography team of different countries we had successfully achieved company sales targets 9 cruises in a rоw
• Increase retail sales, particularly photo albums and frames. We took the first place in the fleet many times
• Increase number of cruise nominations and comments in customer service questionnaire. I personally received 175 “White Star” customer service nominations
• Regularly exceed image count targets
• Implement training plan for operation

Photographer
MSC Cruises, Geneva, Switzerland
May 2014 - February 2015
www.msccruisesusa.com

MSC Cruises is the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader in Europe and South America.

Responsibilities:
• Photograph guests involved in ship activities throughout the cruise: embarkation, gangways, multilingual customer services, shore excursions
• Shoot studio and environmental portraits
• Photo lab assistant during major printing production
• Sell photo department generated products and services
• Maintain safe working practices and being aware of guest and crew safety at all times

Waiter
Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
July 2013 – May 2014
www.rosewoodhotels.com

A five-star hotel that brings sophistication to new heights. Located on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Responsibilities:
• Provide excellent service to ensure satisfaction
• Take customer orders and deliver food and beverages
• Make menu recommendations, answer questions and share additional information with restaurant guests

Freelance Photographer
Self-employed, Rivne region, Ukraine
September 2008 – May 2013

Responsibilities:
• Meet with clients to determine their photography needs and provide them with available options
• Comprehend specifications and work closely with clients to set up locations and props
• Capture images according to set composition, ensure that many images are taken for one angle
• Shoot poses in a natural manner by instructing models on how to carry themselves during the shoot

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Education
2018-2019 Master Photographer Program. Assisting Master Photographers, Fellow Members of The British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP), the Master Photographers Association (MPA), and Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP) such as Kevin Wilson, David MacDonald, John Parris and Paul Wilkinson

2006-2011 National University Ostroh Academy, Ukraine
Master's Degree in History
The Government of Ukraine Scholarship: Full Scholarship for B.A. & M.A. in History

2008 Certificate of the Canada World Youth International Exchange Program CORE 2007 - 2008 “North Battleford - Netishyn”
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Language Skills
Ukrainian Native speaker
English Full professional proficiency
Russian Full professional proficiency
Polish Basic
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Computer Skills
Microsoft Office
Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, Darkroom, Fujifilm digital minilab
Micros
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Interests
Photography
Traveling
Fitness
Foreign cultures
Languages
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References
Ivan Stetsyuk: Professor - University of Quebec in Montreal
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Eduard Balashov, PhD, Associate Professor, Head of the Foreign Relationship – National University of Ostroh Academy
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