Resume

John Bechtel

Shutterfly Production Lead - Nov 2019 - Nov 2020

   Supervised and provided consistent success in all production goals for two departments

   Built team that was noted as "The best department of all departments and all shifts"

 

Life Touch Candid Event Photographer - May 2017 - Nov 2019

   Assigned as event, club and sports photographer for high school events

   Rated by peers as the top candid photographer of the Charlotte office

 

Experienced in Photoshop Editing - 2012 - Present

   Familiar with editing to accentuate photos as required.

   Designed and maintain the website at www.photovitae.com

 

Family, Model & Event Photographer - 1980 - Present

   Various model portfolio and pagaent shoots

   Experienced in graduation photography including graduation receptions

 

Portrait & Product Photography - 1980 - Present

   Various model portfolio shoots

   Experienced in graduation photography including graduation receptions

   Produced various high quality eBay photos including touch-ups

 

Landscape & Wildlife Photographer - 1980 - Present

   Various contests winner including the Audubon Society honorable mention

 

US Navy Photographic Officer - 1974 - 1980

   Assigned as photographic officer on US Navy Destroyer

   Responsible for all events involving the ship and crew including visits from Princess Grace Kelly
and Prince Rainier, Miss New York City, the Ambassador to Chile and various admirals and heads of state

   In charge of the ship's dark room and all photographic equipment

   Intelligence photographer for gathering information about equipment
and staff of foreign military in European and South American countries.