Dave R.

Inspector @ Collateral Specialists Inc.

Country

United States

City

Greater Chicago Area

Industry

Photography

Skill

Lenses, Technical Equipment, Communication, Adobe Photoshop, Editing Software, Portrait Photography, Cameras, Computer Literacy, Image Editing, Adobe Lightroom, Public Speaking, Photography, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Writing, Logistics, Board Development, Board Relations, Budgeting, Training

Experience

Inspector

Collateral Specialists Inc.

2022-6 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Greater Chicago Area

Provide detailed photographs documenting status of various collateral including real estate, property, vehicles, machinery and equipment. Conduct Property Inspections Conduct Dealership Floorplan Audits

Photographer

Lifetouch

2017-3 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

Provide sports, events and group photography to Lifetouch schools. Named one of the top 5 photographers in the company doing non-portrait work.

Owner

PAD Photography

2009-2 - Present · 17 yrs 8 mos

Oswego, IL

Freelance photography focusing on sports, events and conferences. -Contracted to provide high school sports photography to Varsity Views -Photographer for Illinois Prep Volleyball -Contracted to provide web photography for several auto dealerships -Contracted to provide images to Ultimate Athlete

Photographer

Windy City ThunderBolts

2017-5 - 2022-9 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Crestwood, IL

Responsible for photographing game day team and fan activities.

Team Photographer and Social Media Manager

Chicago Steam

2013-9 - 2020-5 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Provide action, candid and public relations photos for the Chicago Steam men's and women's basketball teams. Maintain and update social media accounts.

Instructor

Glenn Stearns Chapter 13 Trustee

2012-1 - 2019-9 · 7 yrs 9 mos

Instructor for the mandatory Financial Management Classes offered to individuals who have filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Owner

DHL USS Franchise

2004-8 - 2009-1 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Oswego, IL

Shipping franchise focusing on small business accounts. Offered full service to businesses from overnight mail to full truckload.

Owner

PAD Consulting

1992-1 - 2009-1 · 17 yrs 1 mo

Communications firm providing photography and editorial services to small businesses and non-profit organizations. Services included editorial work, photography, grant writing, communication strategy, strategic planning, training and board relations.

Executive Director

FVOAS

1999-7 - 2004-8 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Sandwich, IL

Executive Director of a seniors services organization which included Adult Day Services, Homemaker, Transportation and Senior Center. Responsible for management of agency. -Obtained Community Cares Program certification for Adult Day Services -Opened two additional Adult Day Services -Initiated Homemaker Program -Received largest grant (at the time) awarded by DeKalb County Community Foundation -Received $88,000 grant from Retirement Research Foundation for Adult Day Services Program -Applied to and was approved by United Way -Contracted with DeKalb and Kendall Counties for senior services -Contracted with Illinois Dept. of Public Aid for transportation funding

Illinois Executive Director

National Foundation for Transplants

1991-1 - 1994-12 · 4 yrs

Downers Grove, IL

Executive Director of the Illinois Chapter of NFT. Responsible for management of local office, recruitment of local Board of Directors, media relations, fund-raising, client advocacy and staff management. -Received Award for best Chapter from National Organization -Increased fund-raising revenues by 820% -Successfully enrolled national agency into the Combined Federal Campaign