SHAYLA MORRIS

9711 LAKE JASMINE DR.

TAMPA, FL 33626

shaylamorrisinc@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/shaylamorris
813-695-2103

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

MAY 2018

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Photographer/Assistant
Chelsea Stewart Photography, Lithia, FL

January 2015 Present

Assisted Chelsea capture moments of events such as, weddings, newborn, maternity, family, and portrait photography sessions.
Reviewed and edited photos to final draft for client using Adobe Photoshop, Creative Cloud, and Lightroom.
Maintained constant and friendly communication with client to learning and provide them with their vision.

Community Assistant
The Province, Tampa, FL

April 2015 November 2015

Showed apartment units and administered new lease contracts; Handled up to $758,400 in rent checks per month.

Processed and distributed mail to 948 residents.

Helped organize and set up social events held by complex; Tasked to help design and create t-shirts for staff and residents.

Performed maintenance tasks for over 200 units during the entire month of August for new leasing residents.

Answered phones and emails; frequently utilized Microsoft Office (i.e.Word, Excel, & Powerpoint) programs to communicate with
residents and staff.

Created and developed a community-like feel for residents by getting to know them on a first name basis.
Hostess
Charlies Steakhouse, Tampa, FL

Data Converter
ID Plans, Brandon, FL

Nanny

December 2014- January 2015

Performed various financial activities such as cash handling, and closing restaurant's $10,000 cash drawer.
Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.
Coordinate tasks with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure prompt and courteous service.
Communicate with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, and respond to complaints.
Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries, make reservations or transfer calls.
Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.

April 2014 June 2014

Enter commands on computer terminal, activating controls on peripheral equipment.
Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
Respond to computer error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.
Record information such as computer operating time, problems that occurred, and actions taken.
Generate reports via spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data.
Data entry skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
Highly attentive to detail/great editing skills.

Multiple Clients, Lithia, Fl

disabled.

issues.

May 2012 - Present

Regularly employed for seven families and responsible for 17 children, including children who are handicapped or mentally
Maintained a safe, clean play environment; changed diapers.
Help children with schoolwork, getting dressed, preparing meals.
Transporting 4 or more children of all ages to and from school and extracurricular activities.
Accompany children to and from school, on outings, and to medical appointments.
Kept records on each child and communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related
Support each child's emotional & social development, encourage understanding of others & positive self-concepts.
Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet training.

Confidential Informant
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa, Fl

October 2012 Present

Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.

Obtain & analyze information on suspects & crimes to solve cases, identify criminal activity, and prepare for court.

Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.

Testify at hearing or court trials to present evidence.

Perform undercover operations, to evaluate the performance or honesty of employees by posing as a customer.

Compliance checks on selling of substances to underage persons.

Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postal officials to identify problems, provide information, or
receive instructions.