Professional food photographer with 35 + years experience in photography. I have photographed over 500 restaurants in the greater San Antonio area over the past few years and would love to show your work off

Micha Sanders

Professional food photographer with 35 + years experience in photography. I have photographed over 500 restaurants in the greater San Antonio area over the past few years and would love to show your work off

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Professional food photographer with 35 + years experience in photography. I have photographed over 500 restaurants in the greater San Antonio area over the past few years and would love to show your work off

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Field Operations Supervisor at Animal Care Services
April 1, 2017 - Present
Led field operations with 8 direct reports and 2 tactical teams (bike patrol and sweeps). Prepared officer metrics and performance reports; conducted Employee Performance Evaluations; administered disciplinary actions; delivered CE-certified field operations training; dispatched personnel to critical cases; planned and executed bike patrol coverage for large-scale events such as marathons and marches; coordinated disaster response and temporary shelter operations during Hurricane Harvey.
Assistant General Manager at White Water Express Car Wash
August 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017
Managed opening/closing procedures, cash handling, POS operations, and equipment maintenance. Provided customer service, scheduled appointments and staff, addressed client complaints; ensured a clean workplace; performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting; supervised employees to ensure smooth workflow; managed payroll, email communications, and inventory.
Chauffeur at All Mountain Transportation
January 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017
Chauffeur providing airport transfers and limousine service; delivered outstanding customer service; performed daily vehicle checks and prepared vehicle reports.
Chauffeur at Elite Limousine
May 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Chauffeur providing airport transfers and limo service; performed daily vehicle checks and produced daily vehicle reports; maintained high level of customer service.
Animal Control Officer at Eagle County Animal Services
November 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Enforced county and municipal animal ordinances; impounded stray animals; issued citations; assisted local law enforcement and emergency responders with animal-related incidents; patrolled municipalities; investigated ordinance violations; prepared detailed reports; managed shelter operations and animal husbandry; contributed to court cases; documentation of adoptable animals.
Owner and Proprietor at My Mountain Memories
January 1, 1995 - Present
Owner and photographer; market and promote photographs on national and international platforms; mobile portrait studio; stock photography; event photography; image licensing; client services.
Livestock/Project Manager at Canine Country School
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013
Caring for livestock including farrier and veterinary visits; grounds keeping and repairs; building new feeders; event photography for website.
Scanner and Photoshop Technician at Schneider-PRESS
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012
Located images and video clips in an archive; scanned and digitally retouched photos/videos using Adobe Creative Suite CS5; uploaded assets to news agency databases; updated social media pages weekly.
Assistant Manager at NUREMBERG ZOO
November 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012
Photography program oversight; managed photographers, sales staff, and a photo lab; cash handling and deposits; orders of used materials; equipment management; planning and dispatching personnel; quality control; videography and editing for zoo events; filmed and edited the 2012 Zoo Directors Conference; staff training; POS and inventory management; payroll and financial reporting.
Portrait and Event Photographer at FOTO RAABE
November 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012
School photographer; captured images of children (ages 1-18) and adults; mobile portrait studio setup; tethered shooting; workflow integration with client database; served up to 450 clients per day.
Senior Animal Keeper at ANIMALRESCUE
September 1, 2009 - November 1, 2010
Weaned young and injured animals; veterinary visits and daily assessments; confiscated illegally kept animals per safety protocols; cared for primates; coordinated with other agencies; maintained safety and feeding protocols; supported conservation and rescue activities.
Animal Trainer and Co-Proprietor at Animal Training School
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 2009
Certified business offering trade school programs in Animal Husbandry; rescue partner for shelters; trained and evaluated adoptable pets; managed and trained staff of up to 13; taught at a local trade school about animals for media productions; trained 120 animals across 30 species; business promotion and staff development.

Education

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Qualifications

International Police Mountain Bike Association
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Supervisor SET Training City of San Antonio
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
State of Texas Animal Care Officer Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Texas Unites 2-Day Educational Conference
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Verbal Judo
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
FEMA IS 00010.a - Animals in Disaster
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Investigative Report Writing
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Conversational Spanish 101 – CMC
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Trunked Radio System Usage
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Public Speaking – CMC
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
OC Pepper Spray
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Animal Capture Techniques
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Stun Baton
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Adult and Infant CPR and EAD
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Collapsible Baton
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Adult First Aid
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Leadership and Influence (FEMA IS 00240.a)
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Cruelty Investigation Academy (CIA)
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Education, Travel & Hospitality