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I am Valerie Schmidt, a dedicated professional with extensive experience in photography, costume design, and event management. Throughout my career, I have developed strong skills in customer service, leadership, and creative production, combining artistic talents with practical logistics. I enjoy creating memorable experiences for clients and teams through attention to detail and effective communication. My work spans managing photographic studios, organizing catering events, and supervising teams in retail and horticulture settings. I am passionate about history, art, and supporting a collaborative work environment. With a diploma in Forest Management and Conservation and various certifications, I am equipped to bring a unique combination of skills to every project I undertake.…I am Valerie Schmidt, a dedicated professional with extensive experience in photography, costume design, and event management. Throughout my career, I have developed strong skills in customer service, leadership, and creative production, combining artistic talents with practical logistics. I enjoy creating memorable experiences for clients and teams through attention to detail and effective communication. My work spans managing photographic studios, organizing catering events, and supervising teams in retail and horticulture settings. I am passionate about history, art, and supporting a collaborative work environment. With a diploma in Forest Management and Conservation and various certifications, I am equipped to bring a unique combination of skills to every project I undertake.

Valerie Schmidt Wells

Photographer, Costume Designer, Set Designer, +2

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I am Valerie Schmidt, a dedicated professional with extensive experience in photography, costume design, and event management. Throughout my career, I have developed strong skills in customer service, leadership, and creative production, combining artistic talents with practical logistics. I enjoy creating memorable experiences for clients and teams through attention to detail and effective communication. My work spans managing photographic studios, organizing catering events, and supervising teams in retail and horticulture settings. I am passionate about history, art, and supporting a collaborative work environment. With a diploma in Forest Management and Conservation and various certifications, I am equipped to bring a unique combination of skills to every project I undertake.…I am Valerie Schmidt, a dedicated professional with extensive experience in photography, costume design, and event management. Throughout my career, I have developed strong skills in customer service, leadership, and creative production, combining artistic talents with practical logistics. I enjoy creating memorable experiences for clients and teams through attention to detail and effective communication. My work spans managing photographic studios, organizing catering events, and supervising teams in retail and horticulture settings. I am passionate about history, art, and supporting a collaborative work environment. With a diploma in Forest Management and Conservation and various certifications, I am equipped to bring a unique combination of skills to every project I undertake.

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I am Valerie Schmidt, a dedicated professional with extensive experience in photography, costume design, and event management. Throughout my career, I have developed strong skills in customer service, leadership, and creative production, combining artistic talents with practical logistics. I enjoy creating memorable experiences for clients and teams through attention to detail and effective communication.

My work spans managing photographic studios, organizing catering events, and supervising teams in retail and horticulture settings. I am passionate about history, art, and supporting a collaborative work environment. With a diploma in Forest Management and Conservation and various certifications, I am equipped to bring a unique combination of skills to every project I undertake.

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Work Experience

Expeditor at EA Works - Wells, BC

November 1, 2024 - Present

Responsible for transporting people to and from the airport, expediting hardcore rock samples between multiple locations, running parts errands, picking up orders, and taking work vehicles for scheduled maintenance.

Front of House Manager/Photographer at L.A. Blanc Photographic studio / Pioneer Clothing - Barkerville, BC

October 1, 2024 - August 10, 2025

Managed point-of-sale operations including upselling frames and photo packages, described costume styles to customers, dressed clients and set stages, performed photography and editing, maintained costumes and accessories, set stages with props and arranged people for shots. Provided historical information about photography and the studio related to Barkerville history. Handled office duties such as cashing out tills, sending employee hours, taking reservations, and email responses.

Assistant / Catering Setup Manager at Evolution Camp Services - Quesnel, BC

October 1, 2024 - August 10, 2025

Performed cleaning, painting, upholstery, decorating, set design, scheduling, and business shopping. Managed catering events including setup, teardown, and food service. Organized decor and equipment, performed small office duties, and trained staff.

Nursery Worker at SilvaGro Partnership - Quesnel, BC

July 1, 2021 - August 10, 2025

Bundled trees on a conveyor, removed dirt from Styrofoam blocks post-extraction, packed bundles into boxes, wrote labels, swept, sorted trees for quality, and collected and mapped data.

Team Leader / Supervisor at Bluenotes Clothing Store - Lethbridge, AB

February 1, 2016 - August 10, 2025

Greeted customers and promoted store sales and promotions. Managed visual merchandising, payroll, petty cash, and bank deposits. Trained, disciplined, and assigned tasks to staff. Handled shipping/receiving and store organization.