Hi, I'm Mara Valenzuela, a creative and detail-oriented freelance photographer based in Oshawa. I specialize in digital photography and have developed a strong expertise in photo editing using Adobe Lightroom Classic. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their unique photographic concepts to life and have experience shooting in diverse lighting conditions and environments. When I'm not behind the camera, I work as a Business Analyst in Toronto, where I handle incident support, communicate with IT teams, and assist in quality assurance and user acceptance testing. I'm passionate about combining creativity with analytical skills, and I actively showcase my photography work across social media platforms. Whether it's capturing stunning visuals or solving complex business challenges, I strive to deliver high-quality results with professionalism and a friendly approach.

Mara Valenzuela

Hi, I'm Mara Valenzuela, a creative and detail-oriented freelance photographer based in Oshawa. I specialize in digital photography and have developed a strong expertise in photo editing using Adobe Lightroom Classic. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their unique photographic concepts to life and have experience shooting in diverse lighting conditions and environments. When I'm not behind the camera, I work as a Business Analyst in Toronto, where I handle incident support, communicate with IT teams, and assist in quality assurance and user acceptance testing. I'm passionate about combining creativity with analytical skills, and I actively showcase my photography work across social media platforms. Whether it's capturing stunning visuals or solving complex business challenges, I strive to deliver high-quality results with professionalism and a friendly approach.

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Hi, I’m Mara Valenzuela, a creative and detail-oriented freelance photographer based in Oshawa. I specialize in digital photography and have developed a strong expertise in photo editing using Adobe Lightroom Classic. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their unique photographic concepts to life and have experience shooting in diverse lighting conditions and environments. When I’m not behind the camera, I work as a Business Analyst in Toronto, where I handle incident support, communicate with IT teams, and assist in quality assurance and user acceptance testing.

I’m passionate about combining creativity with analytical skills, and I actively showcase my photography work across social media platforms. Whether it’s capturing stunning visuals or solving complex business challenges, I strive to deliver high-quality results with professionalism and a friendly approach.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at Self employed
June 1, 2022 - June 5, 2024
Created custom photographic concepts in collaboration with clients. Gained experience shooting in various lighting conditions and environments. Edited and retouched images to meet client expectations. Maintained a strong presence on social media platforms to showcase work.
Business Analyst at McKesson Canada
February 1, 2019 - June 5, 2024
Provided second and third level support on reported incidents. Tracked and followed through on escalated incidents. Identified and documented defects in the production environment. Communicated known issues to IT Service Desk along with workarounds and timelines for resolution. Evaluated ongoing support problems and developed long-term plans for support improvements. Worked closely with the operations team to provide communication and documentation to pilot sites for new software releases. Validated new features in production. Monitored pilot stores and reported on incident trends. Attended daily stand-up meetings for status updates. Provided training and troubleshooting documentation to IT service desk. Assisted with Quality Assurance Testing and User Acceptance Testing as required.

Education

High School Diploma at Father Michael McGivney
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Retail, Software & Internet