Cpi Employer Reviews

Love to create beautiful portraits of children and families.

I learned how to work fast and efficiently with children, with high level of stress, solve problems, find customers, have fun with clients and coworkers. Everyone is professional and friendly.

The hardest part of the job was searching for costumers to book an appointment.

The most enjoyable – more... part of the job was been able to surpass the selling goal. – less

A typical day at work consisting of dealing with customers and making them happy. I learned that helping our customers were important because we gave them lifetime memories. Managing the studio consisted of auditing, balancing drawers, and training associates. The co-workers were awesome. There weren't anything hard about the position. The most enjoyable – more... was the people that came in. – less

I had the joy of taking pictures of all diversities, young and old. It was always a pleasure meeting new people, and providing them with a fun experience, followed by professional portraits that I had created for them, that they can keep forever.
Managing the studio was very competitive, but was never dull. We were always on our toes to keep up with – more... any new specials, freebies, and keeping eyes on our budgets, to make sure we blew over our targets every week.
I stayed on top of communication with my associates, to keep them updated with any changes of specials, events, etc, as well as open contact with their schedules, and their understanding to adhering to the budgets, and superb customer service.
The only hard part about the job is dealing with an unsatisfied customer, but there is no hesitation to make it right with them so, they leave happy, regardless. – less

Arrive to work at 9:55am, you have five minutes on an extremely slow system to clock in, count the drawer and begin your first Photo session at 10:00am. At first my boss the district manage was very helpful. As time went on and the company began to fall apart the management became sparse. It took days to get answers back on questions or issues. The – more... company was returning product in a untimely manner thus creating a very hostile customer base. I certainly learned to deal with disgruntled clients in a productive way quickly. You were in the studio alone all day answering the phones, delivering product and shooting sessions. Unless you shoot enough sessions to have someone come help out you are on your own. All in all it was a very stressful work environment very different from anything I had ever experienced before. I am better to have had this experience. The most enjoyable part of the job was when you got the shots that the parents cherished and you know that they have a wonderful memory for the rest of their lives. – less

Management position that required extensive travel, overnight stays and visiting portrait studios to increase profit.

managed shipping and receiving duties and expedited orders nationally and internationally

The place is fun to work, but due to the economy the Company is facing a financial burden. My hours have been shorten to maintain the shop open.

Once you go to your assigned floor, you ask the lead on your floor what is it that he/and or she wants you to do. Sometimes you have to continue work from the previous shift.

began working during a rough economic period for the company, not very well managed.

The most enjoyable part of the job is i get to sit the whole time working

12 hour rotating shift everyday got to work a different press

The best part about this job was the creative experiences. I created things that changed attitudes from "oh God this is going to turn out so bad and it's taking so long, to oh wow I can't believe we caught that moment!!"

Got to desk in the morning, looked over tickets assigned to me for the day. Started to call studios and troubleshoot issues, once main issue is found I would then walk them through how to fix issue and or replace equipment.
I learned how to deal with customers/workers calmly over the phone and how to troubleshoot problems without actually seeing problem – more... for myself.
Management made sure that we learned about potential issues, trained us in Remedy, and had us start making calls. They were always open to help us with issues we didn't know how to fix.
Co-workers were a joy to work with and always provided a good place to work at.
The hardest part of the job was to learn how to troubleshoot and fix problems without actually physically being there.
The most enjoyable part of the job was when I was able to fix the issue and know that they were up and running properly again. – less

I want a job that is fun and productive. I am a fast learner at what I am showed. work well with others. I like to interact with people .

First thing, open the studio and begin an adventurous day. Meet all types of people and the most fun part bonding with the children and establishing a life long relationship with them.

I managed the picture studio located inside Walmart and the staff was great. This compant had many turnovers with higher management as well as bad reviews with the BBB. My co-workers were great but the corporate office constantly had management issues which trickled down to the stores. Despite that, I learned about photography and had great customers.

A typical day at CPI depended what the shift before mine got finished. I normally dismantled the vechicle to turn around and armor according to blue prints. The hardest part of this job was to replce the glass to bullet proof glass without breaking it. I enjoyed working with my co-workers.

worked 12 hours a day, but I didn't feel tired, good condition work place.

very enjoyable job. photography is always amazing.
sales are the trickiest part, but not complicated.

the company is very stressfull with very low pay. my day starts off with a morning meeting on the phone then a talk about our high sales goals and then we go out and get our customers to buy and sell photographys too while booking appointments.