College of St. Benedict

Photo Sourcing Manager at Shutterfly, Inc.

Shutterfly, Inc.

Photo Sourcing Manager

- Helped implement and grow Project Management department and various processes in a growth state agency~Manage workflow process, timeline, deliverables and hours allocations from initial briefing to de-install of elements for projects on assigned clients; including adidas, Dicks, Highmark Health, Hoka, Ring, Twitch, Under Armour~Work closely with greater Project Management Team, Creative Resourcing Team, and Creative Leadership to understand available resources and planning across all agency client projects  ~Maintain contact list of freelance photography resources and work with creative team to determine best resource for individual projects

Latitude

Senior Project Manager

- Guided and counseled brands to help achieve business objectives by being the primary contact, structuring regular status and communications with clients, setting and managing expectations and deliverables, and troubleshooting issues if they arise~Worked directly with brand teams to ensure a clear understanding of the brief, deliverables and timeline for each project across various business units; including Snacks, Meals, and Yogurt~Owned the asset development process from initial project briefing to final delivery – Broadcast TV, Radio, Online Video, In-Store Signage, Packaging, Social and Digital~Partnered with Hogarth and freelance producers (TV/radio/video/digital) to develop the production strategy and overall production plan to maximize efficiency and ensure that plan is adhered to~Provided effective project management through utilization of various tools, including Airtable, Maconomy, FIDO

Hogarth Worldwide

Creative Services Manager

- Tracked and maintained updated status on all projects within the agency, both ongoing and upcoming for clients to facilitate workflow with internal and external teams~Understood and communicated all client requests in a timely manner so as to efficiently and effectively complete work within allotted budgets~Collaborated with media and social agencies to guarantee creative content assets align with client’s vision across all channels

The New Normal LLC

- Partner with Retail clients to understand lifestyle photography needs and produce seasonal imagery used across all marketing platforms~Research photographers to maintain an updated list of those relevant to the client's needs~Negotiate contracts and fees with vendors so as to obtain the best outcome while following client guidelines and staying within the budget parameters~Maintain open lines of communication with all teams internally and externally throughout the production process to provide results in the most efficient manner

Freelance

Art Buyer

- Art Buyer for all lifestyle photography productions including sourcing photographers, negotiating contracts, updating budgets and on set shoot management~Partnered with Agency of Record to understand and implement the brand's campaign strategy throughout integrated marketing materials~Facilitated broadcast TV and radio production with outside advertising agency (English and Spanish)~Managed all added value media opportunities from script and product approvals to in-store shoot coordination~Continuously updated best practices manuals to provide efficient processes throughout Marketing and Creative Services

Payless ShoeSource

Creative Services Producer - Marketing

Clients: Payless ShoeSource, Champion Footwear, Stride Rite, Fresh Air Fund~Acted as main point of contact and maintained working relationships with each client to keep a collaborative mindset and a smooth workflow~Coordinated with producer and creative team in preparation for brand spot productions, including production notes, budgets, scripts, casting and locations~Worked with Campaign Manager and Accounting Department to complete billing in a timely manner and maintain yearly production budget

Martin Williams

Account Manager

Clients: Payless ShoeSource, Champion Footwear~Collaborated with client and internal team to create creative platforms for future campaigns while considering the main target demographic~Created and managed trafficking documents and instructions while issuing ISCI codes for each TV commercial so as to meet all deadlines without additional costs~Worked with Business Manager to manage budget, billing and estimates for retail clients

Assistant Account Manager/Campaign Manager

- Performed an integral role in all aspects of the production department including broadcast, radio, interactive, and art buying~Worked closely with the Director of Production on a variety of tasks for each new business pitch including researching video clips, following up with directors/photographers and providing trend information~Produced radio commercials for Martin - Williams’ extensive current and prospective cliental~Acted as project manager and producer on final Velocity project working with the Timberwolves Basketball Team

Velocity Production Intern

- Exercised vital role in photo shoots by providing support to senior members of the studio staff and all client needs~Adeptly managed merchandise, props and products for shoots for a diverse client base~Coordinated buying and maintenance of extensive equipment inventory to keep business running efficiently