Turned my passion for photography into a profitable business where I proved myabilities of being a self-starter, creative thinker, and social media management.● Created multiple social media campaigns and maintained a website.● Negotiated a deal with local restaurant to provide photography servicesfor special events.● Mastered Adobe Creative Cloud to develop final images for clients.

Hired as a key member of the grand opening management team for Columbia PFG, a first-of-its kind concept store opened by Columbia Sportswear to exclusively sell its line of Performance Fishing Gear (PFG). The store was to be used as a flagship and pilot location for potential replication across the US.● Developed store’s initial processes for freight intake, merchandising standards, promotions, and staffrecruiting.● Held keyholder responsibilities for store opening and closing, employee scheduling, and shift supervision.● Coached and mentored teams in sales and customer service techniques to foster a performance culture.● Consistently surpassed sales targets. The store’s success led to Columbia's decision to open additionalPFG locations.