Cat Taylor (Blohm) Email and Phone Number

Consult on the direction of the Center for Environmental Literacy by liaising with the Board and managing operations. I serve as the lead for the annual River of Words Youth Art and Poetry Competition and lead a team to coordinate the annual celebration event.

Own and operate a professional photography businessTake high-quality photos of people, pets, homes, and moreRetouch and color correct using Adobe softwareUse digital and film cameras, tripods, lenses, flashBuild authentic and long-lasting relationships with clients leading to repetitive businessDesign and maintain a professional websiteCreate social media assetsMaintain all social media channels including the main channel and workshop channelHost learning workshops for other aspiring photographersDesign and teach all content for hosted workshopsPortrait PhotographyWedding PhotographyLifestyle Photography

Develop email campaigns to alumni, stakeholders, students, prospects, staff, and facultyMeasure and optimize the buyer journey as it relates to product feature adoption and usage.Collaborate with admissions and outreach team, department managers, and staff to support website design and content marketing (blog, social media assets, and more)Scope and create templates for marketing on social media, the blog, email, and other channelsManage other design needs such as presentations, signage, and trade show collateral as needed

Achieve monthly and annual tasting room sales and revenue goalsHire, train, and create employee schedules, assign/direct workReward and discipline employees, address complaints, and resolve conflictsProvide leadership, direction, and motivation to staffFoster a productive, efficient, and positive work and sales environmentConsistently model the behavior expected from tasting room staffMaintain standard operational excellence for the wineryEnsure retail merchandise displays are fully stocked and promote the facilityIncrease revenue and enhance the overall consumer experienceInteract with artists and other professionalsEnsure adherence to human resources policies, accounting, and inventory proceduresDraft updates to the employee handbook, policies, and procedures regularlyMonitor supplies and order as neededMulti-task and manage own time efficiently to meet deadlinesWork on the floor as a member of the tasting room management team and consistently display exemplary customer serviceCoach employees in a timely and professional manner to ensure they are doing likewiseEnsure consistent and appropriate brand message, effectively communicating always

Be the first line of contact for all clientsUnderstand clients' needs and wants to transform them into their perfect eventPlan and organize events with attention to financial and timeMeet with clients and coordinate with them regularlyLook for and compare different vendors (catering, decorators, musicians, etc.)Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable termsHire, train, and oversee event staffEvaluate personnel and provide reportsCreate Banquet Event Orders for clients, vendors, and venue staffManage all event operationsTrack the overall event expenses for the venue and clientDo event budget planningStay within the budgetOffer solutions to resolve problems promptlyEvaluate event success and submit reportsCreate and execute marketing campaigns for the venueManage the website for the venueManage social media channels for the venue

Develop a marketing strategy to increase following and engagement for the company sitesSuperhead campaigns for the company for new services, products, and current promotionsManage all marketing accounts including feed, stories, IGTV, Live, etc.Prepare pitch presentations for higher managementCompare competitors market trendsServe as point of contact for clientsCoordinate and manage events

Update, maintain, and design original content for Miller Center's website using TerminalfourWork with members of the team and co-workers in the center to develop marketing materialsCreate and design posters, web announcements, flyers, and other marketing collateralManage social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter

Apprentice with a professional photographerSecond photographer in on-location shootsAssist with digital imaging and processingPhoto editing and retouchingIn-store customer service and salesStudio set up and takedownBuild relationships with clientsProduct production and shipping

Update, maintain, and design the College of Arts and Sciences website and all academic departments within the College.Collaborate with department faculty and staff, and College media and communications team, to develop website content and design specificsManage award-winning public speaker and alumni events for the College (e.g., the 2016 Community Celebration of the Arts Event won Bronze in the CASE VII Award of Excellence Individual and Special Events Category)Create and design posters, web announcements, flyers, and other marketing materials distributed throughout the campus, communicated to alumni, and shared on College social media pagesManage social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter and contribute to the discussion for future social media outlets not yet explored by the College

Create and maintain a database of clients for advertising and marketing communicationsCopyediting and formatting of marketing materials and website-based resourcesDesign company logos and brand materials (using programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Inkscape)Contribute original hand drawings and professional photos for company publications