Christopher Robertson Email & Phone Number

Collingswood, New Jersey, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Oversight of all retail operations across campus including e-commerce, pop-up venues, gallery sales, the university store, print shop, and ten art supply shops.Operation of university's p-card program and compliance officer of university purchasing policy; contributor to UArts purchasing policy to increase clarity and redress outdated policies to be in compliance with current local, state, and federal laws.Responsible for all university B2B relationships and contracts for furniture, office supplies, travel, art supplies, books, apparel, and merchandise.Participation in the Philadelphia Area Collegiate Cooperative (P.A.C.C.) - a cooperative purchasing organization for local colleges and universities.Founded the UArts Alumni & Creative Entrepreneurs (A.C.E.) Initiative which promoted and sold the work of alumni and students through the university store.Partnered with academic courses and individual students to provide creative direction and production support through A.C.E initiative. Developed a corporate sponsorship program to supplement funding for campus events.Revitalized and rebranded the university print shop's annual Print Services Exhibition (PSX); modernized processes, developed continuity documentation, procured prominent campus location, secured prize funding through corporate sponsorship program.Redesigned official university procurement forms to increase legibility and efficiency.Arranged and coordinated photoshoots by engaging student photographers and university models to update retail marketing material and website imagery for an enhanced visual presentation.Worked on developing a thematic store branding experience that eschewed traditional university campus stores.Spearheaded the university's first paid, in-house internship through the university Store.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Maintained retail operations policies and procedures.Managed inventory and sales of over ten satellite art supply specialty shops across campus through POS/e-commerce implementation.Fostered communication channels with store employees, shop staff, faculty, and senior management to reduce surplus inventory by 93%, improving operational efficiencies.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Responsible for organizing and overseeing the newsstand department.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States