Creating, curating and executing socially and culturally relevant programming within the digital arts area of study for black, minority, and underserved communities. Focusing on building digital literacy, bridging the digital divide, and providing a safe space for artists of color to create, share, reflect, and grow.

• Creative Direction• Digital Photography; lifestyle, fashion and special occasions• Photo Retouching, Restoration, Manipulation - Raw images• Graphic Design, Branding and Social Media Campaign• CAD design; Jewelry and Sculpture

Hello, I am Christopher “Sancho” Smalls and I currently serve as Creative Studio Lead for The Whitaker Grp. I manage a team of 8 Photgraphers/videographers in the creation of marketing and campaign assets across our Retail, Experience, and Community Banners. I’ve personally created and managed the creation of campaigns for our brand partners including Jordan, Nike, Adidas, Puma, Converse, Celine, Burberry, Chrome Hearts, Givenchy, Amiri, McQ, Brownstone, Lanvin, Casablanca, and… Show more Hello, I am Christopher “Sancho” Smalls and I currently serve as Creative Studio Lead for The Whitaker Grp. I manage a team of 8 Photgraphers/videographers in the creation of marketing and campaign assets across our Retail, Experience, and Community Banners. I’ve personally created and managed the creation of campaigns for our brand partners including Jordan, Nike, Adidas, Puma, Converse, Celine, Burberry, Chrome Hearts, Givenchy, Amiri, McQ, Brownstone, Lanvin, Casablanca, and Awake.-Leads team in Streetwear based content creation- Stills/Video-Creative Directs and oversees team concepts from a high level-Leads weekly critique and review of team’s work-Leads workshops and facilitates workshops for teams' creative development-Manages team morale and synergy -Assigns weekly brand assignments and special projects with brand partners-Oversees team processes for optimum efficiency -Collaborates with Buying, Retail, And Web teams to increase the efficacy Show less

• Photographing and posing client in studio depending on clients needs - Family Portraits, Newborn, Maternity, Business headshots• Selling photo packages and create specialty products• Maintaining photo studio, props, lighting and camera equipment

• Designing custom urban jewelry • Photographing current stock and new jewelry• Editing/ Retouch jewelry Images• Managing and operating Form 2 3D printer on a daily basis to ensure quality control

Skatell’s Manufacturing Jewelers Charlotte, NC• Design custom fine jewelry by using unique stock gemstones for inventory• Modernize customer’s jewelry by rebuilding it to meet specific desires and current jewelry trends• Partner with sales associates to review design details such as cost, weight, style, and durability• Manage and operate 3D printer and CNC mill on a daily basis to ensure quality control• Troubleshoot with in-store Bench jewelers to create models that can be… Show more Skatell’s Manufacturing Jewelers Charlotte, NC• Design custom fine jewelry by using unique stock gemstones for inventory• Modernize customer’s jewelry by rebuilding it to meet specific desires and current jewelry trends• Partner with sales associates to review design details such as cost, weight, style, and durability• Manage and operate 3D printer and CNC mill on a daily basis to ensure quality control• Troubleshoot with in-store Bench jewelers to create models that can be easily cast and stone set• Form and maintain relationships with various whole-sale clients to stimulate future business08/10 Show less

• Manages jewelry store and stock• Coordinates Jewelry Sales• Trains cashiers• Balance books

• Assisted students with documentation of two dimensional and three dimensional art in digital photography• Instructed students in professional editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop• Created relationships with students and provided motivation and artistic critique for overall student retention• Administered the productivity and accessibility of all computers and software for student use