David Hartwell Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Responsible for managing all packaging photography needs for The Home Depot, Inc. and its privatebrands including Hampton Bay, Home Decorators, Glacier Bay, EcoSmart, Everbilt, Vigoro, andmore. Deliver on-time, on-budget, high quality project assets for projects large and small with annual revenues around $2 million.- Serve as the primary point of contact for all incoming packaging projects. Establishing, overseeing, and maintaining project budgets and project execution from start to finish.- Streamline packaging production through updates to in-house systems, processes, workflow, and software. Using a positive, solution-oriented approach, successfully collaborated with the client to identify and resolve production obstacles originating from the client, its third party contractors, and vendors. - Collaborates on special ecommerce projects, establishing budgets, estimates, and productionschedules for large-scale photography projects, with budgets of $200k or above.- Selected to manage on-location photography for high-visibility Halloween and Holiday products during client's annual product line reviews. Managing a highly-skilled 8 person team in order to complete photography of newly selected seasonal products after work hours. Maintaining a closed set to ensure secrecy of new products. - Supervises and manages assistant packaging producer and freelance staff as needed.- Liaise directly with models, photographers, videographers, and clients on location and in thestudio.- Supervises and manages location crews including senior photographers, photographers, photo assistants, art directors, stylists, and auxiliary staff.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States

- Oversaw high-volume commercial photography and video production for Newell Brands' key accounts, including Calphalon, Graco, Sharpie, Rubbermaid, Oster, Ball Jar, Coleman, Elmers, Contigo, Sunbeam, Mr. Coffee and FoodSaver.- Supervise and train assistant producers, assigning projects and responsibilities and providing performance feedback and reviews.- Executed multiple location photography projects from start to finish. Determining project budget, timeline, sourcing all locations, securing all permits & contracts, and confirming crew and talent. - Promoted to Senior Account Manager for leading the team and projects successfully duringthe 2020 pandemic.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

Chicago, Il

- Managed high-volume commercial photography production for a variety of household brands, including Art Van Furniture, Gerber Plumbing, Rust-Oleum, and The Home Depot, Inc.- Coordinated all production materials and supervised crew for on-time image delivery.- Handled image databases, maintained client workflows, and worked directly with celebritiesand models as needed.

Chicago, Il

-­ Managed all front-of-house operations and supervised all customer service and security staff members-­ Developed new operational models for CAMʼs store, café, front desk, and volunteer programs-­ Implemented software and equipment changes to streamline operations and more efficiently manage scheduling, retail sales, and visitor data collection-­‐ Sold and managed 100+ private events including corporate receptions, fundraisers, weddings, fashion shows, and concerts-­‐ Implemented 250+ public programs, tours, and exhibition-related events in coordination with the museum staff and departments

Chicago, Il

-­ Provided technical advice regarding photography and inkjet printing, designed custom prints and frames­‐ Received, prepared, and printed large scale and high-value photographic images­‐ Managed color, print, and image quality to ensure consistent customer satisfaction

Chicago, Il

-­ Performed transparency and negative scanning, color correction, editing, and proofing of 1000+ images from the galleryʼs archive­‐ Placed image files and appropriate text on gallery website, including images for all past exhibitions from 1963 to 2010‐ Prepared images for the galleryʼs web and print publication, "Roy Lichtenstein: Modern Paintings (2010)"-­ Assisted with installation, handling, and hanging of high-value artwork

Oakland, Ca

­‐ Mentored undergraduate art students to expand their technical skills, art historical knowledge, creative thought processes, and conceptual framework for their artistic projects­‐ Assisted with guiding critiques and discussions, providing feedback and grading for undergraduates­‐ Taught digital editing processes for Photoshop, Flash, professional scanning, and inkjet printing, with an emphasis on color management for printing and digital viewing‐ Taught 2D art and design techniques including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, photography, and digital processes

Washington, Dc

­‐ Served as primary administrator and office manager overseeing all membership database records and business affairs­‐ As human resources manager, successfully implemented new employee health care and dental benefit plans that improved benefits and reduced costs­‐ Managed all bookkeeping tasks including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and monthly reconciliations, and assisted with year-end financial audit and closeout‐ Assisted with design of new website with online membership services to streamline membership transactions, reduce staff costs, and create a better experience for association members

Washington, Dc

­‐ Hired, trained, and managed staff of 16­‐ Oversaw daily operations at a retail location with company record for highest transaction rate per minute­‐ Chosen to assist in the opening and management of the DC regionʼs highest grossing retail store­‐ Effectively maintained daily record keeping logs, executed daily deposits, and monitored sales

Stanford, Ca

­‐ Managed student-run business with an annual budget of $1.1 million providing 350 students with food services and social events­‐ Supervised 23 staff members, including students, professional chefs, and sous-chefs­‐ Successfully established viable operating budgets by creating a reserve fund, implementing significant cost-cutting measures, and coordinating with university officials to prevent mid-academic year bankruptcy due to prior mismanagement to conclude 2003 fiscal year in the black­‐ Oversaw substantial building renovations, including approximately $35,000 in roof maintenance

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Studio Arts, & Communications

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Photography & Visual Arts