www.deedrastephensphotography.comFreelance Photographer & Production Assistant

· Assist Project Managers from conception to completion on all product launches, retail rollouts and events· Manage production of 2D graphics, 3D elements and digital events · High attention to detail, organization and triple-checking all materials and elements of a project. · Quickly on-boarded into fast paced environment with little direction · Adapted to constant transitions due to start-up environment · Proactive in troubleshooting and value engineering while maintaining budgets and timelines.· Onsite management in New York, Chicago and San Francisco locations· Oversee installs for 3D Window displays, initiative zones and digital moments· Manage creative teams as well as archiving assets related to projects. · Key projects include Nike Basketball, Nike Sportswear and All-Star BasketballPromoted from Freelance position in August, 2015

· Manage and develop relationships with domestic and international vendors· Product research and sourcing management to diversify product line for profitability· Establish sourcing strategies, department goals and structure for the buying team· Navigate tradeshows for trend research and product development· Evaluate and analyze profitability of existing product line for re-ordering and new products· Helped modernize and progress the company through innovative business practice

· Train models on protocol for bookings and professional etiquette· Simultaneously manage key clients, bookings and development of models· Archive images and maintain organization of portfolios for all models· Coordinate casting calls and auditions for clients and/or models· Meet & Exceed sales goals · Attend related events including fashion shows, studio exhibits and networking socials· Develop premium relationships with photographers, designers, potential clients and models· Contribute creative ideas on promoting company values and recognition · Create email marketing campaigns, social media posts and marketing templates

Supervise and ovesee up too 15 retail-store installments during athletic events.Manage up to 20 volunteers and 5 interns at any time.Meet and/or Exceeded sales goal per installment and overall sales goal per game event.Lead in the set-up and take-down of all installments for each game which included but not limited too closing registers, set-up product display, managing volunteers & interns, providing general knowledge of all products available at each store and running miscellaneous errands. As Warehouse Manager:Assist in buying products.Manage incoming and outgoing inventory. Fill and ship online sales orders. Organizing warehouse of over 10,000 items and assisting in quarterly product inventory. Re-stocking all stores weekly and tracking sales. Assist general manager and location manager where needed.