Freelance Art Buyer and Photo Researcher• Coordinate the efforts of designers and copywriters across the publishing process• Insure that production deadlines are met on time and under budget• Manage procurement and provide organizational project management

•Conducted outreach to assess client content needs and challenges in sourcing creative content•Consulted on potential solutions for varying briefs and budgets, based on conversational discovery•Sold subscription solutions and a la carte offerings to meet various needs•Provided demonstrations on how to effectively source content using e-Commerce applications•Maintained business relationships over time to insure renewal and long-term loyalty

Self-started business providing custom wellness programs in corporate environments• Consulted with Human Resources managers on the creation of wellness programs• Designed partnerships to meet the specific wellness needs of each corporate client• Enabled clients to reduce costs associated with health insurance premiums• Enhanced the workplace with custom Yoga sessions to increase health and productivity • Managed the process of waiving liability and reducing risk of litigation • Obtained and maintained a professional certification with the Yoga Alliance

• Sourced imagery and negotiated permissions and fees for the licensing of selected content• Maintained productive business relationships with numerous content providers• Eliminated legal risk relative to non-compliance with intellectual property law

• Interviewed and hired applicants to build an effective team of engaged employees• Increased employee loyalty and effectiveness through training and coaching• Supervised numerous Photo Researchers in the delivery of creative services to end-clients• Ensured that the Getty Images high standard of customer service was met and exceeded• Rendered conflict resolution between employees and with clients when necessary• Managed team budgets and expenses on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis• Facilitated terminations and reductions in force to achieve corporate goals

• Conferred with end-clients to understand the creative focus for design projects• Conducted research into collections of creative imagery to provide relevant selections • Provided highest level of customer service to clients• Fostered a team environment through the planning of outings to creative events

• Provided research in sourcing historical content to be included in museum exhibits• Negotiated rates and permissions for the licensing and use of selected imagery• Managed vendor relationships to coordinate final art production and insure deadline• Coordinated the installation of exhibits in guest-facing environments