Heather Mauldin Email & Phone Number

• 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

Bellevue, WA

• 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

Freelance Art Buyer And Photo Researcher

• 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

• 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• Provided research in sourcing historical content to be included in museum exhibits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

Bfa, Photography, Media Production, Art History

Photography, Media Production, Art History