Michael Dobson Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Co

Having worked for Mike's Camera since 1998 I have worked in various departments including Lab and imaging production to overseeing the Lab operations for multiple stores. I then moved to the position of Store manager of the Boulder flagship location which is a position that I held for 4 years from 2003 to 2007. After building a strong team in the Boulder location was given the opportunity for the position of Sales and operations manager overseeing the daily operation at that time of the 3 locations that we had along with our industrial Sales and online divisions. In 2012 Mike's Camera expanded to a total of 5 locations in the Colorado Denver, Boulder markets and 5 locations in the Northern California Bay Area. I continue to overseas the operation of all locations as well as our Online sales and industrial and Government sales division. Working closely with our industrial team we look for opportunities to improve systems for better office improvement and workflow as well as monitoring and recording. Most recently working closely on installs of the CaseCracker recording systems for Police, government and advocacy services. My current role with the company is as VP of sales and Marketing. I oversea our store operations and inventory control as well as plan events and education opportunities to grow the business. I work closely with our vendors for both products and marketing and coordinate budget spends to maximize our marketing reach both in Print, Social and Google. I am involved in all aspects of company operation to see business succeed and growth continue.

Aspen, Co

Assisted in Winter Maintenance of Snow Mobiles and other winter equipment. Worked as a Tour guide on Snow Mobile in the winter and Horseback in the summer. Also assisted as Bartender in the Lodge house to host events on multiple evenings per week.

Chief Photographer and lab manager onboard different passenger cruiseships.My position involved the full maintenance of both Processing equipment and camera gear. I was also primary decider on many of the shots that were taken on board the ship to maximize the customer experience and selling opportunities.At the end of each Cruise route I was responsible for the financial logs for the sales on each run and ensuring that the photographers were paid correctly. Completed each cruise route with a full report to the land based head office on the success of the run.

London, United Kingdom

I worked primarily in the processing department for E6 and transparency work but was also involved in Slide duplication and copy work. At times I would assist in overflow work with the Commercial and large format printing division.

Bachelor'S Degree, Photography, Science, Geography

Activities and Societies: Badminton, Tennis, Photography, Biking

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