Zachary Lane Email & Phone Number

Melville, New York, United States

● Led implementation of global Informatica Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, as part of organization-wide global technology transformation, consolidating assets and processes across newly integrated Medical and Dental businesses● DAM system project manager, responsible for assigning tasks for internal and contract team members, maintaining launch and incremental upgrade timelines, tracking tickets through Jira, and reporting on progress to leadership● Developed common taxonomy and metadata structure to enhance organization and accessibility of over 750,000 assets migrated to date● Developed and conducted customized training for over 300 DAM users across business divisions on functionality, purpose, and role applicability. Serve as single point of contact for all users for questions and additional business requirements● Global point of contact for country representatives to align on priorities, timing, and requirements for continued expansion of DAM platform

New York, Ny

● Managed and deployed team of twelve freelance photographers covering 1,200+ events per year. Hired, trained, and managed daily activities of Photo Services Coordinator● Managed transition of 250,000+ assets to new Digital Asset Management platform, working with Widen representatives on company specific requirements to define diverse user roles and permissions, streamline photo distribution process for all internal clients, and optimize sharing and outputs● Responsible for organization and accessibility of all assets through development of metadata taxonomy and file storage organization. Managed photo releases, contracts, and agreements to link them to talent-approved assets in Digital Asset Management tool● Developed company-wide training materials to onboard initial 100 users to new platform. Materials were designed for ongoing use with newly added users and as troubleshooting support for existing client base● Personally photographed 200 events per year, ranging from in-arena concerts and games, to talent publicity events, and marketing-driven studio shoots● Liaised with marketing, public relations, and social media teams to set strategic direction for event specific photography and collaborated on promotional campaigns● Oversaw purchase, upkeep, and repairs of over $500,000 worth of photography equipment

East Rutherford, Nj

● Photographed over 50 tasks according to detailed timeline to capture time sensitive sponsor and game events preceding and during all home games● Filtered, edited, and organized by sponsor 1,200 photographs per game for end of season portfolio

Hempstead, Ny

● Transported players and employees to designated team facilities and special events● Upgraded practice fields and housing accommodations to meet organization standards● Created official documents, including team playbooks and complete staff phone directory● Operated organization switchboard and mail room

Hempstead, New York

● Photographed over 300 university events annually including academic events, athletics, and headshots used in official university advertising● Led implementation of wholescale upgrade of the university’s Extensis-based Digital Asset Management system, which housed over 47,000 assets● Defined a metadata schema and keyword usage standards to develop consistency across all existing and new digital assets. Developed and conducted live trainings for users of the upgraded Digital Asset Management system across the university● Recruited, trained, managed, and deployed a team of seven student photography interns. Scheduled and coordinated a team of eleven freelance photographers● Provided strategic guidance regarding the creative direction of university collateral, advertising, and promotional materials

New York, Ny

● Coordinated team of up to twelve members across divisions to execute on client proposal requests● Adhered to tight deadlines to create proposal documents, client presentations, and contract renewals● Managed up to six projects simultaneously, seeing each engagement through to completion● Collected and analyzed on-site data to create customized solutions through the use of design software

Fairfield, Ct

● Maintained database of over 350 articles and photo files for Sacred Heart Alumni Magazine● Assisted Public Relations management with online research

Fairfield, Ct

● Oversaw Photography department, staff, and equipment for official university newspaper● Organized and distributed weekly assignments to team of seven photographers● Edited, formatted, and arranged twenty photos each week using Photoshop and InDesign

Fairfield, Ct

● Low brass section leader for Marching Band, Pep Band, and Concert Band● Band Council member

Fairfield, Ct

● Provided photo coverage for more than 30 University events● Documented subject information for publishing purposes● Entrusted to efficiently process 300 photographs to complete a slideshow within a 20 minute timespan

Fairfield, Ct

● Honorary service fraternity supporting music and the arts● Selected by Brothers as President for 2010-2011 academic year● Planned and organized service and fundraising opportunities for member participation● Liaison between fraternity members and organization advisor, university officials, and community members

New York, Ny

● Completed onsite audit and analysis of more than 12 prospect clients in a three month period to evaluate current print and reproduction equipment.● Generated highly detailed proposals of up to 150 pages outlining best solution to meet customer needs

● Assisted with game day operations of fan areas throughout the arena● Facilitated promotional and sponsorship activities between periods● Hosted tours of players’ locker room

● Operated official scoreboard and game clock during game play● Selected and prepared arena music

Plainview, Ny

● Directed a team of 12 employees to exceed company sales quota● Recruited 8 employees and trained all new employees● Oversaw all store operations while maintaining strong customer relationships