Paddington Scott
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in visual design and team leadership. Excelled in creating strategic client outreach initiatives and mentoring teams to surpass sales goals. Masterfully skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and renowned for a friendly, positive attitude. Achieved significant success of client satisfaction in both creative and retail spaces.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
James Perse
08.2022 - Current
- Luxury, commission-based sales.
- Create and execute team-based client outreach strategies via text, email and phone.
- Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory, and daily activity management.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, stock levels and employee performance metrics.
- Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Monitored sales activities to assure we are reaching our personal and store sales goals.
- Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of staff members in order to identify areas for improvement.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
- Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and conducting monthly visual merchandising reports for Head Office.
- Provided training to new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
In-House Photographer
Muddy George
07.2020 - Current
- Weekly photoshoots for their website, mailers, and social media.
- Styling based on current trends.
- Delivering high-volume, edited photos with a weekly turnaround.
- Collaborated with the owner to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Conducted on-location photography sessions, adapting to various environments and lighting conditions.
- Provided guidance to models on how to pose during photoshoots.
- Scouted locations and curated props for photography shoots.
- Edited and retouched photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Developed creative concepts and themes for photo shoots in collaboration with the owner
In-House Photographer
Savorly.ca
11.2019 - Current
- Monthly photoshoots of high-volume product in a studio setting
- Directed photo shoots for company products, ensuring high quality images.
- Saved and archived images and maintained master image library for future use.
- Researched industry trends in order to stay up-to-date on current practices.
- Set up lights, backdrops, and props for shoots.
- Edited digital photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
Graphic Designer - Album Covers, Posters
Freelance
08.2016 - Current
- Manage assets in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
- Conduct a QA interview to align with their goals for the project and create 'moodboards'
- Create no less than 5 variations of the design with meaningful consideration of typography, color theory and composition
- Finalizes product and size for printing with Adobe Indesign, communicate with the printing studio
- Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners, and signs.
- Produced digital graphics, including website elements, email templates, and social media visuals.
- Worked with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Provided support on photo shoots related to the project's needs.
- Maintained a digital asset library, organizing graphics, photos, and artwork for easy access.
Photographer
Freelance
08.2016 - Current
- Photograph on medium format digital and film, edit and process images thoroughly using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator and Indesign.
- Developed creative concepts and themes for photo shoots in collaboration with clients.
- Planned and obtained original shots using innovative thinking and new techniques.
- Conduct interviews with subjects of a photoshoot to ensure comfort level during the session.
- Scouted locations and curated props for photography shoots.
- Organize and store digital photographs, negatives, and prints in an orderly fashion.
- Determined project goals, locations and equipment needs by studying assignments and consulting with clients or advertising staff.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Managed social media platforms, posting engaging content to increase visibility and client engagement.
- Conducted photo shoots annually, including weddings, portraits, and commercial photography.
- Work with local printing and framing companies to print and sell fine art.
Store Manager
Popbox Market
12.2016 - 09.2023
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Managed cash register and processed transactions with accuracy and integrity.
- Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
- Provided support during peak hours by running drinks or helping out on the register.
- Assisted customers with menu selection, offering recommendations based on personal preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Ordered products from suppliers when inventory was low or out of stock.
- Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
- Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
- Planned special promotions or discounts based on market trends.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Updated POS system with new products and promotional offers.
Photography Lab Editor and Film Developer
60 Minute Photo Lab
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Process, scan and edit high volumes of 35mm and 120 film.
- Manipulated photos for clients using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Organized digital files and photo archives in an efficient manner.
- Scanned physical photographs into digital format utilizing high-end scanners and software programs.
- Repaired damaged images by removing dust, scratches, tears. from scanned negatives or prints.
- Website and social media management, using Google Adwords, paid Instagram Ads and mailers.
- Took pictures of individuals, families, and small groups in studio or on location.
Photography Assistant
Freelance
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Working under the supervision of various professional photographers in a studio and outdoor environment to maintain lighting conditions and review photos in real-time
- Post production work I.e., Editing, file management, client communications
- Shoot preparation I.e., Acquire props, shoot scheduling/client calling, carrying and maintaining equipment
Junior Designer, Sales, Social Media Manager
Yorkville Design Centre
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: www.yorkvilledesigncentre.ca
- Working with Architect Thomas Tampold to design 2D floorplans and 3D models using AutoCAD and Sketchup.
- Manage social media platforms for Yorkville Design Centre.
- Assist masterful architecture photographers for on-location photoshoots.
- Design print advertisements for publications such as Toronto Life, Designlines and Toronto Home on a monthly basis.
- Sunday duty of managing the store and selling kitchen cabinetry on my own.
- Apply for awards through the OAA and international design award centers
- Design and maintain www.yorkvilledesigncentre.ca and manage site traffic and advertising using Google Adwords
Education
Bachelor of Science - Photography
University of Toronto
Toronto, None06-2017
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Customer service and engagement
- Transaction processing
- Product upselling
- Fashion industry awareness
- Upscale clientele service
- Personal styling aptitude
- High-end sales experience
- Photo editing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Visual design
- Large format printing
- Retouching and color correction
- Strong compositional skills
- Time-lapse photography
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
James Perse
08.2022 - Current
In-House Photographer
Muddy George
07.2020 - Current
Photography Lab Editor and Film Developer
60 Minute Photo Lab
02.2020 - 12.2020
In-House Photographer
Savorly.ca
11.2019 - Current
Photography Assistant
Freelance
02.2018 - 01.2020
Store Manager
Popbox Market
12.2016 - 09.2023
Graphic Designer - Album Covers, Posters
Freelance
08.2016 - Current
Photographer
Freelance
08.2016 - Current
Junior Designer, Sales, Social Media Manager
Yorkville Design Centre
05.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Photography
University of Toronto
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