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Aaron Potter

Aaron Potter

Product Data Specialist
Vancouver,WA

Summary

Excels with technical challenges, finding both creative and logical solutions. Outgoing and detail oriented,
thrives in a fast paced environment. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to
streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with
hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

JXI Product Specialist

Johnstone Supply
Portland, OR
07.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for researching, creating, loading, and maintaining product information into various systems and databases to support locally sourced products, special order products, stock numbered products and competitor's products.
  • Maintaining a cross-reference database focusing on OEM parts, aftermarket parts and equipment lines utilizing SQL and Excel.
    Investigating new product offerings by analyzing and evaluating products from a technical and quality perspective.
  • Obtaining product information from resources such as competitor publications, Store or customer requests for products, Vendor publications, the Internet, etc.
  • Maintaining a database to track all necessary technical and quality information to assist Manager in decision making.

Product Specialist - 360 Photographer

Johnstone Supply
Portland, OR
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Introduced multiple improvements to the entire product management process from the start of product intake to the final export of images.
  • Moved and re-calibrated the entire studio setup to improve efficiency.
  • Maintained low-recapture rate with consistency and accuracy in work.
  • Introduced an FTP to SIRV workflow process to increase efficiency and eliminate errors.
  • Consistently outperformed goals by over 53% by capturing over 4,000 products in six months.
  • Implemented the use of a 60 key programmable keyboard that dramatically increased speed by 60%

Owner / Photographer / Editor

OneBloom Photography
01.2005 - Current
  • Trained and managed several assistants and associate photographers in camera setup, strobe systems and capture.
  • Consulted directly with clients to build solid work relationships to understand their expectations and business needs.
  • Maintaining and creating professional websites, blogs and social media pages.
  • Creation of marketing materials to attract a unique client base.
  • Internet advertising, Google Analytics, research and professional networking events.

Photography Department Manager

ProMarketing Works
08.2007 - 07.2008
  • Importing, tagging and selecting photos for clients, editing and exporting batches of images efficiently.
  • Collaborated with business owners and art directors on projects for web, print and social media.
  • Studio and on-location photography (products, head shots, models, food, hotels and magazines).
  • Calibrating color profiles for monitors and printing.
  • Creating marketing materials for large scale advertising campaigns.

Education

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Hallmark Institute of Photography, (CPP) Certified Professional Photographer
09.2006 - 06.2007

Turners Falls, MA

Intensive 10 month program that concentrates on the technical and business side of photography. Work involved portrait and commercial product photography with real world situations.

Achievements:

  • Work on Permanent Collection with Hallmark Museum of Contemporary Photography
  • Published in Hallmark Institute of Photography's Promotional Materials
  • Work Featured in Hallmark Museum of Contemporary Photography

Skills

Excel (Data Analysis, vlookup, IF Statements, Data Validation), Data Analysis, SQL, PIM (EnterWorks), Digital Asset Management, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign), Photography (Commercial and Portraiture), Web Hierarchy, Web Analytics, Wordpress, HTML & CSS, Email Marketing, SEO, Project/campaign Management, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Verbal and Written Communication, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Teamwork, Creativity, Organization, Responsibility.

Certification

Leaf Capture Certified Technician

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