Amy Colavito
Creative Producer & Project Manager
Seattle,WA
Summary
Motivated project manager, creative photo producer and video producer with over 20 years experience embracing and driving change in the retail, digital and professional photo studio environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager / Photo Producer, Studio N.
Nordstrom
Seattle, WA
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Project managed the lifecycle of over 1000 studio assets per week for high volume photo shoots for Nordstrom.com in a demanding large scale photography studio setting.
- Designed, forecasted and implemented studio shoot strategy from initial preproduction launch through execution to ensure client deliverables were met on-time and on-budget.
- Used analytical reporting to forecast studio needs and to implement workflow updates to maximize throughput and cross functional team performance.
Video Producer, Sales Person Video (SPV)
Nordstrom
Seattle, WA
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Facilitated all aspects of the newly launched salesperson video shoot program including the acquisition and booking of staff and talent for daily video shoots within 15 physical Nordstrom stores across 3 regions.
- Individual focus placed on planning photo shoots in the 3 Chicago regional stores with emphasis on virtual collaboration, communication and compliance with store and HR managers.
- Primary corporate ambassador for the SPV program resulting in successful casting and onboarding of over 500 new salespeople to film with the SPV program.
Producing Stylist
Nordstrom
Seattle, WA
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Project managed the lifecycle of over 400 elevated photo shoot with deliverables tracked from initial kick off thru post production.
- Emphasis on the ability to meet deadlines and multi-task while developing creative best practices and delivering asset and photo shoot goals.
- Served as the primary liaison between the Nordstrom photo studio and corporate E commerce groups to create strategy and strategic direction for monthly Nordstrom Product Group brand in-house photo shoots.
- Maintained positive internal communications while managing client relationships with a strong focus on project satisfaction.
Multi-Channel Assistant Buyer
Nordstrom
Seattle, WA
04.2010 - 07.2011
- Led and educated the newly structured POV multi-channel buying offices in Nordstrom Direct operations and processes to integrate and align FLS and Direct merchant strategies.
- Drove the management of 250 book, editorial, and Internet asset turnovers with cross-functional company leaders ensuring POV marketing strategy alignment.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining positive vendor relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Development
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MTSkills
Problem Solving
Collaborative Communication
Strategic Initiative
Talent Acquisition and Scheduling
Timeline
Video Producer, Sales Person Video (SPV)
Nordstrom
02.2018 - 12.2019
Project Manager / Photo Producer, Studio N.
Nordstrom
01.2017 - 07.2020
Producing Stylist
Nordstrom
09.2014 - 01.2017
Multi-Channel Assistant Buyer
Nordstrom
04.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Development
Montana State University - Bozeman