Briana May

• Directed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring task prioritization aligned with urgency, resource allocation, and strategic organizational goals.
• Established and maintained strong stakeholder relationships by providing regular communication updates to reinforce trust in team capabilities.
• Orchestrated program enhancements to boost monthly photoshoot volume by 200%, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing costs.
• Managed all aspects of vendor transition for photography services, including cost analysis, relationship development, and seamless execution of the transition process.
• Facilitated improvements in operational processes and directed the migration of tracking systems from monday.com to Salesforce.
• Managed nationwide recruitment and onboarding of over 100 freelance photographers, focusing on achieving consistent, high-quality outcomes in photography projects.
• Developed key documentation and visual aids to standardize workflows, promoting efficiency and uniformity in internal and external processes.

• Achieved a well-rounded business operation through effective management of visual content curation. Built a diverse portfolio that reflects a variety of photography styles in both studio and on-location settings.
• Cultivated passion for visual storytelling by delivering innovative design solutions for web presentations and branding initiatives.
• Managed photography projects to ensure adherence to deadlines while maintaining exceptional image quality.
• Utilize advanced photography equipment and editing software to produce compelling visual content.
• Manage day-to-day business operations.

role impacted by COVID-19

• Streamlined office procedures to enhance operational efficiency and reduce processing times.
• Implemented inventory management systems, improving accuracy in stock tracking and reordering processes.
• Revamped accounting processes, recovering past-due invoices from previous years.
• Developed and designed client service guidelines, enhancing both client experience and inter-company communication.
• Created and led systematic solutions in an environment previously devoid of streamlined processes.

• Coordinated logistics for multiple events, ensuring timely delivery of resources and services.
• Established feedback systems to collect attendee insights and enhance event offerings.
• Remotely curated 3-4 monthly tech events in the Greater Seattle Area, fostering relationships with local tech community leaders.
• Maintained sponsor and attendee satisfaction, while overseeing website and ticketing operations for relevant events.
• Oversaw administrative logistics for event planning, including booking and promotions.
• Developed presentation templates and guided tech industry leaders in creating impactful presentations to enhance audience engagement.

• Organized, cataloged, shipped, and maintained video/photo equipment.
• Worked with production crew saround the world, ensuring effective communication and success for everyone involved.
• Contributed to production efforts within a dynamic, tight-budget environment for an award-winning documentary, Chasing Coral.
• Prepared ATA carnet for filming equipment, facilitating efficient logistics for production in Australia.
• Coordinated logistics for shipping camera equipment to some of the most inaccessible areas worldwide.
• Sourced international underwater photographers and videographers to capture footage.

• First hire of a small startup that rents camera, lighting, & video equipment across the country.
• Responsible for customer service, client relations, marketing, social media, brainstorming growth, scheduling, invoicing, office organization, equipment management, and a small team of 5 employees.
• Oversaw inventory, equipment management, and shipping camera equipment nationally daily.
• Developed and implemented operational processes.
• Produced copy and content for website, email templates, newsletters, and socials.