Denise McCann

A creative professional with experience in roles focused on originality, collaboration and detail. Primary strengths include a high level of dedication, strong people skills, exceptional organizational skills and a decisive spirit. A dependable, driven, focused team player who prides herself on simply doing great work. A dedicated artist committed to learning photography equipment, techniques and skills to engage the client or consumer through this beautiful medium. Skilled in capturing and editing images with an eye for detail.

• Denise McCann Photography, Nashville, TN, 2017, Present, Created owner operated headshot and product photography business for large and small companies as well as professionals, individuals and up and coming artists., www.denisemccann.com
• SlapShot Radio, Nashville, TN, 2008, 2021, Public Relations Director, Developed updated imaging for website including all photography, graphic design, layout and implementation for social media, Executed social media strategy to enhance reach and listener engagement utilizing Twitter and Facebook, Coordinated all special events including charity fundraisers for organizations like C.A.P.E (Challenged Athletes Playing Equally), VSA Tennessee and Youth Incorporated., Coordinated travel arrangements and group ticket purchases for fan road trips for a minimum of 50 people., Coordinated and promoted viewing parties including determining location and soliciting prize giveaways to gain better fan relations with media personalities to broaden and retain fan base., Responsible for communication and coordination with network affiliates, growing the show from airing on a single station to a regional network in three states
• Pottery Barn, Franklin, TN, 2012, 2013 / 2014, Retail Associate, Performed in-home design consultations, Executed daily sales/promotions plan delivering excellent service on every transaction, Photographer for Instagram for local PB Cool Springs Location in 2019
• Music City Center, Nashville, TN, 2013, 2014, Scheduling Coordinator, Expanded scheduling tool using Excel and Kronos workforce management system for over 200 employees to ensure efficient operation of the Music City Center, Coordinated effective scheduling process with multiple levels of leadership from vice-president to director to manager to supervisor, Scheduled facilities and housekeeping employees for 1.2 million square foot convention facility, Assisted on research project to develop marketing information for Director of Sales, Developed Space Utilization Grid in Excel for efficient and effective energy management practices in conjunction with their sustainability practices and soon to be Silver Level LEED certification, Processed temp labor invoices ensuring accurate billing and proper allocation to events
• Competitive Marketing Exchange, Chicago, IL / Nashville, TN, 2001, 2011, Aggregator Leader, Managed nationwide team of information aggregators/collectors, driving compliance, consistency and timeliness across 11 states, Utilized online database for accurate information entry for local market, Responsible for accuracy of database consisting of meetings, groups, dates and times ensuring quality information for customers nationwide in order to offer greater gains in market share
• Nurse's House Call (Norrell Health Care), Nashville, TN, 1994, 1999, Night Staffing Manager, Executed staffing plans for national health care staffing firm, Filled staffing needs for overnight shifts utilizing creative negotiating skills between internal and external customers which included hospitals, long-term and short-term care facilities, private homes, RNs, LPNs and home health aids, Coordinated travel nurse living arrangements including set-up, relocation references and general support