Dillon Kirk
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record as Owner of Dillon Ross Kirk Photo, where I elevated brand visibility nationwide and fostered strong client relationships. Leveraging advanced photography skills and exceptional customer service, I consistently exceeded sales goals and enhanced client satisfaction, driving repeat business and referrals. I grew the business from grossing 20k year one, to 250k year in and year out. I grew the business from operating just in San Antonio, globally to Italy, Mexico, California, Puerto Rico, Hawaii.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Dillon Ross Kirk Photo
San Antonio, TX
04.2018 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations for a 250k plus grossing business and 80 plus clients a year.
- Grew the brand country wide and have serviced clients in places such as Hawaii, Italy, Puerto Rico, Cabo, Palm Springs.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and vendors, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Launched an education site this last year and have taught over 100 photographers since release.
Sales Executive
USAA
San Antonio, TX
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Analyzed sales data regularly to monitor progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to strategy as needed.
Education
NA - Public Relations
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXNa -
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Client relationship management
- Brand development
- Sales strategy
- Social media marketing
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Networking skills
- Digital photography
- Image editing
- Lighting techniques
- Photo composition
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Photo editing
- Problem-solving
- Video editing
- Social media
- Retouching and color correction
- Advanced camera skills
- Creative artistic vision
- Social media promotion
- Client communication
- Creative visionary
Timeline
Owner
Dillon Ross Kirk Photo
04.2018 - Current
Sales Executive
USAA
08.2016 - 04.2018
NA - Public Relations
Texas Tech University
Na -
University of The Incarnate Word