James O'Connell

• Manage day-to-day business operations.
• Maintain inventory of chemistry, equipment, and other photo supplies.
• Plan, book, and advertise tintype pop-up events.
• Schedule and communicate with clients about studio sessions.
• Digitally track expenses and income.
• Deliver both physical tintypes and digital copies to clients.

Lab Technician

• Managed storage and organization of hazardous and non-hazardous chemistry.
• Mixed complex photochemistry recipes.
• Tracked and checked the quality of products we sold.

Project Manager

• Oversaw the construction of the new website.
• Managed the installation of updated safety equipment in the lab.
• Helped fulfill complex customer orders and needs.
• Deliver uniform and contemporary graphic design for advertising.

2018 Spring and Summer Seasons

2020 spring season (pre-pandemic)

• Communicated with photo instructors and students about expectations and needs for the class.
• Provided technical help to students with their digital cameras and software.
• Organized transportation, logistics, models, and locations for class shoots.

• Tracked inventory of and organized photochemistry.
• Mixed black and white photo chemistry.
• Monitored student use of the lab.
• Maintained a safe and clean work space for students and professors.