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Jessica Blank

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Detail-oriented candidate with 8 years of project management experience for leading sales with both business and consumer clients. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Art Director/Project Manager

Pizzazz Scenic Contractors, Inc.
11.2016 - 07.2023
  • Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
  • Managed technological considerations to transform and manipulate artwork.
  • Presented concepts, copy and art during internal and client reviews.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Presented concepts to clients and implemented continual feedback to achieve client satisfaction.
  • Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to source materials and equipment needed for production.
  • Scheduled crew members and provided on site supervision of install teams to monitor progress, deadlines and troubleshooting.

Customer Sales and Service Expert

Holmes Custom Brands
01.2008 - 11.2016
  • Maintained working knowledge of products, accounts, representatives, tools and systems.
  • Processed orders, service requests and applied information to customers.
  • Navigated multiple computer systems expertly to handle customers' sales and service needs.
  • Prepared incoming orders and artwork for production.
  • Answered in-depth questions about company offerings, service policies and benefits of services.

Photographer

CirclePix Virtual Tours
02.2008 - 03.2016
  • Duties include photographing real estate for online virtual tours for the Circlepix.com website.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.

Business Owner/Operator

Blank Canvas Studio Photography
05.2004 - 01.2008
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Handled all art design and direction of clients needs.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Served as primary point-of-contact with clients to achieve project expectations.

Photo Researcher/Library Keyworder

Superstock, Inc.
03.1999 - 05.2004
  • Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
  • Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
  • Prepared incoming images for internet database entry by file coding new images and cd collections to be added to online library database.

Education

Associate of Science - Fine Art

Florida School of The Arts
Palatka, FL

Skills

  • Procore Construction Management Software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Suite
  • Corel Design Suite
  • Project Assistance
  • Mural and Scenic Art Creation
  • Design Layouts
  • Creative Design
  • Photographic Editing
  • Coordinate Schedules
  • Client Meetings
  • Creative Strategic Planning
  • Project Milestones
  • Manage Client Relationships
  • Manage B2B and B2C commerce

Timeline

Assistant Art Director/Project Manager

Pizzazz Scenic Contractors, Inc.
11.2016 - 07.2023

Photographer

CirclePix Virtual Tours
02.2008 - 03.2016

Customer Sales and Service Expert

Holmes Custom Brands
01.2008 - 11.2016

Business Owner/Operator

Blank Canvas Studio Photography
05.2004 - 01.2008

Photo Researcher/Library Keyworder

Superstock, Inc.
03.1999 - 05.2004

Associate of Science - Fine Art

Florida School of The Arts
Jessica Blank