Justin Curtis
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic Sales Supervisor at Unique Photo with a proven track record of generating $100,000 monthly in sales. Expert in camera operation and adept at building customer relationships. Strong communicator and problem-solver, skilled in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, ensuring exceptional service and successful events that enhance brand visibility.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Supervisor
Unique Photo
Philadelphia, PA
11.2019 - Current
- Train and onboard new employees, ensuring they understand store policies and procedures.
- Ensure a high level of customer service is maintained by assisting customers, addressing inquiries or concerns, and resolving any customer complaints.
- Consistently averaged $100,000 per month in sales as a Sales Associate from April 2020 to November 2022
- Trained in evaluating the condition and value of used cameras, negotiating prices, and effectively marketing and selling camera equipment.
- Helped run and coordinate workshops, education, galleries and meet ups with customers to create and maintain relationships.
- I've set up and ran more than a half dozen photography meet ups educating customers in different aspects of digital photography
- Helped run several large scale events on behalf of the company including the Philadelphia Flower Show in 2022, 2023, and 2024 as a major event sponsor.
Wedding Photographer/Wedding Videographer
Kalen Foley Photography
Asbury Park, NJ
01.2016 - Current
- Performed pre-wedding photo shoots with the couples to ensure they were comfortable in front of the camera.
- Organized and edited digital images, ensuring quality standards were met before delivering them to clients.
- Set up lighting equipment and other technical devices for each shoot.
- Maintain a great rapport and professional relationship with client.
Vendor
Cool Concessions
Ocean County , NJ
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Maintained accurate stock records and schedules
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
- Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedules changes to customers and supervisors
- Picked products for specific routes according to pick sheets
Education
High School Diploma -
Shore Regional High School
West Long Branch, NJ06.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Photographic, Film, and Video Technology
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJSkills
- Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro
- Proficient in the use of astro-photography apps including Photopills and Planitpro
- Fully skilled in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a wide range of camera and lens models, including DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and camcorders
- Experienced in selecting and using cameras and lenses for various photography styles, including portrait, landscape, macro, and sports photography
- Proficient in both Microsoft Windows and macOS,including system setup, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Strong communication skills to effectively convey sales techniques and strategies
- Excellent problem-solving skills for addressing sales challenges and objections
Accomplishments
- My photography has been published in various magazines included. Eastern Surf Magazine, Northeast Surf News, Philly Current, Unclear Magazine. As well as a number of Record Covers and band t-shirts
- Curated several customer galleries in the Philadelphia location.
- Won several staff photo contest at Unique Photo.
- From September 2024 through December 2024 planned, printed, hung and hosted a gallery at Unique Photo of my own work.
- Created and ran a creators challenge event at a Gilded Age abandoned mansion.
- Videoed and assisted on editing and marketing the 2003 release of a surf video Missing In The Atlantic with sales totaling over $10k
- Came in second place for a photo book contest with the Asbury Park Press
Timeline
Sales Supervisor
Unique Photo
11.2019 - Current
Vendor
Cool Concessions
04.2016 - 09.2016
Wedding Photographer/Wedding Videographer
Kalen Foley Photography
01.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Shore Regional High School
Some College (No Degree) - Photographic, Film, and Video Technology
Brookdale Community College
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