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Paul J. Stanton

Paul J. Stanton

San Juan Capistrano

Summary

Accomplished professional with over 27 years of experience as an Industrial Photographer, specializing in corporate and freelance work. Skilled at capturing the essence of real estate properties through media photography and videography. Demonstrated leadership as Lead Staff Photographer at General Dynamics for 10 years and excelled as Director of Residential New Construction Sales at Frazee Paint. Proven track record of increasing annual sales for major paint manufacturers and establishing strong market share through successful procurement and management of regional and national sales contracts with home builders. Recognized with prestigious awards such as Presidents Club Sales awards at Sherwin Williams, as well as PPG 'Founders Award' for Sales Excellence and PBT growth over budget .

Work History

Lead Staff Photographer

General Dynamics Pomona Division
  • Responsible for the photographic coverage of all assigned projects of the Pomona Division. Portraiture, table-top product photography, aerial coverage of surface-to-air missile tests at White Sands Missile Range, Black Box weapons tests coverage at Yuma Proving Grounds, Military Trade Shows, Corporate Event coverage, etc.

Corporate Account Manager

PPG Architectural Coatings
  • Procured, administered and maintained regional and national builder accounts and exclusive use contracts.

Western Region Sales Manager

PPG Architectural Coatings
  • Recruited, hired and trained a team of 18 territory managers in our region of 6 states, 187 Lowe’s stores.

Regional Sales Manager

Sherwin-Williams / ML Campbell
  • Increased sales 20% annually through increased distribution sales to fine cabinet, furniture and millwork operations. Captured new opportunities with smaller retail locations, commercial builders thru specifications, end-user training/education and 18+ indirect distributor territory managers.

Sales Director / Area Manager

Universal Flooring Systems
  • Heavy A&D specification-driven sales into healthcare facility opportunities at major hospitals and medical centers.

West Region New Construction Sales Manager

ICI / Glidden Paints
  • Created and directed all daily specification sales activities of ICI Paint’s New Home Construction Division in the western region.
  • Procured, administered and maintained regional and national builder accounts and exclusive use contracts.

Director of Sales, National Builder Accounts

Frazee Paint
  • Created and directed all daily specification and sales activities of Frazee’s New Home Construction Sales & Marketing Division.
  • Procured, administered and maintained regional and national home builder accounts and exclusive use contracts.

New Construction Sales Director/Manager

Old Quaker Paint Company
  • Created and directed all daily specification and sales activities of Frazee’s New Home Construction Sales & Marketing Division.
  • Procured, administered and maintained regional and national home builder accounts and exclusive use contracts.

Real Estate Photographer/Videographer/Drone Pilot

WindowStill Real Estate Media
- Current
  • Commercial photographic services to the construction trades, manufacturers, and Real Estate
  • Construction progress photographs and finished project documentation for sales and marketing.
  • Job site trades and manufacturers' photographic documentation for insurance and warranty requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Biological Sciences Program -

Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA

Bachelor of Photographic Arts - undefined

Brooks Institute
Santa Barbara, CA

Skills

  • Experienced in multiple photographic techniques used in advertising and social media platforms
  • Proficient in visual storytelling for installations and documentation
  • Productive teamwork during design evaluations and photo shoots
  • Customer engagement strategies
  • Mentorship and professional growth
  • Ongoing process improvement
  • Performance analysis
  • Effective communication in cross-functional teams
  • Adept at executing concurrent tasks

Affiliations

  • PSIA, Professional Ski Instructors of America
  • NAHB, National Association of Home Builders
  • SCBIA, So Cal Building Industry Assoc

Timeline

Lead Staff Photographer

General Dynamics Pomona Division

Corporate Account Manager

PPG Architectural Coatings

Western Region Sales Manager

PPG Architectural Coatings

Regional Sales Manager

Sherwin-Williams / ML Campbell

Sales Director / Area Manager

Universal Flooring Systems

West Region New Construction Sales Manager

ICI / Glidden Paints

Director of Sales, National Builder Accounts

Frazee Paint

New Construction Sales Director/Manager

Old Quaker Paint Company

Real Estate Photographer/Videographer/Drone Pilot

WindowStill Real Estate Media
- Current

Bachelor of Photographic Arts - undefined

Brooks Institute

Bachelor of Biological Sciences Program -

Cal Poly Pomona
Paul J. Stanton