Erin Norbury

Director of Spring Reins of Life 3rd Annual Swing Into Spring Comedy Night. Planned, coordinated and hired. Delegated jobs to volunteers to coordinate and collect baskets for auction. Coordinate food, event floor plan, schedule and budget.

Developed and maintained photography shoot expenses and budget of $5 million and above. Reduced annual budget by 10-20% by negotiating rates of talent, crew, locations, travel, etc. Producer of luxury fashion, jewelry and home photography shoots - international and domestic; studio and location - from concept to completion. Partner and collaborate with Creative Director to devise and execute concepts for fashion and still life photography. Research, negotiate and confirm all models, crew, locations, caterers, usage rights. Coordinate and run pre-production meetings with Creative Team, Talent and Client. Obtain proper permits and insurance for locations and equipment. Schedule and confirm travel arrangements including flights, hotels, cars, meals and production vehicles. On set producer/point of contact for crew, location rep, caterer, etc. Create and implement photography shoot schedule, shot breakdown, post production schedule. Manage and approve invoices, project routes, color randoms. Post photography shoot and scout images to agency social media pages to build follower base and to obtain new business. Built and maintained strong relationships with photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, agents and luxury retailers.

Sold catalog ads to over 250 retail brands. Participants include Bvlgari, Balenciaga, Chanel, Diptyque, Louis Vuitton, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Oliver Peoples, Prada, Zara. Increased revenue for publication program by 5-10% by selling additional catalog pages to merchants. Liaison between client, agency, production department, talent, crew. Research and report on latest trends, hottest models and photographers. Managed Account Coordinator and Merchandise Coordinator on all aspects of merchandise collection, organization, follow through and client meetings. Managed shopping center discount booklet programs and supplied imagery magazines. Increased participation by 5% annually. Negotiated and confirmed media buys for catalog insertions, printing and paper.