Jess Callahan

- Lead and oversee the photography, production, marketing, and operations departments for a high-volume wedding photography studio. - Manage a dynamic team of 4–7 internal staff and 150+ contractors across four states, maintaining strong coordination and accountability. - Oversee scheduling and calendar management for photographers, videographers, and content creators for weddings and other events. - Develop and implement streamlined systems for image delivery, file management, and post-production timelines. - Execute and track KPI and goal performance as set by the CEO to ensure timely delivery and high-quality client deliverables. - Maintain and represent the company’s brand image, including final approval of content across all social media platforms. - Streamline workflows between departments to optimize efficiency—from shoot scheduling to final image delivery. - Lead recruitment and onboarding for creative and production roles, including photographers, videographers, editors, and content creators. - Improved operational efficiency, reducing wedding proofing, portrait proofing, and album design timelines by 50%. - Decreased client concerns by 10% through proactive communication and quality control. - Partner with Sales and Customer Service teams on strategic company-wide initiatives and high-level projects. - Photograph weddings, engagements, and family sessions; capture content creation for wedding storytelling and social media use. - Create, edit, and manage content for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and other social media platforms to drive engagement and grow brand presence. - Develop platform-specific strategies for visual storytelling, including reels, carousels, and behind-the-scenes content.