Peter M.

Freelance photographer specializing in sports action, editorial portraiture, photojournalism, corporate and public relations photography. Also experienced in architectural and aerial photography. Clients and publications have included: Associated Press, Athlon Publications, BusinessWeek, Century Publishing, Course Design International, E.J. Brach & Sons, Energy Concepts, Inc., Financial Shares Corporation, Forbes, Interstate Design Industries, Lerner Newspapers, MRM Publications, National Confectioner’s Association, Newsweek, NFL Properties, National Merit Scholarship Corporation, North Shore Magazine, The Pampered Chef, Inc., Pioneer Press, Rand McNally, Sport Magazine, Northwestern University (various departments), Northwestern University/Evanston Research Park, transparent music, Waukegan News-Sun

• Managed all operations of a start-up national printing franchise including: staffing, training, equipment needs, purchase/lease negotiations, production management, job estimation, and vendor relations. • Handled the $350,000 build-out and equipping of a state of the art copy/print facility in a high profile retail location. • Led an 8 member team to profitability in 4 months of operation. • Maintained a 96% on-time delivery schedule • Built a network of reliable, local sub-contractors to address outsourcing needs • Created yearly profit plan incorporating financial analysis and marketing/advertising planning. • Served as President of local franchise owner's group and co-chair of its Marketing Committee. • Negotiated buy out of franchise contract and established the business as an independent operation.