Summer Ralston

I am a Chicago based professional photographer specializing in portrait & live music photography.

* Worked in partnership with the Store Manager to lead daily operations and sales strategy for a high-volume luxury retail location at downtown flagship store. * Reviewed business acumen to identify strengths & address gaps in store performance. * Trained & developed multiple associates by creating growth plans, staying consistent with monthly trainings & ongoing coaching in the moment. * Coached the team to deliver an exceptional customer experience & create long lasting customer relationships. Top data capture in the region & averaging a 3% revenue in repeat client sales. * Was a Top 10 store in the region for sales of new product launch (Meta Smartglass) May-July 2025 * Achieved a +13% increase in average customer dollar two years in a row. * Followed payroll compliance. Prioritized time management & often made effective, performance based schedules. * Achieved $308k in personal sales in 2024, 989 customers.

-I worked directly with Candice and her clients. -I assisted with lighting and equipment during photo shoots. -I maintained & organized studio & equipment weekly. -I photographed products and behind the scenes at the studio. - I occasionally created content for a variety of her social media accounts using apps like Canva & Later.