ALEXANDER FORREST

• Expanded clientele base by conducting outreach to potential customers and effectively communicating the value of fine art investment.
• Researched and analyzed markets to identify trends and gain competitor insights for promotional purposes.
• Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.
• Met with customers and clients to determine project needs and prepared proposals incorporating production schedules, scopes of work, and budgets.
• Sold a number of industry leading quality fine art prints to clients
• Curated my own website (squarespace) for all inquiries, distribution, purchases, portfolio, background and other information in relation to the product.

• Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
• Efficiently managed workflow during peak seasons by delegating tasks to assistants or outsourcing post-production work when necessary.
• Negotiated contracts with clients to secure profitable projects while meeting their specific needs and budget constraints.
• Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
• Hosted more than 50 photoshoots over business lifetime, in genres including but not limited to: wedding, automotive, landscape, nature, pet, sports, tourism and advertising

- Filmed for the 1st XV Rugby team over three seasons

- Extensive experience in adapting to different weather and geographical conditions for the highest quality game broadcasting

- Footage used for game and team analysis, statistical analysis and highlight montages