DANILO LEWIS
Arlington, VA 301-***-**** adixs2@r.postjobfree.com
Content Direction and Creation, Marketing, and Social Media Professional with 10 years of experience. SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Lightroom
• Microsoft Office
• Digital Media
• Marketing
• Creative Direction
• Public Relations
• Social Networking
• Leadership
• Photography
• Videography
• Mac & PC Environments
EDUCATION
2001 – 2005 Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing University of Maryland, College Park
EXPERIENCE
July 2010 – Founder, Danilo Lewis Media
Present
• Launched photography, video, and digital content company; serviced 50+ clients on projects with budgets of $100K+ each
• Optimized efficiencies in teams of 5+ persons via strategic planning, production timelines, delegation, and supervision
• Built a diverse network of global industry contacts which enabled efficient placement of production teams across the world
• Business development & operations for a premier content creation company in the music festival and live events industry
• Cultivated relationships with executive members and negotiated contracts/proposals, and managed budgets for large scale projects.
• Managed teams of up to 8+ photographers at music festivals and events
• Created and organized a centralized digital content library with over 100K+ visual assets for touring and venue clients
• Collaborated with social, marketing and PR departments to develop unique and engaging visual content to support all initiatives
• Directed photography and digital imaging operations for the electronic dance music venue Echostage and its parent company Club Glow.
• Developed art and creative direction for a major European and Asia campaign for Tuborg Brewery.
• Manage and oversee mentorship program for developing photographers in the field.
• Develop close social media strategies with Artists for worldwide tours with the Chainsmokers
• Oversaw content team, delivery of visual assets, and developed creative social concepts during The Chainsmokers global tours.
• Built and managed photo team for Florida Georgia Line’s “Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour”
July 2011 – Lead Photographer, Club Glow/Echostage Dec 2018
• Directed photography and digital imaging operations for the electronic dance music venue Echostage and its parent company Club Glow.
• Created and organized a centralized digital content library with over 100K+ visual assets for all venue clients.
• Oversaw photo team and delivery of visual assets.
• Served as Lead Photographer for 7 years at Club Glow/Echostage Jan 2016 – Core Photographer, Alive Coverage
Jan 2018
• Optimized efficiencies in teams of 5+ persons via strategic planning, production timelines, delegation, and supervision
• Business development for a premier content creation company in the music festival and live events industry
• Managed teams of up to 8+ photographers at music festivals and events domestically and international.
• Collaborated with Festival marketing and PR departments to develop unique and engaging visual content to support all their marketing initiatives. Aug 2008 – Wealth Management Advisor, PNC Bank
Nov 2013
• Held and Maintained FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or 63,65) License
• Consulted on investment and insurance strategies, as well as the development of financial plans for clients.
• Grew and retained an investment and insurance book of business.
• Owned the client experience, efficiently handling sales and service, identifying sales and/or executing opportunities and making referrals to internal business partners as appropriate.
• Acquired, expanded, and maintained client relationships through business development and client networking.
• Grew client loyalty and share of wallet through an exceptional client experience.
• Applied product and procedural knowledge to solve client problems appropriately and efficiently.
• Developed and implemented investment and insurance strategies for clients.
• Determined the best products to support such strategies.
• Presented sound financial recommendations and guidance to clients.
• Established individual financial plans based on client financial needs and objectives.
• Monitored financial plans and recommends changes as needed.
• Actively and regularly coached and educated branch staff and internal business partners to identify investment opportunities.
• Provided investment education and visibility among branch staff.
• In partnership with branch manager and/or investment sales associate, led the branch team on actions to achieve investment results.
• Showed urgency with activities and led by example.
• Had regular and effective communication with internal and external partners to build strong relationships that drive referral activity.