Mary Seyfried Clark

Devised, pitched, and managed photo layout, story ideation, and production for multiple magazines while simultaneously overseeing travel arrangements, event planning, and client relationship management in a cross-departmental setting. Interacted with A-list celebrities, arranged photo shoots, and teamed with stylists, set designers, and support staff members. Supported the Director of Photography in day-to-day business operations and handled contract negotiations, payment rates, hiring and on-boarding of freelancers, photo budget, and accounting functions. • Expanded role during tenure; moved from working on 1 weekly magazine (Life & Style) to 4 weekly magazines, 7 monthly special interest publications, and moved into the Women’s Group. • Planned, synchronized, and oversaw on-site management for 500+ photo shoots nationwide involving 100+ crew members during tenure. • Recipient of Best Magazine Award in 2016; recognized for overseeing syndicated shoots with the largest worldwide profits. • Implemented process improvements and cost savings strategies that resulted in boosting company profits by $1M. Successfully renegotiated and lowered rates on services procured by photo agencies. • Mastered content management system utilized in the handling of contracts, releases, and billing processes. • Bundled shoots to create additional content for use in other photo spreads and stories. Shot B-roll tape during celebrity photo sessions while operating under one budget; endeavor resulted in cost savings to company as no additional filming crew needed to be hired.

Provided volunteer administrative support and assisted in ongoing organization of exhibit-related endeavors. Oversaw project management of museum events in partnership with outside organizations, the community at large, and artists. • Tasked with overseeing initiatives related to the Noche de Arte exhibit; successfully coordinated all exhibit-related photo shoots, handled photography of all imagery, produced the supporting program guide, and managed the artwork archive. • Recognized for individual efforts related to increasing awareness around the community and with the public, which resulted in a 50 percent increase in attendance.

Responsible for leading management of pre- and post-production endeavors while collaborating and directing team members to ensure all operational and project requirements were met and the highest possible quality standards were adhered to. Tasked with managing the workflow of a busy design studio. • Managed the general office and acquired talent while overseeing large-scale project budgets of $100K+ alongside accounting functions. • Managed coordination team comprising up to 8 direct reports; championed the allocation of workflow and assignments while ensuring deadlines were met and tasks were completed. • Collaborated with the Wrench president to identify objectives and plan how to exceed the company’s short- and long-term goals. • Maintained the company’s master calendar and all related project scheduling; systematized incoming photo retouching orders, negotiated rates and provided work estimates, and directed photo retouches. • Guaranteed smooth business operations through the introduction of improved service processes.

Recruited by the Creative Director to be involved in magazine relaunch and reorganization and reconciliation of key vendor relationships. Instituted cost control program that resulted in a $150K savings.