Ruth Merrington

Comprehensive overseeing of the businesses from start-up with year-on-year growth and expansion of products. Broad range of skills demonstrated within the roles, including but not limited to the below outline:

• brand identity, marketing and advertising and working to client briefs
• accounts, contracts, budgeting and administration
• coordination with suppliers and colleagues as well as the ability to work alone
• data protection/image copyright/model release
• email communications and customer aftercare
• time management/punctuality and delivery to deadlines
• Website content management using Prophoto and Wordpress.
• Proficient in photography and design, as well as photo and editing using Mac and Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom and Canva.

• Processed negatives to print images and fulfil customer print orders.
• Worked in retail establishments to develop colour negatives, prints and slides.
• Cut photographic film into strips and placed in protective sleeves for storage.
• Maintained operational standards, checking equipment frequently to address issues.
• Monitored print quality and timelines to meet established deadlines.
• Sorted and stored completed orders alphabetically to maintain organised stock.
• Operated and monitored equipment to produce photographic film and paper.
• Enforced proper procedures related to laboratory equipment and film handling.
• Tested photographic processing and printing equipment to evaluate performance.
• Communicated with retail customers to estimate cost and timeline for photographic development services.
• Inspected images, films and prints for adherence to quality and colour standards.

• Increased customer sales conversions through strategic staff performance incentives.
• Maintained and imparted outstanding product knowledge, enhancing staff capabilities and customer satisfaction.
• Led and managed thriving team of 10+ for 4 years.
• Ensured timely opening and closing of store 5 days a week.
• Developed exceptional levels of customer care through targeted training and rigorous staff recruitment processes.
• Managed staff logistics and day-to-day store operations for optimised financial efficiency.
• Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
• Monitored stock levels, managing inventories and logistics to maximise sales potential.