Dan Lane Williams

Planned, designed and produced events while managing all project delivery elements within time limits; liaised with clients to identify their needs and ensure complete customer satisfaction; marketed services, handled all sales, and negotiated contracts prior to closing deals; provided feedback and periodic financial reports to corporate clients; organized facilities and managed all event details (catering equipment and transportation, food and beverages, all bar supplies, silverware, china, linens, etc.); ensured compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations; specified staff requirements and coordinated their activities; proactively handled issues and troubleshot any emerging problems on event days; conducted pre- and post-event evaluations and reported on outcomes.

Photographer for weddings, bar mitzvahs, corporate functions, step and repeat, commercial and headshots; full editing capabilities in Photoshop and Lightroom; worked with clients to determine their needs and achieve client satisfaction; in charge of marketing, contract negotiations, billing and product delivery; complete knowledge of photographic equipment use and safety on site; able to work within any environment to achieve a good result for the client; worked as second shooter and assistant for NYC-based photographers; operate out of my own studio on the Upper West Side of Manhattan; studio shoots and location shoots in and outside Manhattan.