Peggy Swords

Founded and manage a freelance photography business specializing in travel, landscape, and wildlife photography. Select and travel to various locations to create high-quality images for online sales through Fine Art America and Etsy. Create and manage daily social media posts to increase brand recognition and drive sales. Edit RAW images using Lightroom, Photoshop, Luminar Neo, and Topaz AI to produce professional-grade photographs. Maintain detailed records of appointments, sales, and client communications.

Founded and led all aspects of a successful design and marketing company, growing revenue to $9.6M at its peak. Developed and implemented best-in-class customer service processes, earning numerous design awards and industry recognition (Inc 5000, LSU 100). Managed accounting, new business development, and daily operations, including scheduling and logistics for client projects. Streamlined business processes to optimize resource allocation, reduce float time, and improve cash flow. Negotiated and closed high-impact deals, consistently exceeding sales targets and organizational goals. Led teams in fast-paced environments, ensuring timely and accurate project delivery.

Developed and maintained over 50% of branch sales through new business development and strategic account management. Managed all details of clients’ exhibit programs, both domestic and international, including on-site installation and dismantling. Coordinated logistics, scheduling, and client communications to ensure successful project execution.