Blair Austin

Client Acquisition Specialist & Photographer/Videographer

2023 – Present

- Photograph, edit, and deliver photoshoots for portraiture, family, event, and wedding - Market to and acquire new clients through social media content creation, email marketing, and networking - Coordinate with surfers in-water for high-speed action photography for private surf shoots - Manage audio and cinematography for shoot-to-suits for actors to capture footage to improve their demo reels - Pilot drone for real estate aerial photography (Small UAS Part 107 licensed)

Assistant Coach - UCSD Surf Team

2020 – Present

- Support team head coach and team members by fine tuning athletes’ performance and skills in the water - Provide support for athletes and guidance for student team leadership with coordination and financial decisions - Shoot and edit action shots and video from weekly practices and monthly surf contests across the coast of California, with over 35,000 views on recent team galleries

Surf Photographer, Editor

2014 – Present

- Promote sales for prints and digital downloads with social media marketing efforts and outreach, increasing annual sales by 705% from 2016 to 2023 - Manage the editing and sales of multiple galleries of approximately 400,000 high resolution photos in the form of digital, metal, wood, and paper prints through Blarrel.com - Daily updates of new surf and lifestyle photography from local surf spots, events, and contests - Operate the Blarrel Instagram account with daily posts for over 27,000 local and international followers

Real Estate Sales Specialist

2019 – Present

- Provide knowledge of buying and selling residential and multifamily properties to clients, closing approximately $8 million of properties in 2023 - Solve critical issues during escrows involving inspections, tenants, title, loans, and property damages - Advise investors and clients to ensure highest value on exit of multifamily investment sales

Vice President of Real Estate / Acquisition Specialist & In-House Photographer

2019 – 2023

- Collaborated with 6-person team for the process of acquiring over $27 million in properties, developed over 267 units, and prepared for the disposition plan with expected total sales price of $158 million - Created informational marketing and sales booklets for high-end multifamily properties to present to potential buyers and investors, helping reach record-breaking sales prices for properties in San Diego - Managed rental property portfolio across San Diego county, serving as a reliable point of contact for tenants, maintenance vendors, and property owners - Photographed and edited HDR photography using natural light window pulls and high-end video walkthroughs for over 300 rentals and sale listings annually, selecting down and editing over 45,000 photos in 2022 - Established the company’s digital content department and formulated a standardized process for photography and video material - Efficiently procured tenants and organized multiple long-term leases for property owners within tight timelines for vacancies

Barista, Server, Bartender, Inventory, Ordering

2016 – 2020

- Managed inventory and beer sales for bar and events - Trained new front-of-house employees for brunch, lunch, and dinner shifts - Photographed dishes and drinks for the menu and website, and ran social media accounts

High School Diploma

2009 – 2012