george cutright

Photographer

Portland | United States

Skills

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Interests

pets

Photography

Cycling

Skateboarding

Snowboarding

Industries

Skate

Snow

Bike

Creative Agencies

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In my own words

— george

I have a long background in skateboarding - had a little shop in the back of my mom's pet store in the 90s, worked in a shop in my early 20s, did sales for Deluxe, and worked on brand marketing and as the team manager for adidas skateboarding.

I've also helped build skateparks, organized local events, advocate for skateparks, and volunteer for Skate Like A Girl. I've been snowboarding since the early 90s (remember when you just drilled your bindings into your board?!). And these days I'm an avid cyclist. It's a great way to get around town and keep my legs working for other fun activities.With work, I've done sales and marketing, dialed in some great customer service while working behind a bar, and I've done the freelance hustle with photography. I know my sweet spot for a new position will be heavy on people interactions- customer service, community building, networking, etc.. I'm organized, love staying busy, and thrive in a dynamic work environment where things might not be the same every day. Maybe this sounds like a good fit?

Trajectory

Apr 2013 — Now

Photographer · Freelance

Project planning for shoots. This includes scheduling, cost estimates, location scouting, hiring and directing a crew and models. ● Making sure to stay on budget and deliver on time ● Procuring equipment such as additional cameras, lenses, lighting, and other accessories. ● Working together with other photographers, crew, models, art directors, stylists, and clients while on set

Jul 2019 — Feb 2020

Photo production assistant · Rejuventaion

Photo shoot support with pulling samples, building sets, rigging, and transporting products. Supported daily operations of the photo studio and warehouse.

Dec 2012 — Jul 2019

Bartender · The Bye and Bye

Mixed and served cocktails, beer, wine. Built community by providing friendly customer service and welcoming environment. Organized regular in house events.

Dec 2007 — Aug 2012

brand marketing specialist, skate team manager · adidas

● Helped launch and grow the adidas skateboarding program. ● Grew the marketing reach, sales, product line, social media presence, and sponsored athletes during my time there. ● Launched and executed bi-annual global marketing campaigns for skateboarding. ● Successfully managed several large national and global marketing budgets. ● Personally connected with media and other folks in the industry to build a quality representation of the brand in skateboarding. ● Added noteworthy skateboarding and snowboarding athletes to the sports marketing portfolio. ● Managed a years long relationship with a design agency: from RFP to briefing to rounds of feedback to final launch of global marketing campaigns. ● Played a key role in connecting internal teams with the marketing and messaging. ● Analyzed SAP reports from finance to track spending and keep budgets on track. ● Forecasted sports marketing product needs and managed that inventory.