Kurt Armstrong — Design + Dev at dutchie

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Kurt Armstrong

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Design + Dev
Southern Oregon | United States

Skills

  • Creative Direction
  • Graphic Design
  • Web Design
  • Web Development
  • Photography
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Interests

Art
Gardening
Music
Photography
Yoga
Camping
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Industries

Bike
Creative Agencies
Fashion
Lifestyle
Music
Outdoor
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Work experience

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dutchie

Content Builder | 04/2019 - Current

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Kurt Armstrong Photography

Freelance Photographer | 04/2013 - 03/2019

-Deliver high-quality imagery consistent to brand directive & marketing campaigns for clients -Upload all photographs via FTP for client download on personal server -Studio & on-location photography services -Marketing & promotion through social media platforms; Instagram, MailChimp & Facebook -Collaborative work with graphic designers to create appropriate imagery for advertisements -Commercial, Photojournalism, Lifestyle & Action
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Groundworks Industries

Retail Operations Manager | 05/2017 - 01/2018

-Responsible for systems, operations & facilities for 6 OLCC licensed dispensaries; Serra & Electric Lettuce -Developed & updated SOPs for Retail Operations; trained managers and staff to implement -Worked in liaison with store managers to keep all retail locations operating smooth & efficient -Cross department collaborations with Marketing, Compliance & Accounting -Packaging budget analysis & forecast for 6 retail locations
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Phantom Farms

Sales + Social | 10/2015 - 04/2017

Sales Manager -Opened 50+ new accounts in OR & nurtured positive relationships -Maintained an email database with both B2B & B2C Social Media Manager -Original content creation; photography & videography -Strategic copywriting to meet & maintain brand direction -Cross department cooperation with the Creative Director to promote sales, events & more through social media & email campaigns -Collaborative efforts with local photographers & brand ambassadors to build content
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Various Farms

Cannabis Cultivation | 07/2009 - 09/2016

General Farm Laborer & Management -Prepare soil by mixing amendments, manures & compost -Assist in waterings & feedings; preparation & distribution -Maintain plant health through early identification of pests or problems -Use of IPM for biological defense -Identify & rectify any plant nutrient deficiencies or toxicities -Pruning to maintain plant health and desired plant structure -Delegate daily tasks to hired help Post Harvest Manager -Manage employees to ensure harvest deadline is met & kept on track -Move all dried material into bins for trimmers -Oversee all trimmers to ensure finished material is up to company standards -Properly monitor and ensure all cannabis is cured to perfection -Bag & store all cannabis properly to ensure long shelf life
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Substance Market (Formerly Bloom Well)

Retail Sales Associate | 01/2015 - 10/2015

Retail Floor Sales -Customer service, sales & expert cannabis knowledge Purchasing Assistant -Worked with the buyer to make informed purchasing decisions Social Media Management -Original content creation to promote products, sales Retail Operations -Responsible for implementation of new POS system & network
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Wilamette Week

Photography Intern | 03/2013 - 06/2013

-Provided a photojournalistic approach to the assigned story -Covered all food & drink categories -Took direction from the Art Director to complete all assignments
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Focus Board Shop

Shop Manager | 03/2002 - 03/2008

-Developed new brand identity; private label expansion and skateboard team concept to promote brand image along with a multimedia campaign -Maximized business opportunity for each buy through analysis of sales history, inventory levels, and current trend analysis -Recruited, hired, and developed store personnel; trained and motivated sales associates to achieve maximum sales productivity -Maintained website with daily updates to social media outlets as well weekly email newsletters -Filmed/Edited all shop related footage including team videos; filmed team riders and sent footage to companies on behalf of the team rider
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