Jess Mac

Experienced Studio Manager with a strong track record in overseeing online visual production. Proficient in budget management, scheduling, and cross-functional team coordination. Demonstrates robust project management capabilities, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget constraints. Expertly manages large creative teams, coordinating the production of e-commerce imagery for up to 20,000 SKUs annually. Excels in art directing and providing on-set creative direction for over 50 marketing campaigns each year, both on location and in the studio.

Possesses analytical problem-solving skills and excels in team building, leadership, and motivation. Demonstrates excellent customer relations aptitude and the ability to cultivate relationships. Proficient in making independent decisions and exercising sound judgment to positively impact company success. Committed to applying training, monitoring, and morale-boosting techniques to enhance employee engagement and performance.

An innovative and goal-oriented professional dedicated to the fashion and retail industry. A dedicated team player skilled in mediation and conflict resolution. Drives company growth through effective communication and high-volume, high-speed production.

• Achieved a turnaround of 19 000 Skus a year across kids, baby, mens junior and models and ladies junior and moderate by completing processing these items in our process with accuracy and efficiency.
• Achieved a team morale and culture revamp through effective leadership strategies.
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets. Achieved automating an outdated data collection system by introducing a vlook-up process through excel to automatically search an image database for more accurate data.
• Effectively led and managed a dynamic team of 20 staff members, each with unique personalities and requirements. I am particularly passionate about nurturing young creatives and inspiring them to reach their highest potential.
• Apple Tree Group courses completed in 2017: Leading teams, Hard conversations, Leading self, Leading high-performing teams.
• 2022 Navigated maintaining a high production turnaround while managing a studio construction build from start to finish.
• 2022 Managed the launch of a new online baby product business from inception to implementation within a stringent 3-month timeframe for the MR Price Group, overseeing the management of 2,500 FMCG SKUs and successfully bringing them to market.
• 2023: MRP Group Award: “Hustler Award” for advancing the studio through artificial intelligence. Awarded for leading the team and no task being to hard.
• 2021: MRP Group Award: “Behind the Scenes Award.” Awarded for team work and always being the go to person for smooth operations.
• 2020: MRP Group Marketing Award: “Super Star Award.” Awarded for team work and work excellence
• 2011: Placed first in the international Photo Africa competition - Spanish Tarifa’s 4th Film Festival.
• Exhibited in Spain and eight African countries.
• 2011: Photograph awarded the cover and interview in Photo-Comment magazine.

As a passionate leader in the fashion industry, I've had the privilege of experiencing the dynamic evolution of retail e-commerce. Under top executive mentorship at Mr. Price Group Ltd., I've grown from the ground up, gaining hands-on expertise in studio management, photography, digital marketing, and more.

My journey is defined by an unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence, driving me to lead cross-functional teams and create an environment where creativity thrives. I stay at the forefront of industry trends, leveraging technology to navigate the ever-changing e-commerce landscape.

Embracing challenges and change, my dedication to growth and development fuels my journey as a fashion and e-commerce leader.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I cultivate a diverse range of interests that enrich my life and provide a well-rounded perspective:

• Passionate Reader: I have a deep love for reading, particularly non-fiction, which fuels my curiosity and intellectual growth.
• Podcast Enthusiast: Podcasts have become my constant companions during my travels, offering captivating stories and knowledge, often during my commute to work. My preferred genres include TED Talks and theological discussions, and I aspire to create my own podcast one day.
• Digital Artist: I express my creativity through digital art, with a dream of writing and illustrating a children's book in the future.
• Wanderlust Explorer: Travel is my source of adventure, exposing me to diverse cultures and cuisines, broadening my horizons, and enhancing my perspective.
• Golf Enthusiast: The golf course provides both challenge and serenity, often enjoyed in the company of family, particularly my dad.
• Friendship Nurturer: I treasure my close-knit community of friends, a diverse group ranging from engineers to creatives, with whom I share quality time and build lasting relationships on weekends.
• Family-Centric: Above all, family is the cornerstone of my life, reminding me of the true essence of what matters most—cherished bonds with loved ones.

These interests keep me grounded, inspired, and continuously evolving as an individual.