Suraj Nayak
Photo Manager for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.Consistently achieved revenue growth of 100% or more on multiple occasions for ships under my management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Photo Manager
Royal Caribbean International
11.2022 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with shipboard management, leading to higher repeat business and referrals.
- Proactively identified opportunities to broaden service offerings, driving revenue growth and expanding the client base.
- Improved customer satisfaction by streamlining photo project management and ensuring prompt delivery.
- Optimized scheduling processes for photoshoots, minimizing downtime and boosting overall efficiency.
- Enhanced productivity through meticulous tracking of daily activities, identifying and resolving potential issues promptly.
- Compiled and analyzed data to identify key performance indicators, detect patterns, and implement strategies to enhance shop performance.
- Coordinated exclusive cruise ship weddings for guests by maintaining continuous communication with both shipboard and shore-side teams.
Assistant Photo Manager
Royal Caribbean Intl
01.2019 - Current
- Prepares financial reports for store and inventory for submission - Participates in testing, and training new employees.
- Helped clients on floor - provided and suggested finest type of merchandise to acquire.
- To enhance team agility and performance, existing RCI photo department employees received cross-training. Through account development, connections with buyers and employees were built and maintained.
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Senior Photographer
Royal Caribbean Intl
07.2017 - 01.2020
- High-quality images were captured for range of print and digital uses.
- Planned and installed proper backdrops, lighting, and props.
- Completed detailed photo shoots for weddings and private celebrations onboard at indoor and outdoor locations.
- Archived images on servers and computers.
- Studio sessions are planned for more than just taking photos.
Education
Diploma - fashion photography
National Institute of Photography
MumbaiBachelor of Science - Chemistry
Mithibai College
MumbaiSkills
File Management
undefinedAccomplishments
- Won Leader of the Month for the months of September 2023 RCL Rhapsody OTS
- Developed marketing strategies that increased revenue and led to a 372 % rise on 80's charter cruise. I've also successfully orchestrated charter cruises with significant revenue on multiple occasions.
- Occasionally taken on the role of onboard wedding coordinator in the absence of one, effectively driving high revenue.
Timeline
Photo Manager
Royal Caribbean International
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Photo Manager
Royal Caribbean Intl
01.2019 - Current
Senior Photographer
Royal Caribbean Intl
07.2017 - 01.2020
Diploma - fashion photography
National Institute of Photography
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Mithibai College
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