Job Description
<p class="normal" style="margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><b><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Strategic Leadership:</span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="normal" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Implement the company's vision, mission, and long-term strategy</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Lead the expansion of the photography business across markets and services</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Identify and evaluate growth opportunities, including new markets, services, and potential acquisitions</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="margin-bottom:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Develop and manage strategic partnerships, particularly with hospitals and family-oriented businesses</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p class="normal" style="margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><b><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Business Growth & Financial Management:</span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="normal" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Complete ownership of P&L for the business.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Drive sustainable revenue growth across all studio locations</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and resource allocation</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="margin-bottom:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Ensure the company maintains healthy profit margins while delivering premium experiences</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p class="normal" style="margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><b><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Brand & Customer Experience:</span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="normal" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Serve as the brand ambassador, embodying our values of emotional connection and creative excellence</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Ensure consistent delivery of our "Milestone Journey Approach" across all locations</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Maintain the delicate balance of premium quality with accessibility</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="margin-bottom:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Foster a customer-centric culture throughout the organization</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p class="normal" style="margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><b><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Team Leadership:</span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="normal" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Build, develop, and retain a high-performing executive team</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Nurture a company culture aligned with our internal values: excellence, empathy, creativity, reliability, and joy</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Inspire and motivate team members by reinforcing the purpose-driven nature of our work</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="margin-bottom:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Establish clear goals, responsibilities, and accountability measures</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p class="normal" style="margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><b><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Operational Excellence:</span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="normal" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Ensure efficient operations across all studio locations</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Standardize processes while allowing for creative flexibility</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Oversee the implementation of technologies to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="margin-bottom:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Balance creative excellence with business pragmatism</span></span></span></span></li>
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<h3 style="margin-top:19px; text-align:justify; margin-bottom:5px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="page-break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="color:#434343"><span style="font-weight:normal"><a name="_l6sbqicasmob"></a><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"DM Sans""><span style="color:black">Qualifications</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></h3>
<p class="normal" style="margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><b><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Experience:</span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="normal" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">10+ years of leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role (C-suite preferred)</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Experience in the photography, family services, or premium consumer brand sectors</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Track record of successfully scaling businesses and managing multiple locations</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Experience transitioning companies from service-focused to lifestyle-focused offerings</span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="normal" style="margin-bottom:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"DM Sans"">Background in building emotionally resonant consumer brands</span></span></span></span></li>
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