Brendan Collopy

Background

About Brendan Collopy

Experienced operations manager, with a history specializing in the photography industry. 16 years of printing, binding, photography, and picture production across the industry. 8 years as the Print Director, and 7 as the General Manager of Strawbridge Studios, Inc. Specializes in technological development for SSI's printing operation. Managed the organization, purchasing, and instillation of servers, network security, and software at Strawbridge Studios. Currently managing the creation and implementation of an SQL database and new photography capture system. Recently oversaw the renovation of our production facility and replacement of both our yearbook and picture production lines. While partnering with Photolynx, i was the lead consultant on programming, development, and marketing process for PlicBooks yearbook layout software. An empathetic leader with experience in human resources, conflict management, and leadership. Loves to lead and inspire people to achieve past their goals. Maintains Strawbridge's review and disciplinary programs for employees, with the goal to always improve the employee first! Oversees procedural creation and implementation for customer service, production and photography.Passionate presenter. Spoken at dozens of photography conferences, from School Photographer's of America's annual event to Photolynx's User Group annual meeting. Covered topics such as how to get started selling yearbooks, how to lead a growing workforce, and software implementation in business.Avid reader and writer. Reads several hundred pages a week, ranging from science fiction to classic literature to business administration. Self-published author. Strong written communication skills.Bachelors in English Literature from American University. Over the last decade i've attended Disney's Leadership Excellence training and the Center for Creative Leaderships core course. In 2022 i completed my MBA in Business Management from the Jack Welch Management Institute.