John McFarlan

John McFarlan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Site Operations Director @ BAY CRUISE PHOTO, INC. d/b/a Storibox Technologies Inc.

  • Education

    • Saint John's University

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor’s Degree Journalism

      Activities and Societies: WSJU Radio

  • Experience

    • State of NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority

      Nov 2013 - Jun 2014
      Production Assistant

      Worked on the MTA Television Program, Transit Transit News Magazine. Wrote, edited, reported, and shot transit activity, feature stories, promos and internal videos, ​i​ncluding human ­interest stories, breaking news and local activities. Developed and shot news stories to encourage travel in New York City via mass transit, to​i​ncrease fare revenue and ridership on selected routes. On-­air talent for news segments, promotional and internal videos.

    • NFC Amenity Management

      Jul 2014 - Apr 2019

      Acted as the operator of all resident activities, ultimately having the responsibility to develop the clubhouse and amenity space.Planned, executed, and maintained the clubhouse and its activities including event nights and monthly calendars.Operated and managed a team of over 30 employees consisting of Lifeguards, Porters, Front Desk, Maintenance, Recreational and Fitness Instructors across two locations.Managed staff schedule, timecard/record keeping, payroll, and other management and team-building functions (Interviewing, On-boarding, etc).Created SOPs and implemented them into the staff workflow.Spoke with and coordinated with vendors to make necessary repairs and orders.Participated in monthly board meetings to discuss operations and budgets.Developed an internal promotions plan to promote programs, activities, and resident-attended events.Participated in the planning and coordination of event nights and calendars. Communicated with other department heads and staff to gain necessary participation in activities as necessary. Show less

      • Lifestyle Director

        Feb 2016 - Apr 2019
      • Head Lifeguard

        Jul 2014 - Oct 2016
    • UInterview, Inc.

      Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
      Editorial Intern/ Copy Writer

      Wrote and edited blog posts in fields such as entertainment, music, and sports. Provided weekly reviews on the latest albums and mix-tapes across multiple genres. Transcribed audio from interviews conducted for the website. Copyedited posts that have been done by other editors.

    • BreakThru Radio

      Feb 2016 - Apr 2016
      Editorial Intern

      Wrote and edited blog posts in fields such as entertainment, world news, and local news. Interviewed artists and transcribed audio for usage on the website. Transcribed audio from interviews conducted by other members for the website. Copyedited posts that have been done by other editors.

    • Salem Seats

      Apr 2019 - Jul 2020
      Director Of Operations

      Oversaw general day-to-day operations, including all aspects of receiving, shipping, and order fulfillment.Partnered with all departments throughout the day and ensured the organization's continued financial health. Collaborated with the Founder to develop the organization's business plan.Led the development of the organization's systems, processes, and SOPs.Increased sales in untapped markets and utilized analytics and market trends to garner a $400k increase in annual revenue.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR/First Aid/AED