Elise Ruffin
About Elise Ruffin
Elise Ruffin serves as the Studio Manager at JCPenney Portraits in Lafayette, Louisiana, where she manages customer transactions and markets the studio through various channels. She has a background in graphic design and photography, having worked in multiple roles within the industry, including as a Retail Photographer and Graphic Designer.
Current Role at JCPenney Portraits
Elise Ruffin serves as the Studio Manager at JCPenney Portraits in Lafayette, Louisiana. She has held this position since 2022, overseeing studio operations and managing customer interactions. In addition to her role as Studio Manager, she also functions as the Louisiana District Assistant Manager, a position she has maintained since 2021. Her responsibilities include managing customer transactions through JCPenney's or Lifetouch POS System, ensuring a smooth operation within the studio.
Experience in Photography and Marketing
Elise has extensive experience in photography, regularly capturing images of a diverse range of customers, including newborns. Her marketing skills are evident through her efforts to promote the studio using various channels, such as store intercoms and flyers. This combination of photography and marketing expertise contributes to the studio's visibility and customer engagement.
Previous Employment at JCPenney Portraits
Prior to her current roles, Elise worked as a Retail Photographer at JCPenney Portraits for seven months in 2021, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This experience provided her with foundational skills in customer service and photography, which she has built upon in her current managerial positions.
Graphic Design Background
Elise has a background in graphic design, having worked at Associated Grocers in various capacities. She served as a Graphic Designer for a total of two years, from 2018 to 2020, and briefly as an Office Coordinator in 2020. These roles allowed her to develop her design skills and gain experience in a corporate environment.
Education and Qualifications
Elise studied at Louisiana State University, where she earned two degrees in Graphic Design: a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in design principles, which she applies in her current roles.