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Ahmad Taylor-Lewis

St Louis,MO

Summary

Skilled and hard-worker in any task that is given to me. A drive for learning and understanding the best way to finish a job. Outgoing personality, who is willing to strike a conversation with anyone that needs assistants. Demonstrate integrity in every workspace and keep an open minded persona. . Dedicated Photographer/ videographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops in many different dynamics.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Videographer

Them Yo People TV Show
07.2023 - Current
  • Operated video cameras in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio.
  • Used adobe creative cloud to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
  • Developed creative approaches to video production to create unique and engaging content.
  • Collaborated with other production team members for successful completion of projects.
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Assisted with setting up and breaking down equipment before and after shoots.
  • Edited raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos.

Real Estate Photographer/Internship Student

CoStar
07.2023 - Current
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.

Real Estate Photographer

Open Concept Studio
10.2021 - Current
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Following direct instructions on angle use and position
  • Interior and exterior of houses shot in limited numbers
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Shoot over 10 houses a week and processed in a timely manner

Photographer

Jostens
07.2023 - Current
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
  • Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
  • Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.

Sales Representative

Mens Warehouse
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Implemented brand marketing and sales campaigns.
  • Enhanced marketing and sales strategies to increase profitability and develop organizational pipeline.
  • Cold-called leads and closed large number of new sales over several months.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand sales of services to existing customer which resulted in significant increase in annual revenue.
  • Helped customers manage large purchases by collecting items from shelves and storage locations.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.

Substitute Teacher/Assistant Teacher

Kelly Educational Services
04.2023 - Current
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Photographer/editor

VIP Distributing
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
  • Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.

Freelance Photographer/Videographer

Speakeasy Coffee Shop
02.2021 - 08.2021

Responsible for capturing renovation in the new coffee shop and soon to come Apartments, named Speakeasy coffee, located in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Set up technical details of over 300 shots, including lighting and sound.

Creating inspiring video for a Grant, based on "why are you starting a business"? Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of over the 40 hours of footage. Storyboarded films and recorded over 5 hours of footage for 3 projects. Created flyers for social media platforms.

  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling and tagging with metadata.
  • Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.

Freelance Photographer

John Sinclair Nissan
02.2021 - Current
  • Take pictures of the interior and exterior of old and new cars.
  • Establishing digitally edited photos and uploading them to John Sinclair Nissan website for customer review and purchase.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication. Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.

Social Media Assistant

Lighthouse Church Of God
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Researched key industry trends and competitive insights to keep messaging relevant to target demographic
  • Designer of social media backdrops and graphics
  • Creating dynamic designs, while incorporating messages to certain demographics
  • Managed all social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep brand messages consistent
  • Created engaging content to keep social media channels updated and on brand.
  • Promoted company to audience and drove traffic to company website by word of mouth and sharing designs on social media platforms

Student Brand Ambassador

Cargo Services Inc.
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Rang up customers by processing cash and credit payments to complete 50 sales transactions on average each weekend
  • Set up and broke down promotional booths and tents, talked to potential customers established for successful promotional events
  • Communicated product value, quality and style to educate and entice potential customers

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
05.2021

Skills

  • Critical thinker
  • Creative and innovative
  • Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Creative Suite
  • Adobe Premiere pro
  • After Effects
  • Strong Compositional Skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Media Production
  • Sales Expertise
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Sales and Marketing

Timeline

Videographer

Them Yo People TV Show
07.2023 - Current

Real Estate Photographer/Internship Student

CoStar
07.2023 - Current

Photographer

Jostens
07.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher/Assistant Teacher

Kelly Educational Services
04.2023 - Current

Photographer/editor

VIP Distributing
02.2022 - 02.2023

Real Estate Photographer

Open Concept Studio
10.2021 - Current

Sales Representative

Mens Warehouse
08.2021 - Current

Freelance Photographer/Videographer

Speakeasy Coffee Shop
02.2021 - 08.2021

Freelance Photographer

John Sinclair Nissan
02.2021 - Current

Social Media Assistant

Lighthouse Church Of God
08.2020 - 01.2021

Student Brand Ambassador

Cargo Services Inc.
09.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Southeast Missouri State University
Ahmad Taylor-Lewis