Ben Matthews
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Summary
Dedicated Environmental Engineer with passion for managing environmental engineering projects. Experience in monitoring and improving environmental issues with environmental regulations. Strong prioritizing skills to meet deadlines with clear deliverables. With a recent stint as a commercial photographer with 9+ years of experience in the outdoor industry blending technical expertise and creative vision to produce compelling product and lifestyle imagery. Known for collaborative work with leading brands, Ben Matthews leverages an engineering background to enhance his distinctive photographic style. But is now looking for a career change back into his initial passion, environmental work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner + Lead Photographer
Ben Matthews Photography, INC.
08.2015 - Current
- Consulted with clients to explore their needs for photographic work, based on a specific look and feel.
- Prepared treatments to bring new and exciting ideas for photoshoots and/or stories to the client.
- Managed production crews, talent and product for photo and video shoots from concept to completion.
- Implemented social media marketing for self-owned page, as well as collaborating with brands for their social media content goals.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Edited photos and social reels based on clients style guide using the Adobe Suite of programs.
Environmental Engineer
U. S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Oversaw day-to-day compliance of EPA standards within the hospital environment and kept consistent and complete records.
- Implemented strategies to educate staff on updated environmental policies and how to improve efficiency of procedures.
- Streamlined hazardous waste management processes, ensuring full EPA compliance while optimizing resource allocation for improved environmental sustainability.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Prepared, reviewed and updated environmental investigation reports for clients.
- Obtained and maintained permits and plans.
- Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated and monitored environmental testing and sampling activities in compliance with environmental regulations.
Education
B.S. - Biological Engineering
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR06-2015
Skills
- Environmental assessment
- Identifying environmental concerns
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
- Compliance inspections
- Environmental sampling
- Social Media
- Project Management
- Social Media Strategy
- Commercial Photography
- Creative Production
- Client consulting
Websites
Timeline
Owner + Lead Photographer
Ben Matthews Photography, INC.
08.2015 - Current
Environmental Engineer
U. S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs
08.2015 - 09.2017
B.S. - Biological Engineering
University of Arkansas
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