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Benjamin Burrell
University Park,PA
Summary
Highly motivated professional photographer with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Has a very wide range of expertise, comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Very attentive to detail and dedicated to learning and improving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Photographer
Ben Burrell Visuals
08.2022 - Current
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
- Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices.
- Deliver quality products within deadlines established by clientele.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Received an FAA Part 107 license to commercially operate drones.
Photography Intern
Press Enterprise
Bloomsburg, PA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Tasked with driving around neighboring towns and boroughs in the company car.
- Served local events consistently, working up to 13-hour shifts 5 days a week.
- Visited different areas to gather newsworthy content.
- Took photos of events and incidents across our coverage area.
- Refined skills in photojournalism.
- Processed photos to be used in a newspaper print and digitally.
Tennis Instructor
Bloomsburg Town Park Tennis
Bloomsburg, PA
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented creative drills and exercises to help children improve their tennis skills.
- Analyzed student performance during practice sessions to determine areas of improvement.
- Instructed players on proper techniques for serving, volleying, lobbing, and hitting groundstrokes.
- Encouraged students to strive for excellence both on and off the court.
- Instructed children between ages 4-14 during the summer months
Auditorium Technician
Bloomsburg Area School District
Bloomsburg, PA
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Maintained and operated sound, lighting, staging and other equipment in the auditorium.
- Organized technical aspects of events such as conferences, concerts and other performances.
- Set up and tested all necessary equipment prior to each event.
- Troubleshot and resolved any technical issues that arose during an event.
- Provided technical support for presenters at events by connecting laptops or projectors to audiovisual systems.
- Trained new personnel on proper use of equipment in the auditorium.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
Education
Bachelor of Design - Professional Photography
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Bloomsburg Area High School
Bloomsburg, PA05-2024
Skills
- Business marketing
- Product branding
- Business launch
- Digital design
- Photo editing
- Social Media Marketing
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Portrait photography
- Sports Photography
- Digital Photography
- Superb attention to detail
- Flexible creative approach
- Photojournalism
- Video Editing
- Sound design
- Analytical Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Attention to Detail
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- FAA Part 107 Licensed
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeInternshipWork Location
On-SiteSoftware
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Interests
Photography
Videography
Drone Photography
Graphic Design
Audio Design
Timeline
Photography Intern
Press Enterprise
06.2024 - 08.2024
Owner/Photographer
Ben Burrell Visuals
08.2022 - Current
Tennis Instructor
Bloomsburg Town Park Tennis
06.2022 - 07.2024
Auditorium Technician
Bloomsburg Area School District
12.2021 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Design - Professional Photography
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Bloomsburg Area High School
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