Benjamin Stewart
Austin,US
Summary
Experienced media professional with extensive expertise in content creation, video production, and social media management, leveraging over 10 years of experience to consistently exceed client expectations. Demonstrates strong leadership and collaboration skills, with a proven track record in grant writing and community engagement, notably securing a $9,000 grant for a significant humanitarian project. Passionate about utilizing innovative strategies to drive impactful storytelling and foster positive change.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Creator
Ben Stewart Media
03.2025 - Current
- Creating results-driven content for clients for 5+ years
- Manage and oversee all content to ensure it exceeds expectations of our clients
- Video production and editing, graphic design (Canva, Adobe Suite), social media management.
Sales Associate
Precision Camera & Video
Austin, Texas
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted customers in selecting cameras and accessories, providing tailored recommendations based on individual needs.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits, enhancing customer knowledge and satisfaction during sales interactions.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock counts and timely replenishment of popular items.
- Trained new staff on sales techniques and product knowledge, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Volunteer
Peace Corps
Eswatini
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Wrote a grant with a budget of $9,000 from the US designed to feed over 300 OVC (Orphaned and Vulnerable Children)
- Wrote and managed two grants designed to teach life skills in a summer camp setting for 75 Swazi youth
- Worked with community government leaders to design and organize a behavior change communication campaign to prevent HIV and unplanned pregnancy in at-risk youth.
Parking Supervisor
V.I.P Parking Solutions
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Monitored proper traffic flow in assigned area of pickup and drop-off
- Responded to all guest and visitor inquiries and resolved complaints accordingly
- Safely and efficiently valet guests’ automobiles to designated parking locations.
Sales Representative
Sunvena Solar Energy
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Generated leads using door-to-door, referrals, networking systems, and cold calling
- Ensured customer retention by maintaining current and prospect accounts
- Devised sales and marketing strategies that led to an overall 55% closing rate for all my accounts
- Interviewed customers to gauge their electrical energy requirements and site conditions before offering a scalable budget.
Team Member
Americorps NCCC
LongBranch, Washington
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Constructed 750 feet of fencing to provide an enclosed area for a future educational community garden
- Created 5 environmentally focused murals to decorate a newly renovated educational space
- Removed 3300 pounds of invasive plant species after learning about how detrimental they are to the Pacific Northwest
- Built and maintained public trails to improve accessibility.
- Trained and managed volunteers in GIS monitoring and led a 640-acre monitoring excursion
- Placed 300+ signs to mark designated “OHV” (off-highway vehicles) routes in the Chuckwalla Valley
Camera Operator
The Village Church
Flower Mound, TX
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Operated cameras for live sermon broadcasts, ensuring high-quality video production.
- Collaborated with production team to deliver seamless video broadcasts.
- Utilized technical skills to capture critical sermon moments effectively.
- Contributed to successful broadcasts, impacting audience engagement positively.
Education
Bachelor of Film Production -
Full Sail University
Florida01-2022
High School - undefined
Guyer High School
05-2018
Skills
- Adobe Premiere (Experienced)
- Adobe After Effects (Skillful)
- Photoshop (Skillful)
- Adobe Illustrator (Skillful)
- Final Cut Pro (Experienced)
- Leadership (Experienced)
- Collaboration (Experienced)
- Sales (Experienced)
- Customer Interaction (Expert)
- Outdoor Education (Expert)
- Recreational Camping (Expert)
- Digital photography (Experienced)
Accomplishments
- Finished 3rd place in Lewisville ISD Short Film Festival in the Story-Telling category.
- Won the team motivator of the year award through Americorps NCCC.
- Achieved the Congressional award.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Precision Camera & Video
04.2025 - 05.2026
Content Creator
Ben Stewart Media
03.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Peace Corps
02.2023 - 01.2025
Parking Supervisor
V.I.P Parking Solutions
09.2021 - 02.2023
Sales Representative
Sunvena Solar Energy
02.2020 - 11.2020
Team Member
Americorps NCCC
10.2018 - 07.2019
Camera Operator
The Village Church
09.2015 - 11.2016
High School - undefined
Guyer High School
Bachelor of Film Production -
Full Sail University