I am a semi-retired commercial and architectural photographer who loves baseball. My wife and I were season ticket holders at the old Durham Bulls Ballpark back in the day. I began home grewing beer in 1996 and still enjoy the process so much that I applied for and was hired to host at the Lowe's Food Beer Den in Chapel Hill, NC and find that I enjoy it tremendously. The thought of combining my love of Durham Bulls baseball and serving beer has to be the perfect semi-retirement gig.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Beer Den Associate
Lowes Foods
Chapel Hill, NC
11.2022 - Current
Prioritized, planned and managed daily workflow, purchasing tasks, status and reporting.
Conducted market surveys, administered lease subcontracts and negotiated lease agreements.
Achieved established gross profit levels while maintaining cost basis through negotiation and relationship development.
Prepared, reviewed, issued, negotiated and administered procurement packages according to established policies and procedures.
Developed interpersonal relationships characterized by openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally.
Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
Professional Photographer
Brady Lambert Photography
Pittsboro, NC
05.1992 - Current
Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
Managed correspondence with clients, documented interactions and tracked data transfers with manual and automated strategies.
Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
Developed long and short-term business needs while driving customer feedback for process improvements.
Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
Enhanced business operations by utilizing successful marketing and outreach strategies to bring in clients, close [Product or Service] sales and increase revenue.
Leveraged mechanical mounting systems to improve focus and image stability.
Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Senior Medical Photographer
Duke Medical Center
Durham, NC
02.1979 - 03.1992
Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
Leveraged mechanical mounting systems to improve focus and image stability.
Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
Managed team of photographers for special projects.
Collaborated with clients to create engaging photo albums.
Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.