Dayton Hardee
Pomona,CA
Summary
I pride myself on being an effective, responsible, and committed member of any team I find myself in. Whether in a position of leadership and creative capacity, or a position of support and connectivity, my commitment to being at my best in doing my job makes me adaptable, teachable, confident, and productive. I would love to be apart of making your business stand out, and be a place that you're excited to go to.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Media Production Manager
Inland Vineyard Church
12.2023 - Current
- I create social media content, regularly gather content for branded videos on different aspects of ministry, church life, and culture
- I create various videos highlighting different aspects of the church, regularly producing them at high quality
- Alongside this I document these events and the church photographically, providing headshots, event photography, and promotional material at regular intervals
Drone Videographer/Photographer
Dayton's Darkroom
09.2023 - Current
- I utilize a high quality drone to offer aerial videography and photography, best showcased in large scale events, weddings, real estate, and other events that occur outdoors, or campuses that have outdoor events!
- I offer professionally color-graded 4K video, as well as high resolution aerial photography
Freelance Videographer/Editor
Dayton's Darkroom
06.2023 - Current
- I work alongside clients looking to highlight their business, organizations, or their stories and generate high quality video material for usage in publication, social media, branding and promotional material etc
- I fully handle shotlisting, storytelling, shooting, and post production to make sure the client is being accurately represented in every aspect of the videography process
Wedding Photographer
Dayton's Darkroom
04.2023 - Current
- I take engagement, wedding, and other couple related photography clientele, and provide top quality experiences using both digital and film photography to capture their moments and the joy of their unions
- Whether in a event setting of a wedding or in one on one client work, I strive to make anyone in front of the camera feel empowered and confident, and I work tirelessly alongside the client to ensure the finished product exceeds their expectations
Freelance Wedding Videographer
Dayton's Darkroom
04.2023 - Current
- I work alongside clients looking to document their special days through video, using high quality video cameras to capture every moment and then create an amazing deliverable to suit their needs and accurately portray the beauty of their moments!
Sewing Machine Operator
Ophanim Customs
03.2021 - Current
- I create, alter, and reuse clothing in a custom clothing line tailor made to each customer
- I also do normal tailoring work, and adjustments or repurposing of clothing
- I work primarily with heavy duty fabrics and utilitarian or 70s era silhouettes
Freelance Photographer
Dayton's Darkroom
04.2020 - Current
- I've been doing freelance photography for most of my adult life, utilizing both film and digital mediums.
- I do commercial photography for local businesses, as well as engage in marketing contracts for businesses in the Inland Empire.
Photographer
Wallbank, LLC
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Photographed 100s of dealership cars, providing preview, external, and interior photos for each vehicle, detailed 360s, as well as provide necessary marketing and cataloguing materials for each car alongside my photo documentation
- Managed videography and photography for their public events.
Pastoral Internship
ViaCordis
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Involvement allowed administrating and marketing for an art festival hosted by art creatives for art creatives.
- Recorded an in depth video series, deepened photography skills for overseas marketing, and shot film and digital.
- Took intensive courses on oratory and public speaking practices to better prepare for ministry.
- Operated as an administrative assistant.
Server
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Waited tables, managed orders and assisted food runners in delivering and handling items.
- Managed cashiering and tip outs for myself and other servers.
- Ensured every customer was happy with their meals and their service.
- Demonstrated salesmanship in selling specials and limited time offers from the menu.
Take-Out Server
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Operated as a server for call in, pick up, and catering orders, handling large customer orders, packaging and checking through outgoing orders, taking and up selling on existing orders, and normal cashiering duties.
Sandwich Artist/Shift Leader
Subway
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Interacted with large varieties of customers ensuring their satisfaction.
- Closed and managed store resources, and safety protocols.
- PIC position meant handling and defusing customer complaints and ensuring their repeated business.
- Managed inventory and closing duties as shift manager.
Education
College Junior - Electromechanical Systems Engineering
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA03.2025
High school diploma - STEM Career Path
Corona, CA06.2021
Skills
- Photography
- DaVinci Resolve
- Video Production
- Google Docs
- Post Production
- Bilingual
- Food Service
- Adobe Photoshop
- Film Photography
- Wedding Photography
- Filming
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Illustrator
- Video Editing
- E-commerce
- Customer Service
- Hospitality
- Salesmanship
Timeline
Digital Media Production Manager
Inland Vineyard Church
12.2023 - Current
Drone Videographer/Photographer
Dayton's Darkroom
09.2023 - Current
Photographer
Wallbank, LLC
08.2023 - 12.2024
Freelance Videographer/Editor
Dayton's Darkroom
06.2023 - Current
Wedding Photographer
Dayton's Darkroom
04.2023 - Current
Freelance Wedding Videographer
Dayton's Darkroom
04.2023 - Current
Pastoral Internship
ViaCordis
02.2022 - 02.2023
Server
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
05.2021 - 08.2022
Sewing Machine Operator
Ophanim Customs
03.2021 - Current
Take-Out Server
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
07.2020 - 05.2021
Freelance Photographer
Dayton's Darkroom
04.2020 - Current
Sandwich Artist/Shift Leader
Subway
08.2019 - 07.2020
College Junior - Electromechanical Systems Engineering
Cal Poly Pomona
High school diploma - STEM Career Path
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