Jack Bray
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Dynamic storyteller with an understanding of the importance of relationships between client, filmmaker and story. Strong leader dedicated to collaboration and lifting the team to success on whatever project may be occurring. Experienced through varying elements of filmmaking and willing to adapt to what the story requires.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Portrait Photographer
Self-employeed
09.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their comfort and ease during portrait sessions.
- Built a brand from the ground up to attract certain clients and types of shoots.
- Communicated client contracts, shoot dates and times, and built a website to allow for easier client relationships.
Brand Ambassador and Filmer
Ramped Interchangeable Kick Tails (RIKT)
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with brand owner in building brand and assisted in design elements as well as marketing strategies to get product to reach a larger audience upon launching.
- Filmed surfing and advertising content for the brand to help build rapport and brand awareness.
- Increased brand ethos by supplying and aiding in testimonials and testimonial shoots to enhance brand reputation.
Assistant Cinematographer
Wise Old Crow Media
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted director in varying shoots and conditions while following and adapting to story and main character.
- Managed visual and audio for different types of shoots, interview and cinema verite.
Social Media Manager
Pura Baja
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Directed multiple lifestyle photography shoots promoting new product.
- Educated brand owner on social media functionality and how to build an online presence succesfully.
Sales Associate
Killer Dana
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Learned brand image and engaged in friendly conversation building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Collaborated with employees and owners of surf shop with new strategies to reach more consumers and improve conversion rates.
Education
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Broadcast Journalism And Documentary
Chapman University
Orange, CA05.2025
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Google Suite
- Comfortable with, Sony and Cannon and familiar with interfaces and colors, also can operate other camera brands
- Communicative and Collaborative
- Leadership
- Task Allocation
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Assistant Cinematographer
Wise Old Crow Media
04.2023 - 02.2024
Portrait Photographer
Self-employeed
09.2021 - Current
Social Media Manager
Pura Baja
04.2021 - 10.2021
Brand Ambassador and Filmer
Ramped Interchangeable Kick Tails (RIKT)
03.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Killer Dana
07.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Broadcast Journalism And Documentary
Chapman University