James Bullard
Mullins,SC
Summary
Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Photographer
Self Employed Services
01.2020 - Current
- Provide excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
- Schedule weekly appointments.
- Digitally edit photos to enhance appearance.
- Photograph high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Display portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
Author
Amazon Books
01.2020 - Current
- Writing and editing physical and digital books.
- Preparing cover art for books.
- Arranging charity donations.
- Promoting and selling.
Film Director
Self Employed Services
08.2010 - Current
- Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits.
- Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors.
- Hiring actors.
- Set budgets, travel itineraries and timelines and maintained call sheets.
- Managed casting and selected shot locations.
- Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos.
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Independently conceptualized timelines, storyboards and themes of video projects.
- Effectively operated camera, audio and production equipment during staffing shortages.
International Recording Artist
Yonder Records And Big Mavis Records
04.1998 - 03.2019
- Recorded and produced 9 albums, spending 16 hours a day in studio.
- Composed and arranged music and recorded music for radio, film, and television.
- Participated in media interviews. (Social and print.)
- Promoted recordings by extensive U.S. touring, merchandising and maintaining a heavy media presence.
- Performed an average of 150 concerts across the U.S. per year and was always on time for every event.
- Played various instruments professionally.
- Published over 120 songs under ASCAP.
- Led and conducted a band of up to 9 members, including travel and rehearsal arrangements.
News Paper Journalist
Marion County News Journal
03.2009 - 02.2010
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
- Photographed for related content.
- Met deadlines every Thursday by 5:00p.m.
Office File Clerk
Marion County Tax Assessor
02.1997 - 02.2000
- Examined, categorized, and sorted incoming documents.
- Created, implemented and monitored filing systems for easy retrieval of records.
- Monitored and updated filing systems to meet organization standards.
- Maintained physical and computer-based filing systems.
Video Store Clerk
Movie Rama
06.1991 - 09.1993
- Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries, answering questions and offering insight into products.
- Greeted customers with enthusiasm, offered to take orders and fulfilled each quickly and correctly.
- Addressed guest complaints and resolved issues to promote satisfaction.
Education
No Degree - Photographic, Film, And Video Technology
Harvard Online
05.2020
Skills
- Social Media
- Digital Enhancements
- Photo Editing
- Creative Artistic Vision
- Digital Photography
- Digital Design
- Equipment Preparation
- Visual Design
- Shot Composition
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Editing
- Project Management
- Fashion Photography
Timeline
Professional Photographer
Self Employed Services
01.2020 - Current
Author
Amazon Books
01.2020 - Current
Film Director
Self Employed Services
08.2010 - Current
News Paper Journalist
Marion County News Journal
03.2009 - 02.2010
International Recording Artist
Yonder Records And Big Mavis Records
04.1998 - 03.2019
Office File Clerk
Marion County Tax Assessor
02.1997 - 02.2000
Video Store Clerk
Movie Rama
06.1991 - 09.1993
No Degree - Photographic, Film, And Video Technology
Harvard Online
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