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James Russell

James Russell

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Motivated Multimedia Specialist skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Multimedia Specialist

OneAway Studios
San Antonio, TX
11.2021 - Current
  • Lead Photographer for weddings and product media shoots
  • Captured and edit a series of product and technology photographs and video clips, which were utilized in Social Media Publishes and Advertisements.
  • Trained staff on procedures, ensuring consistent application of company policies, and improving operational efficiency.
  • Maintained inventory of contents for rare books and archives collections.
  • Accompanied owners to client review meetings to learn client communication techniques and contribute creative or administrative support.

Public Relations Intern

Salvation Army
San Antonio, TX
02.2018 - 12.2022
  • Monitored media coverage on events and media releases to create press clippings.
  • Created business cards, flyers and e-mail templates to distribute to potential clients and sponsors.
  • Assisted with planning and execution of private, company and client events.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with media outlets.

Shipping Orders Assistant

Theis Distribution Company
Schertz, TX
07.2020 - 07.2021

Shipping Orders Assistant
Theis Distributing Company, Schertz, TX
July 2020 – July 2021

  • Handled inbound calls and managed the preparation and mailing of checks and receipts.
  • Organized and filed invoices, ensuring efficient processing of daily shipments.
  • Posted and allocated orders for next-day fulfillment, including sending EDI and daily invoice reports.
  • Executed record filing systems to improve document management and organization.

Web Editor, Photo Journalist, Reporter

The Ranger
San Antonio, Texas
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in dynamic environment within stated timelines.
  • Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
  • Edited and proofread social media and blog posts.
  • Managed the college newspaper's website, updating daily content and coordinating with staff to produce and edit the newspaper.
  • Reported on college campus news and events, combining journalistic writing with photojournalism.
  • Educated and mentored new reporters to create and deliver quality, informative news articles.

Education

Associate of Arts - Journalism

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
07-2019

High School Diploma -

Claudia Taylor Johnson Highschool
San Antonio, TX
06-2014

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Skills

  • Reference Research
  • Staff training and development
  • AV troubleshooting
  • Scheduling
  • Client Relations
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Suite proficient
  • Photo editing
  • Shot Composition
  • Visual design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Retouching and color correction
  • Content Creation
  • Media operations understanding
  • Research and fact-checking
  • Blog Writing

Timeline

Multimedia Specialist

OneAway Studios
11.2021 - Current

Shipping Orders Assistant

Theis Distribution Company
07.2020 - 07.2021

Web Editor, Photo Journalist, Reporter

The Ranger
09.2018 - 05.2019

Public Relations Intern

Salvation Army
02.2018 - 12.2022

Associate of Arts - Journalism

San Antonio College

High School Diploma -

Claudia Taylor Johnson Highschool

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

The University of Texas At San Antonio
James Russell