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www.johnbayleyphotography.com
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John Bayley

Decatur,GA

Summary

To join an organization while effectively being an asset in the continuance of business growth, based upon past experience in corporate and private sectors. Providing, and applying leadership skills in mentoring others creating a positive work environment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Portrait, Fashion and Commercial Photographer

SHEKHINAH IMAGES/JOHN BAYLEY Productions LLC
01.2000 - Current
  • Worked in studio as Portrait, Fashion and Commercial Photographer
  • Wedding Photographer
  • Worked with entertainers (BeBe Winans, Darlene Love, Salt-n-Pepper, Vince Carter, Photographed names: Secretary of State James Baker, Anthony Quinn, Muhammed Ali, Leslie Uggams, Howard Cosell, Bobby Humphrey, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Tony Danza, Whitney Houston, Sugar Ray Leonard, Diana Ross, Leila Ali, Ella Fitzgerald, Tisha Campbell, Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, Salt -n- Pepper, Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, LL Cool J, Nia Long, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Governor David A
  • Paterson, Ashford and Simpson, and many New York State and Supreme Court Judges
  • Photographer for International Federation Bodybuilding: Fitness Models and Bodybuilders

Deputy Department Manager

ABN AMRO BANK
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Reading and Setting up new credits (making sure language in the application for credits is workable)
  • Approval and releasing of work from the Trade Service Representative
  • Distribution of workflow and management of team
  • Checking for OFAC and Anti-boycott regulations
  • Responsible for answering technical L/C questions
  • Making and Sending Reports to various customers
  • Handling foreign correspondence, branches and banks

Letter of Credit Technician-Commodity Department

CHASE MANHATTAN
01.1997
  • In charge of the issuance and Advising of Letter of Credit
  • Full responsibility for the Issuance of payments, including: Deferred Payments, Sight, Bankers Acceptances, Assignments of Proceeds, Transfers and Foreign currencies
  • Handle and expedite the Negotiation of Documents requiring special attention
  • Provide technical support and assistance in connection with L/C procedures for large commodity customers
  • Responsible for Government Financial Transactions

Letter of Credit Specialist

BANK OF NEW YORK
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Selected to pioneer in the New Major Exporters Unit within LC Dept
  • Handle extensive telephone contacts, correspondence and personal meetings with large preferred Corporate Accounts, among them Cargill, Archer Daniel Midland, General Motors, and Ford
  • Responsible for the issuance, Advising, Verification, Payment and final check of documents for high priority accounts
  • Review and analyze the terms of the Letter of Credits in order to determine their validity and acceptability
  • Investigate any inquiries presented by the customers and beneficiaries
  • Act as a liaison for the Account Officers of the beneficiary and issuing Bank
  • Soliciting new business from Preferred Customer Accounts, which has contributed to a substantial increase in the commission revenues for the bank.

Education

School of Visual Arts
New York, New York
01.1993

Business/Photography -

St John’s University
01.1986

Skills

  • Word Processing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe CS
  • Final Cut
  • Light room
  • Quark
  • Macintosh
  • PC
  • Nikon Cameras
  • Canon Cameras
  • Medium Format Cameras
  • Various Studio Lighting
  • Understanding and Reading Aviation Sectional Charts
  • Drone Flying
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Written/Verbal Communication
  • Team Training

www.johnbayleyphotography.com

John Bayley, founder and Principal Photographer of John Bayley Productions LLC.   His style of photography remains innovative and current keeping pace with trendy New York City and Atlanta.
John approaches photography with much vigor and enthusiam commanding a sucessful photography shoot.

John has been fortunate to photograph people such as: Secreatary of State James Baker, Anthony Quinn,
Muhammed Ali, Leslie Uggams, Gayle King, Jasmine Guy, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Tony Danza, Whitney Houston,
Sugar Ray Leonard, Diana Ross, Leila Ali, Stephanie Mills, Tisha Campbell, Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, Salt -n- Pepper,
Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, LL Cool J, Nia Long, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Governor David A. Paterson,
Ashford and Simpson, and New York State and Supreme Court Judges.
John presently shoots for Grammy award winning artist BeBe Winans, which he just completed the cover photos for
CD "America America" and most recently "In A foreign Land"  3 Winans Brothers.

Timeline

Portrait, Fashion and Commercial Photographer

SHEKHINAH IMAGES/JOHN BAYLEY Productions LLC
01.2000 - Current

Deputy Department Manager

ABN AMRO BANK
01.1998 - 01.2000

Letter of Credit Technician-Commodity Department

CHASE MANHATTAN
01.1997

Letter of Credit Specialist

BANK OF NEW YORK
01.1996 - 01.1997

School of Visual Arts

Business/Photography -

St John’s University
John Bayley