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John Palo

Newton Falls,Ohio

Summary

I am a highly skilled and innovative media professional with substantial experience in photography, videography, and editing. I am looking for a challenging role where I can leverage my technical expertise, creativity, and artistic vision to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization. Additionally, I aim to enhance client confidence and foster repeated loyalty.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Event Photographer

Orion Photo Group
09.2023 - Current
  • Closely collaborating with other photographers and key event vendor principles along with wedding party personnel to produce high quality wedding photography portfolios for wedding couples on a wedding-by-wedding contract basis
  • Performing pre shoot camera checks and set up including time syncing and dust checks, white balance, formatting and aspect ratios
  • Shooting additional camera angles and viewpoints while documenting event activities with other photographers to achieve a larger diversity of image selections for client choice and product sales
  • Researching event locations prior to shoot to determine logistics and possible style and set options
  • Communicating with additional photographers to brainstorm a wedding shooting plan
  • Post shoot uploading of all image files to secure server within a timely deadline
  • Maintaining a secure back up of all image files

Owner

John Palo Photography
05.1985 - Current
  • Consistently identifying target markets and creating advertising and business strategies to attract leads and clients for photographic and video services
  • Individual and group portraits by appointment and contract
  • Including professionals, seniors, teams, leagues and organizations
  • Professional live entertainment and event coverage services, including weddings, community gathering documentaries, and corporate events, with both still photography and video options available
  • Producing promotional and instructional videos for entertainment, manufacturing, and business
  • Care and maintenance of photographic and studio lighting equipment

Commercial Truck Driver (Combination Dump)

Arrowhead Trucking
08.2008 - 04.2020
  • Unable to return to the trucking industry due to health reasons
  • Operated combination dump trucks, box and refrigerated vans, and flatbed trailers both over the road and locally, while adhering to strict pickup and delivery schedules
  • Transported and delivered bulk materials including salt, sand, stone, iron ore, scrap steel, coal chips, flake, automotive fluff, and foam scrap
  • Preformed pre and post trip vehicle safety and driver maintenance inspections
  • Followed DOT and FMCSA rules, safely operated trucks regionally, for deliveries, and in mining areas without incidents or accidents
  • Operated local drop and hook van routes between warehouse and manufacturing facility for General Motors Lordstown
  • Maintained all shipping port MARSEC and TWIC compliances
  • Operated two lease-purchase semi-trucks and trailers via Nick Strimbu Incorporated
  • Responsible for all maintenance, safety, and business operations of my trucks

Action, Event Photographer

Encore Photo Studios
05.2004 - 10.2007
  • Photographed cheerleading, marching band, concert, jazz band, and choral events focusing on peak action, portraits, and on-site sales nationwide
  • Collaborated with event staff, coordinators, team coaches, band directors, and stagehand union personnel to ensure a smooth event experience
  • Set up portable bleachers for 250 people, balanced lights, and installed 20x30 backdrop systems
  • Executed bulk file operations and collation per job requirements
  • Burned back up files to CDs
  • Ensured all cash and check sales, credit card receipts, image files, and orders were insured and shipped within a two-day deadline

Portrait Photographer

Olan Mills Studios
01.1988 - 12.1991

Portrait Photographer

PCA International (K-Mart Portrait Studios)
01.1986 - 12.1987

US Army Motion Picture Specialist (Honorable)

01.1981 - 12.1985
  • Operated Arri flex 16BL, Canon Scoopic, Bell & Howell- KS99-C 16mm motion picture cameras along with SONY JVC and Panasonic 3/4in video field cameras and decks
  • Operated Nagra field recorder, and TASCAM 4-track reel to reels and performed 1/4in tape splicing and syncing
  • Performed A/B roll linear mixing and editing, and operated Kyron decks
  • Operated Canon F-1 35mm film cameras with 35-50-135mm f 2.8
  • Managed photographic laboratory operations, including the processing of black and white, color negative, and color slide films, as well as printing services
  • Documented field training exercises, aerial and combat maneuvers
  • Made training films and informational videos
  • Videotaped or Sound Recorded Live events and VIP conferences, and Staff Conferences
  • Photographed VIPs working closely with Public Affairs Liaison
  • Photographed formal portraits of Military Personnel

Education

Class A CDL -

Ohio

Wood Badge Adult Leadership Training Course EC-390 -

Boy Scouts of America

Camp Management (Camp Director) -

Boy Scouts of America National Camping School

Aquatics Director -

Boy Scouts of America National Camping School

Seattle National Broadcasting School - Broadcast Media Advertising Sales

Honor Graduate - Audio Visual Production/Documentation Specialist

Community College of the Air Force

Honor Graduate - Motion Picture Specialist

United States Army Signal Corps Association

Skills

  • Proficient In Camera Techniques
  • Different methods and adjustments for off-camera electronic flash and continuous lighting
  • Photo and video editing
  • Sound recording
  • Collaborating within creative teams
  • Completing various tasks within tight deadlines
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Understanding of marketing and sales fundamentals
  • Client relationship building
  • File organization
  • Creative vision
  • Strong editing skills
  • Flexible schedule
  • Photojournalism experience
  • Advanced lighting techniques
  • Deadline adherence
  • Expert composition
  • High-quality equipment handling
  • Professional attire
  • Problem-solving
  • Photo editing
  • Client communication

Education Certificates

  • Class A CDL, Ohio
  • Wood Badge Adult Leadership Training Course EC-390, Boy Scouts of America
  • Camp Management (Camp Director), Boy Scouts of America National Camping School
  • Aquatics Director, Boy Scouts of America National Camping School
  • Seattle National Broadcasting School, Broadcast Media Advertising Sales
  • Honor Graduate, Community College of the Air Force, Audio Visual Production/Documentation Specialist
  • Honor Graduate, United States Army Signal Corps Association, Motion Picture Specialist

Timeline

Freelance Event Photographer

Orion Photo Group
09.2023 - Current

Commercial Truck Driver (Combination Dump)

Arrowhead Trucking
08.2008 - 04.2020

Action, Event Photographer

Encore Photo Studios
05.2004 - 10.2007

Portrait Photographer

Olan Mills Studios
01.1988 - 12.1991

Portrait Photographer

PCA International (K-Mart Portrait Studios)
01.1986 - 12.1987

Owner

John Palo Photography
05.1985 - Current

US Army Motion Picture Specialist (Honorable)

01.1981 - 12.1985

Wood Badge Adult Leadership Training Course EC-390 -

Boy Scouts of America

Camp Management (Camp Director) -

Boy Scouts of America National Camping School

Aquatics Director -

Boy Scouts of America National Camping School

Seattle National Broadcasting School - Broadcast Media Advertising Sales

Honor Graduate - Audio Visual Production/Documentation Specialist

Community College of the Air Force

Honor Graduate - Motion Picture Specialist

United States Army Signal Corps Association

Class A CDL -

Ohio

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