Sam Varley-Stephens
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Video Editor
Self-employed
09.2019 - Current
- Played key role in facilitating projects and contributing to every stage of film and video production.
- Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
Freelance Photographer
Self-employeed
08.2019 - Current
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Call Center Agent
Sitel
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
- Analyzed and escalated complaints, issues and grievances to designated departments for investigation and response.
Bartender
The Colmore
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Jury Coordinator
Sheffield DocFest
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for jurors for the duration of the festival.
Office Intern
Ann Arbor Film Festival
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Organized documents and routed to correct recipients.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
Jury Coordinator
Sheffield DocFest
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for jurors for the duration of the festival.
Bartender
The Kenwood Hotel
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Television Production
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, UK07.2019
Skills
- Quality Deliverables
- Video Production and Editing
- Project Deadlines
- Sound Design
- Organization
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Management
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Professionalism
Websites
Additional Information
I posses full US work authorization and do not require visa sponsorship.
Timeline
Call Center Agent
Sitel
11.2020 - 12.2020
Bartender
The Colmore
10.2019 - 05.2020
Freelance Video Editor
Self-employed
09.2019 - Current
Freelance Photographer
Self-employeed
08.2019 - Current
Jury Coordinator
Sheffield DocFest
06.2019 - 06.2019
Office Intern
Ann Arbor Film Festival
03.2019 - 04.2019
Jury Coordinator
Sheffield DocFest
06.2018 - 06.2018
Bartender
The Kenwood Hotel
06.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Television Production
Edge Hill University