Ben Mayfield

Proactive and versatile RAF Visual Communicator with over 9 years' experience capturing high-quality imagery and video in challenging and dynamic environments, working with personnel from different roles and backgrounds across Defence, and the general public. With a proven track record of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines, maintaining a high level of professionalism in all assignments.

Visual Communicator - Royal Air Force - RAF Marham

(2016-09)

As an RAF Visual Communicator, responsible for delivering comprehensive visual communications for the RAF, encompassing Public Relations, Military Operations, Training Support, and Engineering Support. Promoted to Corporal in 2023, currently leading the Visual Communications team at RAF Marham.

Responsibilities include managing daily team operations, ensuring safety and quality standards, training junior staff, managing task assignments, and liaising with personnel and teams of all ranks and roles across the RAF to deliver projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, all whilst producing high-quality imagery and video to support operational readiness and public relations. Work has taken across the UK and on various international operations, including to Estonia and Romania.

Customer Service Advisor - B&Q

(2014-02 - 2016-09)

Key duties included assisting customers by offering advice on products and processing sales, maintaining product knowledge, stocking shelves and displays, ensuring accurate pricing, resolving customer complaints, and working with team members to achieve the store's goals.

Skills developed included strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship - Digital Imaging - Aim Qualifications (2017 - 2018)

BA (Hons) - Digital Film, Games & Animation - Leeds Arts University (2012 - 2013)

Foundation Degree - Digital Film, Games & Animation - Leeds Arts University (2010 - 2012)

BTEC National Diploma - Art & Design - Kendal College (2008 - 2010)