Photographer - Freelance - Billericay, Essex
(2011-02)
Freelance - Occasional
- Edited photos using software like Adobe Photoshop, Skylum Luminar Neo and Portrait Professional ensuring delivery of best possible prints for clients.
- Use of professional level camera equipment such as Nikon, Canon and Hasselblad, Mamiya and Pentax medium format in both digital and film.
- Production of highest quality prints using professional grade inkjet printer.
- Managed schedules efficiently meeting project deadlines.
- Maintained creative portfolio showcasing work.
- Photographed high quality images for both print and internet distribution.
- Resized photographs for use on social media platforms and websites.
- Accurately assessed photoshoot requirements, materials and conditions to determine appropriate equipment selection.
- Used digital editing techniques and to improve colour, composition and intensity of images.
- Use of studio flash and continuous lighting systems.
- Scanned physical photographs and negatives into computers for storage and editing.
Photographic Mini Lab Operative - Jessops Limited - Chelmsford, Essex
(1999-01 - 2011-01)
- Printing of high quality photographs for customers.
- Excelled in multi-tasking for improved productivity.
- Quality control of prints.
- Trained junior staff on operational procedures and safety protocols, fostered skill development.
- Maintained clean working environment, upheld compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Frequently run lab all day on own - responsible for all tasks.
- Followed preventive maintenance schedule and updated documentation to show completed work.
- Monitored laboratory supplies, reordering stock to meet operational need.
- Organised workflow for streamlined process execution.
Professional Photographic Laboratory Manager - Keishi Colour Limited - London, WC1
(1992-08 - 1998-12)
- Developed comprehensive lab protocols to maintain consistency in results.
- Managed lab equipment maintenance to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations whilst carrying out laboratory tasks.
- Conducted regular staff training sessions for updated techniques and processes.
- Oversaw quality control checks, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Enhanced data accuracy with meticulous record management system.
Professional Photographic Laboratory E6 Technician - Keishi Colour Limited - London, WC1
(1989-08 - 1992-01)
- Maintained clean working environment, upheld compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Coordinated closely with wider team members for successful completion of tasks within deadlines.
- Trained junior staff on operational procedures and safety protocols, fostered skill development.
- Highest level film processing for top fashion and advertising photographers.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues to restore functionality.
- Followed preventive maintenance schedule and updated documentation to show completed work.
- Scheduled planned maintenance during off-shifts to minimise production downtimes.
- Collaborated with engineers, technicians and maintenance personnel to complete projects.
Assistant Manager - S. R. Platt - London
(1984-09 - 1989-07)
- Handled stock control duties diligently preventing overstocking or shortages.
- Maintained high standards of store cleanliness, enhancing shopping experience for customers.
- Provided excellent customer service leading to repeat business and customer loyalty.
- Ensured health and safety compliance, maintaining safe working environment for all staff members.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of shop floor.
- Managed cash registers accurately reducing discrepancies at end of day reconciliation.
