About me

A naturally approachable Photography Graduate, possessing a polished and professional demeanour and an ability to communicate at all levels. A highly creative, resourceful and achievement orientated individual with a natural flair and interest in arts and culture. Has the experience and ability to consistently provide first class administrational skills and always delivers exceptional customer focus.

Has a 2:1 Honors Degree in Photography and Digital Imaging from Leeds Metropolitan University together with commercial experience in administration, customer service and sales. Demonstrates a proven track record of increased responsibility; enhancing client experiences and has the ability to encourage and support a "can do" ethos.

Delivers tasks and prioritises workloads within stringent timescales. Energetic, flexible and dynamic, relishes challenges and has a pragmatic approach with a passion for quality and service.

Skills

Highly professional and creative Photographer with experience of leading a team of photographers and ensuring that targets / service levels are met., Experience of working on international based projects including working in Australia and onboard a P&O Cruise Ship., Gained a 2:1 Honors Degree in Photography and Digital Imaging with a passion and flair for creative work and the arts., Possesses an attention to detail, first class organisational and time management skills with total focus on client service delivery., Excellent communicator with team, management and clients; forges, maintains and develops key relations., Strong business development and client relationship building skills; proven ability to up and cross sell.

Sector Experience

P&O - MV AZURA March 2011 - September 2011, Senior Photographer, Responsible for managing, training and leading a team of 6 photographers on board the Azura., Ensuring that exceptional service levels were consistently maintained and that clients gained total commitment to add to the enjoyment of their cruise., Liaised with the TSP Manager and the P&O commercial department identifying any issues that may have arisen and ensuring that communication channels were operating at optimum levels between different departments., Planned for, scheduled and ensured that any passenger activities were suitably covered with photography services including the Captains Ball and on board parties., Booked photography shoots, sold the benefits and features of the service to ensure the team met their individual and team targets., Provided photography for weddings and created wedding albums and photo books for passengers., Ensured that all staff adhered to all safety policies whilst on board and took overall responsibility for the team during working hours., INTERNATIONAL FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENTS November 2010, (Charity work in Malawi, Krizevac Project and Beehive), HAMILTON ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY (Australia) April 2010 - October 2010, Photographer, Responsible for photographing portraits for visitors to Hamilton Island in Australia., Developed expert skills using Adobe Photoshop CS3, Lightroom 3 and Fuji photolab software., Provided real estate photography for the island’s residents., Actively participated in event photography on the island including the Audi Race Week and the Hamilton Island Outrigger Cup., Gained comprehensive knowledge of Fuji Frontier printing and online services.

Awards

Leeds Metropolitan University 2006 - 2009, 2:1 Honors Degree in Photography and Digital Imaging, Hugh Baird College 2005 - 2006, Art Foundation Diploma - Distinction, Upton High School 1997 - 2004, 3 x ‘A’ Levels: Art, Graphics and Physical Education