Tom

Full CV / Resume

About Me

Having served with the British Army for several years, I am a loyal, dynamic and highly self motivated individual. I have strong communication skills, an excellent team orientated approach along with
the ability to identify opportunities and solutions within a wide range of demanding situations and environments. An experienced team leader and project coordinator, I am highly proficient in meeting deadlines with key leadership skills along with the ability to motivate others effectively. I consider myself an adaptable individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and the desire to learn new skills. I have a wealth of experience working as a photographer and videographer both within my military career

as well as freelance, where I’ve had some very high profile clients. I am keen to further underpin my knowledge of the field, and always eager to broaden my experience and apply my skills in a fresh and challenging environment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

• Adobe ACE 2018 – Photoshop CC
• NVQ Level 2 Mechanical Engineering
• BTEC – Photography, Design & Multimedia • Studio Photography & Lighting
• ECDL Level 2

CAREER EXPERIENCE

• Security Cleared (NATO SECRET)- 2022
• Full UK Driving Licence - A1, B, B+E, D1, H

QPARKS - Austria
Filming and building snow parks on behalf of Young Mountain GmbH.

RAPTURE SURFCAMP NICARAGUA - Photographer & Videographer

I worked here as a photographer, filmer and content creator. Uploading daily to the companies instagram with a 10k+ following, shooting and editing stills daily and creating captivating video incorporating footage for rider analysis. I would shoot aeriel content, beach-side and underwater. Same day video edits and 400+ edited images by evening would be an average day.

SKIBRO TECHNOLOGIES - Media & Content Executive

Based in the French Alps, and working across 4 countries as primary filmer and content producer for SkiBro. This consisted mostly of ‘follow-cam’ work on the mountain, where I became sought after as a freelancer when my work began circulating. Responsible for the growth and development of social media channels and creating all product content for the company site and mobile application (iOS & Android). I would assist hands-on, with developing relationships with new partners, clients and customers. Lead on film projects from filming to editing in a very unique role (ski & snowboard).

LIBERTY LONDON - In-House Retoucher

In-house retoucher for Liberty London Studio, Carnaby Street. Responsible for press, social and e-commerce imagery, focused on luxury brands and items. I advised on video, and other moving im- age assets and assisted the lead photographer when needed. Coding images and ensuring the server back end was in order was another major part of the job.

LAURA ASHLEY - Lead Retoucher

Retouching modelling, mannequin, jewellery, furniture, homeware and creative imagery to a high standard. Colour matching between digital assets and physical products. Naming and maintaining digital files and controlling all organisation and archiving. Creating sheets, uploading imagery and liaising with all relevant departments. I created the latest and current retouching guidelines for the company.

I was responsible for performing quality assurance on all images, including the work of freelancers. Gave support and guidance to the junior photographer.

BRITISH ARMY- Combat Camera Team

Initially I joined as a tank crewman with The Queens Royal Lancers, and became a specialist in
close reconnaissance, consisting of covert data and inligence gathering. I spent a period of time working for the Media Operations Group as a combat photographer in Iraq, where as well as fight, we would document operations for use in mainstream media through the Joint Media Operations Centre. I would carry and use a range of professional equipment to carry out this job, covering stills, video and audio enabling team members to cover more of what was happening.

My career in the army had a huge variety of jobs, roles and educational career courses, in a num- ber of countries. Courses range from attaching vehicles to hovering helicopters to destroying tanks with missiles from 4km away. Jobs range from working with Special Forces on overseas operations to guarding HM Queen Elizebeth II.

I became an expert in digitial communication systems, weapons and tactics, mechanics and learned to be an effective leader and manager. I can happily discuss this at much more at length if needed.