PROFILE
Creativ e pro fessio nal successful in capturing high end and pro fessio nal
po rtraits and v ideo graphy editing in graphic and anim atio n . Wo rks well
under pressure and inspired by challenges. I am fully kno wledgeable o f how
to use pro fessio nal pho to graphy lighting and o n ho w to edit pho to graphs
pro fessio nally. I am an expert at what I do and hav e genuine lo ve and
passio n fo r creativ e designing. I hav e a reputatio n for inno v atio n and the
ability to lead pro jects fro m initial co ncept thro ugh to executio n. I will
always act in the best interests o f a business, and is willing to take the lead
ro le in when m eeting larger strategic o bjectiv es.
WORK EXPERIENCE
December 2016 –January 2018
BASIL JOHN HENRY
GORDON
CONTACT
Kempton Park--
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 15 March 1972
Nationality: South African
Marital Status: Single
Driver’s License: Code 8
Languages: Englis h
Notice period: Immediately
Health: Good
SKILLS
Computer Literacy:
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Microsoft Office Suite: Adobe Photo shop
Final Cut
Adobe in Design
Adobe Prem iere Pro
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Muse Proficient in PC and MAC
Professional Skills:
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Traditional and digital printing
Exceptional leader
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SENIOR PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER | GRAPHIC
DESI GNER
DC ONLINE.CO.ZA
Portfo lios can be supplied.
P roduct pho to grapher and editor eg. deep etching fo r ecom m erce web
site .
P ho to grapher-v ideo grapher and so cial m edia creato r fo r social m edia.
Graphic design wo rk.
Adv iso r o n marketing.
P ublished wo rk…….
Wo rk has been published in print m agazines eg Garden and Hom e,
Lum inance M agazine.
So cial m edia co ntent v ideo and images
I have do ne pro duct pho to graphy fo r BALEN CI AGA, GI VE N CHY.MAN OLO,
BLAHNI K , ALE XAN DE R M c QUE EN , M ARC JACOBS, M I CHE AL K ORS
JIMMY CHOO …
Reaso n fo r Leav ing: E nd o f co ntract
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PHOTOGRAPHER
JONATHAN ANDREWS PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
I n ho use pho to grapher and v ideo grapher and high-end im age edito r
P roduct pho to graphy, ev ent pho to grapher – and ev ent v ideo , wedding,
m o del pro fessio nal po rtrait pho to graphy and Web Design with ado be
M use.
E v ent pho to grapher
N E DLAC factio n Deputy President Ram apho sa, M inister Oliphant and
M inister N ene. SABC
Cinem ato grapher
Red Carpet E v ents.
Sales o f pho to graphy and P ro v ideo equipm ent.
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Lighting expert
Proactive approach to problem so lving
Calm under pressure
Strong on set styling skills
Positive attitude
Strategic planning
Dedicated team player
Focused and driven
Familiar with design history,
contemporary art and design scene.
Thinking creatively to produce new
ideas and concepts.
Ability to manage multiple projects and
deadlines with high attentio n to detail.
Keeping up to date with current design
technology.
Knowledge of web design and social
media.
Juggling multiple projects while
effectively managing timelines and
expectatio ns.
Possessing a creative mind-set that is
mixed with a strong logical
understanding of ideas.
Creative and hands o n.
An eye for creativity and detail.
E diting o f pho to s and v ideo
co mm ercial, adv ertising, and priv ate use
Lecturer fo r Ado be P ho to sho p , Lightro om , I nDesign, I llustrato r,
P rem ier P ro , Cinemato graphy, Graphic Design, Studio And E v ent
P ho to graphy (I ntroductio n Co urses)
M ento r to 25 + interns a gov ernm ent initiativ e fo r training yo ung adults
in pho to graphy, v ideo graphy graphic design studio and ev ent
pho to graphy and v ideo graphy.
Reason for Leav ing: Better opportunity
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FREELANCE WORK
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1995 –2010
ART MANAGER
SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Achievements within this ro le: Demonstrated immediate talents upon hire and
excelled quickly to become recognized by management as a key member of the
marketing team. Co ntributed to campaign theme ideas that provided effective
delivering of the overall message. P lanned and lead executio n of advertising
campaigns. E.g. Official Soccer World Cup 2010 album, which included Shakira.
EDUCATION
1991
Springs Boys High
Senior Certificate
1993
Benoni Technical
NTSC Art
2009
Apple Pro Training Centre
Final Cut Pro
Certified in Adobe cc
REFERENCES
Photography, Cinematography, Video editing and designing of promotio nal retail
materials
Define marketing and sales strategy for internatio nal and local artist’s e.g.
Michael Jackson, West Life, Celine Dion, Idols winners South Africa. Execute
and manage comprehensive marketing plan encompassing integrated marketing
initiatives designed to penetrate and gro w target markets.
Communicate with customers (MFP/Look & Listen/ Musica) top management,
internal departments and vendors to coordinate overall marketing effort in
accordance with corporate goals.
Plan and execute national market research, analysis and segmentatio n, with an
integrated ro le in product development activities.
Lead and direct forward thinking marketing team.
Developed, managed and implemented a wide range of marketing tools,
including promotio nal materials and viral media. (Banners, Bill Boards, POS)
Provided leadership and direction for major press events in professional media
exposure e.g. TV Media (Top Billing, SABC , ETV , MNet), Print Media (Sunday
Times, Beeld).
Marketing associates (MFP/Look & Listen/ Musica) to guide the creatio n of
marketing materials and ensure objective congruence with their brands.
Report directly to Company Directors o n progress and implementation of
marketing strategies and all of the above.
SONY MUSIC- EDWARD GEACH - SALES
MANAGER- /-
SONY MUSIC – PAUL THACK WRAY-
Reason for leaving: Retrenched
DAVE THOMPSON- MARKETING
DIRECTOR - SONY MUSIC DIRE CTOR
ANNA CHAN -
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