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ALEXANDER SWINBURN

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Skilled and passionate editor/videographer with a knack for creating inventive ways to tell a story. A well presented, polite and driven individual whom brings forth over six years experience in the industry. Alex has become adept in using most up-to-date photographic hardware and software. His inquisitive nature has assisted him in responding and adapting to a fast-paced ever evolving content driven landscape. He thrives on challenges and is motivated to learn and continuously build on knowledge of current processes and practises.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor & Videographer

North Light Productions
02.2021 - Current


Successfully filming and editing episodes of Lifestyle Television programs such as Renovate or Rebuild, Australia’s Best Pools and Open Homes Australia.


Key responsibilities


  • Assisting in conducting interviews with home owners, builders and architects
  • Setting up cameras, tripods and lighting
  • Editing down large scale files

Photographer & Editor

Cox Automotive
01.2019 - 12.2021


Working both on location and in the office I successfully coordinated and completed photo shoots, editing and uploading on a daily basis.


Key responsibilities


  • Reached deadlines by completing shoots, edits and uploads for various auction houses
  • Organised shoot lists, prepared equipment such as lighting set up and tripods prior to the shoot
  • Met financial requirements


Front Office

Château De Camon
03.2018 - 12.2018

Professionally communicated with a wide range of international guests via email, the phone and in-person. I was an essential part of building and increasing the exposure of the business.


Key responsibilities


  • Professionally communicated with guest via email or phone
  • Propelled the marketing and social media platforms of the Château
  • Competently scheduled client bookings and finalised accounts

Photographer Assistant

Georgia R Hanyes Photography
02.2017 - 11.2017


Working collaboratively with the photographer and clients I developed a solid range of technical skills consisting of improvising skills, working with both artificial and natural lighting, film and digital camera equipment.


Key responsibilities


  • Assisted photographer in equipment set up (Cameras, Tripods and Lighting)
  • Communicated with clients and models addressing any questions or concerns
  • Sourced models, extras and arranged props for shoots
  • Assisted with the editing of the images in Photoshop and Lightroom
  • Scouted locations for shoots

Wedding Videographer

Dream Life Photography
05.2016 - 09.2017


I collaborated and communicated with every client for multiple months, to better understand their expectations and vision for their video. I maintained a high level of professionalism while working under pressure to capture the moments stated on each clients' personalised shot list.


Key responsibilities


  • In charge of filming everything from the preparations, guests, the ceremony and the reception
  • Set up camera equipment, microphones and tripods

Retail Assistant

1st Product
03.2016 - 10.2016


Handled customer service duties, visual merchandising, social media accounts, as well as dealt with transactions and stock order lists.


Key responsibilities


  • Advised customers on current fashion trends
  • Handled stock inventory and product fulfillment
  • Arranged the in-store visual merchandising
  • Increased exposure through engaging social media updates

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography/Media & Communication

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
04.2017

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Coordinating
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Promoting
  • Deadline-driven
  • Colour grading
  • Storyboarding
  • Bilingual (Spanish & English)
  • Lightroom
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Premier Pro
  • Camera equipment operation (Digital/Non-Digital)
  • Lighting, Sound, Lenses, Tripods, Dollies)

References

Sam Berhans

Director/Executive Producer (North Light Productions) 

0439 560 303


Lauren King

Product Manager (Cox Automotive) 

0433 137 243

Timeline

Editor & Videographer

North Light Productions
02.2021 - Current

Photographer & Editor

Cox Automotive
01.2019 - 12.2021

Front Office

Château De Camon
03.2018 - 12.2018

Photographer Assistant

Georgia R Hanyes Photography
02.2017 - 11.2017

Wedding Videographer

Dream Life Photography
05.2016 - 09.2017

Retail Assistant

1st Product
03.2016 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Photography/Media & Communication

Deakin University
ALEXANDER SWINBURN