CV

Steve Gillions BA (HONS)
Tel: 01296 433281 Mob: 07951073210 E: info@srgphotography.co.uk

Profile
An outgoing and motivated creative and photographic professional looking for a new challenge. Particularly suited to new media, marketing, creative and other similar roles. Able to communicate effectively at all levels. A strong team player who is able to work alone using their own initiative.

Skills

  • Highly skilled in most areas of photography and photographic processes.
  • Strong professional experience as a photographer (all disciplines).
  • Strong PhotoShop skills for image colour correction, profiling, editing/retouching, design and matte painting.
  • Basic Dreamweaver skills and experienced in CMS (Joomla, WordPress etc).
  • Able to use the latest operating systems, Windows and Mac OS.
  • Experienced with a variety of database and Content Management systems.
  • Strong in art direction and other similar creative roles.
  • Staff training experience (printer operation/photographic techniques).
  • Experienced with onboard video camera equipment installation.
  • In-depth knowledge of Theta and Noritsu digital laser chemical printers.
  • Able to use a whole variety of professional equipment such as professional scanners (Flexlight scanner/software, drum scanners etc).    
  • Black and white, RA4 printing and C41 processing.
  • Experienced in foam and Foamex boarding.
  • Great artistic skills, with a strong background in art since childhood.
  • Time management skills. Capable of working under pressure.
  • Currently training self in 3D modelling (Blender) and video shooting and editing techniques.

Exhibitions

  • Organised and exhibited work at the Coningsby Gallery, London June 2004.
  • Organised and exhibited fine art photography at the Zizi Gallery, Mayfair, London, July 2005.

Qualifications

  • BA(HONS) Digital Imaging and Photography June 2005
  • HND Digital Imaging and Photography June 2004
  • A’ level photography 2002
  • A’ level Art and Science July 2000

Work

Gillman & Soame July 2011-Present;

  • Advanced colour correction and profiling of inbound images.
  • Artworking.
  • Fuji and Durst printer operation and maintenance.
  • Database management. 

Photo Lab Operative for Photocorporation UK Ltd (PixiFoto, Portrait Place) Sep 2007-March2009;

  • Maintained and operated Durst Theta 50 20” and Noritsu 10” printers to meet deadlines. Included general maintenance, resolving errors, maintaining paper stock, checking print quality and managing print queues for remakes etc.
  • Loaded and printed work from UK studios onto Labtricity CMS/database.
  • Edited, sorted and boarded sites once printed according to deadlines.
  • Carried out regular training of staff with regards to printer operation and errors. Also trained staff to identify lighting/photographic mistakes in images and reporting these errors to the photographer on quality effected forms using the correct terminology.
  • Recommended for promotion to management role in appraisal before redundancy and then offered the role of Studio Manager in flagship Milton Keynes store.

Small Red Gorilla Photography. Own business established March 2006 – Present. (music, sport, automotive and studio photography)

  • Responsible for general running of business and management of staff for events when they were required.
  • Responsible for website, graphic/logo designs, marketing, CMS.
  • Official photographer to Darvill Racing (motorcycle endurance racing)
  • Official Thundersprint photographer 2006-10 (selected from a list of 40 other photographers due to skills, image quality and professional attitude)
  • Supplied various national organisations with PR and advertising images, inc Joey Dunlop Foundation, SAAB, Sports Coach UK Ltd, Pitch UK etc,
  • Coverage of various events, including the Festival 1000 Bikes, Manx GP etc
  • Images published in various magazine’s and websites (Bike, Classic Bike, Petrol, Motorcycle USA etc)
  • Established affiliation with MAD Photography Studios to cater for motorcycle studio photography
  • Established temporary partnership with new business start-up Simplicity Studios (2009). 
  • Established various industry/music contacts for new video project to start in 20011.

Hobbies/interests       photography, motorcycling, motor sport, music, art

Excellent References available on request

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