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Andrew James Walker

Durham

Summary

Driven professional with strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities. Possesses excellent technical skills and keen eye for detail, ensuring precision in all tasks. Ready to make significant impact within the climbing industry.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Front of House & Setter

Ibex Bouldering
Darlington
01.2025 - Current

- Creating a welcoming atmosphere through building positive relationships with customers and colleagues

- Designing interesting and fun boulder problems, focused on helping customers develop certain elements/techniques in their climbing

- Working within a team to ensure the smooth running and day to day upkeep of the venue

- Responsible for end of day cash management as well as being a key holder

Freelance Photographer

Andrew James Walker Photography
Durham
07.2019 - Current

- Undertaken a variety of photographic work, including weddings, nightlife, portrait, product, corporate, and events

- Working in a timely fashion to deliver images to clients within an agreed timeframe

- Guarantee customer satisfaction through building positive working relationships with clients

- Ensuring images and processing are to a high quality visual standard

- Clients include Dot Bagels, Snafu Events, Northumbria University, Durham University St Cuthbert's College, Hartz Entertainment, Tyne Tees Models, Lulu Guinness.

Supervisor

The Head of Steam Durham
Durham
04.2022 - 01.2025

- Key holder for the venue, closely following routine based responsibilities include opening and closing, cashing up and taking stock

- Overseeing the efficient running of the bar and restaurant, using effective communication, leadership and team-working skills

- Providing a high standard of customer service, driving sales to ensure the success of the business

- Using excellent problem solving skills to manage challenging behaviour in a diplomatic manner

- Ability to work in high pressure environments and adapt to difficult situations

- Photographing food and beverages for promotional use on social media

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Newcastle College University Centre
Newcastle
09.2019 - 07.2022

Skills

- Routesetting (trained by Impact Routesetting)

- Barista trained (5 years)

- Adobe Suite

- Photography

- Team Supervision

- Customer Service

Affiliations

  • Climbing (Trad, Sport & Bouldering)
  • Photography
  • Hiking & Camping

Timeline

Front of House & Setter

Ibex Bouldering
01.2025 - Current

Supervisor

The Head of Steam Durham
04.2022 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Newcastle College University Centre
09.2019 - 07.2022

Freelance Photographer

Andrew James Walker Photography
07.2019 - Current
Andrew James Walker