James Butson
falmouth
Summary
A highly skilled professional with a strong foundation in brand understanding and visual aesthetics awareness, complemented by a creative vision. Expertise in aerial videography and drone operation, coupled with proficiency in digital cinematography, ensures the delivery of compelling visual content. Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities foster collaborative environments that drive project success. Committed to leveraging these skills to enhance brand narratives and achieve innovative cinematic solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Video producer and Photographer
Train to Adapt
Fareham, Hampshire
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Directed on-location shoots, maintaining professionalism under time constraints and challenging environments.
- Led pre-production meetings, outlining creative concepts and filming schedules.
- Managed production budget to maximise resources whilst minimising costs.
- Enhanced brand visibility by creating compelling video content for social media platforms.
Video producer
Stringer Surf Clothing
Falmouth, Cornwall
04.2025 - Current
- Organised scheduling and logistics, ensuring smooth production operations.
- Managed production budget to maximise resources whilst minimising costs.
- Led pre-production meetings, outlining creative concepts and filming schedules.
- Enhanced brand visibility by creating compelling video content for social media platforms.
Furniture restorer
Inn Gear
Salisbury, Wiltshire
05.2021 - Current
- Completed projects within deadline whilst maintaining high standards of workmanship, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated delivery and installation services for completed projects; improving convenience for clients.
- Enhanced durability of restored items by using high-quality materials and meticulous repair procedures.
- Assisted in the training of new operatives, fostering teamwork.
- Allocated tasks amongst team members ensuring efficient workflow management.
Retail assistant
Nisa Local
West Wellow, Hampshire
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Handled cash register operations efficiently, minimising queue lengths at checkouts.
- Ensured visual merchandising standards with regular display updates.
- Followed company policies whilst handling returns and exchanges, preserving customer loyalty.
- Delivered excellent customer service by answering queries and providing product information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marine and natural history Photography
Falmouth University
Falmouth 09/2022 -
Skills
- Brand understanding
- Visual aesthetics awareness
- Creative vision
- Aerial videography
- Drone operation
- Digital cinematography
- Team Leadership
- Team building
Affiliations
- surfing
- car restoration
Accomplishments
Falmouth University Surf Society wave of the winter winner 2024/2025
Timeline
Video producer
Stringer Surf Clothing
04.2025 - Current
Video producer and Photographer
Train to Adapt
05.2024 - 12.2024
Furniture restorer
Inn Gear
05.2021 - Current
Retail assistant
Nisa Local
05.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Marine and natural history Photography
Falmouth University
09/2022 -
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