Leon Heynes
Nuneaton,Warwickshire
Summary
A skilled photographer and videographer with extensive experience in wedding, portrait, and event photography and videography. Demonstrates superb attention to detail and possesses strong people skills, ensuring exceptional client liaison and brand understanding. Proficient in photo, video, and audio editing software, with a talent for photographic and video storytelling. Resilient under challenging conditions, showcasing good decision-making abilities. Committed to delivering high-quality visual content that resonates with audiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Photographer | Videographer
Self Employed
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
2022.01 - Current
- Developed expertise in different types of photography and videography, including weddings, portraits, events and corporate sectors.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality consultations and creative content. Established strong relationships with clients based on trust and reliability leading to repeat business.
- Highly experienced with various photo, video and audio editing software enhancing final quality. Software includes Photoshop, LrC, Topaz, FCPX, Logic Pro X.
- Specialised in wedding and event photography providing timely services without compromising on quality.
- Collaborated closely with graphic designers during post-production process achieving desired aesthetics.
- Excellent people and social skills to help achieve best outcome.
Singing Coach
Self Employed
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
2016.01 - 2021.07
- Nurtured talent of all ages through focused mentoring, enhancing potential, confidence and technical ability significantly over time.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify areas for improvement.
- Created individual development plans to address specific areas of improvement for each student.
- Implemented effective coaching strategies to improve student levels.
- Introduced new drills into practice routines, increasing proficiency in vocal performance.
- Fostered a positive and supportive environment, leading to increased morale and motivation.
Event manager
(MEI) Millennium Entertainment International
International, International
2012.04 - 2016.01
- Managed small to large-scale events from initial planning to successful completion.
- Managed event logistics, ensuring smooth running of multiple events.
- Scheduled meeting agendas leading to productive discussions.
- Led post-event evaluation, improving future performance.
- Orchestrated entertainment line-ups, enhancing overall event atmosphere.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on post-event results.
- Executed budget management tasks to optimise financial resources.
- Handled travel arrangements for outstation guests and speakers.
- Administered risk assessment procedures for event safety assurance.
- Organised diverse team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Facilitated crisis management, maintaining calm in high-pressure situations.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations during event planning and execution.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Photography
Upskillist (Austin Peay State University)
Dublin 2022.03 - 2022.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Theatre & Performing Arts
Laine Theatre Arts
London 1997.09 - 2020.07
GCSEs - Varied
Corfe Hills School
Broadstone, Dorset 1993.01 - 1996.01
Skills
- Wedding, portrait, event photography & videography experience
- Photographic and video storytelling
- Superb attention to detail and people skills
- Experienced knowledge of photo, video and audio editing software
- Resilience and good decision making skills in challenging conditions
- Good client liaison skills and brand understanding
Affiliations
- Music
- Football
- Gym
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - Photography
Upskillist (Austin Peay State University)
2022.03 - 2022.08
Photographer | Videographer
Self Employed
2022.01 - Current
Singing Coach
Self Employed
2016.01 - 2021.07
Event manager
(MEI) Millennium Entertainment International
2012.04 - 2016.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Theatre & Performing Arts
Laine Theatre Arts
1997.09 - 2020.07
GCSEs - Varied
Corfe Hills School
1993.01 - 1996.01