Ruben Costea
London,London
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in commercial construction and scaffold construction, complemented by strong skills in bricklaying, carpentry, and concreting. Demonstrates proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and real estate photography, with a proven track record in image archiving and wedding photography. Adept at shoot workflow management, editing software, and retouching and colour correction, showcasing creativity skills and editorial photography prowess. Possesses strong compositional skills in visual design and digital video production, including equipment setup and maintenance. Career goals include advancing within the visual design industry while leveraging extensive experience to deliver high-quality results.
Offering strong physical stamina, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Knowledgeable about safety protocols, basic construction techniques, and tool handling. Ready to use and develop skills in project coordination and task execution.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Construction Worker
Euro-City
London, London
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Identified health and safety issues, promptly reporting concerns to supervisor.
- Utilised framing and carpentry skills to build roofs for construction projects.
- Unloaded, carried and stored building materials and equipment, keeping tools in correct locations for easy retrieval.
- Followed measurements and markings on-site to set up materials and tools, maintaining complete accuracy to maximise workflow.
- Prepared sites for construction by conducting site cleans, risk assessments and hazard removal.
- Operated heavy and hand-held machinery to create desired results, maintaining strict health and safety compliance throughout.
- Unloaded, carried and stored building materials and equipment.
Videographer
own-employed
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
10.2016 - Current
- Improved brand visibility through creative video content creation.
- Edited and produced final films to client satisfaction.
- Conducted post-production tasks such as editing, dubbing and colour correction to enhance film quality.
- Maintained all video equipment, ensuring longevity and continued performance.
- Produced engaging wedding films by using advanced cinematic techniques.
- Created compelling highlight reels for client's enjoyment post-wedding.
- Ensured safe storage and backup of all raw footage post-event.
- Coordinated with other vendors on wedding day for smooth operations.
- Maintained professional demeanor whilst interacting with guests during filming process.
- Gave attention to detail in every shot, capturing elements from decor to emotions perfectly.
- Filmed wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners and receptions to capture event spirit and document memorable moments.
- Consulted with couples to discuss wedding schedule, theme and vision.
- Edited video footage to offer artistic final products to memorialise wedding memories.
- Developed engaging content for diverse audiences by understanding and implementing YouTube analytics.
- Filmed behind-the-scenes footage during collaborations providing extra content for dedicated followers.
Photographer
own-employed
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
08.2015 - 11.2025
- Captured high-quality photos for Behind-The-Scenes (BTS) shoots.
- Improvised photographic methods and techniques.
- Set-up professional cameras, equipment and accessories in outdoor locations.
- Collaborated successfully with variety of personalities and work styles.
- Carefully maintained valuable studio and photography equipment.
- Photographed high volume of weddings, parties and school students for official portraits.
- Planned photoshoots based on specific client briefs.
- Met daily and weekly deadlines to prepare for new brand material.
- Marked up images with clear and informative notes for retouch team.
- Maintained appropriate levels of stock to meet photographic requirements of each individual shoot.
Party planner
own-employed
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Promoted team collaboration to ensure timely project completion.
- Implemented health and safety regulations during events, prioritising guest wellbeing.
- Performed administrative tasks including invoice processing, record keeping and correspondence management.
- Resolved any arising issues during events, ensuring a seamless experience for guests.
- Coordinated with various vendors to ensure availability of essential supplies for events.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by understanding and fulfilling customer requirements for parties.
- Conducted post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
- Collaborated closely with clients throughout planning process, fostering strong relationships based on trust and reliability.
- Negotiated costs with suppliers to meet client event budgets.
sub-manager
ATC e-mobility
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated forwarding transportation with external contractors.
- Scheduled transportation of outgoing goods to meet customer requirements.
Delivery Driver
Tazz
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Inspected and maintained gas, oil and water levels as well as tires, lights and brakes.
- Checked vehicle's fluid levels and tyre pressure, promptly scheduling any required repairs.
- Verified each delivery against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
Real Estate Agent
Lion Imobiliare
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Compared listed property with recently sold estates of similar nature to determine competitive market price.
- Interviewed clients to determine property needs and preferences.
- Wrote contract documents, purchase agreements and closing statements.
- Created and maintained large client base by meeting needs and providing exceptional customer service.
- Submitted all necessary documentation to office broker for file compliance.
Education
A-Levels - International Relations and European Studies
University of Babes-Bolyai
Cluj-NapocaA-Levels - Tehnical
Colegiul Tehnic Radauti
SuceavaSkills
- Commercial construction
- Scaffold construction
- Bricklaying
- Carpentry
- Concreting
- Adobe Lightroom
- Real estate photography
- Image archiving
- Wedding photography
- Shoot workflow management
- Editing software
- Creativity skills
- Editorial photography
- Digital video
- Retouching and colour correction
- Equipment setup and maintenance
- Video editing
- Strong compositional skills
- Visual design
Timeline
Construction Worker
Euro-City
01.2023 - 11.2025
Party planner
own-employed
06.2022 - 10.2024
sub-manager
ATC e-mobility
09.2021 - 01.2023
Delivery Driver
Tazz
10.2020 - 09.2021
Real Estate Agent
Lion Imobiliare
01.2020 - 09.2020
Videographer
own-employed
10.2016 - Current
Photographer
own-employed
08.2015 - 11.2025
A-Levels - Tehnical
Colegiul Tehnic Radauti
A-Levels - International Relations and European Studies
University of Babes-Bolyai