Thomas Byrne
Dublin
Summary
Highly motivated and ambitious film graduate with nine years experience working freelance displaying strong videography, photography and social media marketing skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Photo Lab Technician/Manager
FujiFilm
Tallaght, Dublin
2020.11 - 2021.10
- Prepared exposed film for processing batches in dark rooms.
- Operated and monitored equipment to produce photographic film and paper.
- Inspected images, films and prints for adherence to quality and colour standards.
- Tested photographic processing and printing equipment to evaluate performance.
- Adjusting equipment settings to produce the desired colour, brightness and contrast.
- Maintained operational standards, checking equipment frequently to address issues.
- Communicated with retail customers to estimate cost and timeline for photographic development services.
- Transferred film to videotape or other electronic media using specialised equipment.
- Retouched images to achieve desired finish within agreed timelines.
- Manipulated photos using Adobe Creative Suite to exceptionally high standards, achieving aesthetic briefs.
- Established strong brand style through image creation, selection and editing.
Downloader/Editor
Lafayette Photography
Ballymount, Dublin
2018.10 - 2019.12
- Quality checked all photographs and made alterations when necessary.
- Completed and submited all necessary logs and paperwork on a daily basis.
- Sent all acceptable photographs back to the office for further editing/printing.
- Helped out customers inquiring about photograph packages.
- Edited and touched up photographs on customer request such as blemish removal, teeth whitening and head swaps
- Practiced safe and secure packing methods to avoid damaging photographs in office.
Assistant Manager
O'Neill's Bar & Lounge
Lucan, Dublin
2015.04 - Current
- Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made recommendations.
- Balanced tills, accurately handled cash, processed credit card payments and prepared bank deposits.
- Prepared mixed drinks, and poured wine, draft and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Greeted and made engaging connections with guests.
- Oversaw an increase of positive online reviews for the establishment.
- Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain costs and meet customer demands.
- Trained staff on best practices to achieve optimal productivity.
- Motivated management and staff teams to consistently deliver high quality, customer-focused service.
- Carefully managed and recorded cash and credit transactions, diminishing financial discrepancies.
Cashier
Londis
Parkgate Street, Dublin
2015.03 - 2015.07
Bartender
The Pavilion
Trinity College, Dublin
2014.03 - 2015.02
Courier
Able Logistics
Blanchardstown, Dublin
2011.12 - 2014.02
Waiter
The County Bar
Lucan, Dublin
2008.12 - 2010.12
Education
Television & Digital Film
Ballyfermot College Of Further Education
DublinHigher National Diploma in Film
Ballyfermot College Of Further Education
DublinSkills
- Videography
- Photography (film & digital)
- Editing (proficient in Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop/Premiere Pro/After Effects, Avid Media Composer, Sony Vegas, and Hit Film)
- Lighting
- Social media marketing
- Confident in liaising with both external clients and internal team members
Websites
Freelance
Susan McKeown, 2023
Promotional video for Grammy Award winning songwriter.
Kill 'Em Charlie, 2022
Promotional video and photography.
Weddings, 2021 - Present
Photography for a series of weddings over the last few years.
An Capall Dorcha Arts Magazine, 2019 - 2021
All header border/footer/heading photography and cover art.
Playback, 2019
Live Concert videography.
The Doorway Gallery, 2019
Events photography.
Hotpress Magazine, 2018
Live concert and festival photography.
Kenny's of Lucan, 2018 - Present
Events and promotional photography.
Liam Dale Martial Arts, 2016
Three promotional videos.
Simon James, 2016
Music Video.
Tadgh, 2015 - 2016
Ten live music videos.
The Pavilion, 2015 - 2016
Menu and promotional photography.
Aer Lingus, 2015
Promotional photography for Cara magazine.
Sky Nightclub, 2015
Promotional photography.
Irish River Jewellery, 2015
Ten promotional videos.
Abana Jewellers, 2015
Promotional video.
Timeline
Photo Lab Technician/Manager
FujiFilm
2020.11 - 2021.10
Downloader/Editor
Lafayette Photography
2018.10 - 2019.12
Assistant Manager
O'Neill's Bar & Lounge
2015.04 - Current
Cashier
Londis
2015.03 - 2015.07
Bartender
The Pavilion
2014.03 - 2015.02
Courier
Able Logistics
2011.12 - 2014.02
Waiter
The County Bar
2008.12 - 2010.12
Television & Digital Film
Ballyfermot College Of Further Education
Higher National Diploma in Film
Ballyfermot College Of Further Education