Spurgeon James

Managed day to day operations at busy digital archival studio. Project coordination of client film, photo, audio and video assets between departments. Develop new and simpler client intake and communication strategy. Invoiced and update outstanding billing records. Provide exemplary customer service, troubleshooting and support. Manage new staff members and created efficient method of communication between departments.

Support production staff and clients at photographic studio for high end luxury brands. Build and light sets in 40,000 sq/ft studio space. Digital capture and image editing. Catalog and coordinate shipment of client assets.

Develop, build and manage portrait/product photography studio in Los Angeles. Offered commercial space for clients in fashion, ecommerce and entertainment. Utilize space for artist workshops and mentoring young photographers.

Produced over 15 Music Video productions with director, Alexander Cartio. Supervised studio and location shoots with 30+ cast & crew. Coordinated international production in Baja, Mexico. Booked talent, crew, equipment and secured permits and locations.

Coordinated and co-produced over 10 Music Video productions with director, Siros Kerdouni. Booked talent, crew, equipment and secured permits and locations. Photograph behind the scenes content.

Secured locations for the award winning short film, ‘Encounter’. Directed by Christine Shin.

Oversaw the production of 8 music videos directed by, Behnam Mokri. Booked talent, crew, equipment and secured permits and locations. Second Unit Camera Operation, Lighting and Art Design.

Saved the company $100,000/yr by implementing alternative video trans-coding methods. Improved media intake process. Managed asset work flow and equipment preparation.