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AMBER BENFORD
Passionate, ambitious and versatile Creative Assistant with an accomplished portfolio and administrative background. Demonstrates
integrity, commitment and excellence with any assignment whether in a support position or independent projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
New Community Bible Fellowship, Cleveland Heights, OH • January 2015-Present
• Assist the Director of Music and Programming with managing weekly schedule and prepare all necessary documents for
meetings, etc.
• Attend all meetings involving Director and record meeting minutes as well as ensure that all attendees have completed their
delegated tasks
• Assist the Communications Coordinator with layout and design of various projects
• Oversee a team of 12 volunteers in the production department by recruiting, training, scheduling for five technical roles
• Oversee rehearsals and serve as Producer for concerts, weekly services, plays and other creative pieces as needed
• Assist with filming and editing of commercials, radio spots and video testimonials
• Handle all messages and correspondences with ministry team members, guests artists, honorarium payments, etc. for the
Director
• Arrange fellowships and assist with maintaining the overall contentment of ministry members
• Operate as well set up and break down various technical pieces of equipment for performances and classes
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
New Community Bible Fellowship, Cleveland Heights, OH • October 2013-January 2015
• Serve as direct assistant to the Executive Administrator by anticipating and providing support as needed with tasks related to
office management, finance, human resources, and community relations
• Manage general office duties including: filing, data entry, spreadsheet preparation, data analysis, etc.
• Recruit, train and manage volunteers for various administrative and special event projects
• Consistently provide excellent customer service to all phone and walk –in inquiries
• Design and edit numerous communication pieces such as flyers, service programs, and graphics
• Trained staff members on Photoshop basics, Illustrator basics, and Effortless HR software and presented to staff members in
order to increase staff versatility
PHOTOGRAPHER/ SALES ASSOCIATE
Portrait Innovations, Mayfield Heights, OH June 2012- October 2013
• Was responsible for scheduling appointments, shooting, directing and posing photo shoots, editing photos
• Presented various photo packages and edited photos to the satisfaction of the client
• Served as Manager on Duty as needed by making appointment adjustments, coordinating employee rotations, cashiering,
resolving customer issues, etc.
EDUCATION & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting- Focus in Art & Photography
Marietta College - Marietta, OH (2013)
Mac Software: Office, Lightroom, Premiere, Audition, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro X
PC Software: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
Equipment Operation- Audio board, Light board and Live Cameras Film and Editing- Videography, Documentary
Additional Skills: ;
Video, and Non-Linear Editing Talent- On Air (radio and film)
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-References are Available Upon Request-