CV2009: Kirk Maclean

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BIO: Being highly respected amongst my fellow peers & employees alike,
I posses a consistent, courteous & pleasant manner which lends itself to fantastic communication & people skills.
As a local home owner, I have a view to a long term, stable commitment in my career.

I am reliable, mature, experienced & willing to take on new challenges & learning experiences.
With significant I.T. experience across a wide range of computer software including website design & maintenance.
Willing to go the extra mile and to be flexible in all areas.
I can be relied upon to fill shifts at a moments notice, as well as committed to being present at all rostered shifts.

                                    EDUCATION:
                                    Higher School Certificate St.Paul's College MANLY 1987

                                    QUALIFICATIONS:
                                    Associate Diploma in Fine Arts - PHOTOGRAPHY 1991, Ass. Dip. Photography Cert. 1987

SKILLS:             Computer & Electronics General Experience since 1985
                                    General experience and understanding of Multimedia Software;
                                    Microsoft Windows XP, Office XP, MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Photoshop CS4
                                    22 years extensive experience in Customer Service, Advertising, Administration,
                                    Client Liaison, Promotions and Marketing, Multimedia Presentations, & Sales.
                                    Hosting and photographing corporate groups. etc…
                                    Open Water SCUBA Diving Certificate PADI 1990, U/W Specialty Under Water Photog 1995
                                    Certified Bar & Cocktail Attendant 1987, RSA 2004 RSA#51576, RCG#2576
                                    Safety Course for Passenger Ship Personnel SEABOURN PRIDE 1999
                                    Driver Authority Tourist Vehicle 2009

                                    VOLUNTEER WORK:
                                    Surf Life Saving Certificate, Royal NSW Bush Fire Brigade,
                                    St. Johns Ambulance Brigade Fist Aid Course,
                                   Starlight Children’s Foundation ~ Gold Coast & Hamilton Island

INTERESTS:
Photography, Multimedia Computers, SCUBA Diving, UW Photography, Water Sports, Snow & Water Skiing,
Squash, Tennis, Camping, Mounting Biking, travelling and meeting new and interesting people.

CURRENT STATUS (Since 2003) Port Stephens
Home & Photographic Studio owner in beautiful Port Stephens, working as a freelance photographer.
Servicing the Hunter area in the photographic fields of Candids, Weddings, Portraits, Corporate Functions & Events.
Some of the local business clients who choose the services of Kirk Maclean Photographer:
Peppers Anchorage Resort, O’Carrollyn’s Resort, Salamander Shores Resort, The Landmark Resort, Port Stephens Coaches,
Newcastle & Port Stephens Game Fish Club, Depz Restaurant, Hogs Breath Café, Port of Call Restaurant, The Wharf Restaurant …

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE 1988-2009

IDENTITY STUDIO & LEICA B&W PRINTING SERVICE Sydney CBD AUST 1988-1989

Address: Level 1, 280 Pitt Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

Owner: Ross Warr Telephone: 02 264 1032

Position: PR Photographer-Weddings, Portraiture, Press, Corporate, Conventions & Social Functions.
Manager LEICA B&W Printing & Restoration Service.

A-PRO VIDEO PRODUCTION Sydney Northern Beaches AUST 1989-1992

Address: 14 Handsford Parade BILGOLA PLATEAU NSW 2107

Proprietors: Bill & Kim Adams Telephone: 02 918 0251

Position: Public Relations, Corporate & Wedding Photographer, Video & Audio Lighting.
Ski Resort Photographer-Turoa Ski Fields, North Island New Zealand (Winter Season) 1992

MONTE LUKE STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHERS Sydney CBD AUST 1990-1992

Address: Level 3, 123 Clarence Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

Owner: Keith Friendship Telephone: 02 299 3041

Position: Public Relations , Press, Corporate & Wedding Photographer

HAMILTON ISLAND KODAK EXPRESS PHOTOG’S Great Barrier Reef QLD AUST 1993-1996

Address: Kodak Express PO Box 29 HAMILTON ISLAND QLD 4803

Manager: Paul Gerber Telephone: 0401 303 495

Position: Resort Public Relations Principal Photographic Officer.
Range of Assignments including Corporate, Conventions, Functions, Commercial, Advertising,
Magazine, Wedding, Portraiture, Candid, Aerial, Underwater, Sporting Events,
16m Maxi Regatta/Ski Boat Racing Photography. A basic understanding of Japanese
was required for client liaison during this period of employment.

GOOD TIMES PHOTOGRAPHY Perisher Valley Ski Fields NSW AUST (Winter Season) 1996/2000

Address: Shop 5a PERISHER CENTRE NSW 2630

Proprietors: Heikki & Jennifer Evens Telephone/Fax: 064 575 369

Position: Ski Resort Photographer, Assistant Mini Lab Operator, Sales & Customer Service.

IN VOGUE PHOTOGRAPHERS Melbourne VICTORIA AUST 1997

Address: 957 Burke Road CAMBERWELL VIC 3124

Manager: Craig Purcell Telephone: 03 9882 2300

Position: Wedding Photographer, Administration, Sales & Client Liaison.

CRUISE SHIP PHOTOGRAPHY

P&O CRUISE SHIPS PHOTOGRAPHER SYD, MELB, TAS, South Pacific, NZ

M/V SPIRIT OF TASMANIA, FAIRSTAR & FAIR PRINCESS 1996-1997

Position: PR Ships Photographer. Mini Lab Operation & Maintenance, Sales & Service.
Extensive use of the Kodak Prism System.

Locations: M/V Spirit of Tasmania; Port Melbourne – Devenport Tasmania
            M/V Fairstar & Fair Princess; Sydney AUSTRALIA, Port Villa VANUATU, Mystery Island,
            Isle of Pines, Noumea NEW CALEDONIA-SOUTH PACIFIC ISLANDS,
            Millford Sound, Invercargill, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland NEW ZEALAND.

        OCEAN IMAGES (UK, USA & AUS)            Europe, Atlantic, East Coast USA, Mexico 1999-2000
        SEABOURN CRUISE LINES - M/S SEABOURN PRIDE (******Six Star Service/Accomm 220 PAX)
        CELEBRITY CRUISE LINES - M/S MERCURY (*****Five Star Service/Accomm 2,200 PAX)

Position: Manager and Sole Ship Photographer aboard the Seabourn Pride.
Customer Sales & Service, Stock Control, Accounts and Administration.
Managed Lab, Operation & Maintenance of KONICA CL-P8215UA (RA4) &
CL-KP32UJ-A (Neg Line) Ecojet Nice Print System.

Locations: London, ENGLAND, Leith, Edinburgh, Invergordon SCOTLAND, Lerwick SHETLAND ISLANDS,
Torshavan FAEROE ISLANDS, Atlantic Ocean, Reykjavik ICELAND, GREENLAND, Quebec, Montreal,
Toronto CANADA, St John’s NEWFOWNDLAND, Boston MASSACHUSETTS, New York, Philadelphia,
Washington DC, Charlestown, Savannah USA, Nassuu BAHAMAS, St. Barts, Jost Van Dyke, St. Johns,
St. Martin, St. Thomas, Virgin Gorda CARIBBEAN. Ft. Lauderdale, Key West FLORIDA, Cozumel MEXICO.

STUDIO PORTRAITURE

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPHY The Glamour Studio Melbourne VICTORIA AUST 1997-1999

Head Office: Head Office (Aus/UK) 79 Cotham Road, KEW MELBOURNE VIC AUSTRALIA 3101

Manager: Kew Studio -(Head Office Melbourne) Caroline Dudley Telephone: 03 985 32811

Position: Head Portrait Studio Photographer & Principal Salesperson, Colour Lab Tech, Administration, & Client Liaison.

STARSHOTS GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Surfers Paradise GOLD COAST/BRIS QLD AUST 2000-2003

Address: Shop 125, Paradise Centre SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217

Manager: Queensland Studios Brie Stevenson Telephone: 0411 782 504

Position: Portrait Studio Photographer & Salesperson, Extensive use of the Kodak Prism System,
Advertising, Administration, Client Liaison, Promotions and Marketing,
Computer Aided Design Multimedia Presentations/Photography

Submitted by Kirk Maclean on the 29th August 2009

Further details & samples of my work may be viewed by request (electronically via the web)

www.hunterphotodesign.com

If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call or email… (Day or Night 24/7)

Kirk Maclean

Phone: 0403 679 299 email: kirkphotog@nelsonbay.com

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