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James Padfield

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I’m passionate about creating cinematic films that tell captivating stories and elevate brand identity.

About

I’m passionate about creating cinematic films that tell captivating stories and elevate brand identity. With over 10 years experience in video production and post-production, I specialize in directing photography, filming, and creative storytelling. My approach is collaborative and imaginative, always aiming to deliver impactful and visually engaging content.

Aside from filmmaking, I am involved in music production and sound design, enhancing multimedia projects with rich audio elements. I thrive in fast-paced creative environments and enjoy working on diverse projects from music videos to documentaries.

  • 19 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 9 roles

Junior Web Designer / Search Engine Optimization Junior Executive · Web Genius Lanka (Pvt) LtdSep 2019 – Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 11 mos

Tracked, reported, and analyzed website analytics and PPC initiatives and campaigns. Optimized copy and landing pages for search engine marketing and performed keyword discovery, expansion, and optimization. Researched and implemented SEO recommendations and competitor advertising links. Developed and implemented link building strategy. Worked with the development team to implement SEO best practices on new code. Collaborated with editorial and marketing teams to drive SEO in content creation and programming. Recommended changes to improve SEO positions. Maintained website appearance by enforcing content standards and designed visual imagery aligned with client branding. Incorporated functionalities and features into websites, designed sample pages including colors and fonts, and presented website structure.

Digital Marketing & IT Executive · MAC Holdings Private LimitedSep 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

Coordinate with line managers, directors, and staff for digital marketing requirements. Maintain company websites and social media pages including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Manage social media paid promotions, updates, and postings to increase likes and followers based on KPIs. Maintain the Managing Director's personal social media with approval. Prepare various marketing materials such as brochures, leaflets, videos, flyers, and Microsoft Office documents. Design and manage the company calendar, proposals, banners, and graphical designs for product development and travel-related marketing. Work with the development team to ensure SEO best practices on the website. Create infographic videos.

Junior Web Designer / Search Engine Optimization Junior Executive · Web Genius Lanka (Pvt) LtdSep 2019 – Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 11 mos

Tracking, reporting, and analyzing website analytics and PPC initiatives and campaigns. Optimizing copy and landing pages for search engine marketing. Performing ongoing keyword discovery, expansion, and optimization. Researching and implementing search engine optimization recommendations. Researching and analyzing competitor advertising links. Developing and implementing link building strategies. Working with the development team to ensure SEO best practices are implemented on newly developed code. Collaborating with editorial and marketing teams to drive SEO in content creation and programming. Recommending changes to website architecture, content, linking, and other factors to improve SEO positions for target keywords. Maintaining website appearance by enforcing content standards. Designing visual imagery for websites in line with client branding. Incorporating website functionalities and features. Designing sample pages including colors and fonts. Preparing design plans and present

Digital Marketing & IT Executive · MAC Holdings Private LimitedSep 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 3 mos
Videographer / Photographer · The Creative PhotographerJan 2017 – Aug 2025 · 8 yrs 8 mos
Graphic Designer · Selects Creations & Solution (Pvt) LtdDec 2014 – Jul 2025 · 10 yrs 8 mos
Graphic Designer · Selects Creations & Solution (Pvt) LtdDec 2014 – Jul 2025 · 10 yrs 8 mos
Musician / Music Producer · IndependentJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration · Sheffield Hallam University2017 – 2020
Information Technology and Communication NVQ level 05 (National Diploma) · College of Technology - Maradana, Sri Lanka2015 – 2016
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Media Production · University of Gloucestershire2007 – 2010

Certifications and awards· 6

Digital Marketing2022
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing2022
Google Analytics Certification2023
Digital Marketing2022

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