Hi there! I'm Hayden Bender—a hard-working and adaptable professional with a strong interest in fitness and a commitment to providing excellent service. I'm detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to contribute to a team environment. In my free time I train for triathlons (Ironman 70.3), enjoy fitness and strength training, and love cooking.…

Hayden Bender

Hi there! I'm Hayden Bender—a hard-working and adaptable professional with a strong interest in fitness and a commitment to providing excellent service. I'm detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to contribute to a team environment. In my free time I train for triathlons (Ironman 70.3), enjoy fitness and strength training, and love cooking.…

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Hi there! I’m Hayden Bender—a hard-working and adaptable professional with a strong interest in fitness and a commitment to providing excellent service.
I’m detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to contribute to a team environment. In my free time I train for triathlons (Ironman 70.3), enjoy fitness and strength training, and love cooking.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Creative Director at Freelance Video Production Agency
January 1, 2023 - Present
Founded and scaled a creative agency serving gyms, coffee shops, wineries, hotels, and med spas. Directed content strategy tailored to client goals and brand identity. Managed outreach, negotiations, and long-term client relationships. Oversaw pre- and post-production planning and coordination for large-scale shoots.
Videographer / Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Shot promotional campaigns for lifestyle brands. Filmed sports and fitness content for gyms, athletic programs, and training events. Produced visual content for restaurants, hotels, and wineries to showcase products, services, and experiences.
Owner / Manager at Kingston Apparel
January 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Created brand identity, built the e-commerce site, and managed social media presence. Created and designed clothing pieces, handled product design and creative direction. Directed product photography and lifestyle shoots for marketing campaigns. Coordinated influencer collaborations and planned pop-up events across the Bay Area. Gained hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and brand growth.
Founder / Creative Director at Freelance Video Production Agency
January 1, 2023 - Present
Founded and scaled a creative agency serving gyms, coffee shops, wineries, hotels, and medspas. Directed content strategies tailored to client goals and brand identity. Managed outreach, negotiations, and long-term client relationships. Oversaw production planning and coordination for large-scale shoots.
Videographer / Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Shot promotional campaigns for lifestyle brands. Filmed sports and fitness content for gyms, athletic programs, and training events. Produced visual content for restaurants, hotels, and wineries to showcase products, services, and experiences.
Owner / Manager at Kingston Apparel
January 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Designed brand identity, built the e-commerce site, and managed social media presence. Created and designed clothing pieces, handling both product design and creative direction. Directed product photography and lifestyle shoots for marketing campaigns. Coordinated influencer collaborations and planned pop-up events across the Bay Area. Gained hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and brand growth.
Founder / Creative Director at Freelance Video Production Agency
January 1, 2023 - Present
Established and scaled a creative agency serving gyms, coffee shops, wineries, hotels, and medspas. Directed content strategies tailored to client goals and brand identity. Managed outreach, negotiations, and long-term client relationships. Oversaw production planning and coordination for larger-scale shoots.
Videographer / Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Shot promotional campaigns for lifestyle brands. Filmed sports and fitness content for gyms, athletic programs, and training events. Produced visual content for restaurants, hotels, and wineries to showcase products, services, and experiences.
Owner / Manager at Kingston Apparel
January 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Designed brand identity, built the e-commerce site, and managed social media presence. Created and designed clothing pieces, handling both product design and creative direction. Directed product photography and lifestyle shoots for marketing campaigns. Coordinated influencer collaborations and planned pop-up events across the Bay Area. Gained hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and brand growth.
Freelance Social Media Manager at Self-Employed
February 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Managed social media accounts for gyms and fitness brands, creating engaging content to attract and retain members.
Freelance Videographer & Photographer at Self-Employed
March 1, 2024 - Present
Produced promotional videos and photography for clients; responsible for shooting, editing, and delivering high-quality content.

Education

Some College Courses at Diablo Valley College (DVC)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
High School Diploma at Monte Vista High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
at Diablo Valley College (DVC)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
at Monte Vista High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
at Diablo Valley College (DVC)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
High School Diploma at Monte Vista High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
at Monte Vista High School
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
at Diablo Valley College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Other

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