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I am a dynamic and resourceful creative leader with extensive management experience and a proven track record of building and growing creative ventures. I focus on the bottom line and take ownership of projects, collaborating closely with clients to deliver compelling marketing products that elevate brands. I stay current with technology, including AI-assisted retouching and Lightroom/Photoshop workflows, and I lead teams to deliver high-quality print and digital materials while mentoring staff and teaching best practices in color, typography, and pre-press.…I am a dynamic and resourceful creative leader with extensive management experience and a proven track record of building and growing creative ventures. I focus on the bottom line and take ownership of projects, collaborating closely with clients to deliver compelling marketing products that elevate brands. I stay current with technology, including AI-assisted retouching and Lightroom/Photoshop workflows, and I lead teams to deliver high-quality print and digital materials while mentoring staff and teaching best practices in color, typography, and pre-press.

James Coventry

Creative Director, Photographer, Director of Photography, +6

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I am a dynamic and resourceful creative leader with extensive management experience and a proven track record of building and growing creative ventures. I focus on the bottom line and take ownership of projects, collaborating closely with clients to deliver compelling marketing products that elevate brands. I stay current with technology, including AI-assisted retouching and Lightroom/Photoshop workflows, and I lead teams to deliver high-quality print and digital materials while mentoring staff and teaching best practices in color, typography, and pre-press.…I am a dynamic and resourceful creative leader with extensive management experience and a proven track record of building and growing creative ventures. I focus on the bottom line and take ownership of projects, collaborating closely with clients to deliver compelling marketing products that elevate brands. I stay current with technology, including AI-assisted retouching and Lightroom/Photoshop workflows, and I lead teams to deliver high-quality print and digital materials while mentoring staff and teaching best practices in color, typography, and pre-press.

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I am a dynamic and resourceful creative leader with extensive management experience and a proven track record of building and growing creative ventures. I focus on the bottom line and take ownership of projects, collaborating closely with clients to deliver compelling marketing products that elevate brands.

I stay current with technology, including AI-assisted retouching and Lightroom/Photoshop workflows, and I lead teams to deliver high-quality print and digital materials while mentoring staff and teaching best practices in color, typography, and pre-press.

Skills

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Editorial Illustration

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Owner / Photographer at Jim Coventry Photography

January 1, 2005 - November 16, 2025

Opened a photo studio and gallery in 2005; shot weddings, portraits, product photos, and catalogs; provided catalogs design, pre-press, and interactive elements; managed color separation equipment and Kodak Prophecy systems; built a full service production workflow.

Owner at Jim Coventry Photography

January 1, 2005 - Present

Founded and operated a full-service photography and marketing studio. Produced weddings, portraits, product photos, and catalog design/layout. Grew annual sales from roughly $10k (2006) to nearly $500k while managing client relations, project planning, and vendor relationships.

Creative Director / Director and Chief Photographer at Digital Productions and Photography

December 30, 1985 - December 31, 2001

Directed photography and production for catalogs and marketing materials; re-engineered printing processes, planned layouts, shot product photos, directed pre-press and press checks; produced interactive CD presentations and web assets; developed catalogs, branding, and electronic brochures.

Creative Director, Photographer, Designer, Artist, Retoucher, Photoshop Expert and Teacher at Digital Productions and Photography / Jim Coventry Photography

January 1, 1997 - Present

Lead creative direction, photography, design, and pre-press for multiple simultaneous commercial projects and events. Implemented AI-assisted retouching and image-edit workflows to increase throughput and maintain high quality. Collaborated with clients to develop branding and marketing materials across print and digital channels; mentored junior staff and contractors.

Director of Operations at Logan Images, Inc

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997

Sold the firm and guided the transition to new ownership. Matched revenue and restructured operations; trained sales, production, and customer service staff to interface traditional methods with digital pre-press. Prepared three employees to assume operational responsibilities.

Creative Director / Principal at Coventry Creative Graphics, Inc

January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1994

Oversaw creative direction, operations and sales for a printing company that evolved into an entirely electronic pre-press/service bureau, involved in production design, art, typography, photography, and final graphic arts film work. Mentored and directed up to 22 designers and 5-6 independent contractors. Generated sales over $1 million.