Russell Purvis

Work Experience

Camera Operator / Stagehand (Referral List) at IATSE Local 322
January 1, 2025 - Present
Joined the referral list for various roles with a focus on Camera and Stagehand work.
Production Assistant (Freelance) at Valtech
October 1, 2025 - Present
Freelanced as a Production Assistant on a commercial, supporting shooting and production workflow.
Production Assistant at Blumenthal Performing Arts
January 1, 2025 - Present
Fulfilling various tasks at multiple locations as needed to support production staff.
AVL Director and Technician at Watershed Church
January 1, 2024 - Present
Oversee all equipment and stage management. Organizing all volunteers.
Production Lead at Mosaic Church
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Oversee all equipment and lead all volunteers on the production.
Photographer / Videographer at ICUTalks
January 1, 2021 - Present
Ongoing relationship producing Photos and Videos at various events.
Photographer at Virtuance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Photographing real estate for marketing; working with residential and commercial clients; uploading photos for use in a timely manner.
Owner at Russells Visuals
January 1, 2019 - Present
Establishing positive relations with clients; providing quality photos and videos; keeping up to date on visual media methods.
Referral List Member at IATSE Local 322
January 1, 2025 - Present
Joined the referral list for various roles with a focus on Camera and Stagehand work.
Production Assistant at Valtech
October 1, 2025 - Present
Freelanced as a Production Assistant on a commercial.

Education

Master of Arts – Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts – Christian Ministries at Southern Wesleyan University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Aerial Lift Certification at Genie Lift Certification via Blumenthal Performing Arts
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Photography & Videography classes at Lynda.com via local library
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2025
Series 6 License; Series 63 License at FINRA & NASAA
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2025
Master of Arts – Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts – Christian Ministries at Southern Wesleyan University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Genie Lift Certification (Aerial Lift)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
FINRA Series 6 License
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2025
FINRA Series 63 License
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2025
Aerial Lift Certification
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Series 6 License
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2025
Series 63 License
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction