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I am a seasoned audiovisual and video production professional with over two decades of experience across museums, education, advertising, and real estate. I specialize in AV systems, event production, camera operation, lighting, editing, and storytelling across multiple formats, using a broad suite of Adobe Creative Cloud tools and companion post-production software. I’ve supported large institutions like museums and colleges, produced commercial and documentary content, and created engaging real estate visuals that help properties stand out. In addition to hands-on production work, I mentor teammates on certification paths, keep up with evolving technologies, and enjoy collaborating with clients to translate their ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I bring calm leadership, a strong eye for detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality results that meet client goals and timelines.…I am a seasoned audiovisual and video production professional with over two decades of experience across museums, education, advertising, and real estate. I specialize in AV systems, event production, camera operation, lighting, editing, and storytelling across multiple formats, using a broad suite of Adobe Creative Cloud tools and companion post-production software. I’ve supported large institutions like museums and colleges, produced commercial and documentary content, and created engaging real estate visuals that help properties stand out. In addition to hands-on production work, I mentor teammates on certification paths, keep up with evolving technologies, and enjoy collaborating with clients to translate their ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I bring calm leadership, a strong eye for detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality results that meet client goals and timelines.

James C. Hardin

Camera Operator, Director of Photography, Video Editor, +2

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I am a seasoned audiovisual and video production professional with over two decades of experience across museums, education, advertising, and real estate. I specialize in AV systems, event production, camera operation, lighting, editing, and storytelling across multiple formats, using a broad suite of Adobe Creative Cloud tools and companion post-production software. I’ve supported large institutions like museums and colleges, produced commercial and documentary content, and created engaging real estate visuals that help properties stand out. In addition to hands-on production work, I mentor teammates on certification paths, keep up with evolving technologies, and enjoy collaborating with clients to translate their ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I bring calm leadership, a strong eye for detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality results that meet client goals and timelines.…I am a seasoned audiovisual and video production professional with over two decades of experience across museums, education, advertising, and real estate. I specialize in AV systems, event production, camera operation, lighting, editing, and storytelling across multiple formats, using a broad suite of Adobe Creative Cloud tools and companion post-production software. I’ve supported large institutions like museums and colleges, produced commercial and documentary content, and created engaging real estate visuals that help properties stand out. In addition to hands-on production work, I mentor teammates on certification paths, keep up with evolving technologies, and enjoy collaborating with clients to translate their ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I bring calm leadership, a strong eye for detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality results that meet client goals and timelines.

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I am a seasoned audiovisual and video production professional with over two decades of experience across museums, education, advertising, and real estate. I specialize in AV systems, event production, camera operation, lighting, editing, and storytelling across multiple formats, using a broad suite of Adobe Creative Cloud tools and companion post-production software. I’ve supported large institutions like museums and colleges, produced commercial and documentary content, and created engaging real estate visuals that help properties stand out.

In addition to hands-on production work, I mentor teammates on certification paths, keep up with evolving technologies, and enjoy collaborating with clients to translate their ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I bring calm leadership, a strong eye for detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality results that meet client goals and timelines.

Skills

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Audiovisual Coordinator at Dallas College

January 1, 2022 - Present

Operate, plan, and coordinate events, classroom and conference room video projection, and sound reinforcement technology at the Brookhaven Campus; manage college-wide AV events; produce video training materials using Adobe Creative Cloud; troubleshoot AV issues and maintain/install classroom and conference room computer and AV equipment.

Benefit Advisor at Towers Watson OneExchange

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017

Provide retirees with information and guidance regarding the transition from employer group medical insurance to individual Medicare; licensed to enroll beneficiaries in eight states. Also served as Certification Mentor to help staff learn and pass certification exams for healthcare plan appointments.

Certification Mentor at Aided Benefit Advisors

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017

Mentored colleagues through certification exams to become licensed to sell healthcare plans.

Audio Visual Technician at Mesquite Independent School District

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2014

Member of MISD Electronic Media Services/AV Support Group; responsible for AV and video production and the district’s broadcast cable and duplication facilities; served as Technical Director for weekly cable broadcast of School Board meetings; maintained equipment inventory and purchasing.

Director of Photography at Michael Goldstrom Productions

January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1996

Responsible for camera, lighting, and visual effects for award-winning short film; credits noted on IMDb.

Head, Audio Visual Programs at Dallas Museum of Art

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006

Oversaw the AV department operations; supervised AV staff; produced in-house video and multimedia materials; scheduled and supported internal and corporate events; produced film, concert, and performance series including Jazz Under the Stars and Jazz in the Atrium.