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David Taylor

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I am a creative cinematographer and photographer with more than eight years of experience creating cinematic visuals for commercial, independent, documentary, wedding, portrait, branding, and live-event projects.

About

I am a creative cinematographer and photographer with more than eight years of experience creating cinematic visuals for commercial, independent, documentary, wedding, portrait, branding, and live-event projects. I enjoy translating ideas and storyboards into compelling images through thoughtful camera operation, shot composition, lighting design, and visual storytelling.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 7 roles

Front Store Lead · Best BuyOct 2024 – Jan 2025 · 4 mos

Provided full-time customer service and supported front-end store operations. Ensured a smooth customer experience through responsive support and coordinated task handling while maintaining productivity in a fast-paced retail environment.

HR Personnel · Patriot Enterprises LLCFeb 2024 – Jun 2024 · 5 mos

Supported onboarding and administrative processes for personnel. Helped manage soldier onboarding and related filing tasks while maintaining organization and accuracy.

Loss Prevention Specialist · Spirit Halloween Super StoreAug 2022 – Oct 2022 · 3 mos

Maintained a clean and organized workspace, managed multiple tasks at once without sacrificing product quality or service timing, and inspected merchandise for theft-prevention policy compliance. Developed and implemented loss-prevention procedures to reduce inventory shrinkage and responded quickly to emergencies such as robberies or assaults, providing support until police arrived.

Photographer · ContractFeb 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 10 mos
Cinematographer · ContractJan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos
Physical Security Officer · U.S. ArmyMar 2015 – Jan 2024 · 8 yrs 11 mos
Combat Engineer (12B) · U.S. ArmyMar 2015 – Jan 2024 · 8 yrs 11 mos

Education

Bachelor's in Digital Cinematography · Full Sail University2024 – 2025
Bachelor's in Digital Cinematography (candidate) · Full Sail University2024 – 2025
Associate of Science in Digital Cinematography · Full Sail University2030 – 2025
Associate of Science in Digital Cinematography · Full Sail University2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

License Instructor / License Examiner, Small Arms Proficiency, Ammo Handler, HAZMAT2030 – 2026
License Instructor / License Examiner, Small Arms Proficiency, Ammo Handler, HazMat2030 – 2026

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