Benjamin Burrell

Photograph Penn State Athletic events Same-day turnaround for processing photos Upload a gallery to gopsusports.com Capture high-quality action shots for Penn State men’s lacrosse, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, women’s lacrosse, women’s hockey, baseball, and softball teams. Photos featured multiple times on official team social media accounts, enhancing team branding and engagement. Work closely with athletic departments to provide compelling visual content for marketing and fan engagement. Featured on @gopsusports @pennstatewtennis @pennstatemlax @pennstate @pennstatemtennis @pennstatewhky @bigten @pennstatebase @b1gbaseball @b1g_d1baseball @pennstatesb @pennstatewlax

Create marketing campaigns to attract new customers. Develop strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency. Maintain relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service. Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications. Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot. Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices. Deliver quality products within deadlines established by clientele. Photograph special events, parties, and portraits. Promote business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue. Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.

Worked to create many social media posts for the amusement park on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Grew social media following on all three platforms Organized, curated, and expanded the park's photo library Created stock videos for various uses Helped create marketing plans for internal and external use Worked on the park's 100th Anniversary rebranding and marketing Helped to update and evaluate the user experience of the park's website and mobile app Interacted with, photographed, and provided hospitality for thousands of guests daily Assisted with a professional commercial shoot Helped gain over 13,000 followers across social media platforms

Operate and monitor rides, including Flying Turns, the world’s only wooden bobsled coaster Ensure the safety and satisfaction of thousands of guests through clear communication and attention to detail Follow daily safety checklists and ride protocols in a fast-paced environment Collaborate with team members to manage crowd flow and maintain park standards

Served local events consistently, working up to 13-hour shifts 5 days a week. Visited different areas to gather newsworthy content. Took photos of events and incidents across our coverage area. Refined skills in photojournalism. Processed photos to be used in print and digital editions of the newspaper.

Developed and implemented creative drills and exercises to help children improve their tennis skills. Analyzed student performance during practice sessions to determine areas of improvement. Instructed players on proper techniques for serving, volleying, lobbing,• and hitting groundstrokes. Encouraged students to strive for excellence both on and off the court.• Instructed children between ages 4-14 during the summer months•

Maintained and operated sound, lighting, staging, and other technical aspects of events such as conferences, concerts, and other performances. Set up and tested all necessary equipment while troubleshooting and resolving any technical issues prior to each event. Provided technical support for presenters at events by connecting laptops or projectors to audiovisual systems. Trained new personnel on proper use of equipment in the auditorium.• Assisted in the selection of new audio and lighting equipment.•