Johnny Bean
Photographer/Virtual Administrator
Date of Birth
1962
Address
44 Clarence Street, Morecambe LA4 5EX
Email
johnnybean@gmail.com
Education Summary
BA (Hons.) Degree, Three 'A' Levels, Nine 'O' Levels
Contact
- @johnnybean
- @beanphoto
- @beanphotog
- @johnnybean
- 01524 935164
- 07763814587
Admin Skills
Office management
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100
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Time management
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100
%
Diary management
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100
%
Retail Management
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100
%
Project management
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90
%
Business networking
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90
%
Personal assistant
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90
%
Event management
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90
%
Financial planning
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90
%
Budgeting and accounting
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90
%
Bid Writing/Report Writing
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90
%
Buisness Planning & Development
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90
%
People Skills
Customer service
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100
%
Staff management
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100
%
Team working/building
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100
%
Volunteer management
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90
%
Staff reviews and appraisals
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80
%
Client Management
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90
%
IT Skills
MS Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)
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100
%
Open Office/Libre Office (Writer/Calc)
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100
%
Wordpress
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90
%
Photoshop/Lightroom
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90
%
Website Management
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90
%
Marketing Skills
Social media marketing
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100
%
Proofreading
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90
%
Website content management
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90
%
Print production
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80
%
Copywriting
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80
%
Leaflet design
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80
%
Awards
Finalist
Professional Photographer of the Year Awards 2013
Profile:
Exceptionally multi-skilled and experienced professional with a solid track record in freelance photography, arts administration, virtual office management, creative industries and retail. Trusted and respected by heads of organisations – in business, arts and education – to deliver exceptional quality work, on time and that adds value. Extensive management experience in small business, retail, voluntary, arts and charitable sectors.
Established Beanphoto in 2004 and built an enviable client list and a first-class reputation. Finalist in the Professional Photographer of the Year awards, 2013.
Training & Professional Development
Social Media
- Certificate in Digital Skills: Social Media (2021). Achieved 97% overall.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Employment History:
Freelance Photographer
Beanphoto ( Morecambe, UK ) 2004 - Present
Self Employed Photographer/Arts Administrator at Beanphoto.
Established myself as a skilled and respected commercial photographer with a distinctive style. Built up strong business relationships with clients including Morecambe BID, Lancaster City Council and More Music. Solely responsible for all aspects of the business including planning, social media and marketing, networking, website design and SEO, book design, client management, financial management and reporting and all photography and image editing. Use my strong interpersonal skills to put people at their ease. This is particularly important with wedding photography – dealing with nervous couples and their extended families. Punctual and reliable.
Key Skills
- Small business management
- Photography
- Administration
- IT Skills - MS Office/Excel/Wordpress/Photoshop/Lightroom
- People Management
- Wordpress
- Project management
- Business development, strategic planning and change management
- Ensuring high levels of customer service
- Working to and consistently meeting deadlines
- Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom
Secretary
West End Morecambe Big Local ( Morecambe, UK ) 2017 - Present
Administrative support (7.5 hrs per week) for this resident-led community partnership working to improve the West End area of Morecambe. I work closely with the chair and development worker, undertaking email and general partnership admin support. Arrange and take minutes at meetings, website and social media management, manage internal communications and act as the first public point of contact.
Key Skills
- Diary Management
- Time Management
- Minute Taking
- Website management
- Communications Management
- Acting as public point of contact
Virtual Administrator
Lancaster Arts Partnership ( Lancaster, UK ) 2014 - Present
Administrative role (10 hrs per month) for a consortium of 20 local arts and cultural organisations, working closely with the chairperson. I manage the membership, internal communications, website, newsletters, social media, arrange and minute all meetings and carry out other admin duties as required.
Key Skills
- Communication Management
- Newsletter Management
- Memberships Administration
- Event Calendar Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Website Management
- Remote Working
Minutes Secretary
National Festival of Making ( Morecambe, UK ) 2021 - Present
I minute all meetings of the board of management.
Duties
- Minuting Meetings
Office Manager
Lancaster Literature Festival (Litfest) ( Lancaster, UK ) 2021 - Present
General office manager duties 1 day per week, fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave.
Duties
- Office Management
- Recording KPI's
- Statistical information management
- Marketing
Virtual Admin Assistant
LPM Dance Co. ( Lancaster, UK ) 2021 - Present
Assisting the Co-Directors in all aspects of running a Dance Festival. Working remotely, managing the website, artists liaison, design and creation of visuals for website, social media and print. Artist and staff liaison.
Duties
- Website Management
- Festival Admin Support
- Remote Working
Membership Secretary/Webmaster/Treasurer
Morecambe Artist Colony ( Morecambe , UK ) 2014 - 2019
Founded and co-ran this dynamic, ever-growing arts organisation whose mission is to help regenerate Morecambe through the arts. Helped secure around100 businesses and individuals as members. Responsible for finances, website, membership, newsletters, social media channels and act as the first point of contact.
Key Skills
- Website Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Memberships Administration
- Project Management/Budgeting
- Remote Working
- Financial Management/Reporting/Bookkeeping
Box Office Coordinator
Lancaster Institute of Contemporary Arts ( Lancaster University ) 2013 - 2013
A fixed-term, transition position filling in whilst a new box office coordinator was sought. Fully trained in the use of the PatronBase box office software system. Dealing with the public politely and effectively as front of house staff. Cash reconciliation, database management.
Key Skills
- PatronBase box office software system
- Front of House skills
- Cash Reconciliation
Finance & Admin Manager
Lancaster Literature Festival ( Lancaster, UK ) 2003 - 2012
A key role as part of this well-established literature festival, publisher and development agency. Managed the office, successful and extensive financial planning and reporting, managed statistical information, box office, marketing, website content, databases. Prepared and wrote funding applications. Managed the bookshop, project management, trained staff and volunteer. Friendly and professional first point of contact for all public activity, secretarial duties to the Board of Directors, artist liaison, diary management, proofreading, administration of all organisational policies and customer databases. Also completed a foundation course in audience development.
Key Skills
- Office Administration/Management
- Financial Management, Planning and Reporting
- Personal Assistant
- Events Management
- Volunteer Management
- Board Facilitation
- Bookshop Management
Clerical Assistant
Crossing Borders ( Lancaster University ) 2005 - 2006
Undertook inter-continental liaison, provided administrative support, wrote reports and monitored project development for this Arts Council initiative which promoted cross-cultural development between emergent African writers and UK-based mentors.
Key Skills
- Communications Management
- Office Administration
Self-Employed Internet Bookseller
Hardback Hotel ( Lancaster, UK ) 2001 - 2006
Set up this internet-based business. Bought and sold collectable modern first edition fiction books. Implemented marketing and publicity strategies, customer management, managed databases, finance, stock control, email systems and website design. Certificate of Proficiency in Photoshop, 2004.
Key Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Website Design/Management
- Databases/Spreadsheets
- Online Bookselling
Marketing & Publicity Officer
Lancaster & District CVS Volunteer Information Centre. ( Lancaster, UK ) 2001 - 2003
Duties: Volunteer management, marketing, giving presentations.
Key Skills
- Marketing/Strategy
- Volunteer Recruitment
Gallery Technician/Darkroom Tutor
Folly Gallery ( Lancaster, UK ) 2001 - 2002
Duties: Gallery maintenance, teaching darkroom skills classes.
- Darkroom Management
- Buildings management
Bookshop Manager
Hammicks Bookshops ( Lancaster, UK ) 1999 - 2002
Manager of a busy 2-floor, high street bookshop. Nominated for Manager of the Year, 2000.
Key Skills
- Retail business management
- Staff management and training
Bookshop Manager
Hammicks Bookshops ( Peterborough, UK ) 1995 - 1999
Manager of a busy 2-floor, high street bookshop. Nominated for Manager of the Year, 2000.
Key Skills
- Retail Business Management
- Staff Management
- Stock Management
- Customer Service
Self-Employed Bookseller.
( Cardiff, UK ) 1993 - 1994
Buyer and seller of first edition photography books.
Bookshop Consultant
Ffotogallery, Cardiff ( Cardiff, UK ) 1993 - 1994
Consultant bookshop advisor to Photography Gallery.
Photography Lecturer
Ffotoworks ( Cardiff, UK ) 1993 - 1994
Lecturing in Critical Studies and History of Photography to Pre-Degree level students for a Photography Resource company.
Key Skills
- Teaching/Research/Planning/Presenting
Bookshop Manager
Zwemmer's at Ffotogallery ( Cardiff, UK ) 1992 - 1993
Aug 1992 – Oct 1993: Bookshop Manager at Zwemmer's Photography Bookshop.
Bookshop Manager
Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) ( London, UK ) 1991 - 1992
Manager of prestigious and internationally renowned art gallery bookshop.
Youth Activity Leader: Photography
Brady-Maccabi Youth Centre ( Edgware, London, UK ) 1991 - 1992
Leader in weekly photography and darkroom activities at a London Youth Club.
Key Skills
- Working with young people
Co-Manager
Reading Matters Bookshop ( Wood Green, London, UK ) 1989 - 1991
Co-Manager of a community bookshop in North London.
Assistant Bookshop Manager
Fagin's Bookshops ( Brighton, UK ) 1989 - 1989Bookshop Assistant
Fagin's Bookshops ( Muswell Hill, London, UK ) 1987 - 1989Customer Accounts Clerk
East Midlands Gas ( Nottingham, UK ) 1980 - 1982Education History:
BA (Hons) Degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Polytechnic of Central London (University of Westminster) ( Riding House Street, London W1 ) 1985 - 1988
Upper 2nd Class degree, mastering in Photography.
Further Education
West Bridgford College of FE ( Greythorn Drive, West Bridgford, Nottingham ) 1982 - 1985
A Level Photography (A)
A Level Sociology (D)
O Level Photography (A)
General Education
Toothill Comprehensive ( Bingham, Nottingham. ) 1973 - 1980
‘A’ levels English Literature (C)
‘O’ levels in Maths (B), English (B), French (C), History (C), Sociology (C), Geography (D), Design Studies (CSE 'O' level equivalent), Chemistry (CSE 'O' level equivalent).
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Location
Established in 2004. Based in Morecambe, and covering the UK North West.