James Burke

Brand Creator/Designer · Bedlam Bros

La Verne, CA

In My Own Words

I have over 8 years of experience in Retail and Specialty Retail Management, with a Strong focus on Customer Service and Efficiency for all aspects of Business. Professionally trained Photographer ( Travel and Studio ). I am a Multi-Media Artist using Paint, Wood & Digital Media. I'm an Expert in using Adobe CC software (both Photoshop & Premiere). My Artwork has been shown in a Gallery on the East Coast, I have been in an Art Show with Pro Skateboarders/ Artists ( Lance Mountain & Alphonso Rawls etc. ) and Coffee shop in California. I create designs for BedlamBros that are currently in several Sk8 shops throughout the USA and have created several designs for a Sk8 shop, Millennium Skateboards and recently Haphum (board graphics). I am available for Photography/Videography/Graphic Design and Collaborations - Limited Edition or 1 offs. Currently pushing forward with my Photography/Videography and running BedlamBros & M7creations ( I created these brands to keep busy and stay creative while on the hunt for the right Company/Brand to utilize my skills and expertise ) @jamesburke4photos - @bedlambrothers - @m7creations

Currently on Upwork offering Graphic Design & Editing skills for Brands, Companies and Entrepreneurs - Just look for me - (JBurke4Photos)

Work Experience

Brand Creator/Designer

Bedlam Bros

2014 – Present

Create fresh designs to be cut into stencils. Use Adobe Photoshop and/or hand draw designs onto various mediums. Prepare designs for cutting using layering techniques. Use High Quality paints to apply designs onto Professional Grip Tape. Direct Sales to Stores as well as E-Commerce merchandise throughout USA. Create Social Media Buzz. Design Vinyl stickers as well as Apparel for the Brand. Travel to Contests, Events and Skate Parks to distribute Flyers, Stickers and reach New Customers in the Skate Scene. Manage Inventory and Product Levels according to Sales etc. Shoot Social Media Advertisements using GoPro and Digital Camera Equipment as well as Edit Footage and Photos using Adobe Software. @bedlambrothers

Owner/Photographer (Contract/Freelance)

James Burke IV Photogaphy

2010 – Present

Create Amazing High Quality images - Web (product), Portraits, Lifestyle, Automobiles, Architecture etc. Travel to locations, Capture Memorable Images on site then edit photos with Professional Editing Software. I also continue to learn the latest techniques and implement them both during working hours and in my personal life. @jamesburke4photos "Always Create"

Interests

Graphic designMusicSocial mediaPhotographyDesignStaying positiveMixed media artWood crafts

Industries

Creative AgenciesLifestyleSkateStreetwear