📝 Curriculum Vitae: David Knight

Contact & Details - Information Name - David Knight Photographer Address - Mounteagle, Cootehall, Boyle, Co. Roscommon E-mail - [email protected] Website - www.davidknightphotographer.com Mobile - 086 8386128 Licence - Full Driving License

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🎯 Key Competencies & Relatable Skills

💼 Professional Experience: Decades of Creative Leadership

Self Employed Photographer, Cultural Producer & Musician (1986 - Current)

• Cultural Content Curation: Actively developing a comprehensive photographic archive of Ireland, laying the groundwork for unique photo-music live performance experiences to be performed internationally.
   
• Commissioned Photography: Engaged by major national institutions (Trinity College Dublin, Tourism Agencies and commercial clients (PR/Advertising) for high-calibre cultural, corporate, and promotional imagery.
   
• Community Engagement: Delivered numerous photography workshops to voluntary and community groups, fostering visual literacy and creative skill development.
   
• Content Library Creation: Established specialised photographic libraries for colleges and tourist agencies, promoting regional and county-themed tourism.
   
• Studio Management: Set up and promoted a successful studio practice specialising in portrait and wedding photography.
   
• Public Relations;Working in National and local press for a long time and has built up a relationship with the media, including local and national radio and television.
   
• Specialises in social media and website development; Working both to create  content for events, festivals, concerts and press packs.
   
• Social Media Strategist and Performance Content Creator.;  This blend of artist and analyst focuses not just on creating engaging content but on ensuring that content performs as effectively as possible against specific business goals.
   

Founder & Managing Director, Willow Design & Publishing Ltd. (1990 – 2017)

• Creative Production: Directed the entire process of photographing, designing, and producing commercially successful lines of greeting cards, calendars, and bespoke products for Irish and international markets.
   
• Business Leadership: Founded and managed all aspects of the publishing business, including P&L, operational workflow, and business plan development and review.
   
• Sales & Distribution: Established and managed sales teams, coordinated sales agents, and developed in-store promotions for large retail chains. Successfully managed attendance at Trade Fairs.
   
• Operational Management: Oversaw staff recruitment, training, workshop delegation, and the set-up of printing and production facilities. Managed transport and delivery logistics.
   
• Key Account Development: Identified and cultivated strategic relationships with key accounts, designing tailored product ranges to meet specific client requirements.
   
• Digital Presence: Managed website updates, social media engagement, and maintenance.

🎨 Cultural Engagement & Arts Experience

• Founding Arts Leadership: Co-founded the Boyle Arts Festival and served on its initial committee, organising art and photography exhibitions and festival activities.
   
• Arts Centre Establishment: Founded and helped manage the first arts and crafts centre, The Old Barrel Store in Carrick on Shannon, fostering community arts events, which is now The Dock Arts Centre in Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim
   
• Music Curation & Performance: Organised and hosted traditional music sessions and music concerts in local venues in the North West and in Dublin. (e.g., Cryans, Carrick-on-Shannon) for over 30 years.
   
• Charity Concerts: Organised and performed in Jazz and classical concerts with family in Dublin venues to raise funds for various charities.
   
• Professional Development: Took part in the Irish Traditional Music Course in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, further deepening his musical expertise and connection to Irish heritage.
   
• The Joe Mooney Summer School, Drumbshanbo Co.Leitrim.Produced photographs and film content during the last two years of the festival. This is now used to market the festival going forward.
   
• The O’Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School Keadue. Currently working for the last two years as PRO for the festival, producing and managing social media content, including producing music video content and strategies. We had over 480,000 views on our social media platforms during the festival. All our concerts, workshops were sold out this year.

Referees

References are available upon request, including:

• Mossie Martin (Tutor, Joe Mooney Summer School and Drumbshanbo Irsih Music Course.: 087 764 0332
   
• John Burke  Riverhaven Knockvicar ,Boyle,Co .Roscommon.086 8170996