Dallas Golden
Multimedia creative with 15+ years of experience spanning photography, videography, and film production. Operations leader with 10+ years of team leadership. Recognized for my artistic creativity, strong technical expertise, and organizational management.
Skilled at producing professional visual content, leading large teams, implementing process improvements, and delivering results for clients ranging from corporations to community organizations.
Core Skills & Expertise
Creative Media & Production
Photography, cinematography, event coverage, post-production editing, motion graphics, rotoscoping, film production roles (Assistant Director, Producer, Camera Assistant, Grip, Property Master, etc.), and content creation for corporate, nonprofit, and entertainment clients.
Leadership and Operations Management
Managed and trained 40+ employees in production environments.
Implemented workflow policies that saved thousands in product losses.
Safety committee chairperson and corporate social media ambassador at Cintas.
Inventory management of $50,000+ monthly in supplies.
Recognized as “go-to” leader for resolving issues and supporting cross-departmental teams.
Communication & Collaboration
Worked with high-profile clients (American Idol’s Jon Peter Lewis, Utah Metropolitan Ballet, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), coordinated volunteers, and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Creative Production
Film production roles including Assistant Director, Producer, Camera Assistant, Grip, Property Master, and Post-Production.
Selected Achievements
Produced and photographed content for 100+ clients, including performances, events, and promotional media.
Partnered with an artist to produce an instructional video series distributed on Amazon.
Advanced from part-time worker very quickly to Area Lead at Cintas, directly managing 16+ employees and indirectly overseeing 26 more.
Led initiatives that saved thousands in product loss and created more effect workflows.
Received multiple awards for photography.
Associations
Chairman of the City of North Salt Lake Events Committee
I plan and coordinate community events and activities, advise the North Salt Lake City Council on budget decisions for events, and implemented the city’s annual photography contest, which I continue to organize each year.
In addition, I photograph citywide events to provide engaging images for social media and other promotional materials.
Accolades
Multiple awards in photography including being a finalist in an international competition
Eagle Scout and Member of the Order of the Arrow, the National Honor Society for Scouting
Received 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Class Musicianship awards and also lettered in music from Provo High School
Received LDS mission award of Joseph Stand Award for skills and knowledge
Professional Experience
2007-Present
Dallas Golden Photography and Videography
I have filmed and photographed hundreds of people, performances, and events, capturing everything from live productions to community celebrations. I partnered with an artist to produce a series of instructional videos that are now sold on Amazon, expanding my creative work into commercial media. My clients have included notable names such as American Idol’s Jon Peter Lewis, Utah Metropolitan Ballet, Provo Arts Council, Utah Valley Hockey, Timpanogos Arts Council, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My work has also been featured in major outlets including Newsweek, Fox News, Yahoo, and MSN, providing both local and national visibility.
Manufacturing Technician II
I collaborated on a team that manufactured over one million COVID-19 and other bio-threat test units for the Department of Defense, contributing to critical public health and national security efforts. In addition, I have experience manufacturing a wide range of diagnostic panels—including respiratory, viral, and gastrointestinal tests—for healthcare providers, supporting accurate and timely patient care.
2020-Present
2009-2020
Bulk Area Lead & Inventory Specialist
I directly managed 16 employees to ensure top-quality production and on-time delivery while also supporting an additional 26 team members by answering questions and resolving issues. Within less than three years, I advanced from a part-time role to overseeing more than half of the plant’s production operations. In addition to these responsibilities, I served as safety committee chairperson and acted as the corporate social media ambassador. I implemented policy changes that reduced product damage, saving the company thousands of dollars, and was responsible for tracking, ordering, and maintaining $50,000 in monthly inventory.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Digital Media
Coursework in cinematography, digital film production, special effects, sound design, 3D animation, photography, and web development.
Produced promotional DVDs for the Peace Corps and UVU.
Directed student film Facing Fear.