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*** SPOTLIGHT ON: MANDY PORTER ***
This month read on to find out all about Mandy Porter, Owner and Director of 'Imageis. The Visual Research Group'.
Profile
'Imageis. The Visual Research Group', commenced as a business in September 2001 'Imageis. The Visual Research Group', is involved in 3 major areas including visual research, clearance of images, artworks or information used within the media industry and presentations. Presentations involve powerpoint, digital imaging or graphic design. An on-call service, we promise a fast and efficient turn around in all of these areas and often work on over-night turnarounds to relieve the pressure of clients.
In our field of work we have worked for advertising agencies, production companies films and architecture companies. Our work varies in each job depending on the style of work it entails.
Occupation/Title
Owner and Director of 'Imageis. The Visual Research Group'
Company/Organization
'Imageis. The Visual Research Group'
State
New South Wales
Age
25
Where did you grow up?
Melbourne and Sydney
What was your first job?
Cleaning the clubhouse of the local tennis courts.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A photographer
How did you get to where you are now?
Following high school I studied at Sydney University and finished with a Bachelor of Arts. Then I travelled to Europe, the UK, India, Nepal and Thailand, which allowed me to begin my collection of photographs and an understanding of different cultures. Upon my return I joined a sports marketing/event management company. It was here that I became involved in all facets of a corporate environment while getting my hands dirty at a lot of sporting events. I then moved into sports television programming and production. This later job gave me my first taste of the production process and it is here where the concept behind 'Imgaeis. The Visual Research Group' began evolving. Aside from my path from school to here I believe that it took confidence and an ability to believe that every company began with an
idea.
What qualifications/experiences are required to perform your job?
Practical experience in research and lateral thinking. Also a keen eye for detail and a creative eye. Computer skills are also important.
How many hours a week do you work?
30 to 50 hours
Where would you like to be in ten years?
The Bahamas
What advice would you give to somebody embarking on their first business or
aspiring to achieve extraordinary career goals?
Believe in yourself and your ideas.
What do you class as your biggest career achievement?
Turning our ideas into a viable business, and meeting potential clients who congratulate us for finding the gap in the market that they always knew existed but never took the opportunity to fill.
What is the best piece of advice anybody has given you?
Don't regret what you have done, only what you haven't.
Fast Facts
Who living or dead would you most like to invite to dinner?
Frida Kahlo. She has always fascinated me – her art, her communist ideals, her life in Mexico and her husband Diego Rivera.
Name a movie that actually inspired you?
Cinema Paradiso
Your favourite toy as a child:
My family of Puggles
What are you reading at the moment?
'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt
Is there a talent/attribute you wish you had/had more of?
Spanish and patience
Which song transports you to another place when you hear it and why?
'Faith' by George Michael. It takes me back to my teenage years when I used to dance around the house with my neighbour and scream the words.
Your favourite place in the world, and why?
Rome, Italy – need I explain?
What is your idea of the perfect Day?
Beach, Beach, Beach, swimming, reading, lunch with friends, walks, cocktails in the afternoon followed by a romantic dinner by the beach.
Can you tell us 5 things required for a happy healthy & enjoyable life (important to you)
Laugh a lot
Tolerance
Balance
Family and Friends
The great outdoors
Are there other related careers to your chosen career:
Creative Departments of advertising agencies and production houses. Photography, Product Clearance and many more.
Many thanks Mandy from the team @ FEMAIL.COM.AU!
CLICK HERE to read all about Mandy's partner in crime - Sophie Wasley.
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