Benjamin Ward

Accomplished Videographer and Heavy Duty Equipment Foreman with a proven track record at Evangel Church and Fredex Construction, enhancing operational efficiency and producing engaging content. Expert in equipment management and fostering team collaboration, I significantly increased productivity and improved brand image through innovative video production and efficient machinery use. Skilled in a variety of different equipment operations and environments, with strong culture and drive for safety. I excel in delivering projects on deadlines and with high bar for excellence and attention to detail. Skilled Operator with 14 years of experience. Highly skilled team player that is big picture oriented. Well-organized with disciplined approach and good time management skills. Enthusiastic about developing and realizing cohesive vision with each project, team and organization or client I'm privileged to work with.

I have previously worked at Kelowna FlightCraft for over a year and later went on to complete my Aircraft Mechanics Schooling and achieve my Certificate.

I have started and currently run a small Videography and photography company in town over the last 4 years and have had one of our commercials featured as an official selection for the Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmaking Screen Awards 2024

I have acquired over 100 flying hours both on floats and wheels towards my private pilots license.

I am an active member and volunteer in the Kelowna Flying Club as well as with a local Church that I currently work with as well as others as time and needs allow.

Aircraft Mechanics Certificate - Through ICS Canada (International Career School Canada)

Through Covid and the lock downs lots of things became virtual and video. I was lucky enough to take the leap from 14 years of heavy equipment operation in the  Residential and Civil construction and make a drastic shift into video and drone work that had only been a hobby.  As more events became virtual and the demand increased I quickly became the go to videographer and photographer for two local real estate companies while doing cooperate and commercial video editing work. This lead to more filming and running camera for live events which lead me into live streaming work and larger video production. 

The learning curve was steep and I strived to always build my self as person and as a professional. This helped me stay humble and naturally grew my network. This brought in more work and projects as all of my business was soley by word of mouth. It is my hope to continue working in these areas as they are huge passions in my personal life, but as my wife and I have finally now been able to purchase our first home there is now a much deeper drive to be able to keep some consistency and balance for our marriage, finances and personal life.