Emeka Godwin Gibson
Videographer/ Media Consultant
Abuja,Federal Capital Territory
Summary
Performance-driving leader adept at aligning cross-departmental objectives to facilitate high-quality, on-time productions and long-term customer loyalty. Creative and innovative problem-solver exercises key strengths in workflow optimization, process re-engineering and strategic scheduling techniques. Offers track record of delivering superior-quality results for industry-leading publication conglomerates.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Software Tester
Advance Careers Uk
London, NG
2021.08 - Current
- Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
- Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
- Carried out tests to identify, report and repair bugs and glitches.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Collaborated with QA team to test software quality through manual and automated testing.
- Verified acceptance by developing and implementing automated and manual application features and regression tests.
- Assisted team with development of web-based applications in Agile environment.
- Defined and identified test cases for new application development.
Media Director
Stream of Joy
Abuja, NG
2021.04 - Current
- Established departmental policies, yearly objectives, areas of opportunity and goals related to sales and budgeting.
- Planned and prepared advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services and work with customers, company officials and advertising agencies.
- Taking an infographic story document and mocking up sketches or wireframes for the infographic’s layout & visuals.
- Utilized e-mail, social media, radio and TV to highlight products and services.
- Monitored product development and audience response to adapt marketing and promotion campaigns accordingly.
- Create visual assets for social media, performance marketing campaigns, google display ads
- Visualising data in innovative ways, teasing out the narrative that effectively tells the story and using Illustrator, PowerPoint and other software to communicate that story.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
Freelance Videographer and Infographics Designer
Voice Of America
Abuja, NG
2019.04 - Current
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Used Premier Pro, Photoshop,After Effects, Audition to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Set up and used cameras in different types of mounts for live and recorded broadcasts.
- Set up cameras and printers to create special effects and produce photographs for diverse uses.
- Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling and tagging with metadata.
- Completed in-depth product design tests using updated software tools.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Put together videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes.
Content Producer and Infographic Designer
CGTN
Abuja, NG
2011.05 - Current
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Used Adobe Premier Pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Storyboarded films and recorded over 12 hours of footage for Film projects.
- Set up technical details, lighting and sound of over Adobe Audition shots.
- Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for over time of projects.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
- Developed studio sets and lined up furniture and props.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Developed original content using social listening and independent sources.
- Coordinated with marketing and design teams to illustrate articles.
The Management Communication and Infographic
GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR FOOD SECURITY AND ECOSYSTEM PRESERVATION. (GIFSEP)
Abuja, NG
2017.11 - 2019.10
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Wrote scripts and shot sheets and edited content for the documentary of the Trees for Home projects.
- Assisted director with planning and completing film shots and B roll footage.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Education
Certificate - Broadcast Journalism
News Room Journalism Report
Voice Of America2019-09
Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production
Australian Film Institute
Abuja2011-09
High School Diploma -
Government Secondary School
Kaduna State2006-07
Skills
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- Test planning
- P>Debugging
- P>Manual test case preparation
- P>Adobe Premiere Pro
- P>Google Workspace
- P>Written Communication
- P>Adobe Creative Suite
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 60 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of communication plan for GIFSEP.
Certification
Manuel Software tester
News Room Reporting Journalism, Voice Of America
Film and media Production, Australian Film Institute
Timeline
Software Tester
Advance Careers Uk
2021.08 - Current
Media Director
Stream of Joy
2021.04 - Current
Freelance Videographer and Infographics Designer
Voice Of America
2019.04 - Current
The Management Communication and Infographic
GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR FOOD SECURITY AND ECOSYSTEM PRESERVATION. (GIFSEP)
2017.11 - 2019.10
Content Producer and Infographic Designer
CGTN
2011.05 - Current
Certificate - Broadcast Journalism
News Room Journalism Report
Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production
Australian Film Institute
High School Diploma -
Government Secondary School