Ayobami Gbadebo
LAGOS,Nigeria
Summary
An Art Director with almost a decade of dynamic artistic and visionary expertise in cultivating creativity and driving strategic initiatives within diverse cultural contexts. With a passion for fostering artistic excellence through directing, editing, content development, character development, and many more, I excel in orchestrating multidisciplinary projects that deliver impactful artistic programs.
proven success in curating compelling exhibitions, forging invaluable partnerships with artists and institutions, and championing inclusive and accessible arts initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Art director
SUNKANT ENTERTAINMENT
LAGOS, Ikeja
06.2022 - Current
- Directing and visual mobilization
- Creating contemporary content for screen production
- Character developments
- Designed visual models meeting both aesthetic and technical criteria.
- Maintained creative vision of individual brands, enforcing budget and time constraints to foster client satisfaction.
- Preserved branding standards of assigned accounts.
- Maintained and fostered relationships with external vendors and stakeholders.
- Mentored junior artists on creative processes.
Operations manager
praxis media
LAGOS, ikeja
02.2020 - 04.2022
- media coordinator and content supervisor.
- Reduced costs and improved operations by analyzing processes and customer feedback.
- production supervisor
- content creation
- video editing
Operations Manager
Neezerlink Travels & Logistics
Ikeja
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Devising processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels
- Working closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires
- Informing clients of travel policies and utilized preferred vendors to maximize company profits
- Keeping abreast with all airline processes, shipment rules, regulatory requirements and industry standards when scheduling travel arrangements
- Collecting, handling and documenting payments for travel services and associated fees
- Exceeding customer service satisfaction standards by understanding and anticipating clients' expectations
- Handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
- Advising clients on visa, passport and security requirements relating to destinations and confirmed flight details for each reservation
- Generating documentation and information required for customer shipments
- Collaborating with new and established vendors to negotiate optimal pricing and scheduling
- Maintaining damaged goods records, backorder logs and applicable regulatory reporting
- Organizing purchase and delivery of materials needed for various contracts.
Assistant art director
Nigezie/Orisun TV
LAGOS, Ogba
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
- Maintained and fostered relationships with external vendors and stakeholders.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Reviewed content for quality control to drive vital technical and editorial corrections
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion
Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
Media Intern
Diamond F.M
Ibadan
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Analyzed media engagement and produced tracking reports
- Worked with the editorial team to develop, produce, and edit content for broadcasting
- Wrote voiceover and commentary to adjust and improve scenes
- Coordinate radio drama and performance rehearsals.
Personal Assistant to the Public Relations Officer
Damatrix Logistics Solutions
Apapa
11.2014
- Monitored and evaluated industry media coverage by managing social media platforms and contributing engaging articles to range of industry publications
- Built media kits in support of specific strategic initiatives
- Proofread and edited materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar and style
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with media outlets
- Provided administrative support to senior team members
- Wrote and distributed press releases for company and clients
- Developed original content for blog posts and website articles
- Prepared YouTube, social media posts and videos with eye for viral content strategies
- Secured media coverage for clients, company and specific campaigns
- Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.
Education
B.A - Theatre Arts
University of Ibadan
Ibadan 01.2011 - 06.2015
Project Management (certified) Customer Relationship Management (certified) - undefined
Guaranty High School - Iju Ishaga
05.2009
Skills
- human resources management
- Directing and cinematography
- video editing (Adobe Pro)
- screenwriting
- content development
- Graphic design
- Production Management
- set/stage design
- Art Sales Promotion
- Interpersonal Communications
- Microsoft Office Packages Proficiency Flexible & Adaptable
- Social Media Marketing
- Logistics Management
- Inventory Control
- Art history
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Art director
SUNKANT ENTERTAINMENT
06.2022 - Current
Operations manager
praxis media
02.2020 - 04.2022
Operations Manager
Neezerlink Travels & Logistics
10.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant art director
Nigezie/Orisun TV
03.2015 - 01.2018
Personal Assistant to the Public Relations Officer
Damatrix Logistics Solutions
11.2014
Media Intern
Diamond F.M
02.2014 - 10.2015
B.A - Theatre Arts
University of Ibadan
01.2011 - 06.2015
Project Management (certified) Customer Relationship Management (certified) - undefined
Guaranty High School - Iju Ishaga