Emeka Godwin Gibson
Videographer/ Media Consultant
FCT
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
22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Software Tester
Advance Careers Uk
London
08.2021 - 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
04.2021 - 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.
- 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.
Freelance Videographer
Voice Of America
Abuja
04.2019 - 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.
Freelance Videographer
CGTN
Abuja
05.2011 - 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.
The Management of the Media Aspect
GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR FOOD SECURITY AND ECOSYSTEM PRESERVATION. (GIFSEP)
Abuja
11.2017 - 10.2019
- 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.
Video Production Specialist
Royal Films LTD
Abuja
03.2008 - 11.2010
- Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events.
- Worked with clients to produce various types of videos.
- Created production schedules for every step of video production.
- Developed and proposed project scripts, sketches and storyboards to gain client approval during throughout project phases beginning with pre-production.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University Of The People
United State Of America 04.2020 - 12.2023
Certificate - Broadcast Journalism
News Room Journalism Report
Voice Of America 03.2019 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production
Australian Film Institute
Abuja 03.2011 - 09.2011
High School Diploma -
Government Secondary School
Kaduna State 09.2003 - 07.2006
Skills
Test planning
Debugging
Manual test case preparation
Adobe Premiere Pro
Google Workspace
Written Communication
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
Timeline
Software Tester
Advance Careers Uk
08.2021 - Current
Manuel Software tester
08-2021
Media Director
Stream of Joy
04.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University Of The People
04.2020 - 12.2023
Freelance Videographer
Voice Of America
04.2019 - Current
News Room Reporting Journalism, Voice Of America
04-2019
Certificate - Broadcast Journalism
News Room Journalism Report
03.2019 - 09.2019
The Management of the Media Aspect
GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR FOOD SECURITY AND ECOSYSTEM PRESERVATION. (GIFSEP)
11.2017 - 10.2019
Film and media Production, Australian Film Institute
09-2011
Freelance Videographer
CGTN
05.2011 - Current
Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production
Australian Film Institute
03.2011 - 09.2011
Video Production Specialist
Royal Films LTD
03.2008 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Government Secondary School
09.2003 - 07.2006