Hakeem Adegoke-Are
Surulere, Lagos
Summary
A skilled and experienced creative Graphic Designer/3D modeling Artist specializing in a unique and innovative approach to concept development, with over seven years of experience overseeing individual projects and brand development, consistently delivering high-quality work.
A skilled Creative Director with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, able to oversee writers, designers, and artists to achieve challenging objectives.
An intermediate-level Animator with expertise in 3D CGI modeling and character rigging, using Auto-desk Maya and Cinema 4D. Experienced as a Videographer and can manage all stages of projects, from pre- to post-production, with advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Art Direction Animator
Artkeem Visuals
Lagos
01.2015 - Current
- Revamped work strategies and processes to accomplish agency objectives.
- Established procedures and quality standards for department.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and services to meet budget requirements.
- Oversaw full teams of writers, artists, designers and project managers.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Conceptualized compelling 3D animations, visual effects and motion graphics for logos, symbols, backgrounds and special features.
- Worked with other artists, animators and programmers to execute projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Interpreted concept art and sketches to create innovative virtual characters, environments and props.
- Built upon existing character animation to develop over five new stories.
- Collaborated with other animators to create coherent images within scenes.
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
Artistic Director/Content Writer
Dapson One Films
Lagos
01.2012 - Current
- Oversaw installation and operation of on-set sound and lighting equipment to achieve superior production results.
- Created arts organization's seasonal performance and exhibition program and selected performers and artists for upcoming events.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Managed theater's budget and interacted with charities, sponsors and trusts to obtain operating funds.
- Scheduled seasonal theater productions and engaged actors and stage personnel to execute dramatic, musical and comedy performances.
- Scheduled video production resources and managed cast and crew to accomplish video production goals on preset timelines.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Achieved individual and troupe success through enhanced collaborative and communications skills.
- Auditioned, selected and coached actors to execute high-quality performances and enhance production value.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
Director
The School of Art
Lagos
01.2019 - Current
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Increased company revenue through aggressive new market strategies.
- Updated school curriculum to integrate technology and enhance the quality of student education.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Provided personalized customer service to parents and guardians regarding academic needs of students through phone calls, email and live video chat.
- Provided lesson planning and pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.
- Performed detailed and comprehensive evaluations of teaching.
- Organized committees, workshops and conferences to promote social and intellectual welfare of students.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Volunteer Coordinator
Abubakar As-Sidiq Modrasah
Lagos
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with other members of the committee to setup the Islamic School.
- Assisted in mapping out curriculum, policies, and strategies for the school.
- Developed brand conceptualization.
- Managed volunteer calendar and verified coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability.
- Evaluated strengths of team members and assessed vacancies to match volunteers with positions.
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Performed skills assessments to link volunteers to roles matching individual skills and competencies.
- Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dramatic Arts
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State12.2012
Skills
- Art Direction Animation // 3D CGI Modeling Artist
- Logo Design
- Image Editing and Manipulation
- Digital Illustration
- Intermediate Ability with Autodesk Maya
- Advance Ability with Adobe Creative Cloud
- Animation and Motion Graphics Designer
- Cinema 4D Artist
- Non-Linear Editing // Videographer
- Adobe Premiere
- Creative Direction
Accomplishments
- Recipient of BRF Scholarship, 2008 - 2012
- Represented Department of Dramatic Arts, OAU at the P.L.A.Y International Competition with BEST DIRECTED Award and 2nd Overall in 2011.
- MOST VERSATILE Award, 2011/2012, DASA AWARDS.
- Best Directed play “Tight Rope”, DASA AWARDS, 2011.
- MOST INTELLECTUAL (male), 2009/2010 session, DASA AWARDS.
- BOOKWORM OF THE YEAR, 2008/2009 DASA AWARDS.
- 2nd Prize Award at the United Nations 60th Anniversary Arts Poster Competition, 2005.
Certification
- Certified Character Rigging Artist in Cinema 4D, Udemy, 2021.
- Certified 3D CGI Modeling Artiste and Animator, Ai Multimedia Academy - 2019.
- Certificate in Graphic Design and Publishing, Ai Multimedia Academy, Training - 2018.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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