Akeima Young
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Akeima Young is a dynamic multimedia producer with a strong creative vision in video production, film creation, and storytelling. As a Creative Director, she excels in organization and balancing long and short-term objectives. With experience in grassroots organizing, including internships with the NAACP and Capitol Hill, as well as serving as an Associate Producer for a nationally-watched gubernatorial campaign reaching 8 million people, Akeima has honed her project management, leadership, and storytelling skills. Notably, she has also written scripts for Oprah Winfrey and edited ads for Barack Obama, demonstrating her ability to thrive in high-profile creative endeavors.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Unstoppable Voters Fellow
Center For Artistic Activism
New York, NY
12.2023 - Current
- Received Mentorship to execute on innovative voter engagement strategies
- Expert training in artistic activism campaign strategy development.
- Mentorship on successful creative campaign execution
- Received funding to bring an original creative campaign to life from ideation to completion.
Creative Advocacy Director
Alabama Values Progress
Montgomery, AL
09.2023 - Current
- Created original concepts, art direction, and designs for multimedia projects.
- Oversaw the production of digital assets such as videos, and interactive experiences.
- Managed a team of designers, photographers, illustrators, videographers, and creatives.
- Led creative team meetings to share ideas and bring actionable plans to fruition.
- Met with department heads to translate goals from concept to completion.
- Designed work that strongly communicated brand narrative, goals and concepts.
- Built internal systems and workflow processes for Creative department to facilitate more streamlined and efficient productivity.
- Established relationships with agencies and freelancers to secure resources for projects.
- Supported fundraising efforts by building relationship with partners and funders.
Associate Producer
Stacey Abrams for Governor Campaign
Atlanta, GA
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Planned and executed production of radio, TV, print, and social media for a $33 million paid media branch engaging over 8 million people statewide.
- Manages set personnel and video creation while creating work schedules and operating production equipment during shoots.
- Planned new video shoots with an in-house production team and managed production through completion.
- Wrote client and creative team scripts and designed set visuals.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
Production Associate
Swift Agency- Gatorade Social Media Shoot
Atlanta, GA
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted production of Olympic gymnast's, Suni Lee, Gatorade commercial which aired on national broadcast television.
- Directed crew and talent on shoot day for seamless run of show throughout production.
- Coordinated lighting equipment, props, and staging of set.
- Scheduled flights, catering arrangements and transportation for crew.
Video Editor and Camera Operator
From Within Arts Videography And Photography
Atlanta, GA
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Used both video and still shot cameras to capture important moments during events.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Set up liighting and audio for on-site and on-location filming, recorded footage and resolved technical issues.
Production Assistant
Swift Agency - Chick-fil-a Productions
Atlanta, GA
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Solved emergency production equipment crisis that ensured successful continuation of production.
- Assisted coordination of lighting and props on sets.
- Provided rapid response messaging for crew members to track records and correspondence of shoot.
Organizer
Warnock and Ossoff for Georgia
Atlanta, GA
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Educated potential supporters on the candidate's platform and policies.
- Conducted door-to-door outreach in assigned neighborhoods.
- Explained voting procedures to prospective voters, including registration requirements and absentee ballots.
- Provided detailed reports of daily activities to campaign managers.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to plan events aimed at increasing voter turnout in targeted districts.
- Assisted with fundraising initiatives by collecting donations from individuals encountered during canvassing efforts.
Education
Howard University
Washington, DCSkills
- Project Management
- Camera operator (DSLR, film, etc)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Premier Pro, Lightroom, After Effects)
- Content and digital strategy
- Video editing
- Relational Management
- Grass Roots Advocacy
- Team Development
Accomplishments
- Martin Luther King Junior Humanitarian Award
Timeline
Unstoppable Voters Fellow
Center For Artistic Activism
12.2023 - Current
Creative Advocacy Director
Alabama Values Progress
09.2023 - Current
Associate Producer
Stacey Abrams for Governor Campaign
05.2022 - 11.2022
Production Associate
Swift Agency- Gatorade Social Media Shoot
04.2022 - 04.2022
Production Assistant
Swift Agency - Chick-fil-a Productions
10.2021 - 02.2022
Organizer
Warnock and Ossoff for Georgia
10.2021 - 01.2022
Video Editor and Camera Operator
From Within Arts Videography And Photography
07.2021 - 04.2022
Howard University