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ANDREWS Twumasi

Stafford,Virginia
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ANDREWS Twumasi

Summary

Talented Creative Director proficient in business operations and customer needs. Excellent communicator, problem solver and detail-oriented manager. Adept at overseeing writers, designers and artists to accomplish challenging objectives. Industrious Creative Director offering an aptitude for developing innovative methods to bring creative visions to life. Possessing [Number] years of demonstrated success in network, television and film projects to add value to the [Company] team. Creative and innovative Art Director with proven history with public relations and advertising firms. Directs and drives visual and artistic elements in productions and media campaigns and supervises graphic designers. Collaborates with project directors, understands creative vision and models and leads visual design of project before submitting designs to director. [Job Title] specializing in print layout and design applications. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

Unesco Center For Peace
Frederick, MD

Head of Media
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Performed shooting and editing of events and conferences for the organization.
  • Worked closely with graphic, photo and video teams to plan and produce compelling content.
  • Edited and proofread social media and blog posts.
  • Collaborated with editor-in-chief to determine journal content and topics of special issues.
  • Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
  • Made powerful decisions regarding camera choices, lighting, and actions.
  • Translated technical information into clear, concise documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete daily and weekly content schedules.
  • Gathered information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
  • Partnered with leaders and remote teams to uncover compelling and strategically useful stories.
  • Created new, engaging and more accessible ways to present content and information for diverse global audience.
  • Recruited talented freelance writers to research and compose articles.
  • Cultivated coverage that connected with target audiences through breaking news, national and local trends, things to do and reviews.
  • Edited digital images lightly or with advanced techniques to create desired effects.
  • Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
  • Supervised and coordinated work of reporters and other editors.

Church of Pentecost
Lorton, VA

Creative Director
05.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Led creative team meetings to share ideas and bring actionable plans to fruition.
  • Designed work that strongly communicated christian narrative, goals, and concepts.
  • Supervise a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, social-media experts, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of messaging and deliverables.
  • Proposed concepts using rough sketches, storyboards or mood boards.
  • Review and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables address marketing goals and challenges effectively.

KM Productions,
Stafford, Virginia

Vgrapher/Grapher/Cinematgrapher/Cinematographer/Videographer/Editor-in-Chief
05.2017 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Managed development, editing and publishing of editorial content created for articles, blogs, audio interviews and video features.
  • Defined audience, voice, scope and purpose of publication in consultation with editorial board, communicated vision clearly to team and created editorial calendar and deadlines.
  • Hired, managed, guided and inspired [Number]-person editorial and administrative team and directed practices and policies for working effectively with vendors and content contributors.
  • Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
  • Recommended enhancements to articles for optimum readership.
  • Determined clearest and most logical way to present information and instructions for greatest reader comprehension.

Linxerve Academy
Alexandria, VA

AV Technician
2020.03 - 2022.12 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)

Job overview

• Controlled lights, sound and A/V equipment during live productions.
• Collaborated with production staff to deliver exceptional performances.
• Checked completed work for quality and accuracy.
• Integrated professional audio/video systems and provided technical assistance to resolve issues.
• Identified, diagnosed and resolved problems with media systems.
• Monitored and repaired range of equipment, including audio, video and video conferencing systems.
• Prepared sets with lighting and other equipment to meet production specifications.
• Serviced and maintained all audiovisual systems according to project guidelines.
• Placed microphones in specific locations to maximize audio quality.
• Followed specifications to pull and terminate cables.
• Used appropriate tools and materials in alignment with safety protocols and industry best practices.
• Supervised crew of audio-video installation team members and third-party subcontractors.
• Managed day-to-day AV operations, supervising equipment removal and return.
• Employed best practices and safety protocols during equipment installations.
• Assessed AV equipment, performing minor repairs to promote continued functionality.
• Maintained AV inventory and supplies and facilitated orders for new equipment.
• Built strong rapport with customers to foster confidence in system installations.
• Transported and installed equipment for weddings, concerts and other live events.
• Reviewed drawings, blueprints, schematics and service manuals to identify technical requirements.
• Delivered videoconference support through troubleshooting and testing.
• Oversaw reservation and distribution for audio-visual equipment and spaces.

Education

National Film And Television Institute
Accra, Ghana

Bachelor of Arts from Film And Video Production
09.2014

University Overview

  • Kwame Nkrumah Recipient award for best creative writer

Institute of Arts
Charleston, SC

Certificate of Arts in Film Directing from Film Production

Skills

  • Experience as a content writer, graphic designer, or production artist
  • Resource Coordination
  • Project Management
  • Experience in project management, with a focus on creative direction
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Design Background
  • Marketing Leadership
  • Communications strategies
  • Design understanding
  • Media industry expertise
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Network television operations
  • Campaign development
  • Deadline-oriented
  • CSS editing
  • Visual communication expertise
  • Art history
  • Dreamweaver
  • Photographic editing

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as Employee of the year 2022 for outstanding performance and team contributions.
  • Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
  • Developed relationships with over 10 new clients and typically exceeded company's expectation.
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.

Affiliations

  • Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present)
  • Member, Alumni Association
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Timeline

Head of Media

Unesco Center For Peace
01.2021 - Current

Creative Director

Church of Pentecost
05.2020 - Current

AV Technician

Linxerve Academy
2020.03 - 2022.12 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)

Vgrapher/Grapher/Cinematgrapher/Cinematographer/Videographer/Editor-in-Chief

KM Productions,
05.2017 - 06.2020

National Film And Television Institute

Bachelor of Arts from Film And Video Production

Institute of Arts

Certificate of Arts in Film Directing from Film Production
ANDREWS Twumasi