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Ayomide Fola-Toluhi

Ayomide Fola-Toluhi

Akron,OH

Summary

Aspiring digital media professional with extensive experience in photography, videography, and filmmaking. Seeking a video production internship to apply skills in capturing and editing high-quality visual content, and to contribute to a dynamic team.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Photographer and Videographer

Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current
  • Captured and edited over 500 photos and several videos for various clients, including events, portraits, and promotional materials.
  • Directed and edited several short films, managing all aspects of production from scripting to post-production.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, ensuring the final product met or exceeded expectations.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Adapted to a variety of shooting environments and lighting conditions, showcasing creativity and technical expertise.

Engineman 3rd Class

US Navy Reserves
05.2021 - Current
  • Operated, maintained, and repaired engines and other mechanical equipment.
  • Improved overall safety standards through diligent adherence to established protocols and guidelines.

Amazon Fulfilment Associate

Amazon
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Consistently pick, load, receive and replenish products to meet established company production and service levels.
  • Use scanners to read bar codes on products.
  • Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.

Hotel Attendant

Extended Stay America
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and promptly addressing concerns.
  • Maintained clear communication between departments during shift changes to ensure continuity of service for guests.
  • Maintaining order, and credible decency, and ensuring the hotel and rooms are spot-on by cleaning and sanitizing rooms, hallways, stairways, and guest areas.
  • Providing Customer service and ensuring guests are properly attended to.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Digital Video Media Technology

Stark State College
Canton, OH

Bachelor of Science - Digital Media Production

Kent State University
Kent, OH
12.2024

Skills

  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), DaVinci Resolve, Capcut, Audition, Microsoft Suite
  • Client Relations
  • Workplace Safety
  • Teamwork & Leadership

Projects

Hero Star Fighter (Short Film) 

  • Directed and co-edited a 6 minute short film exploring a power ranger theme but as dancers.
  • Managed a small crew, and all stages of production.
  • Featured in the Rising Tide Film Festival and Kent State University Film Festival Spring 2024 and received Best Sound Design and positive reviews.


The Calm before the Storm Silhouette photoshoot for UHURU Magazine 

  • Captured silhouette portraits that visualized the theme for the magazine (not published).


References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Amazon Fulfilment Associate

Amazon
12.2021 - 01.2022

Engineman 3rd Class

US Navy Reserves
05.2021 - Current

Hotel Attendant

Extended Stay America
06.2020 - 11.2020

Freelance Photographer and Videographer

Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Digital Video Media Technology

Stark State College

Bachelor of Science - Digital Media Production

Kent State University
Ayomide Fola-Toluhi