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Irene Okinyo

Seattle,Washington

Summary

With over a decade of expertise in videography and editing, my career is marked by award-winning productions and innovative storytelling. I bring strong technical skills including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a dedication to excellence, evident in my production of a viral marketing piece and groundbreaking filming techniques. Talented Videographer sets up and configures equipment, edits shots into final formats and adds dynamic effects. Adept at overseeing pre-production, production and post-production activities. Trained in Adobe premier pro use. Skilled camera operator equipped with technical abilities, creative eye for detail and industry experience. Enhances projects by taking clean video with minimal reshoot and consistently matching directors' vision. Manages time well to stay on-schedule with both studio and remote shoots. 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

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Videographer

Visual Storytellers Inc.
Seattle, Washington
03.2019 - 11.2023
  • Led a team of 6 in crafting compelling narrative videos, resulting in a 30% increase in client engagement across social platforms
  • Managed full production cycles for high-profile projects, contributing to a 20% year-over-year growth in the company's portfolio
  • Pioneered the adoption of cutting-edge camera and drone technology, enhancing the production quality of major projects
  • Facilitated cross-departmental training on visual storytelling techniques, increasing team efficiency by 25%
  • Developed new post-production workflows using Adobe Creative Suite, reducing editing time by 15%
  • Spearheaded a documentary project that won the 'Best Cinematography' award at a renowned film festival.

Videographer

Dynamic Media Solutions
Seattle, Washington
06.2015 - 02.2019
  • Directed and edited a marketing campaign for a tech firm that increased customer acquisition by 35% within the first quarter
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce training videos, resulting in improved customer satisfaction by 20%
  • Streamlined the video editing process, cutting down turnaround times by 30% without compromising quality
  • Implemented innovative lighting techniques to enhance visual appeal in storytelling
  • Conducted comprehensive equipment maintenance, ensuring zero downtime during critical shoots.

Associate Videographer

Creative Visuals LLC
Renton, Washington
01.2013 - 05.2015
  • Assisted in filming and post-production for over 100 commercial shoots for local and national businesses
  • Optimized archival system for video footage, improving retrieval times by 40%
  • Provided technical support for on-site shoots, ensuring a 15% improvement in operational efficiency
  • Contributed to the production of a viral marketing video that amassed over 1 million views.

Education

Journalism and mass communication -

Mount Kenya University
01.2019

Associate of Arts in Film Production -

Seattle Film Institute
01.2013

Nonlinear Editing with Premiere Pro -

Adobe Learning

Advanced Cinematography Workshop -

New York Film Academy

Skills

  • Videography
  • Story Arc Crafting
  • Lighting Techniques
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Non-linear Editing
  • Location Scouting
  • Live event coverage
  • Video Storytelling
  • Social Media Content
  • Cinematography expertise
  • Camera operation
  • Photography
  • Scripting
  • Directing experience
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Client Communication
  • Editing skills

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Best Cinematography Award Winner: Received 'Best Cinematography' for a documentary produced at Visual Storytellers Inc., recognized at a prominent film festival.
  • Lead Campaign Videographer: Directed a tech company's marketing campaign at Dynamic Media Solutions, achieving a 35% increase in customer acquisition.
  • Creator of Viral Marketing Content: Integral to the creation of a marketing video at Creative Visuals LLC that went viral, gathering over 1 million views.
  • Post-Production Workflow Pioneer: Developed a more efficient postproduction workflow at Visual Storytellers Inc., reducing editing time by 15%.

Personal Information

Title: Videographer | Video Editing | Storytelling

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Timeline

Senior Videographer

Visual Storytellers Inc.
03.2019 - 11.2023

Videographer

Dynamic Media Solutions
06.2015 - 02.2019

Associate Videographer

Creative Visuals LLC
01.2013 - 05.2015

Journalism and mass communication -

Mount Kenya University

Associate of Arts in Film Production -

Seattle Film Institute

Nonlinear Editing with Premiere Pro -

Adobe Learning

Advanced Cinematography Workshop -

New York Film Academy
Irene Okinyo