Melaku (Mel) Okoji
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Talented multimedia professional with more than 10 years of wide-ranging experience in film, television and video production. Multimedia manager, film and TV editor contributing to creative vision, messaging strategies and execution of multimedia assets. Manages multiple projects and deadlines. Tactful and diplomatic while building and developing creative and technical teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Live Streaming
ClashTV Holdings, Inc
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Operations Manager
ClashTV Holdings, Inc
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events.
- Oversaw development of company website and fielded customer questions sent electronically.
- Hired and trained independent production specialists, graphic designers and other staff members. Over 50 independent contractors.
- Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms.
- Collaborated with IT department staff to enhance network-based technologies.
- Coordinated camera shots, graphics and regulations compliance for productions.
- Worked across departments to create on-target promotions for station activities, specific programs and special guests.
- Controlled remote broadcasts by operating equipment to manage feeds via backend streaming services (iOiO.TV, ReStream and React)
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
Video Streaming Specialist (Contract)
ClashTV Holdings, Inc
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events.
- Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Developed promotional materials, posters and videos.
- Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms.
- Commended by management for continuous punctuality and superior performance.
- Oversaw reservation and distribution of AV equipment and facilities for on-site presentations.
- Controlled video input for live conferences or performances and pre-recorded productions.
Video Technician
Production Resource Group
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Reviewed audio or video detection equipment requests and determined type of equipment to use and best method.
- Performed systematic and high-quality diagnostic troubleshooting and repair or adjustment to integrated audio-visual systems.
- Created and maintained inventory of AV equipment and created documentation and instructions on proper usage.
- Designed, assembled and adapted audio or video equipment and related devices.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
- Maintained projectors and monitors and oversaw maintenance and repairs involving external vendors.
Multimedia Specialist
Integrity Marketing Group LLC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Exported final cuts and upload to content management system and client platforms.
- Participated in creative meetings to assist in developing ideas and defining project deadlines.
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
- Provided clients with print and online advertising solutions for brand awareness, promotional product sales and special events.
- Optimized and re-cut image and video files by identifying clips, editing and encoding videos and pulling screengrabs.
- Assisted with post-production of video archives by scrubbing, cataloging and organizing clips.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Managed digital archives to maintain organized file management system of images and video clips.
Video Camera Operator
Hillsong East Coast
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Interacted with directors, producers and talent while remaining focused and professional at all times.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through all stages to completion.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Operated Sony Broadcast Camcorder cameras during shooting to obtain high-quality shots.
- Collected information from upcoming guests' recent appearances and web sources.
- Used Sony PXW-Z190, Sony PXW-Z280 and Hitachi mounted and hand-held cameras.
- Used both video and still shot cameras to capture live production.
Senior Operator
Hillsong East Coast
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Supervised team of 6 TV team members and encouraged employees to immediately address job issues or concerns.
- Completed work according to schedule and helped struggling team members.
- Performed changeovers for specified machinery and retooled specifications for change in product.
- Changed out tools and dyes to complete various tasks.
- Monitored quality of incoming materials and completed in-process quality inspections.
- Assisted technicians in machine handling and set up.
- Monitored daily operations and made adjustments to production line where necessary.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Monitored industry trends to stay informed of innovative technology, production equipment and editing software.
Video Editor Specialist
Freelance
01.2016 - Current
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Edited content in real time at events to deliver high-quality media content within short timeframes.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Participated in creative meetings to assist in developing ideas and defining project deadlines.
- Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
- Played key role in facilitating projects and contributing to every stage of film and video production.
- Assembled various amounts of footage into seamless end product.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ12.2020
Certificate in Digital Art and Design -
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ04.2019
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Coordination
- Contract Negotiation
- Business Administration
- Business Planning
- Staff Development
- Business Development
- Budget Control
- Operations Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Crew collaboration
- Charismatic Leader
- Information Technology Management
- People Management
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Master Certification (MOS), Microsoft
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Office 2010 (MOS)
Timeline
Director of Live Streaming
ClashTV Holdings, Inc
05.2024 - 08.2024
Operations Manager
ClashTV Holdings, Inc
05.2023 - 05.2024
Video Streaming Specialist (Contract)
ClashTV Holdings, Inc
06.2022 - 12.2023
Video Technician
Production Resource Group
11.2021 - 04.2022
Multimedia Specialist
Integrity Marketing Group LLC
05.2021 - 08.2021
Senior Operator
Hillsong East Coast
02.2016 - 01.2018
Video Editor Specialist
Freelance
01.2016 - Current
Video Camera Operator
Hillsong East Coast
05.2015 - 08.2018
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Hudson County Community College
Certificate in Digital Art and Design -
Hudson County Community College
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