Nijah Mentor
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
A versatile and accomplished industry professional with eight year experience and a proven track record of delivering award-winning content. I am passionate about projects that take a creative risk to unify, inspire, and engage in dialogue with a wide-ranging audience. I am well-organized with a disciplined approach to planning and actualizing cohesive visions with each project. Adept at managing end-to-end workflows, collaborating with diverse teams, and achieving post-production deliveries within time and budget constraints. I bring a unique blend of skills that encompass both technical proficiency and a keen understanding of production success objectives. I am confident in my ability to contribute and grow the success at Omnitheant.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asset Manager
New York Life
, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Managed a diverse portfolio of assets, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, ensuring alignment with the company's investment strategies and risk tolerance
- Conducted thorough market research and analysis to identify investment opportunities and optimize portfolio performance.
- Developed and implemented asset allocation strategies to maximize returns and mitigate risks.
- Performed detailed financial analysis, including valuation, performance tracking, and risk assessment, to support investment decisions
- Maintained strong relationships with clients, understanding their investment objectives and providing tailored asset management solutions
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards
- Coordinated with legal and compliance teams to manage regulatory reporting and audits.
Youth Development and Media Instructor
Soul 2 Soulz
, NY
03.2019 - 12.2024
- Integrated the agency’s mission into a social emotional learning curriculum for grades 6-12 based on national core arts standards
- Developed and led a year-round film curriculum in multiple schools around New York City
- Developed a 4-week film residency program within a local juvenile facility
- Guided students in uncovering a sense of empowerment and purpose using the Japanese ‘Ikigai’ framework
- Collaborated with students on strategies to bridge the gap between their weakness and goals
- Set group goals to keep on track, motivate, and reward accomplishments, increasing YABC center's class attendance by 60%.
- Managed classroom dynamics, addressed any disciplinary issues, and promoted a culture of mutual support and encouragement.
- Used filmmaking as the basis for self-discovery, educational and socioemotional development increasing class participation by 100%
- Coached staff and students on the use of filmmaking equipment and production crew roles, based on industry standards.
- Collaborated with students and staff on quarterly film and multimedia projects to improve their technical and creative skills
- Collaborated with colleagues, school departments, and external organizations to enhance the film program and create interdisciplinary projects.
Freelance Filmmaker
Self-employed
01.2016 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with clients to conceptualize and develop compelling storylines that align with their vision and objectives
- Assisted in developing video content strategies that align with brand goals, target audience preferences, and market trends
- Crafted engaging scripts that effectively convey the intended message and story, incorporating feedback from stakeholders to refine narratives
- Coordinated all aspects of pre-production, including location scouting, scheduling, casting, and equipment procurement to ensure smooth shoot execution
- Operated various types of cameras and filming equipment to capture high-quality video footage, ensuring optimal lighting, composition, and sound
- Directed on-set talent, providing clear guidance and creative direction to achieve authentic and impactful performances
- Utilized advanced video editing software to edit raw footage, add effects, and produce polished final videos
- Integrated sound design elements, including music, voiceovers, and sound effects, to enhance the storytelling experience and evoke desired emotions
- Maintained ongoing communication with clients throughout the production process, providing updates, addressing feedback, and ensuring satisfaction with the final product
- Created video content optimized for various social media platforms, understanding different format requirements and audience engagement strategies
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and budgets while maintaining high standards of quality
- Quickly identified and resolved technical issues during filming and post-production to minimize downtime and ensure project continuity
- Stayed current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and storytelling techniques to continuously improve video production quality and effectiveness.
Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Podcast Editor and Post Production Lead
Brooklyn Savvy & Art Movez Podcast
04.2015 - 09.2023
- Coordinated guests, managed call sheets, and enforced end-to-end timelines
- Prepared Host, Toni Williams for TV and Live interviews
- Collaborated with the publicity team to ensure the success of campaigns around diversity, equity and inclusion, young voters, new census laws, and Hair discrimination within the corporate workplace
- Developed the visual style and aesthetic for talk show
- Selected appropriate camera equipment and lenses ensuring technical excellence and creative composition
- Spearheaded unscripted virtual content during COVID rewarding the show with grant funding
- Increased production value by creating a new talk show format, adding a live audience to the set resulting in a 200% increase in viewership
- Oversaw the camera and lighting crew, providing guidance, instruction, and support to ensure a cohesive team effort
- Hired and managed film crew ensuring a functional and timely production set staying within budget
- Edited ready-to-air deliverables including cutting and assembling footage, cold open, titles, graphics, live Q&A segments, and credits
- Organized and archived assets, footage, and final episodes on hard drives and cloud-based drives ensuring proper labeling, storage, and retrieval
- Implemented asset management systems to streamline access and maintain the integrity of sharing media files with NYC media broadcast station.
Film Festival Consultant, Streaming Producer Post
Women of African descent film festival
, NY
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Develop and actualize a three-day WEB3-based virtual film festival accessible to global audiences.
- Coordinate, encode, and automate streaming films implementing geo-blocking copyright protection.
- Design interactive festival programming interface to improve viewer’s experience.
- Collect data from our online viewers to generate analytics.
- Direct and develop all pre-recorded content to streamline the festival and increase the production value.
- Develop the appearance and functionality of a virtual festival that satisfies the client and target audience.
- Master a 3 month film festival fellowship certification specializing in film festival producing awarding the festival a grant.
Post-production Supervisor for Award-winning Commercial Campaign
HiBobbie
, CA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Hired and managed post-production team, workflow, assembling assets, and editing raw video/audio to provide final deliverables within time and budget constraints
- Created and managed schedules and project benchmarks to support early post-production delivery
- Assembled color-graded images, with VFX, music score, and captions into ready-to-air deliverables for international broadcast
- Scheduled and coordinated virtual meetings and screenings disseminating notes and benchmarks between internal team, external partners, and key stakeholders
- Collaborated with the publicity team to plan and ensure the success of campaigns
- Managed and liaised between directors, producers, editors, composers, VFX artists, compositors, and colorists to create award-winning content that translates into projects' aesthetics.
Executive Assistant Performing Arts Department
Long Island University Brooklyn Campus
, NY
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Provide administrative support for a variety of documents, data, public relations, assignments, and project coordinating.
- Coordinated scheduling for meetings, events, phone calls, and note-taking/dissemination.
- Streamlined collaboration among program administrator, production director, students, and staff
- Responsible for incoming high school inquiries, ensuring effective retention strategies were implemented, while also facilitating seamless audition scheduling and decision-making.
- Provided guidance and support to freshman students in their academic and personal journey.
- Served on the planning committee and contributed to the successful execution of dance concerts held every semester.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Long Island University Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY08-2018
Skills
- Team Leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Introspective with a heart of humility to serve community
- Project / Task Management
- Quality Control
- Research and pitching
- Post production workflow management
- Campaign planning
- Client relations
- Flexibility and multitasking skills within a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
- Conceptual Development and planning
- Pre and post production planning
- Hiring production and post crew
- Curriculum development
- Asset Management (Financial advising, qualitative analysis, risk mitigation)
Accomplishments
Webby Award Winner, People's Voice commercial campaign 2022
Certification
Life and Health Insurance License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Asset Manager
New York Life
01.2024 - Current
Film Festival Consultant, Streaming Producer Post
Women of African descent film festival
03.2022 - 07.2023
Post-production Supervisor for Award-winning Commercial Campaign
HiBobbie
01.2021 - 01.2023
Youth Development and Media Instructor
Soul 2 Soulz
03.2019 - 12.2024
Executive Assistant Performing Arts Department
Long Island University Brooklyn Campus
08.2016 - 08.2018
Freelance Filmmaker
Self-employed
01.2016 - 12.2023
Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Podcast Editor and Post Production Lead
Brooklyn Savvy & Art Movez Podcast
04.2015 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science -
Long Island University Brooklyn
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