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Awards
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NKEM ANDREA DENCHUKWU

NKEM ANDREA DENCHUKWU

Sugar Land,TX

Summary

Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers, and ready to help team achieve company goals. Highly organized and detail-oriented film producer successfully manages projects, plans productions, and leads teams. Experienced in creative writing, budget and project management, and cast and crew engagement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Team player. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Book Editor/Ghostwriter

Self-Employed
Houston, TX
07.2019 - Current
  • Reviewed book content and illustrations for style, grammar, accuracy and consistency.
  • Fact-checked books by carrying out research and confirming sources.
  • Attended weekly meetings to review book schedules and discuss issues.
  • Prepared final copies for print by formatting files, deciding on trim size, making aesthetic decisions and determining page count.
  • Allocated print space for story text, photos and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance.
  • Recruited and directed writers and illustrators through daily communication via telephone or email.
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Changed and rewrote sentences and paragraphs to maintain story flow.

**All the books edited on Amazon.com**

Public Speaker/Conversationalist

Self-Employed
U.S.A
06.2019 - Current
  • Researched material extensively before writing informative speeches.
  • Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
  • Presented information regarding women empowerment to groups of 300+ people as a keynote speaker.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.

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  • Speaker at Dallas Museum of Arts (2014 Oral Fixation's Lost in Translation)
  • Keynote Speaker at the 2019 Igbo Women League of Minnesota Silver Jubilee Celebration.
  • Panelist on several roundtable discussions or film festivals.

Screenwriter

Street Corner Films/Self-Employed
Houston, TX
01.2019 - Current
  • Formatted screenplays into usable scripts.
  • Assisted inn storyboarded screenplays and scripts based on production ideas.
  • Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Edited screenplays based on executive feedback.
  • Researched topics and ideas for screenplays.

Writer/Producer/Creative Writer/Editor/Project Manager

Self-Employed
United States/Nigeria
01.2012 - Current

Creative Writer

Freelancer
Houston, TX
02.2010 - Current
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
  • Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
  • Provided writing support for various projects, organizations, and individuals

Administrative /Case Manager

City Medical Services
Houston, TX
11.2009 - 05.2010

• Identified the patients passing through critical condition and coordinate the services required to be delivered.

• Ensured Psychiatric Services/Psychotropic Drugs/Behavior Programs are met.

• Ensured that all services indicated in clients’ Individual Plan of Care (IPC) are delivered as discussed and agreed upon in the IPC.

• Ensured individualization of clients’ needs as indicated by Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and or health professionals.

• Monitored the Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals and objectives.

• Performed Home walk through and arranged transportation.

• Performed Vocational monthly face-to-face contact/observation.

• Managed employees’ Performance Improvement Skills Appraisal.

• Developed Performance Improvement Form and managed employees’ performances.

• Handled payroll, account payables and account receivables.

  • Processed paperwork in order to execute the proper assistance for clients/patients.

Operations Administrative Intern

Methodist Hospital Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
05.2009 - 08.2009
  • Assisted in the 2009 Six Sigma Project by auditing approximately 1200+ inpatient data files via Online Sunrise Clinical Manager (MethOD) to determine the accuracy of Plan of Care (POC) in relation to the hospital’s Policies and Procedures, shadowed Operating Room nurses during pre-op and post op patients’ assessments.

• Surveyed approximately 180 end-users (nurses) on nurses’ patient care priorities and determined the in- efficient time management relating to POC

• Determined workflow efficiency to decrease double documentation

• Generated and concluded a study to determine competency skill level

• Updated Evidence-Based Research Journals on Nursing Job Burnout and monthly worksheet productivity report for Wound, Ostomy Unit Nurses

• Reviewed Accreditation Materials; Examples of Evidence data for Nurse Residency self-study using the hospital’s Policies and Procedures for accuracy of data update

• Edited the Poser points (PowerPoint Presentations) for Nursing Education based on the graphic standard/Learning, Style Guide and created poster posers for the Heart Failure Unit.

Oasis Lifestyles

Interim Marketing Assistant
Houston, TX
01.2009 - 04.2009
  • Responsible for clients’/patients’ files
  • Monitored all incoming and outgoing calls
  • Promoted patients’ safety
  • Updated potential clients/patients’ database
  • Assisted in marketing strategic planning

Project Manager

GovCon Resources, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD
02.2000 - 10.2005
  • Managed daily operations of clients’ accounts and records
  • Responsible for projects coordination
  • Managed employees’ offsite tasks and schedules
  • Handled all accounts payables and receivables
  • Assisted in offsite jobs using DELTEK Accounting Software for all data entries
  • Assisted in obtaining major contracts from KPMG and Birch & Davis companies

Office Manager

Hertz Electric And Construction Company
Oakland, CA
03.1995 - 06.1997
  • Handled Account Receivables and Payables
  • Effectively managed 12 employees
  • Trained clients’ office managers on new accounting software
  • Prepared bids documents
  • Handled thousands of dollars weekly and effectively managed corporate bank accounts
  • Obtained $150,000 to $1,000,000 government contracts.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
  • Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.

Education

Master of Healthcare Services -

Strayer University
Washington, DC
09.2007

Bachelor of Science - Computer Networking

Strayer University
Washington, DC
03.2002

Skills

  • Talent Acquisition
  • Production Operations
  • Public Speaking
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Creative Collaboration
  • Document/Book Editing
  • Idea Brainstorming

Screenwriter

  • The Other Me
  • Malachi: The Boy from the Floating Slum
  • Breathless
  • Critters: The. Story of David
  • A Day in the Life of an Orphan

Books

  • Tribal Echoes
  • When Hearts Touch
  • Be My Eyes
  • Here on Earth
  • The House Without Christmas
  • About A Boy
  • Put Me In Your Shoes
  • The Cow Without A Tail
  • See Me Don't Judge Me
  • Odera: An Orphan's Tale
  • Alley-Gators: The Bullies of Poughkeepsie
  • Zoe

*All books written and edited on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other online bookstores.

Magazine Newspaper Features

  • FORBES Digital Edition August 31, 2018
  • Oprah Winfrey Magazine - O May 2015 Edition (p28)
  • Oprah Winfrey Magazine - O July 2014 Edition (p16)
  • Oprah Winfrey Magazine - O June 2016 Edition (p14)
  • Oprah Winfrey Magazine - O November 2019 Edition (p8)
  • Oprah Winfrey Magazine - O January 2020 (p10)
  • Houston Chronicle: February and March 2018
  • CBS 11 News: March 2018
  • Great Day Houston February 2022 and June 2023
  • FOX 26 News: February and March 2018
  • ABC 13 News: February 2018
  • FOX 26 News: Emmy Award Winner Melissa Wilson, February 2014, October 2020, and December 2022
  • ABC 13 News: Anchor Melanie Lawson, July 2013
  • Voice of America: June 2016

Producer Casting Director


  • When Hearts Touch (3D Animation)
  • Harvey
  • Lone Star Deception
  • Bayou City Kings
  • Pound of Flesh
  • Gem of the Rainforest
  • Page 36
  • The Contract
  • The Briefcase
  • Dead Presidents Society
  • One Good Sex Deserves A Murder
  • Sam
  • The Other Me


Awards

2019 and 2020 Winner - Readers' Choice Recipient - Houston Library Foundation Literary Awards

Pound of Flesh - Rising Star Award - 2014 CIFF - Canada International Film Festival

Pound of Flesh - Best Film Award - 2015 NAFCA - Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards -  African Oscars

When Hearts Touch - Nominee and Official Selection - 2023 AFRIFF - Africa International Film Festival 

When Hearts Touch - Official Selection at the 2023 Essence Film Festival 

When Hearts Touch - Finalist - 2023 New York Animation Awards

References

Ody Ijomah, 240.593.9474, Joseph Profit, 818.235.9161, Dr. Ijeoma Nnamani, 703.505.2476, Vivian Elebiyo, 281.857.0569  

Timeline

Book Editor/Ghostwriter

Self-Employed
07.2019 - Current

Public Speaker/Conversationalist

Self-Employed
06.2019 - Current

Screenwriter

Street Corner Films/Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current

Writer/Producer/Creative Writer/Editor/Project Manager

Self-Employed
01.2012 - Current

Creative Writer

Freelancer
02.2010 - Current

Administrative /Case Manager

City Medical Services
11.2009 - 05.2010

Operations Administrative Intern

Methodist Hospital Texas Medical Center
05.2009 - 08.2009

Oasis Lifestyles

Interim Marketing Assistant
01.2009 - 04.2009

Project Manager

GovCon Resources, Inc.
02.2000 - 10.2005

Office Manager

Hertz Electric And Construction Company
03.1995 - 06.1997

Master of Healthcare Services -

Strayer University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Networking

Strayer University
NKEM ANDREA DENCHUKWU