RUTH MUKENDI
Marketing communications, photographer, editor.
Suffolk,VA
Summary
-Dynamic team-player, strong ability to work independently, professional, and loyal to the company.
-Proven high abilities to be an efficient, multi-tasking, dependable & reliable worker.
-Excellent writing and oral skills, observant, keen on details, goal oriented.
-Well versed with Pre and Post photo/video or digital media production.
-Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Excellent communicator with focus on results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
11.2022 - Current
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
Assistant Public Relations Officer
National Water and Sewerage Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Field reporting, video editing and carrying out extensive research for material to be used on NWSC social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube
- Managing and creating information for the social media platforms and website
- News story scripting, editing and segment production
- Dealing with enquiries from the public, the press and related organizations
- Customer care and Front desk services
- Wrote press releases for routine use and crisis management.
- Gathered information on customer opinions and adjusted plans to capitalize on current trends.
- Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
- Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals.
- Managed service projects from start to finish by finding partners, making detailed plans and executive projects.
Film Production Assistant
Imperial Blue Production
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
- Utilized demonstrable technical, editorial and creative storytelling skills in editing, producing and design.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Participated in creative brainstorms for new content and series, social media campaigns and sponsorship initiatives.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
- Developed best practice content editing techniques to enhance content performance across social platforms and extend content across traditional platforms.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
Video Production Assistant
WIZARTS MEDIA
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Video editing and production of a short film, TOXIC CITY
- Camera operation both photo and video camera
- Assisted the Casting director and screenplay editing
- Promoting and fundraising resources for the film on social media and organizations.
- Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Worked with clients to produce various types of videos.
- Created production schedules for every step of video production.
- Developed promotional materials, posters and videos.
- Acquired permits and equipment to film [Number] projects for various clients.
Education
Associate of Arts - Documentary Film Making
Umbaji Film School
Uganda10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Uganda Christian University
Uganda10.2016
High School Diploma -
St. Lawrence Horizon Campus
Uganda11.2012
High School Diploma -
St. Lawrence Horizon Campus
Uganda12.2010
Skills
- Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Adobe indesign Adobe Premiere Pro (adobe creative suite)
- Problem Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Creative Visualization
- Computer Editing
- Error Correction
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Editing Team Leadership
- Idea Brainstorming
- Director and Producer Instructions
- Film and Videotape Editing
- Critical Thinking
- Video Switching Equipment
- Work Planning and Prioritizing
- Decision Making
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
- Upbeat and Positive Personality
- Understanding Customer Needs
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Creative Problem Solving
- Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
- Patient and Empathetic
Languages
English
Full Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The supernatural is the natural not yet explained.
Elbert Hubbard
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Public Relations Officer
National Water and Sewerage Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2019
Film Production Assistant
Imperial Blue Production
05.2016 - 01.2018
Video Production Assistant
WIZARTS MEDIA
03.2016 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts - Documentary Film Making
Umbaji Film School
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Uganda Christian University
High School Diploma -
St. Lawrence Horizon Campus
High School Diploma -
St. Lawrence Horizon Campus