Creative, Project Management, Photographer
Handymen - Working specialties
Experience:
CREATIVE HEAD
Curated Image | Mombasa, Kenya
Tasked with
Serving as a thought leader and strategic partner to clients, offering new perspectives and thinking outside the box to challenge assumptions and push boundaries for above and below the line advertising needs.
Oversee the creation of all marketing and advertising deliverables, from concept to final production, ensuring that quality standards are followed.
Collaborate closely with account managers, strategists, and other cross- functional partners to ensure that creative solutions are aligned with business goals.
Keep track of deadlines, budgets, and the scope of multiple projects at the same time.
Effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders with reports from start to end of the projects.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, sharing knowledge with clients and team members.
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER 09/2016 to CURRENT Klenses Images | Mombasa, Kenya
Customer care engagement from idea stage to delivery.
Preparing creative briefs, mood boards, photography equipments and assembling the right crew for different tasks.
Taking lead on set and providing guidance to the crew members inline with the creative brief.
Photography high resolution images for projects ranging from commercial, fashion and documentary works.
Maintaining a detailed record of all shoots, including client information and details about the shoot itself.
Post production of all photographers on Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to improve the final output with composites involved as well.
Providing on-the-job training to less experienced photographers as needed or directed by photo editors.
Creating and maintaining a strong digital presence online for the brand i.e. Content marketing.
360 brand identity design for clients
PHOTOGRAPHY TUTOR - PART-TIME 06/2020 to CURRENT Canon Central and North Africa - UAE | Mombasa, Kenya
Planning and developing photography curricula for target groups within Canon Academy guidelines.
Conducting workshops and seminars for juniors, entry level and intermediate photographers interested in improving their photography skills.
Instructing photographers on the use of digital cameras, lenses and lighting equipment used in photography industry from pre to post production.
Helping photographers develop their artistic skills by helping them explore the different genres and techniques.
Providing feedback to photographers about their progress on projects, helping them become more confident in their abilities as photographers.
Education:
Certificate | Photography Training
Canon Academy Photo, Dubai - Kenya Hybrid
Bachelor of Science | Information Technology Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Meru School , Meru, Kenya
Skills:
Content Marketing
Creative Direction
Corporate identity branding
Photography
Photography Tutoring
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Organizational Skills
Customer Service
Business plan implementation
Strategic leadership
Additionally:
A strategic and creative thinker with experience in branding, advertising, photography, and digital media, as well as a track record of developing creative solutions that spark conversations in high-demand industries and social issues, I am passionate about working with brands, people, and organizations that work to make the world better and more equal for all.