Ayo Alade, Freelance Video Producer
Ayo Alade, Freelance Video Producer

EDUCATION
University of West London, London, UK September 2017- September 2018
Master of Arts in Record Production

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Media Production & Studies, Minor in Business

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Falcon Media/BG24 News Bowling Green,OH
Television Director January 2016-May 2017
? Translated producer�s and other originators� vision into a coherent, entertaining, and informative program
? Co-facilitated pre-production staff meetings to prepare for multi-media shoots.
? Collaborated with producers to generate program scripts and operational timelines.
? Liaised with crewmembers regarding all technical requirements, e.g. lighting and camera movements, sound recording requirements, vision effects, graphics and transitions.

WBGU-TV/ESPN3 Bowling Green, OH August 2015-May 2017
Production Assistant
? Operated camera to capture talk show, game show, and live sports segments for ESPN3 channel, e.g. switchboard operation, audio, replay
? Served as floor manager to ensure presenters and guests met cues while establishing a smooth transition of program segments.
? Additional production assistant duties e.g. equipment check and set-up, audience seating, lighting and sound check.

Bluefin Media Perrysburg, OH May 2015-Nov 2015
Social Media Video Production intern/Host/ On-air talent
? Served as on-air talent via segment hosting and voiceovers for promotional videos
? Created and developed scripts as well as multimedia (audio/video) content via promotional social media videos and product marketing videos
? Conducted media research in relation to trends in the fashion industry to create new concepts for magazine launch

Tunde Productions London, UK/ Chicago, IL
Freelance Video Producer May 2018-Present

� Experience with music, travel, and promotional video production
� Provided freelance videography and editing
� Prepared shot lists, storyboards, casted on-camera talent, and scouted locations for shoots
� Executed sound and lighting set-up techniques
� Directed music videos, promos, and fashion shoots and liaised with artists in production planning

SKILLS
� Highly motivated and able lead within a team environment
� Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
� Creativity and problem-solving orientation
� Able to work under pressure
� Proficient in multi-genre music production, singing, and songwriting
� Proficient with gimbal, monopod, tripod, and 4K DSLR camera operation, video switchers, audio/mixing consoles, plug-ins, microphone placement, server-based video systems, news cameras and newsroom operating systems
� Proficient in interview conduction, video editing, motion graphics and audio production software (Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Pro Tools)
(Portfolio/Demo Reel available on LinkedIn profile)