Adobe CC
Brenda Onyutta
Multimedia Content Producer
KAMPALA,NA
Summary
Innovative Producer with 20 years of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with demonstrated ability to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics composition, special effects and asset management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Production Team Lead
Semliki Media - Netstudios Africa
KAMPALA, NA
02.2020 - Current
- Generated and managed audiovisual production budgets
- Oversaw the artistic planning, production and scheduling requirements of content production
- Provided general Producer support to the team as needed
- Collaborated with Production teams to facilitate and deliver special projects as needed
- Worked with the General Manager and the Production Team to generate annual plans and budgets
- Worked with the HVOD to ensure content upload
- Ensured proper logging and archiving of footage to enable easy access
- Worked to identify future productions and special projects to bring in revenue
- Attended internal and External meetings in line with audiovisual production including lobbying and client briefs
- Mentored and trained teams to build capacity and ensure future human resource needs for the production house
- Ensured quality control for all audiovisual production projects
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Prepared, calibrated and monitored production equipment to maintain production quality
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Prepared media stages for rehearsal, recording and live broadcasts.
- Oversaw scheduling and use of facilities used by engineers and producers to complete technical assignments.
- Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
Head of Video Production
Promote Uganda Limited
KAMPALA
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos
- Managed video shoots, teams and subjects while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Developed promotional materials, posters and videos.
- Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms.
- Coordinated with clients to define project specifications, vision, scope and budget.
- Developed and proposed project scripts, sketches and storyboards to gain client approval during throughout project phases beginning with pre-production.
- Acquired permits and equipment to film projects for various clients.
- Increased customers through networking, referrals and production excellence.
- Worked with clients to produce various types of videos.
- Oversaw development of company website and fielded customer questions sent electronically.
- Monitored industry trends to stay informed of innovative technology, production equipment and editing software.
- Assisted clients and creative teams in script writing and set design.
- Completed inventory audits of various equipment and handled automated financial and customer databases.
- Created production schedules for every step of video production.
- Interfaced with clients to define project scopes of work, budgets, creative vision and deliverable schedules.
- Developed multimedia presentations
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication - TV Production
Makerere University
Kampala 11.1999 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
Namasagali College
Kamuli 01.1997 - 11.1998
Skills
Video Production
Studio production
Field production
Interview management
Crew instruction
Television and print journalism
Budgetary control
Technical Writing
Proofreading
Social media
Distribution
Location scouting
Editing expertise
Film directing
Schedule Management
Pre- and post-production proficiency
Digital video production process
Content Development
Camera and video staff direction
Software
Final Cut Pro X
MS Office
DaVinci Resolve 17
Avid Xpress Pro
Filmora
Timeline
Production Team Lead
Semliki Media - Netstudios Africa
02.2020 - Current
Head of Video Production
Promote Uganda Limited
02.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication - TV Production
Makerere University
11.1999 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
Namasagali College
01.1997 - 11.1998