Chukwudebe Daniel Kanikwu

CHUKWUDEBE DANIEL KANIKWU Creative Director | AI-Enhanced Video Production Strategist | 📍 Ibadan, Nigeria | ✉️-| ☎️ - | 🔗 Portfolio: click me | 🌐 LinkedIn: click me PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Innovative Creative Lead with 6+ years of expertise in directing award-winning motion graphics and video campaigns for global brands, NGOs, and TEDx events. Proven ability to drive 30%+ brand growth, slash production time by 40%, and boost client retention by 200% through AI-driven creative strategies. Combines engineering precision with artistic vision to maximize ROI. KEY SKILLS Creative Leadership | Creative Direction | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Agile Workflows | Brand Strategy | Technical Expertise | Motion Graphics | Video Editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Capcut, Audition, Handbrake | AI Tool Integration | Podcast Production | Business Impact | ROI-Optimized Campaigns | Client Retention Growth | Operational Efficiency | Software Adobe Creative Suite • ChatGPT/MidJourney• CanvaPro• Project Management Tools PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EAGLEEYED DIGITAL HUB | Ibadan, NG ​ ​ ​ Creative Lead | Jun 2021 – Present ●​ Led creative teams to produce 50+ video campaigns (3 award-winning), increasing client brand recognition by 30%+ and engagement by 25%+. ●​ Reduced production time 40% and costs 20% by redesigning workflows; implemented agile frameworks to accelerate campaign deployment by 35%. ●​ Pioneered AI integration into ideation, cutting storyboard development from 2 weeks → 3 days. ●​ Drove 200% client retention growth via data-driven creative solutions. TEDxOLUYOLE | Ibadan, NG ​​ ​ ​ Media Consultant | Sep 2021 – Jul 2023 ●​ Directed motion graphics/promotional content for 2 flagship events, expanded audience reach 40% via radio partnerships. ●​ Developed event’s visual identity, increasing social traction 60% YoY. LEARNING AFRICAN | Remote ​ ​ ​ Video Editor | Jan 2020 – Oct 2020 ​ ●​ Produced 10+ podcast episodes & campaign videos delivered in <48-hour deadlines. FREELANCE ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Video Editor & Director | Mar 2017 – Dec 2019 Edited 50+ projects; led production teams for 15+ SMEs in e-commerce, education, finance & logistics. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS ●​ B.Eng. Electrical & Electronics Engineering ​ ​ (Second Class Honors) Madonna University | 2016 ●​ Diploma in Operations Management | Alison | 2021 ●​ Project Management Certification | Udemy | 2022 ●​ ADDITIONAL Languages: English (Native), Igbo (Fluent) ​ ​ ​