Dessireé Aboaku

CONTACT 14 Bodley way Heygate Street SE17 1FN-- PERSONAL PROFILE I am extremely passionate about the arts and making a difference in my community. My entrepreneurial mindset and creativity is what has led me to become a musician and brand owner. I embrace and adapt quickly to new responsibilities, and am enthusiastic to gain new knowledge, skills, and techniques. SKILLS Exceptional communication skills Project management Excellent at working well under pressure Multi-tasking Creative direction Building relationships Social media and marketing Proficient in using Microsoft Office Content creation Production EDUCATION University of Westminster- Music: Production, Performance and Enterprise, Bachelor of Arts - 1st SFX College 2014 - 2016 English lit- B, History- B, Politics - C A-levels St Martins in the Field High School- 10 A*- B Grades GCSE TRAINING Theatre Peckham Production Programme July- October 2021 Bauer Academy - Course 1: Making Creativity Work: Ideas & Content Creation 2017 Level 1 Safeguarding Qualfication 2018 Identity School of Acting - Part Time Drama School- Institute of Contemporary Arts Community and Leadership programme 2017 DESSIREÉ ABOAKU Curriculum Vitae WORK EXPERIENCE Northwood International, Production Assistant April 2022 - August 2022 Prepare all the supplies and equipment needed for the set Manage the equipment as needed Assist other crew members with their duties Perform safety checks for people and equipment on the set Deliver messages among team members Help with various administrative work Run errands for models and producer The Kain Brand, Radio Host, Brand owner and Content creator August 2022 - Present Producing documentaries in alignment with The Kain Brand morale ie.” The Black Lives Matter Protests From The Perspective of Black Women”. Balamii Radio Host, create tracklist to play on the radio and perform a set. Recruiting and hiring personnel to work on projects. Collaborating on editing, creative direction and other team functions as necessary. Leading social media marketing and engagement strategy. Maintaining and growing the brands affiliations and partnerships. Designing and supervising content such as press releases, artwork, print and digital media. Arts Council England, Independent Musician and Producer December 2020 - November 2021 Hiring staff for shoots, such as the production company, lighting crew, stylists, hair and make- up artists. Scouting location and liaising with the location company. Coordinating the activities of the graphic designer, musicians, director, photographer, set designer and other personnel throughout the project. Monitoring post-production processes to ensure accurate completion of details. Oversee budget, scheduling, planning and social media marketing. Conducting meetings with staff to discuss progress and making sure everything is in alignment with the creative vision. Thames Teachers Agency, Supply Teacher and Behaviour Referral Supervisor, Teaching Assistant (Ages 3-16) December 2018 - November 2022 Collaborating with Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers and School Administrators to make sure students are safe. Promoting in class engagement and good behaviour. Assigning and collecting assignments, following lesson plans and keeping it organised for when the permanent Teacher returns. Leading lessons using presentations, textbooks and other learning materials. Working 1:1 with SEN children, guiding them through lessons and helping them achieve their goals. Carrying out pivotal school administration duties and monitoring behaviour. To ensure that good, co-operative communications are maintained between the staff, students and carers within the behaviour intervention provisions. The Bridge Theatre, Host September 2017-December 2018 Being knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the theatre, its facilities, policies, procedures and programme: providing accurate information as required. Ensuring the customers are comfortably seated and taking initiative to solve seating problems when appropriate, referring problems to the Duty Manager when necessary. Bidding customers farewell at the end of the performance and giving out appropriate material for future shows. Pro-actively promoting and selling confectionary, drinks, ice- cream, programmes, merchandise and other items as appropriate. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Cover letter I am writing to express my interest in the virtual personal assistant role at your company. With my strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, I am confident that I would be a valuable addition to your team. My previous experience as a project manager has provided me with the necessary skills to effectively schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements, manage emails and correspondence, complete data entry, and maintain accurate records. I am confident in my ability to prepare and edit documents and presentations, assist with research and project management, and communicate effectively with team members and clients. I have a strong attention to detail and am able to multitask effectively, ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. I am comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, and I have a strong work ethic that allows me to maintain confidentiality at all times. I am excited about the opportunity to bring my skills and experience to your company. I am confident in my ability to provide general administrative support and effectively assist with the smooth operation of the team. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to further discuss my qualifications with you. Sincerely, Dessireé