Esther Olasupo

ESTHER OLASUPO Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4RF |- |-Video Media Showreel: https://vimeo.com/- Showreel Password: Boomey12 SUMMARY: A producer, with excellent leadership skills and a passion for people and project management. I understand what it takes to meet complex production and organisational goals, as well as recognise, the vital role that creative content, events and marketing communication play within a business. Thus, through creative innovation, taking initiative, and by being a committed team player, I work to meet the needs of the companies I represent in all my endeavours. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: • • • • • Excellent writer and visual storyteller who is always looking to identify a creative opportunity. Highly effective leader with the ability to work and communicate cross functionally, as well as manage an array of simultaneous projects with schedule constraints. Ability to construct workable solutions when presented with multiple information sources or conflicting points of view. Strong process management skills and the commitment to continuously improve the quality of my own work and that of my team. An independent and collaborative team player, with an inclination to think strategically and critically, whilst paying extreme attention to detail EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: TowerBlock Films August 2014 - Present Lead Producer/Co-Founder • Serving as the primary consultant to clients throughout the the life cycle of their productions, ensuring their vision is brought to life. • Developing an excellent understanding of client’s businesses, brands & processes, in order to build concise creative briefs. • Writing screenplays and creating web series, short films and feature length films to tells stores and spread messages. • Providing motivation and direction to cross-functional teams, consisting of internal and external staff, as well as mentoring and developing junior producers. • Ensuring that the appropriate allocation of resources is in place before the projects or events start. • Developing and maintaining a detailed project plan for each clients account including research, financial budgets, timescales and flagging any potential pitfalls. • Overseeing the life cycle of production to ensure efficiency & consistency in delivery & performance. • Delivering the highest quality productions within the scope and budget. • Communicating and reporting project status effectively to executives, as well as using collaboration services such as Slack and Trello to keep all stakeholders informed. Saltlight Group July 2014 - March 2018 Freelance Writer & Producer • Wrote and produced Screenplays and the created film ideas and film treatments • Wrote and produced advertisement for products, live events, conferences and shows. • Created and managed client’s event’s social media pages by posting exclusive behind-the-scenes stills, throughout the live broadcast • Provided the following services and competencies to clients represented by Saltlight Group: o Audio Transcription o o o Script and product editing Product Descriptions Script supervision Freelance Work Freelance Writer & Creative Producer • • • • • • • • Lead and support pitch teams to deliver optimum creative solutions for clients in various forms of media such as: Print, Video and Audio. Serve as a bridge between multidisciplinary groups and project departments, as well as coordinated workflow between internal and external teams. Put together accurate project plans, and ensured projects and productions met their goals and were completed on time. Writing screenplays, creating ideas and offering script supervision. Track budgets and schedules, and maintained project documentation. Process and recorded money transfers, deposits and all financial transactions Organise regular meetings with department heads, keeping them up to date and communicating project status updates to Clients. Evaluate the performance of each project, and proactively seeking ways to refine and improve the workflow Levile TV Freelance Content Writer • March 2014 - Present July 2017 – February 2018 Contributed articles for Levile TV’s website and social media o https://levile.co.uk/2017/06/30/nollywoods-new-standard-the-wedding-party2016-a-uk-review-by-esther-boomey/ o https://levile.co.uk/2017/07/10/before-i-fall-2017-by-esther-boomey/ o https://levile.co.uk/2017/07/03/2673/ OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Delaware North (Wembley & Emirates Stadium) People Team Assistant • • • • Coordinating with vendors and suppliers regarding match day deliveries. Liaising logistics with head office and ensuring that enough staff are hired to meet the needs of match or event days Maintaining and organising uniform inventory in preparation for upcoming events Answering employment, match or event day queries Cuvva Customer Operations (Overnight) • • • • August 2016 - Present March 2018 - Sept 2018 First line of contact for customer base making an enquiry Handling complaints, queries and questions via online support channels Conducting internal Fraud checks and investigations on suspicious users Carrying out user documentation verification EDUCATION Sept 2017 - March 2019 Sept 2014 - June 2017 Newcastle University, London MSc International Business Management Pass or Merit (Predicted) University of Kent BSc (Hons) Social Sciences 2:1