AMADI, Ikenna Paschal
11, Bakare-Ajah, -,-
Lagos State.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly imaginative and skilled creative writer with over seven years of experience in crafting compelling stories, brand voice. Proven ability to write engaging content across various genres, styles, and formats. Adept at developing unique narratives, memorable characters, and evocative settings that captivate audiences. Strong research skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines. Proficient in writing for diverse mediums, including emails, short stories, copies, scripts, and digital content.Strong mastery of SEO principles, passionate about exploring new ideas, themes, and perspectives, and committed to continuous learning and growth as a writer.
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Proofreading Dialogue writing
Short story writing Editing and Revision
Screenwriting Genre specific writing
Email Marketing Copy writing
Content writing Ghostwriting
Word-Building Digital content creation
Character Development Research and interviewing
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EXPERIENCES , RESULTS, PROFICIENCY
Freelance Creative writer 2016 till date.
Researched and wrote articles for various online publications
Crafted compelling copy for marketing campaigns and website.
Edited and proofread manuscripts for authors and publishers.
Published short stories in literary magazines, blogs, sites.
Freelance copywriter 2017 till date
Written copies/ scripts for various clients including:
Corporate videos for EVIRON, Brand x, Jayville autos
Short films for Block IT studios
Movies for iroko Tv, village headmaster.
YouTube German juice, crispng.
Developed concepts for clients in YouTube, podcasts, movies.
Collaborated with directors, producers, writers on script revision and feedback.
Researched and incorporated industry trends, brand guidelines and client feedback into scripts.
Met tight deadlines and delivered high quality scripts on time.
Utilised writing softwares like HTML/CSS, celtx, FadeIN, Final draft, Trelby.
Portfolio link
1. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_NViIqYXi1pDB-MrUOm_uZ1j4Lqq_LBV
2. https://crispng.com/?s=Ikenna+Amadi
Software Proficiency
Writing softwares
Scrivener
Microsoft word
Google docs
Ulysses
Ywriter
Byword
CSS
Trello
HTML
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MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, CULTURE AND TOURISM| Lafia 04/2018-03/2019
National Youth Service Corps {NYSC}
Mobilization Department:
Produced programs, contents and ideas for sensitizations and campaigns
Documented reports for various sensitization programs
Carried out basic documents processing on Microsoft office.
Aired pidgin shows on community diary through radio.
CEREBRALLEMON COMMUNICATIONS | Lagos 09/2017 – 12/2017
Media Firm
Freelance Reporter
Produced regular features and breaking news article, focusing on business, health and crime
Developed source network and relationship with local government and Business Leaders
Managed traffic on website and established a strong social media voice.
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NEW TELEGRAPH MEDIA | Lagos 2016
Media firm
Reporter (INTERN)
Submitted stories on sports and entertainment.
Interviewed various town officials and residents for stories
Gathered and analyzed facts about local events for publishing.
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ORIWU SUN COMMUNICATIONS | Lagos 08/2015 – 10/2015
Media firm
Reporter (INTERN)
Covered local news events in the city of
Interviewed local citizens and edited stories
Took photographs and videos of events
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications (Second Class Upper)
JEED TRINITY COLLEGE, LAGOS STATE 2012
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)
JEED TRINITY PRIMARY SCHOOL, LAGOS STATE 2006
First School Leaving Certificate
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PERSONAL DETAILS
State of Origin: Imo
L.G.A:Ngor Okpala
Gender:Male
Date of Birth: 12th September, 1996
Marital status:Single
Language Spoken:English and Igbo
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