OMOTAYO AKANJI ODENIYI
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PROFILE SUMMARY
Highly dedicated Research Associate and Videographer with strong background in leading research focused on medicinal plants and the improvement of human heath, laboratory extraction procedures, video post-production, graphic design, and employee relations. Adept at video editing and matching directors’ creative vision, managing time well to stay on-schedule with both studio and remote shoots. Seeking career boosting opportunities in research assistant, medical research scientist, laboratory technician and design roles across diverse industries.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS HIGHLIGHT
Medicinal Plant Research
Graphic Design
Videography/Editing
Coding
Research/Data Organization
Production Management
Quality Control
Process Improvement
Team Collaboration
Effective Communication
Time Management
Critical Thinking/Creativity
KEY CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Engaged in pre-production processes to deliver feedback on editorial needs during production, successfully producing and directing five films.
Contributed to the body of science by conducting photochemical, antioxidant and antimicrobial assays during Masters’ Lab work with University of South Africa.
Successfully met quality control objectives by ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards and creative vision.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Director/Editor/Post Production Supervisor; Deep Waters Media – South Africa 2018 – Present
Carefully edit short-term and mid-form digital video content for distribution across various digital platforms.
Scout out locations for shoots and supervise field operations with production teams, closely collaborating with directors and technical crews throughout the post-production process.
Verify conformance to production and broadcast standards and creative direction, reviewing film, recordings and shoot rehearsals.
Adhere to strict budgets, controlling costs during production phases to meet financial and scheduling demands.
Reduce process gaps and achieve quick and effective resolution while meeting tight deadlines.
Students’ Mentor/ Career Counsellor; University of South Africa – South Africa 2019 – 2021
Assisted individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests.
Improved career and placement opportunities, assisting in application filling and documentation.
Collaborated with peer mentoring program members to devise new methods to generate interest and participation.
Identified student difficulties to develop support plans with guidance of support staff, applying effective communication and conflict resolution.
TV Presenter; Redemption Television Ministries (RTM) – South Africa 2017 – 2018
Researched subjects and prepared for live events, special programs and guest interviews for engaging listeners and increasing audience numbers.
Announced station breaks, commercials and public service information, while working with other presenters and crew members to enhance quality delivery.
Met daily deadlines to provide accurate, timely and credible announcements, building professional relationships with partners, sponsors and clients.
OTHER WORK, LEADERSHIP, AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer – Free Anti-Abortion Sensitization for Secondary School Students in Ondo and Ekiti States, Nigeria 2013
Medical Microbiologist – State Specialist Hospital, Ondo, Nigeria 2012
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree: Pharmacognosy (Research on Medicinal Plants for Diarrheal treatment) 2021
University of South Africa – South Africa
Honor’s Degree: Life Science (Microbiology Stream; Research on DNA Extraction from Human Faeces) 2019
University of South Africa – South Africa
Bachelor of Science: Microbiology 2013
Obafemi Awolowo University – Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
National Diploma in Graphic Design and Videography – Shaw Academy (Online) 2020
Advert/ Business Video Jingles, Video Editing and Website Design (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X) 2017
Graphic Design and Photography (Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Word and Dreamweaver) 2014