PETER BAAKO

**** ******** *** ● Mansfield, TX ***63 ● Phone: 718-***-**** ● Email: adyhot@r.postjobfree.com

Edith Cowan University Communication Masters Targeting Media Opportunities

To obtain experience in the fields of communications, education, culture, youth development. Also gain exposure to a new environment to further my understanding beyond the academic knowledge that has been acquired during my studies.

KEY SKILLS

Theatre/Film:

Playwright ● Directing/Filming/Editing ● Research/Presentation

Media Software:

DaVinci Resolve ● Premiere Pro ● Final Cut Pro

General Applications:

Windows and Mac OS ● Apple Garage Band ● MS Office Suite

Music:

Bass Guitarist – Jenako, African Jazz band ● Lead Singer - Third Wind, Reggae band ● Recording / Performing Artist

EDUCATION

Edith Cowan University — Perth, Australia 2010-2012

Masters in Professional Communications (Specialization in Journalism, Film and Video)

Central Institute of Technology – Perth, Australia January 2012 – June 2012

Events Management Certificate III

University of Ghana – Accra, Ghana 2000 - 2002

Masters in Fine Arts candidate, Theatre Arts (Specialization in Directing)

University of Ghana – Accra, Ghana 1994 - 1998

Diploma in Theatre Arts (Specialization in Directing)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Current Roles:

Certified Legal / Medical / Corporate Interpreter (Geneva Worldwide / SOSi) 2016 - Present

Youth Development Specialist (Children's Village, Dobbs Ferry, NY) 2018 -2022

(Supervised Daily Educational, Recreational & Social Activities of Youth in Foster Care)

Customer Service Agent New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). March 2018 -May 2018

(Receive calls from residents and triage / help situate problems and pass on to technical team)

TELEVISION/RADIO/ONLINE MEDIA/EVENTS:

Imperial Media Concepts,

Producer / Presenter / Editor - Sahara Reporters, New York 2013 - 2016

Executive Producer / Administrator - HYPERLINK "http://www.ghnewsnow.com"www.ghnewsnow.com 2004 - Present

Executive Producer / Show Host - iKULCHA TV 2002 - Present

Coordinator Kumasi Leg, Mighty Diamonds Homecoming Concert 2008

Stage Manager, Kumasi Leg, President’s Show, Ghana Golden Jubilee Show 2007

Coordinator, Kumasi Leg, Africa Unite Tour, Bob Marley Anniversary Show 2005

Journalist/ Floor Manager/ News Script Editor, Fontomfrom TV, Kumasi, Ghana 2000 - 2001

Concepts/Events Team, Talent Judge, Show Panelist, KFM 103.7/Angel 96.1 FM Kumasi, 2009

Film/Theatre:

Directed Ebu Abo Wo – (Feature Length Movie) - Miracle Films 2010

Produced Life In The Pits, Documentary for AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi, Ghana 2009

Produced and Directed Aku Sika, -(Feature Length Movie) Xtreme Pictures 2009

University Of Ghana – Accra, Ghana

Wrote and directed Kanlematekpor, Stage play on preserving the natural environment 2002

Wrote and Directed Makeda- Queen of Sheba, Ghana National Theatre – Stage play 2001

Centre for National Culture - Kumasi, Ghana

National Service - Artistic Director, Kyerematen Playhouse 2000 (Wrote and directed Miser; An adaptation of Moliere’s The Miser) 1999

Teaching:

D/C ‘B’ Junior High School, Teacher- English/Cultural Studies/Agricultural Science 1992 - 1993

Bantama LA Junior High School, Teacher - English/Cultural Studies 1993 -1994

University of Ghana School of Performing Arts, Tutorial Assistant - Stage Directing 2002

Interests

Soccer, Youth & Community Development, Paralympics Sports Development, Public Speaking, Traveling, Gardening

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