Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Additional Information
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Timeline
BusinessDevelopmentManager
Sylvester Darkwa

Sylvester Darkwa

Accra,Ghana

Summary

DECLARATION I am a young guy full of enthusiasm, goal oriented and has the ability to motivate, encourage and share Ideas. I always look forward to challenging responsibilities which will make the best use of my skills and experience to enhance my personal and professional development. I have a personal objective to render value added services in every endeavour through continual learning, personal and professional development . Ambitious individual with excellent initiative and prioritisation abilities seeks role in fast-paced marketing environment. Skilled in adapting communications to suit varied audiences for optimised engagement. Encourages two-way feedback to support self and service improvement. Experienced Technical Production Executive with expertise in brand development and marketing. Uses innate influence and negotiation skills to increase brand exposure. Builds positive, productive staff and client relationships for maximised performance and profit. Strategic-thinking Communications professional adept at writing, editing and shaping copy to meet specific needs, enhance perception and drive change. Decisive and focused with expertise in team leadership, program management and complex problem-solving. Maintains positive media relations and promotes specific messages. Accomplishments include elevating company profiles, improving public perception and enhancing the complete digital presence with a revamp of all pages and profiles. Forward-thinking and tenacious with a persuasive style. Dedicated Boss Media Production professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of Communications

House of Refuge - ICGC
Accra, Ghana
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Spearheaded continuous development and improvement of external communication channels to meet audience needs.
  • Planned and implemented direct marketing approaches by performing data analysis and customer profiling.
  • Worked with designers to create innovative and visually-appealing brand websites.
  • Designed and developed creative communication and marketing products to support programme objectives.
  • Coordinated and managed annual communication schedules and marketing activities.
  • Localised PR initiatives to maximise regional awareness and coverage.
  • Consulted with executive management to develop communication policies and procedures for managing crises.
  • Developed and distributed communication materials to educate staff on communication practices.

Senior Director of Photography

Boss Media Production
Accra, Ghana
02.2018 - 09.2023
  • Reviewed and delivered feedback on creative concepts and storyboards.
  • Created films, media content and educational resources in alignment with project requirements.
  • Reviewed film footage and raw photography files to evaluate suitability for individual projects.
  • Tested equipment to support production processes in line with strict deadlines.
  • Supervised camera crew in delivering to creative briefs, mentoring and coaching in various filming techniques to enhance overall results.
  • Visited potential filming locations, assessing suitability in line with creative demands.
  • Assessed lighting and equipment requirements for scheduled events, coordinating logistics for seamless execution.
  • Maintained updated records related to client event scheduling and equipment.
  • Managed filming and cinematography duties, directing decision-making and artistic vision.

Technical Production Executive

Channel247 Multimedia Ltd.
Accra, Ghana
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Coordinated and controlled all production processes, ensuring products were delivered on time and within budget.
  • Held team meetings to discuss product value and vision while allowing team members to give ideas and suggestions.
  • Achieved maximum performance across safety, maintenance and production metrics.
  • Reviewed production issues and implemented corrective action plans, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Conducted frequent quality and compliance reviews of all production work.
  • Reviewed and analysed production performance indicators and requirements to maximise output quality.
  • Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules, delivering output to deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained clear communication and rapport with plant personnel.
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
  • Managed materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.

Education

BSc. Information Technology - Faculty of Information Technology

Ghana Communication Technology University
Ghana
01.2023 -

CINEMATOGRAPHY - undefined

2018

B. E. C. E - undefined

ROMAN CATHOLIC JHS
2015

undefined

2012

Skills

  • WORKING
  • EXPERIENCE
  • CAMERA
  • BAMBINI TV
  • OPERATOR & VIDEO EDITING
  • TECHNICAL
  • SKILLS
  • I have the skills needed to operate camera and also video editing with precision
  • Experience in working with varieties of cameras and all types of editing softwares
  • Adobe Premier Pro CC
  • Brand building
  • Media production
  • Media management

Accomplishments

  • I have been appointed as the Official Video Editor for Counter Terrorism
  • Department of the Ghana Police Service and also Production Assistant for
  • Bambini Tv Show
  • INTEL MEDIA INSTITUTE
  • TADISCO
  • Business
  • COUNTER TERRORISM UNIT (GPS)
  • CAMERA OPERATOR & VIDEO EDITING
  • SYLVESTER DARKWA

Interests

INTERESTS , I do various activities in my spare time ranging from reading, camera tutorials,video editing,motion graphics,tutorials,watching live programs, music videos and playing football.

Additional Information

  • I am dedicated and trustworthy, I am result oriented, I possess good communication skills and administrative abilities, I am a team player who is confident and interact effectively at all levels with an aim to deliver real value to both the organization and the client/customer, I am able to handle multiple assignments under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines, I have good interpersonal relation.

Languages

English
Advanced

Timeline

BSc. Information Technology - Faculty of Information Technology

Ghana Communication Technology University
01.2023 -

Head of Communications

House of Refuge - ICGC
08.2022 - 09.2023

Technical Production Executive

Channel247 Multimedia Ltd.
10.2020 - 02.2022

Senior Director of Photography

Boss Media Production
02.2018 - 09.2023

CINEMATOGRAPHY - undefined

B. E. C. E - undefined

ROMAN CATHOLIC JHS
Sylvester Darkwa