Yao Geker
Accra
Summary
Innovative Script Writer, Video Producer and Director with strengths and experience in crafting compelling storylines, character development, plot structuring and dialogue creation for various genres, including drama, comedy and documentaries.
Strengths include good project management and on-time project delivery abilities and excellent audio visual production skills. Successfully contributed original content leading to audience growth and increased viewership ratings.
Known for creativity, adaptability, and meeting strict deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Script Writer
Freelance
Accra
06.1995 - Current
- Conducted research on diverse topics to create accurate and engaging content and references used within a script.
- Researched and developed engaging characters for scripts.
- Wrote treatments outlining the main elements of proposed audiovisual projects.
- Brainstormed, created, and developed concepts for numerous audiovisual projects spanning various genres for social media, radio, TV, and film.
- Created, scripted numerous TV commercials, TV series, documentaries, and film scripts.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to enrich content and quality particularly for video documentary scripts.
Producer/Director of Video Productions
Eloi Pro Ventures Ltd.
Accra
08.2016 - 01.2024
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and technology advancements related to audiovisual production processes.
- Researched innovative technologies with the objective to optimizing the audiovisual production workflow and minimizing expenses, with a focus on artificial intelligence.
- Managed projects strictly within budget limits from concept, production, to post-production.
- Noted for delivering projects within, and mostly before deadlines.
- Directed and supervised creative decisions on all audiovisual corporate productions.
- Communicates effectively with clients throughout the entire production cycle, providing updates on progress, as well as addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
- Supervised and actively participated in post-production processes utilizing my personal video editing skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Film Directing And Screenwriting
National Film & Television Institute (NAFTI)
Accra, Ghana11-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With Philosophy
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana.06-1997
Skills
- Computer literate and information technology savvy
- Strong research skills
- Project and video production management skills
- Good team player
- Adherent of collaborative creative brainstorming
- Critical but constructive thinking ability
- Creative video directing skills
- Video editing skills
- Concept creation and development skills
- Content creation skills
- Creative Writing skills
- Scriptwriting skills
- Copy writing skills
- Script formatting
- Social Media savvy
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Timeline
Producer/Director of Video Productions
Eloi Pro Ventures Ltd.
08.2016 - 01.2024
Script Writer
Freelance
06.1995 - Current
Associate of Arts - Film Directing And Screenwriting
National Film & Television Institute (NAFTI)
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With Philosophy
University of Ghana
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