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Bernard Murimi

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Bernard  Murimi

Summary

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Artistic Video Editor committed to executing each project with absolute professionalism and client satisfaction in mind. Hardworking and talented individual with 3 years of hands-on experience in various aspects of video production process. Polished in video production, animation and non-linear editing. Adaptable Video Editor with 4 years of hands-on experience editing film and video pieces to suit audiences. Versed in transcoding videos, digitizing raw video and encoding files. Tech-savvy and creative professional familiar with video editing apps. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance
Nairobi Kenya, Kamukunji

Photographer
03.2020 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
  • Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
  • Explained price and package details to customers.
  • Cropped, manipulated and performed color balance for final images.

Freelance
Nairobi Kenya , Kamukunji

Videographer
06.2021 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Edited captured video to tell concise, visually pleasing stories or relay video messages.
  • Edited and manipulated videos to upload and post to social media platforms.
  • Handled technical setup of lighting and sound for each shot.
  • Applied creative thinking to distill product messaging and pain points into captivating stories.
  • Leveraged digital visual effects, motion graphics and compositing applications to create video content.
  • Directed video participants to capture specific activities and events.
  • Converted videos to various formats for website postings, supporting visual communications efforts.
  • Collaborated with specialists, producers and designers to produce original video content.

Freelance
Nairobi Kenya , Kamukunji

Photo Editor
06.2020 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Selected, captioned and color-corrected photos for photo sales, website galleries and slideshows.
  • Designed client page layouts with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Worked with stock houses, libraries, archives and artists to obtain images for books.
  • Hired photographers for specialized shoots and scheduled locations, subjects and photo assistants.
  • Assembled professional lighting and photography equipment to produce product and head shot photographs.
  • Communicated with new stock vendors, photographers and agents to negotiate service pricing to coincide with budget.

Freelance
Nairobi Kenya, Kamukunji

Video Editor
01.2021 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Edited video by adding graphics, titles, audio and special effects.
  • Reviewed video and selected best footage for storytelling.
  • Uploaded final cuts to content management systems and client platforms.
  • Completed sound design, sequence selection and compression for post-production purposes.
  • Checked video for corruption and confirmed media rendered correctly.
  • Implemented keyframe animations effectively within content to drive intended narrative.
  • Coordinated scheduling and task delegation for video editing team members.
  • Partnered with marketers and developers to write, direct and edit engaging commercial videos.
  • Took large volumes of raw footage and determined which shots to use, cut or move to achieve creative vision.
  • Edited films and videotapes to arrange films into sequences and correct errors, using editing equipment.
  • Arranged films into sequences and verified chronology.

Freelance
Nairobi Kenya, Kamukunji

Graphic Designer
06.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials.
  • Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
  • Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
  • Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
  • Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
  • Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
  • Worked with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.

Wanjeri clothline
Nairobi Kenya, Kamukunji

Customer Service Associate
04.2020 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
  • Supported customer service goals and enhanced relations through friendly, knowledgeable and positive communication.
  • Addressed inquiries, resolved customer issues and managed customer relations.
  • Followed policies and procedures to meet or exceed established performance requirements.
  • Consulted with customers regarding needs and addressed concerns.
  • Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
  • Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.

Education

African Digital Media Institute
Nairobi Kenya

GED
10.2022

Shang Tao College
Nairobi Kenya

GED
04.2021

Njega Boys High School
Nairobi Kenya

High School Diploma
10.2018

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere CC Expertise
  • Director Collaboration
  • Adobe CS6 Proficiency
  • Sound Editing
  • Premier Pro and FCP7 Expertise
  • Shooting Live Video
  • Audio-Visual Equipment
  • Color Correction and Grading
  • Narration Mastery
  • Sequence Selection
  • Chapter and Menu Development
  • Video Game Editing
  • Sequence Organization
  • Video Switching Equipment
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Shot Selection
  • Sound Effects
  • Raw Footage Handling
  • Film and Videotape Editing
  • Error Correction
  • Problem-Solving
  • Computer Editing
  • Digital Video Effects Units
  • Music Insertion
  • Creative Thinking
  • Creative Visualization

Languages

English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Kikuyu
Native/ Bilingual
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Timeline

Graphic Designer

Freelance
06.2022 - 03.2023

Videographer

Freelance
06.2021 - 01.2023

Video Editor

Freelance
01.2021 - 04.2023

Photo Editor

Freelance
06.2020 - 03.2023

Customer Service Associate

Wanjeri clothline
04.2020 - 08.2021

Photographer

Freelance
03.2020 - 03.2023

African Digital Media Institute

GED

Shang Tao College

GED

Njega Boys High School

High School Diploma
Bernard Murimi