ESTHER AKINTOYE
Ruislip,Middlesex
Summary
I am a dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking creative professional with focus on managing and delivering engaging projects. Proven track record of transforming ideas into high-quality deliverables by leveraging strong organisational skills and innovative thinking. Confident and skilled in leading and pitching with excellent communication cross-functional teams to achieve project goals within tight deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Admin Assistant
Publicis Groupe, Prodigious London
London
02.2023 - Current
- Experience of running and managing projects in order to mitigate and minimise possible challenges to budgets and timings.
- Working across Haleon brands such as Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Centrum, Voltaren, and more.
- Attending to pre- and post-production meetings, and edit sessions with the Post Producer.
- Establishing and maintaining face-to-face client relationships to meet their expectations.
- Clear, good understanding of the key stages of production process workflow, colour grading, audio, visual, and VFX.
- Admin, financial reconciliations, raising POs, and obtaining estimates.
- Work in a fast-paced environment, executing and finalising projects under pressure.
Event Team Assistant
Wellspring Church
Watford, Hertfordshire
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Set-up, managed, and reported on both in-person and online events to Centre Manager, and upskilling the team based on their final results and budget.
- Responded to customers' and clients' emails with accurate, professional replies.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure quality products and services.
- Assisted in planning large-scale events, contributing to overall success with increased sales by 10%.
- Maintained accurate event schedules, improving operational efficiency.
Creative and Design Intern
Kurogo
London
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Established and designed consistent visual direction for designs and multimedia project using Adobe Creative.
- Created marketing plans and devised strategic communication approaches.
- Collaborated with senior designers to develop project strategies.
- Utilised feedback effectively, leading to improved designs over time.
- Observed strict deadlines, facilitating smooth project progression.
Junior Art Director
DIJCOM Ltd
London
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Coordinated creative meetings to generate fresh ideas and concepts.
- Supervised artwork production, ensuring high-quality output.
- Collaborated closely with Art Director on all major projects for effective execution of plans and overseeing progress.
- Executed photo shoots from concept development to final editing stages ensuring consistency in style across all images.
- Led brainstorming sessions that resulted in unique advertising campaign concepts.
Creative Placement
Forming Reality
Radlett, Hertfordshire
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Worked across brands such as JD Group, The White Company, Matalan, Ted Baker, and Charles Tyrwhitt, drew and designed sustainable bespoke retail mannequins.
- Built strong relationships with clients by understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.
- Prioritised tasks effectively under pressure, meeting strict deadlines without compromising quality.
- Developed and updated internal guidelines.
Creative Consultant
Bayy Agency
London
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Created, produced and executed innovative projects for Drake, Central Cee, ASOS, Childsplay Clothing, and PUMA.
- Learnt and understood social media and PR tactics.
- Developed skills in 360 marketing campaigns, art direction, curating events, creative strategy, gifting, activations, and brand development.
- Self-evaluation of designs to enhance creative development, as well as working closely with Executive Creative Consultant.
- Managed multiple tasks, ensuring timely project completion.
- Learnt print production, retouching along with Retoucher and Graphic Designer
Multimedia Graphic Design Intern
Nubian Arts Foundation
London
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Assisted in creation of digital graphics for enhanced web presence for a charity foundation.
- Learnt about marketing and establishing skills using Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects.
- Developed experience in pitching, presenting, and communication.
- Completed live briefs and designing campaigns.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Marketing, Advertising and Communications course
Brixton Finishing School
LondonMaster of Arts - Graphic Design
University for the Creative Arts
Epsom 09/2020 - 08/2021
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of the Arts London
London 09/2017 - 07/2020
Diploma of Higher Education - Art and Design
University of the Arts London
London 09/2016 - 06/2017
A-Levels -
Vyners School
Uxbridge 09/2014 - 06/2016
GCSEs -
Vyners School
Uxbridge 09/2009 - 06/2014
Skills
- Art Direction
- Post Production
- Creative Strategy and Planning
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Project Management, Coordination
- Time Management and Organisational skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Problem Solver and Active Listener
- Independent and Team Player
- Client Relationship Building
- Finance and Budgeting
- Organised with great attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and possess working knowledge of Creative Suite Software
Timeline
Production Admin Assistant
Publicis Groupe, Prodigious London
02.2023 - Current
Creative and Design Intern
Kurogo
08.2022 - 10.2022
Event Team Assistant
Wellspring Church
05.2022 - 01.2023
Creative Placement
Forming Reality
01.2022 - 02.2022
Junior Art Director
DIJCOM Ltd
08.2021 - 05.2022
Creative Consultant
Bayy Agency
04.2021 - 10.2021
Multimedia Graphic Design Intern
Nubian Arts Foundation
03.2021 - 04.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Marketing, Advertising and Communications course
Brixton Finishing School
Master of Arts - Graphic Design
University for the Creative Arts
09/2020 - 08/2021
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of the Arts London
09/2017 - 07/2020
Diploma of Higher Education - Art and Design
University of the Arts London
09/2016 - 06/2017
A-Levels -
Vyners School
09/2014 - 06/2016
GCSEs -
Vyners School
09/2009 - 06/2014
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