Makeni Alagoa
Animator/Content Creator
Middlesbrough,United Kingdom
Summary
A detail-oriented Animator and Content Creator with extensive knowledge of Autodesk Maya, Moho pro, Adobe premiere pro, and Adobe after effect. Innovative and driven with passion for developing creative ideas to execute seamless entertainment projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
YouTube Content Creator
Mcktoons
Lagos
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed original content using social listening and independent sources.
- Identified target audiences to analyze characteristics, behavior and media habits.
- Created stories and wrote scripts
- Increased social media traffic [200]% by creating engaging animated parody videos.
- Grew MCKTOONS YouTube channel to 100,000 subscribers and still counting
- Worked on character animations,motion graphic designs,directed stories and handled video editing processes.
- Collaborated with character designers,background artists,story board artists and voiceover artists to develop contents and also worked on marketing projects for clients
Character Animator
Mr Richard Oboh
Lagos
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked with over 10 artists, animators and video editors to execute projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Contributed in story telling and content ideas.
- Worked alongside writers and producers to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into visual medium.
- Collaborated with other animators to create coherent images within scenes.
- Researched how desired animations, movements and events would occur in real-world situations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
Retail Sales Assistant
Mrs Albertine Doibo
Lagos
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Helped customers manage large purchases by collecting items from shelves and storage locations.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Assisted over 30 customers with locating and choosing merchandise in store departments.
- Managed over 50 customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
Teaching Assistant
National youth service corps
Mowe
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Oversaw 20 students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
Master of Arts - 3D Animation
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 09.2022 - Current
Certificate of Completion - 3D Animation
Orange VFX Training School
Lagos 06.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Technology - Statistics
Federal University of Technology Minna
Niger State 01.2011 - 12.2015
Diploma - Digital Film Animation
National Institute of Information Technology
Lagos 09.2008 - 09.2009
West African Senior School Certificate -
TONIA INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Lagos - Nigeria 09.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
Video Editing
Adobe After Effect
Moho 12
Adobe Premiere pro
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Audition
Autodesk Maya
Adobe Creative Suite
Certification
Mandatory Healthcare training
Timeline
Mandatory Healthcare training
03-2023
Master of Arts - 3D Animation
Teesside University
09.2022 - Current
YouTube Content Creator
Mcktoons
05.2020 - 08.2022
Character Animator
Mr Richard Oboh
05.2018 - 01.2020
Certificate of completion in 3D Animation
12-2017
Certificate of Completion - 3D Animation
Orange VFX Training School
06.2017 - 12.2017
Retail Sales Assistant
Mrs Albertine Doibo
05.2017 - 06.2018
Certificate of National service
04-2017
Teaching Assistant
National youth service corps
04.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelors of Technology in statistics
12-2015
Diploma in Digital film Animation
09-2011
Bachelor of Technology - Statistics
Federal University of Technology Minna
01.2011 - 12.2015
Diploma - Digital Film Animation
National Institute of Information Technology
09.2008 - 09.2009
West African Senior School Certificate -
TONIA INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
09.2005 - 06.2009