Godwin Uwumarongie
A Creator
Palmdale, CA
Work Experience
Assistant Manager
Mercy Ministries Outreach - Palmdale, CA
October 2014 to Present
Responsibilities?My job is to receive/transport gifts/donations from donors to Mercy Ministry Office where I supervise the arrangement and book keeping of such donations, then on the days of distribution to residents I supervise the event which usually include music, food, games and eventually the distribution of such goods amongst the needy.?
DOP/Chief Editor
Alec's Entertainment - Lagos
September 2000 to September 2014
As DOP/Chief Editor, I scripted for Tv dramas, commercials and music videos. Then I supervised search for location, costumes and characters/actors/actresses/models etc depending on what is desired. On Location I shoot more often on HD formats and depending on the desired output sometimes I shoot on RAW formats. I edit 90 percent of all my productions and allow my trainees the opportunity to learn practically while still supervising and eventually I make any necessary adjustment/corrections to the projects. I work more comfortably with Final cut pro 7 and Pro X. I am conversant with other editing softwares like Adobe After Effects and Premier, along with several finishing plug-ins like Magic bullet, Twixtor, Neat Video etc. ??Accomplishments?Awards and Nominations. My Outfit has been consultant for several Media/TV houses as well as other producers and musicians.?
Indie Record Label CEO
Alec's Entertainment - Lagos
September 2000 to September 2014
Responsibilities?I organized talent hunt shows in different states. I discover/sponsor/nurture artistes/singers to limelight. I wrote songs for some and co-wrote for others, then I arranged for the right producers to handle their projects while I co-produce some of the tracks. I usually call for some mature music minds to screen songs and when a song is ready for promotion, I organize a formal press release and song is shared to radio stations as well as online portals. My production outfit is usually responsible for the production of the music videos which I direct and edit. When this is ready the video promotion across the country and most parts of Africa commences. We also organized events/shows/concerts across various parts of the country. ??Accomplishments?I was able to raise some of Nigeria's greatest stars and some African award winners. Artistes like Kefee, Gordons, Rymzo, Segun Obe, Dude Tetsola, Wonder J. etc, all internationally recognized. ?
Marketing Director
Alec's Entertainment - Lagos
September 2000 to September 2014
Responsibilities?I created marketing/sales strategy for each brand/artiste/product, print posters and flyers and organized creative street campaigns. I supervised the distribution of products nationwide and to most parts of the world where the product is appreciated. I also organized opening of sales outlets nationwide as well partnering with other distributors. ??Accomplishments?My outfit was one of the first Indie labels to push/sell over 5millions copies of a musical work. ??
EDUCATION
London Film Academy - London
2010
DIPLOMA in Data Processing/Computer Science
University of Benin - Benin City
1992