LAURA SAMBA

• Coordinated with the production team to ensure that all projects are completed on time and within budget
• Managed project budgets, organized crew schedules, and coordinated logistics for each shoot day
• Assisted in casting decisions, location scouting, vendor negotiations, and scheduling of shoots
• Communicated effectively with clients regarding timelines and expectations throughout the process
• Maintained a professional demeanour and positive attitude towards work and co-workers at all times.

• Kept script copies and shot list on hand at all times for director reference
• Assisted actors with scene preparation and scheduling on set
• Recorded extensive notes for continuity when there were many costume changes and props involved
• Performed quality assurance by listening in on calls and providing feedback to team members
• Resolved conflicts, troubleshot issues, and designed/implemented solutions
• Led regular team meetings and participated in ongoing professional development and related training.

• Developed and wrote scripts for video productions, including voice-over narration, graphics, music, etc
• Collaborated with the creative team to develop concepts that meet business objectives and marketing strategies
• Assisted in developing storyboards or other visual aids as needed to effectively communicate script ideas.

• Supervised a team of interns to ensure that they completed their assigned tasks on time and according to company standards
• Assisted the producers and director in managing the crew and helping with photo shoot logistic requirements
• Managed all aspects of production logistics, including equipment rentals, catering orders, and location scouting., – Airtel ‘Steady Steady' commercial shoot for Nigeria
• Assisted in coordinating travel arrangements for cast and crew, including booking flights, hotels, rental cars, and ground transportation
• Ensured that all props were safely stored between shoots by conducting inventory checks before and after filming
• Prepared food for cast and crew during long shooting days using a commercial kitchen located at the studio lot.

Proctor and Gamble Raising an Olympian Documentary for London Olympics

• Reviewed script and prepared notes on actions, properties, and costumes to be used for each scene
• Recorded scene details such as position, facial expressions, camera position relative to cast, and the position of props.

Beauty Pageant TV Show for EABL

• Handled budgets for the production, overseeing production paperwork such as release forms, crew and talent contracts, invoices, and managing all operating costs such as day-to-day production costs, crew and cast salaries,equipment rental costs, etc
• Dealt with legal documents pertaining to clients., (Tusker All-Stars Concert)
• Increased safety awareness among employees, leading to zero lost work days due to accidents or injuries during my tenure with the company
• Conducted weekly meetings with all department heads to discuss progress on current projects and upcoming deadlines.

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive communications strategy to raise awareness of the company's mission,programs, and services among current supporters and new audiences
• Managed all aspects of external communication, including media relations, social media engagement, marketing campaigns, event planning, donor cultivation & stewardship and graphic design
• Oversaw internal communications for the organization, developing an employee handbook that outlined company policies and procedures and training materials for staff on topics such as sexual harassment prevention and workplace safety
• Created a monthly newsletter highlighting programmatic achievements and upcoming events/programs/campaigns designed to engage donors and increase giving levels.

BBC Media Action - Sema Kenya Show Season 1 & 2

• Oversaw production paperwork, including release forms, crew contracts, and invoices, managing all operating costs such as day-to-day production costs, crew salaries, equipment rental costs, etc.

Telecommunications Company, Zamtel TVC

• Managed all aspects of video production, including scheduling and budgeting for travel, props, crew, and equipment
• Supervised the editing process to ensure that projects met company standards and were delivered on time
• Created a training program for new hires based on best practices from senior staff members
• Conducted research on industry trends in order to stay up-to-date with current technology.,

Kenya Power and Lighting company _ KPLC Mwelekeyo Mpya TVC)

• Oversaw all aspects of production from script development through post-production, including storyboarding,shooting, editing, graphics/animation, sound design, and music selection
• Developed creative solutions that meet business objectives while maintaining brand standards and best practices indigital marketing
• Collaborated with other internal teams on content creation
• Provided project management oversight for assigned projects, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets and quality control throughout the process., Complete Africa (Tusker All Stars EABL music show)
• Handled budgets for the production, overseeing production paperwork such as release forms, crew and talent contracts, invoices, and managing all operating costs such as day-to-day production costs, crew and cast salaries,equipment rental costs, etc.

Higher Learning - Local TV drama

• Recorded detailed notes and information during scenes while working closely with the director to meet the day's specified shooting goals
• Ensured continuity during the filming of seasons 1 and 2 of Higher Learning, scheduling and timing
• Managed camera and tape numbers, including camera angle for each scene
• Worked with all departments, including hair, makeup, lighting, camera, sound, and wardrobe., Saints a Local TV drama
• Ensured that all props, set decorations, and costumes were historically accurate by consulting with the production designer
• Conducted daily script breakdowns to ensure that each scene was shot in its entirety before moving on to the next one
• Ensured continuity during the filming of season 1 and 2 of Saints, scheduling and timing
• Worked closely with the director to maintain consistent tone throughout the shoot day's filming process

Producer

Short Film – Moonwalk

• Oversaw all aspects of preproduction, including location scouting, budgeting, scheduling, casting calls/interviews, and crew hiring and firing
• Worked closely with the director to ensure that each scene was shot efficiently while maintaining continuity throughout the film
• Assisted in the editing process by providing feedback on dailies and rough cuts and assisting with color correction and sound mixing when needed., Short Film – Aphrodite
• Ensured continuity during the filming of the whole film, scheduling and timing
• Ensured continuity throughout the shoot by communicating any changes to other departments involved in the film's production
• Maintained a detailed shooting script during filming, including scene numbers, camera angles/shots used per take,actor entrances/exits from each setup, etc.

Know Zone Show, Junction Juniors, and Makutano Junction

• Ensured continuity during the filming of seasons 9 and 10 of Makutano Junction, scheduling and timing
• Managed the crew and cast and organized call sheets, shot lists, and production schedules
• Supervised all aspects of pre-production, including location scouting, budgeting, and scheduling
• Assisted in casting decisions for principal roles and hiring key department heads such as cinematographers or editors based on their experience and skill set to ensure that the project was completed within schedule and budget constraints.

Makutano Junction and Junction Juniors

• Maintained an organized workspace at all times, ensuring that equipment was returned after each shoot day
• Provided support with setting up/taking down of locations before and after shots, as well as transportation coordination for crew members when needed.

TV Show - Junction Juniors

• Assisted the producer in organizing projects
• Assisted with general office tasks such as photocopying and filing paperwork, keeping the office tidy and clean at all times.

• Covered the 16th African Athletics Championships, scripting, documenting, and airing TV features for the event.