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Sylvia Malasi

Sylvia Malasi

Colorist And Editor
Nairobi

Summary

Creative Colorist and Video Editor bringing comprehensive knowledge and experience in colour grading and editing video pieces to better suit audience. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and efficient and reliable with passion for bringing creative projects to fruition.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Editor and Colorist

Commissioned
Nairobi
09.2022 - Current
  • Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Colour grade footage recorded.
  • Utilized demonstrable technical, editorial and creative storytelling skills in editing, producing and design.
  • Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
  • Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
  • Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
  • Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
  • Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
  • Developed best practice content editing techniques to enhance content performance across social platforms and extend content across traditional platforms.


Freelancing Graphic Designer

Self Employed
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
  • Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
  • Used interactive design elements to create more engaging user experience.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.

Social Media Intern

Kenyatta University Television
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Responded to comments, posts and questions from various channels.
  • Assisted team with various marketing projects that would engage new leads and potential customers.
  • Connected with influencers to increase reach of company posts
  • Worked with assigned team on projects to meet deliverables
  • Tracked social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas for campaigns.
  • Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence.
  • Created engaging content to catch attention of potential customers
  • Created informative and entertaining posts for client's Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Analyzed trends in social media posts and followers to maximize views.
  • Created content strategies for digital media.
  • Analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Graphic Designer Trainee

Kenya Football Federation
Nairobi
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
  • Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation.
  • Cultivated mobile-friendly designs for variety of platforms.
  • Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
  • Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
  • Implemented feedback and suggestions from the head of graphic design to improve designs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Media Studies

Kenyatta University
Nairobi
07.2022 - 07.2022

Skills

Color correction knowledge

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Quote

I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage

Timeline

Video Editor and Colorist

Commissioned
09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Media Studies

Kenyatta University
07.2022 - 07.2022

Graphic Designer Trainee

Kenya Football Federation
11.2021 - 01.2022

Social Media Intern

Kenyatta University Television
11.2021 - 01.2022

Freelancing Graphic Designer

Self Employed
02.2021 - 08.2022
Sylvia MalasiColorist And Editor