Minenhle Wordsworth Mshengu
TV Production/ Media/ Events Co-ordinating/ Film Editor
Durban,KZN
Summary
A multi-talented, gifted communicator and trained creative.
Innovative Producer with 6 years of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, camera work, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with demonstrated to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in pre and post-production necessities and overall workflow in Television or Film Production.
Also, talented Event Coordinator, marketing strategist and designer with background in sponsorship, fundraising and private event planning. Skilled in devising marketing plans to promote venues and events services. Focused on contributing to business through personal and professional networking.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Media Manager
Advocate Thu Ndawo Attourneys
Durban, KZN
01.2022 - Current
- Managed company social media pages and increased social media presence, monitoring user engagement.
- Reviewed marketing materials and documents for brand accuracy and trending design.
- Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public.
- Cultivated strong corporate image and identity with clear branding.
- Supervised online and offline ad campaigns, reporting on results.
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Used both video and still shot cameras to capture Events.
- Produced, shot, edited and directed Number videos for news media, businesses and advertising agencies.
Production Director
Outdoor Media Productions Pty(Ltd)
Durban, KZN
05.2019 - Current
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Trained staff in operation and upkeep of equipment.
- Performed post-production work, edited sound and sequences and provided final product within time and budget constraints.
- Set up lighting and audio for on-site and on-location filming, recorded footage and resolved technical issues.
- Shot and edited pieces using Software and Software.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
- Used Model, Model and Model mounted and hand-held cameras.
Private Event Coordinator
Outdoor Madness Events/ Outdoor Media Productions
Durban, KZN
01.2017 - Current
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization and rehearsal, ceremonies and receptions.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
- Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
Senior Production Editor
The Music Mag Online Production
Durban, KZN
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Offered feedback on quality of segments and coached other staff members on how to improve segments.
- Supervised editing, dubbing and color correction as part of post-production.
- Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
- Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
Freelance Videographer
Drama Club
Johannesburg, GP
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Operated broadcasting cameras during shooting to obtain high-quality shots.
- Reduced costs by implementing cost-effective digital editing techniques.
- Used both video and still shot cameras to capture Events.
- Edited footage and shots using software such as Premiere Pro and Final Cut.
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
Professional Photographer & Videographer
Mylan Pharmaceuticals
Durban, KZN
06.2020 - 06.2020
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Used premiere pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
Field Camera Operator
NUZ Events & Communications
Durban, KZN
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Set up lighting and audio for on-site and on-location filming, recorded footage and resolved technical issues.
- Produced, shot, edited and directed Number videos for news media, businesses and advertising agencies.
- Created and gathered all information needed to create detailed show format.
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Operated Type cameras during shooting to obtain high-quality shots.
- Operated television cameras for over Number live broadcasts.
Events Staff Member
NUZ Events & Communications
Durban, KZN
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted event manager in achieving revenue goals set for events and catering.
- Worked under pressure and met deadlines while maintaining composure in difficult situations.
- Talked to coworkers using electronic devices such as computers and radios.
- Explained rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Maintained and distributed information for functions and events.
- Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
- Distributed production scripts to cast members.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
Marketing & Promotions Assistant
Geen Babalaaz
Durban, KZN
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Maintained high level of understanding of industry standards and trends.
- Worked closely with in-house design team to develop visuals for content.
- Designed and implemented advertising and public relations activities.
- Monitored social media questions and comments and appropriately responded.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
1st Assistant Camera
Jokes & Jazz UKZN
Durban, KZN
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Operated television cameras for over 3 live broadcasts.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
- Inspected films to spot and correct problems with issues such as subject movement and distance changes.
First Assistant Camera
AFDA
Durban, KZN
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
- Developed studio sets and lined up furniture and props.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing and framing shots.
Media Coordinator
Mdabula Music
Durban, KZN
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Handled external communications with media and public relations professionals.
- Discussed marketing goals with clients to identify needs and articulate details to marketing team.
- Created engaging content for Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram.
- Collected, analyzed and summarized data and trends to provide marketing tracking and research.
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Improved page content, keyword relevancy and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.
- Operated studio lights and changed bulbs.
- Shot and edited pieces using Software and Software.
1st Assistant Camera
Lil Lets/ AFDA
Durban, KZN
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Tracked actors' movements and scene progressions by focusing and refocusing camera lens.
- Assisted camera operators by calculating Type, Type and Type variables for each shot.
- Operated arri cameras during shooting to obtain high-quality shots.
- Operated studio lights and changed bulbs.
- Shot and edited pieces using premiere pro and Adobe photoshop.
Education
Bachelor Pass -
George Campbell School of Technology
Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal 01.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor Of Arts - Television Production
AFDA Durban School of Motion Picture
Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal 01.2017 - 12.2019
Skills
Post Production in Film/ Editing
Film & Video Production
Event Coordinating
Broadcast-quality camera equipment
Photography composition
Digital design
Visual design
Project Management
Branding strategies
Events logistics management
Digital marketing
Budget development
Marketing and advertising
File management
Location scouting
Project coordination
Strong graphic and visual sense
Social media
Proofreading
[Premiere Pro/ Photoshop/ Lightroom] Expertise
Additional Information
Date of birth: 1998/08/23
ID number: 9808235135081
Gender: Male
Health: Excellent
Criminal Record: None
License: Code 10
Languages: English and IsiZulu
Timeline
Freelance Media Manager
Advocate Thu Ndawo Attourneys
01.2022 - Current
Senior Production Editor
The Music Mag Online Production
02.2021 - 02.2022
Freelance Videographer
Drama Club
01.2021 - 12.2021
Professional Photographer & Videographer
Mylan Pharmaceuticals
06.2020 - 06.2020
Marketing & Promotions Assistant
Geen Babalaaz
10.2019 - 10.2019
Production Director
Outdoor Media Productions Pty(Ltd)
05.2019 - Current
Media Coordinator
Mdabula Music
04.2019 - 04.2019
First Assistant Camera
AFDA
02.2019 - 06.2019
Field Camera Operator
NUZ Events & Communications
01.2019 - 01.2020
1st Assistant Camera
Jokes & Jazz UKZN
01.2019 - 08.2019
Events Staff Member
NUZ Events & Communications
01.2018 - 01.2020
1st Assistant Camera
Lil Lets/ AFDA
01.2018 - 05.2018
Private Event Coordinator
Outdoor Madness Events/ Outdoor Media Productions
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts - Television Production
AFDA Durban School of Motion Picture
01.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor Pass -
George Campbell School of Technology
01.2012 - 12.2016