Bwalya Mulumba
Ndola
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Videographer
Free Lance
Ndola, Copperbelt
01.2018 - Current
- Edited captured video to tell concise, visually pleasing stories or relay video messages.
- Edited and manipulated videos to upload and post to social media platforms.
- Collaborated with specialists, producers and designers to produce original video content.
- Handled technical setup of lighting and sound for each shot.
- Leveraged digital visual effects, motion graphics and compositing applications to create video content.
- Collaborated across organizations to understand needs and objectives and effectively scope projects.
- Liaised with photographers and producers to meet various cross-functional objectives.
- Planned, set up and completed live shots.
- Communicated with directors and other crew members to discuss filming sequences, desired effects and lighting requirements.
- Operated cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising or motion pictures.
- Composed and framed shots using camera settings and other technical aspects to achieve director requested results.
- Viewed sets and locations to determine filming and lighting needs.
- Resolved exposure, movement and other variable issues.
- Designed graphics for studio productions.
Sound Engineer
Free Lance
Ndola, Zambia
02.2016 - Current
- Troubleshooted and resolved technical problems.
- Operated control consoles to regulate volume levels and sound quality.
- Managed setup and tear-down of sound and music equipment before and after performances to promote efficient workflow.
- Installed and provided maintenance for control consoles, audio routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, remote equipment, transmitters and networking systems.
- Prepared for live recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones and sound equipment.
- Processed audio to meet quality standards and played and mixed music for live events.
- Delivered insight and expertise regarding audio mixing and recording to personnel both in field and in-studio.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions and provided audio system oversight for live shows.
- Edited raw voice recordings, added sound effects and mixed to Client's taste.
Graphic Designer
Luna Media
Ndola, Zambia
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials.
- Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
- Created corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between logos and letterheads.
Photographer
Fortress Media
Lusaka, Zambia
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Explained price and package details to customers.
- Cropped, manipulated and performed color balance for final images.
- Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events.
- Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots.
- Planned and obtained original shots using innovative thinking and new techniques.
- Tracked studio inventories and ordered new supplies when needed.
- Worked with design team to align photography with project specifications.
- Took pictures of individuals, families and small groups in studio or on location.
- Coordinated and completed photoshoots for individuals, families and small groups.
- Enhanced, retouched and resized photographs and negatives using airbrushing and other techniques.
IT Technician Intern
Omwa Enterprise
Luanshya, Zambia
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Troubleshot devices to identify and solve issues with hardware or software performance.
- Installed computers and other devices individually and across networks, testing connections to support proper functioning.
- Diagnosed and determined system issues to route for repair.
- Updated software versions with patches and new installations to close security loopholes and protect users.
- Identified and eliminated computer viruses and threats, implementing measures to protect against future data breaches.
- Disassembled computer systems to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
- Installed appropriate security patches to eliminate security vulnerabilities.
Education
Certificate of Craft - Computer And Information Systems Security
St. Marcellin's Craft Education
Chibulumba12.2012
High School Diploma -
Mpelembe Secondary School
Kitwe11.2011
Skills
- Managing Production Teams
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Editing Skills
- Directing Experience
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Bemba
Advanced
C1
Nyanja
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Luna Media
01.2022 - 07.2023
Videographer
Free Lance
01.2018 - Current
Sound Engineer
Free Lance
02.2016 - Current
Photographer
Fortress Media
06.2015 - 07.2017
IT Technician Intern
Omwa Enterprise
02.2013 - 07.2015
Certificate of Craft - Computer And Information Systems Security
St. Marcellin's Craft Education
High School Diploma -
Mpelembe Secondary School
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