About me

Dear Sir/Madam,

Looking for Opportunity to Make a Difference

I have worked for some of the big names in Marketing Communications like Ogilvy, DDB, Saatchi & Saatchi and 141 Worldwide for over 8 years as a creative professional. I am currently working in London for Casewise as the Global Creative Services Manager. I currently look after all creative deliverables (ATL, BTL and Digital) for Casewise's global business.

I have hands-on experience and have managed a good number of global brands amongst these brands are:

McVities biscuits, Guinness, Shell Petroleum, Sony Electronics, LG Electronics, Mercedes Benz and more. I am never satisfied with the status quo, I am continually seeking fresh creative solutions.

My core competences are in:

- Practical Expert Knowledge of various design platforms, their uniqueness and how they fit into achieving specific campaign objectives.

- Great Management Knowledge and Experience ensures that I have a balanced perspective that is not easy to find with most creative people. I have worked previously in Management and Managerial roles and able to understand strategic issues and how they impact on brands and their bottom line.

- Deep Out-Of-The-Box design skill.

- Good Illustrative Skill: Storyboard, scamps etc.

- Great Communication Skill.

- Skilled in Managing Creative Process from start to finish.

Additional

Education: HND in Graphic Design and MA in Computer Animation and Special Effects, University of Bradford UK, laying a strong and strategic background on Creative and Strategic skills with courses on Image and Identity, Computer Animation, 3D Character Modelling and Animation, Special Effects, Motion Capture, Visualisation and Storyboarding, Still/Life Drawing, Visual Arts and Digital Media.

Values

- Integrity: Doing it right every time and maintaining corporate integrity and ethics.

- Value: Going beyond the natural call of duty and the job specification to seek to be an outstanding employee that is always making good impact and justifying employer's ROI.

- Hard work: Sometimes Smart work is not enough. There may be need to put in reasonable effort and go the extra mile.

- Loyalty: Stay focussed leaving only when employer is satisfied or when mutual value and career progression is stalled. Openness and Sincerity at all times.

- Proactive Learning: Seeking new information and knowledge to keep ahead of competition for the benefit of my company.

- Can-do Spirit: Nothing is impossible is my approach to work. I am result oriented and my passion for the job can push me to any limit.

- Attention to details.

I look forward to the opportunity to work in your organisation bringing my experience and wide range of skills and creativity that will significant impact your company within and outside, fostering growth and success.

Sincerely,

Joseph Okolie

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Location
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