Samuel Ogunlaja Email & Phone Number

Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

Leading and managing a team of creative professionals, overseeing all creative projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet clients' goals

A top-rated plus freelancer on the world's No #1 online marketplace with 95% job success scoreKey Accomplishments:- Generated over $30k in revenue in the first year on the platform (2017 - 2018)- Current Total earnings of $185k+- Earned Upwork Skill Certification in Image Editing- Contributed (as a facilitator) during the E-lance Workshop on Creative Skills at the Click-On Kaduna 2018, which was sponsored by The World Bank, The Rockefeller Foundation, Kaduna State Government, and supported by UPWORK

New York, United States

- Converted ordinary visual assets to editorial-quality images through advanced photo editing techniques.- Ranked a “Gold Star Editor” through consistent quality delivery and positive feedback from clients- Maintained a consistent style and followed brand guidelines and visual preferences while editing for all clients- Completed all tasks within deadlines and drastically reduced editing time through the development of a custom editing workflow- Promoted to the position of Remote Image Specialist Recruiter and Manager.

Nigeria

- Managed job postings and advertisements that reached over 100 candidates in less than 2 weeks- Coordinated a team that interviewed, evaluated, and tested 55 photo editors in four days - Recruited 30 image specialists from Lagos, Nigeria in 3 weeks.- Facilitated the onboarding and advanced training of 30 image specialists - Supervised quality delivery of 30 image specialists on a daily basis

Lagos State, Nigeria

- Collaborated closely with photographers and clients to understand their vision and requirements for various projects.- Developed custom retouching techniques to achieve desired visual impact, using advanced photo editing software (e.g Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture ONE) to enhance and retouch images, ensuring high-quality results and maintaining the desired aesthetics and turnaround time.- Assisted with image selection and post-production workflow, ensuring efficient organization and delivery of final images to clients.Key Achievements:- Developed a new workflow that achieved a 70% faster turnaround time.- Reduced revision rates by 50% through quality on-brand deliveries.

Lagos State, Nigeria

- Assisted with organizing and coordinating photoshoot logistics, such as model bookings, location scouting, and prop management.- Assisted in capturing high-quality images during the shoot, following the lead photographer's directions, and contributing creative ideas.- Assisted with post-production tasks, including basic image retouching, cropping, and color correction.- Operated and maintained photography equipment, ensuring proper functionality and readiness for each shoot