Hi, I’m Emmanuel Akinola. I’m a passionate video editor with a hands-on approach to turning raw footage into polished stories. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, VideoPad, and Microsoft Movie Maker, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring creative projects to fruition. I studied Creative Writing and Digital Communications at the University of Houston and Houston Community College, where I explored media production, broadcast writing, and field production. I’m eager to apply my storytelling skills to new video projects.

Emmanuel Akinola

Hi, I’m Emmanuel Akinola. I’m a passionate video editor with a hands-on approach to turning raw footage into polished stories. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, VideoPad, and Microsoft Movie Maker, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring creative projects to fruition. I studied Creative Writing and Digital Communications at the University of Houston and Houston Community College, where I explored media production, broadcast writing, and field production. I’m eager to apply my storytelling skills to new video projects.

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Hi, I’m Emmanuel Akinola. I’m a passionate video editor with a hands-on approach to turning raw footage into polished stories. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, VideoPad, and Microsoft Movie Maker, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring creative projects to fruition.

I studied Creative Writing and Digital Communications at the University of Houston and Houston Community College, where I explored media production, broadcast writing, and field production. I’m eager to apply my storytelling skills to new video projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor
August 1, 2009 - November 1, 2018
Edited with images to create a tribute to a specific comic book character. Edited raw footage for a religious-themed promotional advertisement. Edited a promo for a university news broadcast student group. Created three video essays using raw footage from other clips and reorganizing them into informative videos.
Video Editor
February 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024
Edited raw footage for a religious-themed promotional advertisement; edited a promo for a university news broadcast student group; created three video essays by reworking clips into informative content.
Camera Production Assistant at Present the Vision
July 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Assisted videographer with filming commercials and promos. Helped set up and teardown of video shoots. Wrote content for the company website, helped with a script breakdown, and assisted with sound for a photo shoot.
Camera Production Assistant at Present the Vision
June 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Assisted videographer with filming commercials and promos. Helped with setup/teardown of video shoots. Wrote content for the company website, helped with a script breakdown, and assisted with sound for a photo shoot.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Houston
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019
Associate’s Degree at Houston Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts at University of Houston, Houston, TX
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019
Associate’s Degree at Houston Community College, Houston, TX
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other