Ibrahim Ayoub
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Proven to excel in visual storytelling and client relations, I leveraged my expertise in Adobe Photoshop and effective communication to exceed client expectations at Shooter. My creative vision and project management skills have significantly contributed to capturing and editing high-quality images, boosting brand engagement by 30% through innovative social media campaigns. Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Shooter
05.2020 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
- Captured stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques and creative compositions.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, ensuring the final product met or exceeded expectations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining excellent organization.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
- Managed team of photographers for special projects.
- Collaborated with clients to create engaging photo albums.
Bar Manager
Manager, Artist
05.2020 - Current
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
- Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
- Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
- Handled conflict resolution among staff members promptly and professionally, maintaining a positive work environment.
- Introduced new cocktails to the menu based on market research that became popular choices amongst customers.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective scheduling and task delegation.
- Safeguarded compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations in all operations.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Collaborated with kitchen team for seamless integration of food and beverage offerings.
- Boosted bar revenue by implementing innovative cocktail menus and themed event nights.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure more favorable pricing, enhancing profit margins.
- Monitored financial reports to identify and address areas of concern, improving financial health.
- Engaged with community on social media, enhancing bar's online presence and attracting younger demographic.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Content Creator
Actor
11.2019 - Current
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Boosted brand engagement by creating compelling social media posts and campaigns.
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Cultivated a loyal following on social media platforms through consistent posting schedules and authentic community engagement strategies.
- Enhanced brand recognition through the development of tailored marketing materials and visually appealing graphics.
- Continuously honed content strategy by regularly monitoring data analytics, using insights to inform future decision-making and drive ongoing improvements.
- Crafted email marketing campaigns that nurtured leads into conversions, utilizing compelling copy and targeted messaging.
- Coordinated with graphic design team to create visually appealing infographics, enhancing shareability of data-driven content.
- Curated portfolio of compelling case studies, illustrating successful projects and value brought to clients.
- Led content audit to identify and refresh outdated material, keeping website content relevant and engaging.
- Developed comprehensive content calendar to streamline production, ensuring timely publication and fostering audience growth.
- Streamlined content production workflow with project management tools, improving team efficiency and reducing time to market for new content pieces.
- Improved community interaction on social media platforms, responding to comments and messages, fostering loyal and active community.
- Developed guest posting strategy, contributing to authoritative blogs in industry to establish thought leadership and backlinking opportunities.
- Produced series of video tutorials, simplifying complex topics, which significantly increased subscriber count and viewer retention.
- Organized and hosted live Q&A sessions, directly addressing audience queries and building stronger connection with community.
- Analyzed performance data to refine content strategy, leading to improved engagement metrics across all channels.
- Elevated brand visibility across social media platforms by consistently creating and sharing engaging content tailored to target audience interests.
- Used social media to promote events and build audience.
- Collaborated with other entertainers to create engaging acts.
- Engaged with audiences to create memorable experiences at live performances.
Manager
Entertainment
03.2019 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, cutting operational costs while maintaining quality of service.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Fashion Model
Stylist
03.2017 - Current
- Balanced a demanding schedule of modeling assignments while pursuing professional development opportunities within the industry, demonstrating strong work ethic and dedication to career success.
- Maintained optimal physical appearance by adhering to strict diet, exercise, and skincare routines, ensuring consistent booking for modeling jobs.
- Promoted fashion designers and their collections through participation in promotional events and advertising campaigns.
- Kept up with personal care to cut down on wait times for hair, makeup, and styling.
- Worked closely with stylists to create innovative looks for photoshoots that captured attention from audiences worldwide.
- Collaborated with photographers for successful editorial shoots, resulting in increased magazine circulation.
- Contributed creative ideas during photoshoot planning sessions that led to unique images published in major magazines.
- Received recognition as a top model in multiple publications, elevating personal reputation within the fashion industry.
- Appeared on TV commercials to promote consumer goods.
- Promoted beauty products by posing for advertisement campaigns.
- Posed for photo shoots to showcase clothing designs and accessories.
- Influenced fashion trends by showcasing innovative designs in runway shows, contributing to increased sales for designers.
Artist
Rapper
02.2016 - Current
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Improved studio organization, creating more efficient workspace that facilitated creativity and productivity.
- Mentored junior artists in studio, providing guidance on technical skills and professional development.
- Facilitated partnerships with local businesses, displaying artwork in cafes and shops to reach broader audience.
Photo Editor
Editor
09.2015 - Current
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, invert and control light and color properties of photos.
- Handled high-pressure deadlines with ease by implementing effective time management strategies and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Retouched skin blemishes and tattoos and removed unwanted images from objects with Skylum Luminar and DxO PhotoLab 4.
- Optimized images for web usage by adjusting resolution and file formats while maintaining aesthetic quality.
- Printed photo images on canvases, mugs, totes and mouse pads to customize special orders for customers.
- Enhanced visual content quality by meticulously editing and retouching images for print and digital publications.
- Streamlined photo editing workflow, resulting in increased efficiency and faster turnaround times.
- Organized shoots from planning, scheduling and styling to post-production.
- Managed budget for photography department.
Computer Operator
Operator
02.2013 - Current
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in data entry tasks, resulting in improved overall data quality.
- Maintained spreadsheets of data across multiple systems.
- Generated reports covering details about data, system operation, and error monitoring.
- Processed requests for service from internal and external customers.
- Improved system efficiency by monitoring computer performance and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
- Reacted calmly during times of highly stressed or emergency situations.
- Ensured smooth workflow through effective coordination with other IT professionals on projects and tasks.
- Streamlined operations with routine maintenance tasks, such as updating software and hardware components.
- Boosted productivity by providing technical support to users, resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support.
- Wrote and updated detailed technical documentation for software applications.
- Installed, modified, and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
- Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
- Utilized source control systems to manage software development cycle.
- Managed program errors with analytical approach focused on troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving each problem.
Artist Manager
Model
03.2011 - Current
- Leveraged networks to identify and generate opportunities to increase exposure and revenue for clients.
- Supported artist goals with corresponding action plans and timelines.
- Oversaw licensing of tracks to other labels.
- Assisted clients with establishing release timelines and flow of related marketing assets.
- Organized promotional events to showcase talent and generate buzz around upcoming releases.
- Mentored emerging talents through career development guidance and tailored growth plans.
- Oversaw budget planning process; identified potential savings areas without affecting planned outcomes.
- Managed tour logistics to ensure smooth operations, minimizing cancellations and delays.
- Managed portfolio of developing and established accounts to provide clients with strategic guidance.
- Collaborated with Type talent scouts to pursue leads and pitch potential representation.
- Managed social media accounts for clients, generating interest for existing and upcoming product or service releases.
- Developed and implemented successful digital marketing campaigns to drive customer engagement and increase brand awareness.
- Optimized content strategy across multiple channels to support search engine rankings, brand recognition, and user engagement goals.
- Led team of marketing professionals, offering mentoring and coaching to build knowledge and skills.
- Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
- Launched successful digital marketing campaigns that achieved goals for increased website traffic.
- Implemented innovative video marketing campaigns that showcased key product features and drove increased audience engagement.
- Led and managed talented teams to plan and implement project tasks meeting timelines and exceeding expectations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated marketing campaigns that effectively promoted products and services.
- Boosted brand awareness through the creation of engaging social media campaigns.
Education
Diploma - Arts And Entertainment Management
Tasuba
Dar Es Salaam 07.2018
Diploma - Computer Graphics
Macmillan College
Dar Es Salaam 07.2015
Diploma - Computer Installation And Repair Technology
Macmillan College
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania07.2015
O-level - Government
Saku Secondary School
Dar Es Salaam 10.2013
Skills
- Photo editing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Video Editing
- Digital Photography
- Social Media
- Retouching and color correction
- Advanced Camera Skills
- Creative artistic vision
- Project Management
- Visual storytelling
- Social Media Promotion
- Client Communication
- Fashion photography
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Creative vision
- Image Editing Expertise
- Creative visionary
- Photography Equipment Maintenance
- Superb attention to detail
- Collaborative Attitude
- Social Media Marketing
- Client Relations
- Visual design
- Digital design
- HD photography
- Model Direction
- Image manipulation
- Post-processing proficiency
- Photo products
- Food photography
- Photojournalism
- Stock Photography
- Color theory knowledge
- Digital file creation
- News photography
- Drone Photography
- Composition
- Styling and Wardrobe
- Wildlife photography
- Sales expertise
- Budgeting and finance
- Digital asset management
- Organizational Skills
- Photography and Videography
- Creative Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Photo Shoots
- Image Editing
- Camera Setup
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Equipment Maintenance
- Team Training
- Equipment Setup
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Workload Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Photo Processing
- Commercial Photography
- Creative Lighting
- Team building
- Payment Processing
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Business Development
- Digital Image Creation
- Relationship Development
- Darkroom film development
- Strong exposure techniques
- Marketing and Branding
- Image Archiving
- Location Scouting
- Equipment Preparation
- Night photography
- Strong Portfolio
- Digital enhancements
Accomplishments
- Cover image and Number-page spread in "Magazine Name".
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
Additional Information
I'm a skateboarder
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Photographer
Shooter
05.2020 - Current
Bar Manager
Manager, Artist
05.2020 - Current
Content Creator
Actor
11.2019 - Current
Manager
Entertainment
03.2019 - Current
Fashion Model
Stylist
03.2017 - Current
Artist
Rapper
02.2016 - Current
Photo Editor
Editor
09.2015 - Current
Computer Operator
Operator
02.2013 - Current
Artist Manager
Model
03.2011 - Current
Diploma - Arts And Entertainment Management
Tasuba
Diploma - Computer Graphics
Macmillan College
Diploma - Computer Installation And Repair Technology
Macmillan College
O-level - Government
Saku Secondary School
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