Sipho Fako
@siphofako
Information Specialist with a passion for creative projects.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
As an Operations Manager at Jikela Studios, I excel in organizing and managing creative workshops, ensuring smooth execution and effective results. With a strong background in content archiving and information management, I leverage my skills in strategic planning, resource management, and project delivery to drive innovative projects from conception to completion.
My experience as a Content Archivist at Multichoice SA has equipped me with expertise in footage usage, copyright-based advice, and archival footage preservation. I have also honed my skills in cataloging, metadata entry, and image processing through various projects.
With a Master's degree in Library & Information Sciences and a PG Dip. in Library & Information Sciences, I possess a deep understanding of information management principles and practices. I am committed to delivering high-quality results and fostering positive change in the creative industry.
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Operations Manager
Jikela Studios
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Organise and manage creative workshops, ensuring smooth execution and effective results. Apply strong organisational skills, strategic planning, and resource management to enhance workshop outcomes.
Content Archivist
Multichoice SA
Jan 2015 - Jan 2023 (8 years)
Provided guidance and support on footage usage, including stock footage and copyright-based advice to producers and stakeholders. Preserved, restored, and retrieved archival footage, maintaining an accurate inventory of all commissioned programs.
Content Archivist Intern
Multichoice SA
Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)
Worked on various cataloging projects focused on preserving content owned and licensed by Multichoice. Duties included preserving, restoring, and retrieving footage for stakeholders.
Digitiser
UCT Libraries
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)
Digitised Independent Newspaper's historical photographs, developing skills in scanning, metadata entry, and basic image processing.
Cataloguer
National Library of South Africa
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)
Catalogued special collections, gaining experience in various aspects of archival processing.
Field Worker
UCT Libraries and Library of Parliament
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Acquired skills in acquisitions, cataloging, circulation desk operations, government publications, interlibrary loans, and reference desk services.
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