OUR TEAM
LEADERSHIP PROFILE
As CEO of UZO Media Productions, Uzo Udu brings a wealth of expertise in branding, marketing, content production, and business development. With 15+ years of experience, he has established a reputation as a visionary business professional and a skilled consultant. He is a passionate advocate for community building and focuses on soft skills development and diverse operations experience in high-pressure environments.
Uzo has made a significant impact in the cultural world, influencing local and international developments through his involvement with various non-profit organizations, including Miami Seed School, Les Couleurs Charity, Muslim American Leadership Alliance, The Holiday Heroes, Minds Matter of Chicago, and A Boy and His Dream Foundation.
As an art educator, exhibited media producer, and brand expert, Uzo possesses excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence. He has a global mindset, is diligent and detail-oriented, and is a skilled analytical opportunity identifier. For his outstanding efforts, Uzo was awarded The President's Volunteer Service Award in 2017 by The White House.
UZO UDU
CEO
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Professional graphic designer with over 7 years of experience.
She is an avid participant of all-Russian competitions in the field of graphic design and interior design. Also, she is a winner of the Russian Grand Prix competition in photography. Her background in art has a long history as she successfully graduated from a great art school. She continued her higher education by receiving a Masters Degree in Design.
Her strong technical skills include excellent work in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Lightroom, Corel Draw, & CINEMA 4D.
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATE SKILLS
She has great knowledge of the basics of color & composition; development of the company's corporate identity; design of advertising and printing materials.
JANE KARPOVA | DESIGNER
Ekaterina Romanova is a talented graphic designer with 7 years of experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Design and Computer Technologies and has received recognition for her work in international competitions. Ekaterina has worked as a freelancer for international design agencies and gained valuable corporate experience as a full-time designer for a restaurant chain. In 2018, she transitioned to a role as a graphic designer in the financial industry.
Ekaterina excels in brand positioning and deeply understands design, illustration, photography, and typography. She is highly skilled in creating brand identities, from logos to complete brand packaging, and presenting these to companies across various industries. Additionally, Ekaterina is proficient in website design, custom sketching, and illustrations, using platforms such as Tilda and Figma.
Ekaterina strongly emphasizes communication with her clients, ensuring that ideas are aligned throughout the design process until the final product is achieved. She is dedicated to finding the best solution for each unique problem and will not rest until her clients are satisfied.
EKATERINA ROMANOVA
DESIGNER
EKATERINA ILINA-UDU
DIRECTOR OF ART & DESIGN
LEADERSHIP PROFILE
As the Director of Art & Design, Ekaterina Ilina-Udu brings her photography, design, and art expertise to UZO MEDIA PRODUCTIONS. With over 14 years of experience and multiple award-winning projects, she is a renowned fine artist and photographer, exhibiting her work in countries such as the USA, Germany, England, and more. Her background in modeling with top agencies has further honed her skills in creative design and fashion opportunity identification.
In addition to her professional work, Ekaterina is a dedicated educator and advocate for the arts and supports local communities through art programs with Les Couleurs Charity & Miami Seed School. With a keen eye for detail, advanced emotional intelligence, and a passion for creativity, Ekaterina is the perfect addition to the UZO team.
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Astonishing Artist! She has a remarkable ability to see people through her imagination's prism, which helps her to define beauty in every person. She is an artist who has developed her unique style and also loves experiments that push her into the world of creative imagination. She is ready to listen to any wishes from the client and will accommodate their needs accordingly.
She has a higher art education in literary art, an extensive portfolio of works in different styles. More than 13 years of experience. Participant in the university and all-Russian competitions in fine arts.
Her paintings can decorate both your interior and serve as a gift for your loved ones.
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATE SKILLS
Everything she does is unique and original.
OLESYA GONCHAROVA | ARTIST
Code Official - Indiana Department of Homeland Security
Owner | Architectural Consultant - Laris LLC
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Dr. Lawrence Udu has over 28 years of architectural experience! His amazing background with Ph.D. in Architecture Philosophy has led him to an amazingly successful career in his field. His work ethic, determination, amazing leadership have successfully led him to be a part of the organization that helps build our country according to the construction regulations. He has successfully completed numerous multi-million dollar projects that require exceptional attention to detail. He is fluent in English, Igbo & Russian languages.
Dr. Udu specializes in architectural design & consulting. He specializes in American fire and building codes, laws, rules, and regulations. Well versed in the current International Building Codes, ADA regulations, and architectural drafting standards.
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATE SKILLS
Project Experience
Educational
Residential
Civic
Industrial
Office
Faith-Based
Commercial
Aviation
Institutional
Government
LAWRENCE UDU | PhD | DESIGNER
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Professional designer with experience in large corporate environments. Has spent an extensive time developing and selling accessories for the hookas called SMOKELAB and designing for their coffee shops. In 2019 & 2020, she had an opportunity to design all of the creative and print material used at the annual exhibition at the Hookah Club Show in St Petersburg.
She participates in the all-Russian exhibition of trademarks "Golden Flea," which are art and photo exhibitions.
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATE SKILLS
She has vast experience working with clients in children's associations, construction, investment, travel agencies, a military aviation museum, and fitness centers.
She also shares experiences in the development of pictograms, interiors, and complex structures.
HELEN DZHUS | DESIGNER
ADVISORY BOARD
Assistant Project Architect | Designer - HCO Architects
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Dr. Helen Udu has over 28 years of architectural experience that encompass a significant amount of work done on faith-based architecture. Her vision, strong work ethic, and exceptional attention to detail make her one of a kind designer. She is fluent in English, French, and Russian languages.
Dr. Udu specializes in architectural design and consulting. She is well versed in the current International Building Codes, ADA regulations, and architectural drafting standards.
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATE SKILLS
Project Experience
Educational
Residential
Civic
Industrial
Office
Faith-Based
Commercial
Aviation
Institutional
Government
HELEN UDU | PhD | DESIGNER
BERNY MARTIN | DESIGNER
CEO | Founder - Midwest Fashion Week
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Fashioner designer, a style consultant, and a custom tailor.
As a fashion designer, the inspiration for the clothes that he designs comes from everywhere he goes, from the corner market to the farthest corner of the world. He loves to travel and gather colors and textures and looks from exotic places. He also likes to stay close to home – and walk through his neighborhood and watch the people around him. He closely studies how people choose to express themselves or could better express themselves. He is passionate about museums and art fairs, and festivals as he follows anything where creativity is allowed to flow. Fashion design allows him to create pieces entirely outside of his own personal area of expression… and that can touch others very deeply.
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATE SKILLS
Midwest Fashion Week (MWFW) is a nonprofit fashion production company founded in 2006 by fashion designer, Berny Martin. What began as a small event series in Indianapolis has grown to include numerous events on both a national and international level including Chicago, New York and Paris. This growing platform gives opportunity to aspiring fashion designers, models, stylists, photographers and fashion marketing/production professionals in a geographic location that otherwise wouldn’t be available. In just over a decade, MWFW has had the privilege to showcase the talents of more than 300 designers from several different countries and helped to launch careers for a number of high profile fashion professionals through its supportive and collaborative community.