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Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

• Blume Interactive is a design studio /IT solution hub in Nairobi, Kenya with clients in Europe, East & South Africa. I spear-head combined efforts in the studio to curate our team that is made up of multi-disciplinary.
• Increased revenue for over 30 clients through strategic design and effective communication.
• Oversaw 50+ creative projects and productions on branding, video production, web design, and graphics including the UI/UX design of a premier website valued at $12,000.
• Oversaw the design and creation of over 15 websites using WordPress, HTML., CSS, and MySQL.
• Oversaw a team of 10+ graphic designers, videographers, photographers, and support staff, leading to a 35% improvement in project turnaround times.
• Managed several social media platforms, resulting in an average growth of comments by 430% and a230% improvement in likes in one quarter.

Nairobi

• I am responsible for producing high-quality artwork, animation and designs for platforms and modes of communication. Also in charge of managing the brand and marketing guidelines from both a visual perspective as well.
• Redesign of brand identity, app, and website leading to a 670% revenue increase in under 2.5 years.
• Improved website UI/UX, boosting sales by 120% within the first 3 months of implementation.
• Helped grow monthly shoppers from 800 to 4000 through strategic ad campaigns.
• Cut the average customer acquisition cost by 93% by designing high-performance ads, utilizing cost-effective resources, and repurposing existing designs.

Nairobi West, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

• Msanii Africa Safaris is a premier tour operator that offers tailor-made safaris and travel experiences in East Africa. Key Achievements:
• Gathered information and materials to plan and craft design concepts, creating detailed rough layouts considering arrangement, size, type, and aesthetics.
• Illustrated design concepts and secured approval by presenting rough layouts for review and feedback.
• Prepared finished artwork and copy by operating typesetting and printing equipment, and managing material procurement from vendors.
• Coordinated with outside agencies, art services, and printers to ensure the timely completion of projects.

Nairobi County, Kenya

• Throughout the span of a three-month contract, I spearheaded the design process for the assets utilized in the Kenya Innovation Outlook 2022.The Kenya Innovation Week stands as a premier platform, facilitating.
• Developed design assets for Kenya Innovation Outlook 2022, enhancing knowledge exchange and collaboration, which resulted in a 145% increase in event attendance from the previous year.
• Crafted 30+ dynamic event design elements, including event reports, invitations and tickets, videos, images, graphics, audio materials, slides, presentations, PDFs, handouts, publications, social media kits, event.

Moerdijk, The Netherlands

• Powercem Technologies is a Netherlands-based company that was launching operations in Kenya. I designed and developed the organizational website and marketing materials needed as the company was establishing operations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design promotional campaigns that emphasized the new brand identity; generated over 800 new leads within the first month of the campaign launch.
• Produced over 20 projects using Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator for public communication.
• Designed the DHQ website, leading to improved views and more brand awareness.

Nairobi

• M-Val is a real estate firm in Nairobi. I ensured that all tech-related systems are operating at optimum. I was tasked with the creation and maintainance of the firm’s brand identity and website. I also designed.
• Designed a new website that boosted revenue by 36% within a year, with 50% of new sales attributed directly to the website.
• Worked closely with the marketing team to improve digital presence and user engagement, leading to a 15% growth in sales.
• Led M-Val’s rebranding by creating a new identity that modernized the brand, leading to a 35% boost in website views.

Nairobi County, Kenya

In my role at KFC, I worked in the backend section, contributing to a fast-paced, high-demand environment. This experience significantly enhanced my skills in efficiency, speed, and accuracy, essential for maintaining smooth operational procedures. I was recognized for my contributions with the Star 2000 certificate, awarded to top-performing employees.

Kericho, Kenya

• During my IT internship, I provided vital support for the organization's independent management system, crucial to daily operations across departments. Key Achievements:
• Ensured optimal performance of computer hardware and software through routine maintenance, management, and repair.
• Troubleshoot networks, applications, and hardware, quickly resolving issues to maintain system functionality.
• Managed and queried integrated databases, including those on the Windows 2008 server, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Executed Ethernet cable crimping and networking, troubleshooting wireless networks and LANs to ensure smooth data transmission and a reliable network infrastructure.