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Ethiopia

- Pioneered the integration of game mechanics and web3 technologies to introduce gamification elements, fostering a highly interactive user experience within the blockchain-based Cicada platform.- Crafted user interfaces enriched with engaging features, leveraging blockchain principles to enhance user interactivity and drive platform adoption.- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to conceptualize and implement innovative design solutions, aligning with the dynamic nature of web3 technologies.- Conducted comprehensive user research and usability testing to iterate on design iterations, optimizing user engagement and retention.

Lagos State, Nigeria

❖ Collaborating with product management and other engineeringteams to maintain a high bar for quality in a fast-paced, iterativeenvironment.❖ Creating and crafting a scalable e-commerce store webapplication with which users can buy goods and sell merchandise.❖ Applied and remained current with existing and emergingtechnologies.❖ Brought forth passion and dedication to software development.Tools/Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, Tailwind CSS,Git

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Nigeria

United Kingdom

1. Collaborate with content writer to design email template for the company's blog that attracted 5,200 new email subscribers 2. Worked with the marketing team to develop graphics-led social media campaign, improving conversion rate by 17% 3. Designed, built, and edited detailed company product demo video with over 25,000 views across landing page and customer emails4. Partnered with the product team to ensure brand consistency between product and marketing5. Used Adobe InDesign to design mail marketing campaigns sent directly to prospects, increasing response rate by 5% over previous campaigns

United Kingdom

1). I conceptualize and design visual materials that communicate a message or idea to a target audience, such as logos, advertisements, brochures, websites, and social media graphics.2). Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to gather requirements, develop briefs, and refine designs.3).. Strategically manage and delegate tasks to junior designers, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure quality and consistency in design work.4). Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and design software, and share knowledge with the team to improve skills and processes.5). I plan and execute design projects within time and budget constraints, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and legal requirements.6). Conduct research and analysis to understand the needs, preferences, and behaviors of the target audience, and incorporate findings into design decisions.7). I create and maintain a design system that includes templates, assets, and guidelines to ensure project consistency and efficiency.8). I present and communicate design concepts and solutions to clients, stakeholders, and team members in a concise and compelling way.9). Develop and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Nigeria

1. Design visually appealing and engaging digital content, including website graphics, social media graphics, product images, email templates, and other digital assets to enhance the online shopping experience.2. Create and maintain a consistent brand identity by ensuring that all visual content aligns with established brand guidelines, including typography, color schemes, and imagery.3. Collaborate with the marketing team to create designs that align with the overall marketing strategy, whether it be for social media campaigns, email marketing, or other advertising initiatives.4. Stay up-to-date with design trends and technologies, such as UX and UI design, in order to provide the e-commerce agency with the best possible design solutions.5. Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, while still delivering high-quality design work.

Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria

1. Creating a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites user-interface with software/ tools such as Corel Draw, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe XD 2. Designing marketing materials like business cards, flyers, brochures, posters, billboards etc3. Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.4. Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary.5. Preparing finished art by operating necessary equipment and software for production of branded marketing assets.

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

1). Developed user-friendly design concepts for a new mobile banking app. 2). Created and implemented more than 50 original UI designs; provided drafts to supervisors in order to identify potential problems.3). Designed 3D characters, environments, VFX, and textures, ensuring that customers' goals and needs were met.4). Collaborated with the Creative Team and pro-actively participated in the weekly meetings; participated in user research and testing.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

1). Produce production-quality digital graphics and typography for print, web, and mobile2). Develop detailed graphical user interface templates and styles guides 3). Fulfill multiple project requests while meeting product development deadlines4). Design Landing pages, e-blasts, social media layouts, and various web projects5). Maintain brand continuity across all projects and platforms 6). Responsible for editorial e-commerce layout design7). Act as design liaison between cross-functional teams

Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria

1). Taught students how to use industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.3). Facilitated hands-on design projects to enable students to apply and practice their design knowledge.4). Provided constructive feedback on students' design work, encouraging them to improve their skills and techniques.5). Assessed student progress and provided regular progress reports to students and parents or guardians.6). Stayed up-to-date with the latest graphic design trends and best practices and shared them with students. Developed and taught comprehensive lesson plans covering foundational design principles such as color theory, typography, composition, and layout, as well as advanced techniques 7). Mentored and provided guidance to students to help them achieve their goals and build their career in graphic design. 8). Created a positive and inspiring learning environment that encouraged creativity, collaboration, and experimentation. 9). Encouraged students to continue learning and improving their skills even after completing the course or program. 10). Networked with industry professionals and invited them to speak to students and collaborate on design projects to provide real-world experience and exposure to students. 11). Contributed to the growth and success of the graphic design program by participating in curriculum development and program planning.