✅ Empowering Innovation Through Human-Centered Design and Advanced User Experience SolutionsHuman-Centered Design & Leadership DevelopmentAs a seasoned User Experience Researcher, Leadership Coach, and Program Manager, I bring over 9 years of experience driving transformative programs that blend innovation, empathy, and community impact. My expertise lies at the dynamic intersection of design, leadership, and user-centered solutions, with a particular focus on advancing health, technology, and gender equity initiatives.✅ Designing Impactful User Experiences and Transformative ProgramsI specialize in creating human-centered solutions through in-depth qualitative research, impactful storytelling, and strategic leadership. Whether it's conducting prototype testing, designing leadership curriculums, or conducting UX research projects across Kenya, Nigeria, and India, I ensure every initiative is rooted in understanding user needs and delivering meaningful impact.✅Driving Results Through Collaboration & Strategic DesignI collaborate with diverse stakeholders, blending research insights with design frameworks to deliver exceptional results. Leveraging tools like Miro, Adobe Creative Suite, and advanced facilitation methods, I translate user insights into actionable strategies that create value for users and organizations.Skills & Technical Expertise – Top Skills User Experience Research & Human-Centered Design | Leadership Coaching & Team Development | Program Design | Graphic Design | Visual Storytelling | Prototype Testing, Journey Mapping, & Qualitative ResearchKey Achievements▶ Successfully led and scaled leadership programs for over 450 students across 5 university campuses, coaching 93 leaders and mentoring 7 staff members.▶ Directed UX research projects to bridge the digital gender gap, shaping health and technology solutions innovations.▶ Delivered impactful training for 300+ corporate participants, enhancing teamwork and leadership in organizations like East Africa Breweries and Liberty Life Insurance.▶ Increased online engagement by 700% through creative design and media strategies, boosting visibility for impactful initiatives.
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Leadership CoachLeading YoungNairobi County, Kenya -
Program ManagerInternational Christian Centre Nairobi (Icc Nairobi) May 2016 - PresentNariobi, KenyaAs a Program Manager, I lead transformational leadership and character development initiativestailored for university students. With over 9 years of experience, I specialize in program strategy,resource mobilization, team mentorship, and delivering impactful workshops that empowerindividuals and strengthen communities.Key Responsibilities✅ Program Leadership & ExpansionLed the development and execution of The Journey university ministry programs, coordinatingoperations of the University of Nairobi campus and ensuring strategic alignment with organizationalgoals.✅ Team Development & MentorshipSuccessfully mentored 7 staff members and coached 93 student leaders, equipping them with theskills to drive program objectives and foster leadership excellence.✅ Resource Mobilization & Financial ManagementSecured funding for ministry operations through partnerships with alumni and organizations such asCompassion International-Kenya and Chi-Alpha University Ministry, effectively managing a budget ofKsh. 850,000 ($5,900).✅ Training & FacilitationDesigned and delivered experiential leadership training and workshops for students, empoweringover 400 participants to develop character and leadership skills through structured ten-weekprograms.Key Achievements✅ Scaled Leadership Programs: Successfully led 7 cycles of the Ascent Leadership Program,graduating over 400 students.✅ Expanded Program Reach: Assumed interim responsibility for 5 campuses, including KenyattaUniversity and Mt. Kenya University, enhancing strategic leadership and delegation skills.✅ Strengthened Partnerships: Managed staff and student exchange programs with Chi-AlphaUniversity Ministry, facilitating leadership training for 55 student leaders from six universities.✅ Enhanced Program Impact: Increased program enrollment by 20% through innovative marketingand publicity strategies, significantly broadening reach and impact. -
Training FacilitatorInternational Christian Centre Nairobi (Icc Nairobi) May 2016 - PresentNairobi County, KenyaAs a Training Facilitator, I design and deliver experiential leadership and team development programs tailored to diverse organizations' unique needs. By fostering engagement and collaboration, I create impactful learning experiences that drive team cohesion and organizational success.Key Responsibilities✅ Training Program Design & ImplementationCo-designed and implemented customized training programs, enhancing organizational performance and leadership skills.✅ Team Coordination & Client EngagementCoordinated training teams on-site with clients, ensuring seamless delivery and maintaining highenergy and engagement levels throughout sessions.✅ Curriculum DevelopmentDeveloped tailored curriculums and workbooks to enrich the training experience and align withorganizational goals.Key Achievements✅ Secured Recurring Clients: Supported business development efforts, leading to long-termpartnerships with EABL, Liberty Life Insurance, and L’Oréal for team-building programs involving20–300 participants.✅ Regional Impact: Successfully facilitated regional team development trainings in Uganda andTanzania with 30 participants, delivering measurable outcomes for the clients.✅ Youth Empowerment: Delivered mentorship training sessions for 116 sponsored high schoolstudents supported by Liberty Life Insurance, fostering leadership and life skills.
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Graphic DesignerInternational Christian Centre Nairobi (Icc Nairobi) Jan 2016 - PresentNairobi County, KenyaAs a Graphic Designer, I create impactful branding systems, publications, and promotional materialsfor both online and print platforms.Key Achievements✅ Publication Design: Designed Leading in the Valley by Gibson Anduvate, released in 2022.✅ Digital Growth: Enhanced the organization’s online reach from 50K to 399K views throughinnovative art direction and visual design.
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Program CoordinatorInternational Christian Centre Nairobi (Icc Nairobi) Jan 2016 - May 2016Nairobi County, KenyaCoordinated and facilitated university ministry programs, focusing on student engagement, spiritualformation, and leadership development.Key Achievements✅ Boosted Enrollment: Pioneered experiential marketing strategies, increasing student enrollmentby 20%.✅ Enhanced Donor Relations: Produced and shared impactful stories through media platforms,strengthening relationships with donor organizations and partners.
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User Experience Research ConsultantYux Design Mar 2024 - Sep 2024Nairobi County, KenyaConducted user experience research and human centered design initiatives to inform productdesign and improve usability for diverse audiences. Recent projects include:▶ A collaboration with GSMA and Safaricom PLC focused on enhancing Pochi La Biashara, a mobilewallet designed to help women entrepreneurs manage their business finances effectively inKenya.▶ An ongoing project with Quicksand Design Studio to create digital personas of women that reflectthe needs, motivations, and behaviours of women at a range of vulnerability levels in Kenya.Key Responsibilities✅ User Research: Conducted qualitative interviews with users and non-users to gather insights onproduct usability and functionality.✅ Data Synthesis & Analysis: Analyzed fieldwork findings to inform product development andstrategy.✅ Concept Testing: Facilitated product iteration workshops to test and refine design concepts.Key Achievements✅ Insight-Driven Design: Provided actionable insights that influenced product improvements forenhanced user satisfaction.✅ Stakeholder Collaboration: Successfully synthesized findings for stakeholders, ensuringalignment with project goals and objectives.✅ Impactful Research Methods: Codesigned and executed a robust research methodology thatelevated the quality of user feedback and usability solutions. -
Human Centered Design-Research AssistantZede Consulting Feb 2024 - Jul 2024Nairobi County, KenyaSupported design research initiatives for prototype testing and user engagement projects toimprove family planning counselling and follow up services in Kenya.Key Responsibilities✅ Prototype Testing: Evaluated the usability of products and services developed by the designteam.✅ Stakeholder Engagement: Conducted in-depth interviews and focus group discussions withstakeholders and participants.✅ Participant Recruitment: Coordinated the recruitment of research participants from diverselocations across Nairobi.Key Achievements✅ Enhanced Prototype Quality: Delivered comprehensive usability feedback, refining designprototypes to better meet user needs.✅ Data-Driven Solutions: Provided insightful research findings that informed service and productdesign improvements.✅ Effective Participant Recruitment: Successfully recruited diverse participants, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive research process.
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Co-Founder & Visual StorytellerHalisee Imagery Sep 2014 - May 2016Nairobi County, Kenya• Photography coverage of family, weddings and corporate events• Creating fine art pieces for clients • Contributing thought pieces in the Halisee Imagery blog
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Communications InternEquity Group Foundation Jul 2012 - Sep 2013Kenya✅ Media coverage (photography) for annual Equity Group Foundation congresses (link the best photo book) ✅ Graphic Design for the foundations’ Equity African Leaders’ Program
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Relationships Officer/TellerEquity Bank Limited Oct 2010 - Sep 2011Nairobi County, KenyaHandling various monetary transactions and sales of bank products
Simeon Kamunde Education Details
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Graphic Design -
Sunshine Secondary School -
Graffins CollegeDiploma In Computer Software Applications
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Simeon Kamunde attended University Of Nairobi, Sunshine Secondary School, Graffins College.
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