Highlights:

Skills:UX Designer, UI Designer, Communication specialist, UX researcher, Graphic Designer, Web designer, Product Designer

Goal:I aspire to ascend in my professional journey by assuming a leadership role in a dynamic and innovative organization, where I can leverage my extensive background in graphic/UX/UI design and communications. I am dedicated to driving strategic initiatives, fostering creativity, and delivering impactful results and I aim to contribute significantly to the growth and success of any organization while continually expanding my own expertise and leadership capabilities.

Membership:Affiliate Member of the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana

Certification:Google UX Design, Coursera, 2023

Communication and Production Lead 10/2019 - current
Maapz Events, , Ghana
Maapz Events is a full suite event planning company
• Lead the development and implementation of the communications strategy. • Manage the brand identity and media files. • Create and update digital content on the website and social media accounts as well as design and production of all marketing/communication collateral. • Write relevant blogs and social media posts to increase organic traffic. • Maintain and monitor website and social media performance. • Manage a team of at least eight staff members to develop, design and coordinate event logistics, production, installation and teardown. • Handle photography, filming, creation, and editing of digital assets for online, social media, and print communication content.--
Internal Communications Officer 08/2019 - 09/2019
Ghana Community Network Systems Limited (GCNet), , Ghana
Industry: Technology
GCNet deployed smart trade facilitation platforms to increase revenue mobilisation at Ghana’s ports.
• Performed digital and internal communication tasks by managing the design and delivery of collaterals including printed material as well as visual, interactive and editorial content for the intranet, website and social media. • Collaborated with external agencies and reviewed PR, marketing and advertising material as well as the use of the brand identity prior to release or publication. • Redesigned the internal newsletter and providing editorial support by writing engaging content, editing, and proofreading for internal audiences. • Edited and proofread content for internal newsletter and social media.--
Design and Production Manager 03/2013 - 07/2016
Africa Business Media (ABM), , Ghana
ABM published a monthly magazine called ‘Ghana Business & Finance’ and organized the annual Ghana Economic Outlook & Business Strategy Conference.
• Managed the use of the brand identity across print, digital and social media collateral. • Designed the monthly magazine, digital content as well as promotional material for events. • Supervised the development and periodic update of the website and social media accounts resulting in a 30% increase in customer engagement over a one-year period. • Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to develop, design and produce online and print collateral which led to increase in sales revenue. • Introduced and managed the magazine’s digital edition, increasing ABM’s revenue by average of 15% from online subscriptions and ad placements. • Improved delivery times by liaising with production companies to ensure technical quality and timely production of projects. • Took photographs and videos of interviews, events and personalities for use in communication materials.--
Founder and Creative Director 06/2009 - 12/2019
Deepblue Ideas, , Ghana
Deepblue Ideas was a creative communications agency.
• Led a team in developing and managing 100+ diverse branding/design projects across print, outdoor, web, and social media for organizations while also producing publications, infographics and other communication materials. • Coordinated with printing firms to ensure quality and timely execution of projects. • Creating WordPress websites, and providing pro bono logo design and branding services for non-profit startups.--

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 07/2003 - 06/2007
, , Ghana
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Graphic Design
My Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, cultivated in me a solid foundation in visual communication and design principles. My academic experience not only advanced my technical skills with graphic design tools but also fostered a profound understanding of user experience and the capability to transform ideas into compelling visuals. Engaging in practical projects and coursework, I nurtured a creative mindset and honed a meticulous eye for detail. I am enthusiastic about utilizing my graphic design proficiency to create visually impactful and user-centric solutions.

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