About
Highly accomplished Graphic Designer and Brand Strategist with over 5 years of experience, specializing in creating high-impact visual content and strategic brand narratives. Proven ability to translate complex ideas into compelling designs that drive user engagement, enhance brand visibility, and achieve measurable marketing objectives across diverse platforms. Adept at leveraging a comprehensive toolkit of design software and strong visual storytelling skills to deliver first-class results for both in-house and freelance projects.
Work
Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL NYSC CDS)
|Lead, Graphic Design and Content
Kebbi, Kebbi, Nigeria
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Summary
Led graphic design and content creation initiatives for a national youth service program, driving engagement and skill development.
Highlights
Designed and produced impactful social media flyers and promotional materials for national and state-level activities, significantly boosting program visibility and participant engagement.
Led a creative team and mentored 15+ Corps Members in graphic design skills, overseeing the production of high-quality multimedia content (videos, photos) for public outreach.
NYSC - ECWA ACADEMY BIRNIN KEBBI
|Classroom Teacher
Kebbi, Kebbi, Nigeria
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Summary
Educated secondary school students in cultural arts, Nigerian history, and national values.
Highlights
Delivered engaging and comprehensive lessons in Cultural and Creative Arts, Nigerian History, and National Value Education to secondary school students.
Fostered a positive learning environment, promoting critical thinking and artistic expression among students in diverse subjects.
Global Media Television
|Graphic/Social Media Manager
Kebbi, Kebbi, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed strategic media content design and promotion across multiple social media platforms to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Highlights
Developed and executed strategic media content designs, significantly enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement across diverse digital platforms.
Managed the meticulous scheduling and publication of content across Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, optimizing reach and maintaining consistent brand messaging.
TokoPay
|Freelance Graphic Designer
Yola, Adamawa, Nigeria
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Summary
Developed engaging social media and promotional visuals for a mobile app, enhancing user engagement and brand adherence.
Highlights
Developed compelling social media and promotional visuals for a mobile payment application, enhancing user engagement and driving interest in transactions.
Consistently delivered high-quality graphic designs under tight deadlines, meticulously adhering to branding specifications to maintain visual consistency and brand integrity.
American University of Nigeria (AUN), Marketing and Communications dept.
|Graphic Design Intern
Yola, Adamawa, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported university marketing initiatives by designing a range of promotional materials and assisting with qualitative data validation.
Highlights
Created a wide range of marketing and promotional materials, including print and online flyers, posters, billboards, and editorial designs, supporting 10+ university events and programs.
Assisted in critical research by transcribing audio from video interviews and presentations, ensuring accuracy for qualitative data validation in academic reports.
Volunteer
Digital Literacy for All - NYSC CDS
|National Head of Projects and Kebbi State CDS President
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Summary
Led strategic projects and overall operations for the Digital Literacy for All initiative within NYSC CDS.
Highlights
Spearheaded the planning and execution of national digital literacy projects, impacting numerous communities and driving program expansion across multiple states.
Provided strategic leadership and oversight as Kebbi State CDS President, coordinating teams and resources to achieve key program objectives and enhance community engagement.
Digital Literacy for All - NYSC CDS
|Kebbi State General Secretary
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Summary
Managed administrative functions and supported leadership for the Digital Literacy for All program in Kebbi State.
Highlights
Managed comprehensive administrative and communication functions for all Kebbi State DL4ALL NYSC CDS activities, ensuring efficient operations and stakeholder coordination.
Facilitated effective information flow and meticulous record-keeping, directly supporting leadership and enhancing operational efficiency for regional initiatives.
Education
Modibbo Adama University
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B.Tech (Hons)
Industrial Design (Graphics)
Grade: First Class
Languages
English
Certificates
NYSC Discharge Certificate
Issued By
NYSC
Brand Strategy Specialization: Crafting User Experience
Issued By
Domestika
Digital Literacy Training
Issued By
NITDA
Certificate of Course Completion - Problem Solving & Digital Content Creation
Issued By
NITDA
Youths in Animation and Post-production (YAPPI), Cohort 2
Issued By
YAPPI
Certificate of Course Completion on Animation and Post-production 2
Issued By
YAPPI
Skills
Creative Design
Branding Design, Advertising, Editorial Design, 2D Illustration, Hyper-Realistic Ballpoint Art, Photography, Video Editing, UI/UX Design, Visual Storytelling, Concept Development, Narrative Design.
Graphic Design Software
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Canva, Figma (UI/UX).
Video Editing Software
Adobe Premiere Pro, Capcut.
Office Productivity
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint.
Project Management
Project Planning, Project Execution, Team Coordination, Deadline Management.
Content Strategy
Content Creation, Content Scheduling, Digital Content, Multimedia Content.
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing, Brand Visibility, Audience Engagement, Promotional Campaigns.
Communication
Effective Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Presentation Skills.
Leadership
Team Leadership, Mentorship, Program Oversight, Strategic Planning.
References
Dr. E. U. Kanu
emmaouchekanu@gmail.com
Dr. A.D Morakinyo
morakinyo@mau.edu.ng