Here's a little about me and what I love
Currently, I am the UX/UI Web Designer at EmpowHERto, redesigning our web platform to help young girls from minority communities thrive and over come systemic barriers.
At work

I started my career in IT engineering back in 2013. However, my interest in visual design led me to pursue UX/UI design four years later. With a creative mindset and an unyielding drive, I am constantly seeking innovative solutions to overcome challenges and improve existing standards. I am dedicated to innovation and progress, always pushing to elevate the status quo. Whether it's brainstorming ideas on paper or using design tools, I am passionate about creating aesthetically pleasing designs.

At life

When I'm not designing, I enjoy spending time with my wife and dog, cooking various types of cuisines, and watching basketball.

Experience

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UX/UI Web Designer
EmpowHERto
Sept 2023 - Present
  • I lead the collaboration, design, and development of two new user-friendly and responsive websites that align with the organization's mission, improve the experience of beneficiaries, and attract new sponsorships for the programs conducted by our different locations.
  • I optimize website structure and content to ensure a clear information hierarchy, organize content, and address the difficulties our beneficiaries experience when using the website.
UX & Visual Designer
‍LUMEN Media LTD
Aug 2021 - Feb 2023
  1. I led the design team at the agency, developing websites, brand identities, promotional materials, and communication strategies for non-profits, political candidates, B2B and B2C firms, and startups.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to improve user experience through iterative user flows, content audits, and heuristic evaluations leading the feature-level product management for the development team and communicating design concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Successfully orchestrated 19+ outdoor events, fostering exceptional customer experiences through strategic design management, overseeing 70+ vendors, and engaging with 3000+ attendees. Collaborated with product managers to prioritize CX-focused features, leading to a 40%increase in attendance and 80% retention rates for subsequent editions.
UX Design & Animation Lead
CREDO Advisory
Jun 2020 - Jul 2021
  • Collaborated with Health care specialists on a national Covid-19 sensitization campaign that developed 16 evidence-based videos and 200+ flyers to communicate safety measures aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Broadcasted to 114 million digital impressions nationally across TV, web, and social media channels.
  • Implemented strategies to improve communication for relief response at State and Local government levels by developing print and video materials distributed to +2.6M households of the vulnerable and poor improving their access to assistance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional design andthe strategic communications team in weekly sprint circles to develop informational materials in English and three other languages improving the reach of communication material among target rural communities and other stakeholder groups.
Graphic Design & Print Contractor
‍Mercy Corps
May 2019 - Jun 2021
  • Collaborated with the communications department to oversee the creation and print production of project communication materials, including fact sheets, technical briefs, success stories, infographics, and compendiums for over 7 different projects spanning 7 states and 500,000 beneficiaries.
  • Drove the improvement in production efficiency for project materials and souvenirs leading to a reduction in design, production, and delivery time by an average of 10 days while maintaining high-quality inconformity with USAID and Mercy Corps standards.
Visual Design Consultant
‍National Men's Basketball Team
Jul 2016 - Aug 2020 Volunteer Role
  • Lead Designer during international events, including the Olympic Games in 2020 and 2016, FIBA World Cup in 2019, and AfroBasket 2016.
    Developed material reporting team performance on social media channels resulting in a 45% increase in channel engagement and building followership to 100k on Twitter and 40K on Instagram.
Interface Designer
Regional Animal Health Centre
Oct 2018 - Jan 2019
  • Ochestrated a comprehensive productanalysis collaborating with three teams to outline functional requirements for thetransboundary disease monitoring and reporting database. This resulted in amodel that improved Zoonosis case reporting by 35% across the 15 ECOWAS member countries.‍
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to develop data collection sheets, workflows, and implementation guidelines, targeted at keeping response time between case reporting and control measure implementation under 72 hours.
  • Developed the web portal interface for reporting officers, achieving the under 72 hours reporting model.
  • Outlined development requirements for uniform access integration with existing ARIS 11 and OIE frameworks implemented at the local, regional, and national levels improving process automation and increasing operational efficiency by 30% in accordance with One Health standards.
  • Conducted a website audit leading to a redesign resulting in a reduction in bounce rate from 67% to 32%.
Network & Project Admin
‍AVM Consults LTD
Aug 2012 - Jan 2017
  • Optimized the staff scheduling process by streamlining daily work order assignments, weekly schedules, transportation, logistics, and time-sheet management for the project team of 40+ personnel.
  • Revamped AVM’s document control system, increasing timeliness in processing requests by 25%.
  • Managed project schedules, tracked milestones, and maintained a YoY On-Time Completion percentage average of 85%.
  • Executed Prometric-certified training for 30+ participants resulting in a 97% success rate average over 3 years.

Education

  • Ms. User Experience and Interaction Design
  • Thomas Jefferson University Aug 2021 - May 2023
  • B.Eng Information & Communication Technology
  • Covenant University Sep 2007 - Jun 2012

Certifications

  • French Language Delf B1
  • Diplome D’etudes en Langue Francaise Sep 06, 2021
  • SAS and HUET (Survival at Sea & Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)
  • Opeans Safety Training Centre Mar 10, 2015
  • ESI Project Management Professional
  • The George Washington University School of Business Nov 6, 2012

Tools

  • Photoshop
    After Effects
    Illustrator
    Procreate
    Figma
  • WordPress
    Webflow
    HTML
    CSS
  • Trello
    Miro
    Jira

Skillset

  • Interface Design
    Prototyping
    Usability Testing
    Motion Graphics
    Storyboarding
    Wireframing
    Print Production
  • Research and Discovery
    Information-Architecture
    Journey Mapping
    Project Management
    Content Strategy
    Heuristic Evaluation
    Event Management

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