Akan Justus

UDOH, AKAN JUSTUS Igando, Lagos State. Tel:-,--www.behance.net/akanjustus Personal Statement A highly talented, driven and flexible graphic designer with a proven record of delivering creative and innovative design solutions. A proven ability of developing projects from inception through production to final delivery, ensuring that all work is effective, appropriate and delivered within agreed timescales. Able to work as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists. Key Skills and Achievements  Advanced problem solving and creative thinking skills  Accomplished communication and interpersonal skills  Ability to take the initiative and work well under pressure, ensuring strict deadlines are met, as successfully demonstrated during work experience placement projects  Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint  Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator  Customer service skill  Attention to Detail  Team work Education University of Uyo, Uyo -)  Accounting Senior Secondary School, Victoria Island, Lagos (June 2011) WASSCE, 9 credits, Grade A-C, including maths and English Work Experience Lead Graphics Designer, Bryson Access Group (Remote Based) An investment outfit with a number of platforms for clients to invest in and make returns. Duties Include:  Creating graphic illustrations/designs for adverts on social media  Designing & creating marketing & e-marketing materials on a range of projects.  Ensuring consistency in a corporate and promotional identity.  Presenting finalised ideas & concepts to clients, colleagues and senior managers.  Involved in designing advertisements, brochures, handouts, flyers and online graphics.  Working with a range of media, including photography, to create final artwork.  Designing pitches and presentations for the sales teams. Lead Graphics Designer, STech Networks (Remote Based) A tech based company that deals in crypto currency trading and providing data services. Duties Include:  Creating graphic illustrations/designs for adverts on social media  Creating graphic illustrations/designs for adverts on social media  Designing & creating marketing & e-marketing materials on a range of projects.  Ensuring consistency in a corporate and promotional identity.  Presenting finalised ideas & concepts to clients, colleagues and senior managers.  Involved in designing advertisements, brochures, handouts, flyers and online graphics.  Working with a range of media, including photography, to create final artwork.  Designing pitches and presentations for the sales teams. Lead Graphics Designer, Pantha, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State (August 2020-May 2021) An FMCG company that also doubled in providing home services for bulk purchases for individuals and businesses. Duties Include:  Creating graphic ads/posts for social media and prints  Managing social media platforms  Marketing Communications  Designing & creating marketing & e-marketing materials on a range of projects.  Ensuring consistency in a corporate and promotional identity.  Presenting finalised ideas & concepts to clients, colleagues and senior managers.  Creating original artwork for short and long term projects.  Involved in designing advertisements, brochures, hand-outs, flyers and online graphics.  Working with a range of media, including photography, to create final artwork.  Designing pitches and presentations for the sales teams. Project Head, ENACTUS, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom. (December 2017-December 2019) Duties included:  Managed team of ten direct reports responsible for ongoing project optimisation, account management and community engagement.  Assigned tasks to team members, tracked progress and updated partners and sponsors as necessary.  Brainstormed and implemented solution based on the problem faced by the proposed community in other to achieve the organisations objective.  Supported the Organizations Team Leader with daily operational functions. Tutor/Technician, AgeTech Solutions, Ikate-Lekki, Lagos. (October 2010- October 2011) Duties included:  Teaching students and grading their performance  Handling hardware and software repairs  Reporting terminal Progress to the Director Certification Graphics Design Mentoring Academy (July 2020) Certified in Graphics Design Jobberman (June 2021) Certified in Soft Skills Training References References are available on request.