MBANEFO, Benjamin Chinedu O.
Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria-
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linkedin.com/in/benmbanefo
Summary
Experienced in visual and brand design services, web and UI/UX designs, and graphic design of brand-related
concepts. Adept at developing and reviewing content for web, print, and digital marketing channels. Skilled in
creating user-friendly layouts and adhering to specific design standards. Ready to drive DAI's communications to
new heights.
Experience
Chief Technical Officer (Start-up)
The Computer Room
Mar 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
• Designed and implemented business cases for training on all ICT courses, enhancing user
engagement through tailored content and interactive sessions.
• Developed and executed sales strategies for company products and services, achieving an increase in
sales by leveraging targeted marketing campaigns and customer insights.
• Provided visual and brand design services, including web and UI/UX designs, adhering to specific
design standards, resulting in an improvement in client satisfaction.
Head, Information Technology
Pyramids Diagnostics Services Limited
Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 3 months)
• Provided first point of contact for all technical issues, ensuring minimal service downtime by
implementing gap-bridging hardware, network, and cloud-based tools.
• Assisted in migrating to teleradiology from physical x-ray, CT, and MRI film study, reducing costs by
40% through efficient resource management.
• Collaborated with software vendors to provide necessary product updates and auto-synchronization,
enhancing company-wide efficiency and reducing errors.
Brand Communications Strategist/Regional ICT Officer
Skyshore Group
Oct 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 3 months)
• Designed and reviewed custom graphic elements and user-friendly layouts for web, print, and digital
marketing channels, ensuring adherence to specific design standards, resulting in an increase in user
engagement.
• Created and managed content for media campaigns and social media development, achieving
significant growth in social media reach by leveraging targeted strategies.
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• Planned and controlled the budget for digital marketing on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and
Instagram, enhancing client satisfaction through effective resource management.
Group Information Technology Manager
Pepperoni Foods Limited
Jun 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 1 month)
• Led branding and repositioning of the organization on print and online/social media platforms, resulting
in a significant increase in brand visibility.
• Designed and broadcasted weekly cinema movie guides, enhancing user engagement by 50%.
• Managed IT staff and technical vendors, providing first call help desk support and reducing service
downtime.
Assistant Information Technology Manager
Pepperoni Foods Limited
Nov 2017 - May 2018 (7 months)
ICT Director - Volunteer
The Community of HaShem
Jun 2009 - Present (15 years 8 months)
Roles – Web development, Knowledge Management, Graphic Design and branding, Social Media
Content Management
ICT Business Developer
Micrometrics Nigeria Ltd
Nov 2012 - 2014 (2 years)
Projectionist
Silverbird Cinemas
Oct 2011 - Oct 2012 (1 year 1 month)
ICT Capacity Development Facilitator
Hypertech Computer Education
Feb 2011 - Oct 2011 (9 months)
System Development Manager (ICT, Multimedia)
ComCom Technologies Limited [eSolutions Providers]
Aug 2009 - Feb 2011 (1 year 7 months)
Technical Assistant/ ICT Capacity Development
Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme
Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria
Aug 2006 - Feb 2007 (7 months)
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IT and Studio Units, Department of Engineering Services
Roles – Frequency Modulation, PC Assembling, IT Help Desk Assistance
Industrial Trainee
Administrative Staff College Of Nigeria
Sep 2001 - Feb 2002 (6 months)
Budget Division, Financial, Services Department
Roles – Computer-aided financial data re-documentation
Education
CITE, University of Port Harcourt
MSc, Information & Telecommunications Engineering
2015 - Present
University of Abuja
BSc., Physics
2008 - Present
Skills
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT • BRAND MANAGEMENT • GRAPHIC DESIGN • WEB
DEVELOPMENT & SOCIAL MEDIA • OFFICE SKILLS • NETWORK AND WINDOWS SERVER ACTIVE
DIRECTORY ADMINISTRATION • English • French • Igbo
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