CHARLES SHOLOKWU
Port Harcourt, Nigeria | - |-| Portfolio
Summary
Versatile web and digital interface designer with a demonstrated ability to swiftly align with evolving user
priorities, ensuring the delivery of contemporary interfaces and services. Proven ability to adapt to changing user
needs and integrate key business tools with ease. Dedicated to creating systems that balance internal financial
goals with user preferences in a cohesive manner.
Experience
UX DESIGNER
Sholoz Global Enterprise
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Developed wireframes and task flows based on user needs.
Made strategic design and user-experience decisions related to core and new functions and features.
Presented design work to multiple teams and senior leadership for review and feedback.
Assessed and optimized performance of new and existing features by actively participating in user
research and assessing performance metrics.
Conceived and produced creative ad assets for social media programmatic display by repurposing
photography, video and other forms of content.
Fostered strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and
marketers, to comprehend user requirements and align design solutions with the business objectives.
Developed system interaction or sequence diagrams.
Ran website tests to check for bugs or page problems, taking prompt action to fix issues.
UI/UX DESIGNER
Devsyners Africa
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10/2022 – Current
Nigeria
08/2020 – 05/2022
Remote
Designed interfaces, data handling procedures and workflows throughout application development
lifecycle.
Complied with accessibility standards and improved usability for users with disabilities to increase
website accessibility ratings.
Tested technical feasibility of UI and UX designs to meet project goals.
Created customer-facing screens and efficient interfaces to connect users to back-end processes.
Used standard code management tools such as Git and Agile software development methodologies to
streamline process.
Conducted performance optimization tests and implemented solutions to decrease website loading times
and improve performance.
• Conceived and produced creative ad assets for social media and programmatic display by repurposing
photography, video and other forms of content.
GEOLOGIST / PROJECT SUPERVISOR
Joviano Drilling Company
01/2016 – 03/2020
Nigeria
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Executed more than eight comprehensive geological and geophysical surveys, expertly determining
optimal well placement, size, and depth requirements, resulting in improved water accessibility and
resource management.
Assisted the lab technician in conducting water tests for over 18 wells, analyzing chemical composition
and bacteria levels, ensuring strict adherence to health standards, and guaranteeing a safe and potable
water supply for communities.
Collaborated seamlessly with team members, conducting rigorous assessments of groundwater flow
patterns, closely monitoring well water levels, and meticulously analyzing geological data.
These efforts significantly enhanced water source identification and pinpointed areas vulnerable to
contamination.
Prepared highly detailed and informative reports detailing drilling progress, geological formations
encountered, and water quality assessments, facilitating informed decision-making and efficient project
management.
Skills
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Good communication skills
Critical and analytical thinking
Prioritization
Multitasking
Time management
Team Management
File management
Problem-solving
Report generation
Design system
Proficient use of Microsoft package
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Technical feasibility assessment
Interface design
Code writing
Figma
Adobe XD
Miro
Sketch
Information architecture
Campaign coordination
Wireframing and prototyping
Visual design
Education
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Postgraduate Diploma – Geology
University of Port Harcourt
Bachelors – Geology
Delta State University
Senior School Certificate – NECO
Divine Academy
11/2017
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
10/2012
Abraka, Nigeria
06/2006
Umunede, Nigeria
Achievements
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Successfully delivered and executed UI/UX solutions for three major client projects, garnering positive
feedback and achieving an outstanding 90% user adoption rate.
Spearheaded the implementation of a streamlined design process, slashing ideation-to-prototype time by
an impressive 40%, and enhancing overall project efficiency.
Collaborated seamlessly with the development team to optimize the user interface, resulting in a
remarkable 20% decrease in app loading times and an impressive 15% increase in user retention.
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Pioneered innovative solutions to address user pain points in conjunction with stakeholders, employing
user flows, information architecture, sitemaps, wireframes, and mockups. Reduced customer support
requests by an outstanding 40% and amplified user satisfaction by 25%.
Spearheaded the design and implementation of a new onboarding flow for a mobile app, achieving a
remarkable 50% reduction in user drop-off rates and an impressive 20% surge in user sign-ups.
Conducted usability tests on diverse design elements, resulting in a notable 15% enhancement in the
click-through rate and a commendable 10% increase in the overall conversion rate.
Certifications
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Design a user experience for social good & prepare for jobs.
Responsive web design in Adobe XD.
Create high-fidelity designs and prototypes in Figma.
Conduct UX research and test early concepts.
Build wireframes and lowfidelity prototypes.
Start the UX design process: empathize, define, and ideate.
Foundations of user experience (UX) design.
Jobberman soft-skills training.
Project management professional
References
Available on request
