COLLINS YADA
Creative Graphic Designer/IT Technician
Collins Yada
ABOUT ME
I am committed to value drive results,
commitment to purpose and
committed to duty, and thus would wish
to work in an organization that presents
opportunity to achieve these goals.
I aspire to work in a busy modern paced
organization that will foster the full
utilization of my skills, and develop me
professionally
EXPERTISE
Management Skills
Creativity
Digital Marketing
Negotiation
Critical Thinking
Leadership
LANGUAGE
English
Kiswahili
French
LINKS
https://web.facebook.com/jkdigitalhub/
https://www.behance.net/collinsyada2022
https://twitter.com/JKdigitalhub1
https://www.instagram.com/jakayada_designs/
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
7 Years Experience in Creative
Graphic Designer.
2 Years Experience in Videography &
Photography
4 years in Social media management
and Digital marketing
3 years of Business Management
Collins Yada
@YadaCollins
CONTACT INFORMATION
ADRESS-
Nairobi City, Kenya
EMAIL--
PHONE
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PRO-SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Corel Draw
Ms Word
Videography
Photography
Social Media
Management
Digital Marketing
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
NOV. 2023-DATE
UNIVERSITY OF THE PEOPLE (UoP)
Persuing: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
AUG. 2016-OCT. 2016 NAIROBI ELITE COLLEGE
Achievement: Certificate in Creative Graphic Designer
MAY 2015-APRIL 2016 ST. PAUL’S UNIVERSITY
Achievement: Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT)
AUG. 2014-APRIL 2015 ST. PAUL’S UNIVERSITY
Achievement: Certificate in Business Management
AUG. 2012-AUG 2013 INSTITUTE OF ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY (IAT)
Achievement: International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
FEB 2008 - DEC. 2011 RAPEDHI SECONDARY SCHOOL
Achievement: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
JAN.1999-NOV. 2007 MINYA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Achievement: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
WORK EXPERIENCE
JULY 2023-DEC 2024
BF SUMA LIMITED
Post: Operations Executive and Marketing Communications Graphic
Designer
Roles and Responsibilities
Develop illustrations, Posters and other marketing designs using
software or by hand Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each
graphic
Manage all company social media platforms ie facebook,X,Instagram,
Linkedin and TikTok account.
Coordinate with internal clients: product marketing, sales, and product
management.
Study design briefs and determine requirements Schedule projects and
define budget constraints Conceptualize visuals based on requirement
Communicate effectively with diverse organizational levels.
Coordinate with external contractors for promotional materials.
Support CAMs in executing company responsibilities.
Provide distributors with necessary information and promotional
resources.
Maintain positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and vendors.
Record events, report to management, and handle public issues.
Implement marketing strategies aligned with Bf Suma and company
objectives.
Address distributor complaints and client concerns, explain policies.
Organize seminars and update PowerPoint presentations for shop
owners and trainers.
Improve operational procedures for efficiency.
Ensure adherence to marketing policies and distribute promotional
materials to distributors.
JULY 2019-APRIL 2023
RITECH MEDIA LIMITED
Position: Creative Graphic Designer
Roles and Responsibilities
Study design briefs and determine requirements Schedule projects
and define budget constraints Conceptualize visuals based on
requirements.
Prepare rough drafts and present ideas Develop illustrations, logos
and other designs using software or by hand Use the appropriate
colors and layouts for each graphic.
Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design.
Test graphics across various media Amend designs after feedback.
Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
MAY. 2018-JUNE 2019
IMAGELINE TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Position:Creative Graphic Designer
Roles and Responsibilities
JAN.2017-APR.2018
Supervice Junior Officer
Distribute Work to other Graphic Designers Study design briefs and
determine requirements Schedule projects and define budget
constraints Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by
hand
HYRAX 3D DESIGNS
Post:Creative Graphic Designer
Roles and Responsibilities
AUG. 2016-DEC. 2016
Supervice Junior Officer
Distributing Work to other Graphic Designers
Study design briefs and determine requirements Schedule projects
and define budget constraints
Conceptualize visuals based on requirements Prepare rough drafts
and present ideas
Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by
hand.
NAIROBI ELITE COLLEGE
Post: IT Technician
Roles and Responsibilities
Installing and configuring hardware and software components to
ensure usability.
Troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
Ensuring electrical safety standards are met.
Repairing or replacing damaged hardware.
Upgrading the entire system to enable compatible software on all
computers.
Installing and upgrading anti-virus software to ensure security at the
user level.
Performing tests and evaluations of new software and hardware.
Providing support to users and being the first point of contact for error
reporting.
Establishing good relationships with all departments and colleagues.
Conducting daily backup operations.
Managing technical documentation.
OCT. 2015-JULY 2016
DOUBLE DELIGHT RESTAURANT NAKURU
Post: Record Keeper
Roles and Responsibilities
Keeping records of the hotels and restocking the store accordingly.
Managing and training store staff
Planning promotional campaigns for new products or specials.
Ensuring that the store is kept clean and organized.
Mediating any confrontations between staff and clients, and deescalating the situation.
SEP 2014-SEP.2015 OUR PRICE BOOKSHOP
Post: Sales Assistant
Roles and Responsibilities
Greeting customers and offering assistance Recommending
products or merchandise to help customers Answering questions
and addressing concerns
Informing customers about sales, promotions and policies
Demonstrating how products work
Taking payments for purchases and packaging purchases Stocking
merchandise and creating displays
Taking inventory and monitoring sales floor Actively involve in the
receiving of new shipments
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales
service
OTHER ACHIEVEMENT
JAN 2012-JUNE 2012 Global World Technologies
Studied Computer Packages
MON JUNE 2017 Kenyatta Universitty Main Campus
Attended Ajira Digital Training
MARCH 2018 Kenyatta University Main Campus
Trained Basic First Aid
MARCH 2019 Particapating in Annual Heart Run Marathon in Uhuru Garden
Organized by the First lady of the Republic of Kenya
PART TIME JOB
MAY 2019-JUNE 2022 HAO FINDER AGENCY LTD
Worked as Digital Marketing, Social media Management and Graphic
Designer
JAN. 2015-AUGST 2016 7D PLATUNUM LOUNGE NAKURU
Worked as Night shift Casual Worker , Waiter/ Cashier
VOLUNTEERS
2022-DATE WORKING AS A VOLUNTEER MEDIA DEPARTMENT
Place: Deliverance church Ruaraka International – Nairobi
Roles and Responsibilities
Managing social media Platforms
Training new members who Joined media team Cordinating and
doing Setup of Church Live Stream Participating in videography
and Photography
Cordinating the General Media team department and making
sure all the media equipments are returned to store after Church
Services
Designing posters, Flyers and short vides for Church online
platforms and Projection Contents
2O2O-2021 SERVED MEDIA IN DELIVERANCE CHURCH-NGONG ROAD NAIROBI
Roles and Responsibilities
Doing Setup of Church Live Stream Participating in videography
and Photography
Cordinating the General Media team department and making
sure all the media equipments are returned to store after Church
Services
Designing posters, Flyers and short vides for Church online
platforms and Projection Contents
LEADERSHIP- Overal Game Captain-Rapedhi High School- Secretary Student Association of St. Paul University-Nakuru campus
2020-DATE Assistant Chairperson Media Team-Deliverance Church Int’l Ruaraka
REFEREES
MS CHERYL OMINA
SENIOR OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
BF SUMA KENYA
P.O BOX-
TEL -
Email-MS EUNICE WAMBUI
DIRECTOR RITECH MEDIA LIMITED
P.O BOX- NAIROBI
KENYA TEL -
Email-JAMES OCHOLLA
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
BF SUMA AFRICA
P.O BOX- NAIROBI
KENYA TEL. -
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