Richard Spatts

RICHARD SPATTS Port Harcourt, Nigeria • - •-Portfolio: goriggroup.com.ng • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/richard-spatts-ba0b7370 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Creative and detail-oriented WordPress Website Designer with a strong background in Elementor, SEO, and branding. Skilled in building responsive, modern websites that drive traffic and user engagement. Adept in graphic design, visual storytelling, and UX strategies with over 30 successful web projects delivered across diverse industries. Passionate about helping businesses grow their online presence with high-quality, strategy-driven results. EDUCATION The Federal University of Technology, Akure Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology and Climate Science Ondo State, Nigeria — Expected Graduation: 2024 Certifications • • • WordPress Mastery – Coursera / Udemy SEO Fundamentals – Google Digital Garage Graphic Design Essentials – Canva Design School EXPERIENCE Freelance Web Designer & Brand Consultant Remote / Nigeria — 2021–Present • • • • • Designed and launched over 30 WordPress websites using Elementor for clients in real estate, agriculture, education, and beauty industries. Created logos, social media visuals, and business branding kits to ensure visual consistency. Implemented SEO strategies using Rank Math and Google Console, increasing client visibility and organic search traffic. Integrated essential features like contact forms, Google Maps, payment gateways, and newsletter opt-ins. Ensured responsive design across mobile and desktop with speed optimization best practices. Notable Projects: • • • Adsony Autos – Automotive website with lead capture system honey wealth farms – SEO-optimized agriculture website QUEEN SALLIXS GLOBAL REALTY – Real estate portfolio website LEADERSHIP & ACHIEVEMENTS • • • Increased online inquiries for a local business by 60% through website redesign and on-page SEO optimization. Delivered 10+ projects under tight deadlines with 100% client satisfaction rate. Recognized for creative branding solutions that boosted social media engagement and customer retention. TECHNICAL SKILLS Web & Design: WordPress, Elementor, HTML/CSS (basic), Canva, Figma, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator Analytics & SEO: Google Console, Google Analytics, Rank Math, Yoast, Uber suggest Marketing & Tools: Mailchimp, Shopify (basic), Social Media Strategy UI/UX: Responsive Web Design, Website Speed Optimization, User Experience Strategy LANGUAGES • • Fluent: English Conversational: Spanish INTERESTS Ultimate Frisbee, Bhangra Dance, French Films, Tech Startups, Personal Development