Simi L

Simi L

$30/hr
WordPress Frontend Developer | Copywriter | Graphic Designer
Reply rate:
50.0%
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
Experience:
10 years
SIMILEOLUWA LAWSON WordPress Frontend Developer | Copywriter | Graphic Designer Contact Information: Email:-Phone: - SUMMARY ___________________________________________________________________________ Experienced and versatile professional with a strong background in WordPress frontend development, copywriting, and graphic design. Adept at creating visually appealing websites, crafting compelling copy, and designing engaging graphics. Proven ability to seamlessly integrate technical skills with creative talents to deliver outstanding results. SKILLS ___________________________________________________________________________ WordPress Frontend Development: • Proficient in HTML & CSS. • Custom theme modification. • Responsive design and mobile optimization. • Plugin integration and customization. • UI/UX optimization for user-friendly experiences. Copywriting: • Creative and persuasive writing skills. • Content creation for websites, blogs, and marketing materials. • SEO optimization and keyword research. • Crafting engaging headlines and call-to-actions. • Strong attention to grammar, tone, and style. Graphic Design: • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop & Corel Draw • Logo and branding design. • Web and social media graphics. • • Print materials (brochures, flyers, business cards). 3D Product Design & Mock ups. EXPERIENCE ___________________________________________________________________________ Creative Director | The Acrylic Media Company | 2016 – Till Date The Acrylic Media Company is a digital branding company that helps modern businesses establish their presence and tell their story. The company helps brands communicate what they do and what they stand for by creating an unmistakable presence online, separating the brand from its competition, and fostering an emotional connection with their target audience. Priviledged to have served notable brands as a freelancer, consultant and contractor over the last 7 years. These include: 11PLC (formerly Mobil Nigeria), The Lagos Continental Hotel, Abuja Continental Hotel, Design Union, TotalEnergies Cooperative Multipurpose Society Ltd., Harvesters International Christian Centre, TATA Africa Services (Nigeria) Limited (TATA Motors), Nigeria Content Development And Monitoring Board, Rimsom Associates, Believe In Africa Foundation, to mention a few. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Designed and developed over 70 Websites, E-Commerce Sites, Applications, Communities among other web related projects. Collaborated with design and content teams to implement and customize responsive WordPress themes as a freelancer and consultant. Customized plugins and integrated third-party APIs for enhanced functionality. Ensured cross-browser compatibility and optimized website speed and performance. Conducted regular website maintenance, updates, and security checks. Developed captivating and SEO-friendly content for various digital platforms. Produced articles, blog posts, social media copy, and marketing materials. Conducted thorough research to create informative and engaging content. Collaborated with design teams to align copy with visual elements. Created visually appealing graphics for web and print media. Designed logos, branding materials, and marketing collateral for several companies including ANL Companies, Gameo Foods, Lexoil Nigeria etc. Translated conceptual ideas into compelling visual designs. Maintained consistency in brand identity across various materials and digital touchpoints. Senior Associate Technology & Branding | Rimsom Associates | Dec 2009 – Feb 2011 Rimsom Associates is a trade consulting firm headquartered in Washington DC, with offices in the UK and Africa. Focused on capacity building, government relations and international business match-making between African businesses and their international counterparts. The Senior Associate Branding and Technology role provided the platform to hone my leadership skills. I had to opportunity to oversee several teams; conceptualize, design and manage projects from inception to execution. • • • • • • • • • Designed a Brand Book and developed a company playbook for brand implementation. Led and coordinated the creative and technology teams to ensure we met set targets and objectives to advance corporate goals. Identified and implemented technological tools that enhanced brand communication, customer experience, and engagement. Reported consistently to Senior Management and the Board regarding Branding and Communications related issues. Interfaced and managed vendors. Ensured my teams stayed updated on industry trends and advancements in branding and technology. Oversaw the thorough research to create informative and engaging content. Translated conceptual ideas into compelling visual designs. Maintained consistency in brand identity across various materials and digital touchpoints. Associate Technology & Branding | Rimsom Associates | Aug 2007 – Dec 2009 The Associate Branding and Technology role provided the opportunity to harmonise the company’s brand identity with cutting-edge technological solutions. This role involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive brand presence across all digital platforms, integrating technology-driven strategies, and contributing to the overall success of Rimsom’s branding initiatives. • • • • • • • • • Identified and implemented technological tools that enhanced brand communication, customer experience, and engagement. Collaborated with IT and development teams to integrate brand-related features and enhancements into digital properties. Stayed updated on industry trends and advancements in branding and technology. Conducted thorough research to create informative and engaging content. Collaborated with design teams to align copy with visual elements. Created visually appealing graphics for web and print media. Designed branding materials, and marketing collateral for Rimsom Associates. Translated conceptual ideas into compelling visual designs. Maintained consistency in brand identity across various materials and digital touchpoints. EDUCATION BSc Geography | University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos - Nigeria | 2001 - 2006 ADDITIONAL SKILLS ___________________________________________________________________________ • • • • • Proficient in client engagement and people management Strong communication and teamwork abilities Time management and multitasking skills Problem-solving and attention to detail Social Media Strategist SOME COMPLETED PROJECTS ___________________________________________________________________________ https://sfmclagos.com https://anlcompanies.com https://vinemingle.com https://iamitsekiri.com https://stargirlbeauty.com https://lexoilnigeria.com https://designunion.biz https://harvestersng.org https://rccgyp14.org https://thelagoscontinental.com Https://abujacontinental.com https://royalresidenceslagos.com https://altakindustries.com https://cutemestore.com https://potinadr.com more projects can be provided on request. LANGUAGES ___________________________________________________________________________ English Language - Excellent REFERENCES ___________________________________________________________________________ Available upon request.
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