Empathetic product designer with 3+ years of experience in creating user-centered designs that solve real problems. My proficiency in user research, wireframing, high-fidelity design, and cross-functional team collaboration has enabled me to bring successful products to market. My portfolio highlights my ability to create intuitive, aesthetically pleasing, and effective designs using industry-standard tools such as Figma, and Adobe Creative Suites. I am eager to continue my growth as a designer and contribute to the creation of impactful products that improve people’s lives.
WORK EXPERIENCE
AltSchool Africa | Product Designer
AltSchool Africa | Product Designer
July 2023 – Present
I have spearheaded design initiatives from concept to execution, collaborating closely with the content, growth and engineering teams, and various stakeholders. Notable accomplishments include:
- Complete redesign of AltSchool Africa’s website, resulting in a visually enhanced appearance and an improved user experience, streamlining the application process for all programs. Additionally, introduced two new programs, Launchpad and courses, to the site.
- Redesigned the student portal and admin portal, elevating the usability and aesthetics of these crucial components.
- Developed internal tools tailored for different teams, including Data and Human Resources teams, contributing to streamlined operations.
- Currently, I lead a diverse team comprising designers, developers, content producers, and product managers, on the design of a comprehensive company-wide design system.
- Crafted a website page template for businesses engaging in partnerships with AltSchool Africa, ensuring a consistent and professional online presence.
Huescape | UX Design Freelancer
Huescape | UX Design Freelancer
January 2021
- Successfully completed about eight (8) projects in 3 years for clients in diverse industries, including game, healthcare, e-commerce, and design, resulting in positive client feedback and long-lasting relationships.
- I continuously learn and implement new design techniques and tools, producing quality and creative designs for clients, as well as keeping up with the latest industry trends and best practices.
TalentQL | Product Designer
TalentQL | Product Designer
July 2023 – March 2024
- Regularly meet with stakeholders to communicate design decisions effectively.
- Spearheaded the overhaul of the TalentQL website, leading the design initiatives for two new products: Splits by TalentQL and Bubbles by TalentQL.
- Achieved immediate success with the design, securing the company’s first paying client within a week of the product launch.
Dahel Techies | Product Design Mentor
Dahel Techies | Product Design Mentor
January 2024 – March 2024
- Conduct weekly meetings with the UX design students to discuss current learning topics
- Give and grade assessments, addressing any questions or concerns from my students
- Develop and organize the learning curriculum for the design program and create detailed notes for instructional purposes
- Mentored the UX design students assigned to Dahel Techies under the 3MTT government program
CraftTurf | UX Researcher / UX Designer
CraftTurf | UX Researcher/ UX Designer
January 2022 – July 2023
- I managed product improvements by collaborating with stakeholders to identify areas for enhancement, prioritizing features, and working with the development team to make changes quickly and efficiently
- Communicated with clients to clearly understand their business goals, then generate and deliver compelling and actionable insights to the product team based on quantitative and qualitative evidence
- Created and launched a MVP which acquired about 500+users in the first month of which 20% of them made an order from the app
- Contributed to the company achieving a 95% client satisfaction rate through timely and high-quality project delivery, leading to repeat business and referrals
Grandstone Development Ltd | UX Designer/Developer
Grandstone Development Ltd | UX Designer/Developer
Jan 2023 – April 2023 (Contract)
- I designed and prototyped a highly functional website, leveraging user testing for analysis and refinement.
- I spearheaded the development and continuous maintenance, ensuring dynamic content updates. Implementing robust SEO strategies, the site witnessed a remarkable 20% surge in traffic and a notable 15% increase in organic search visits.
Super B | Product Designer
Super B | Product Designer
February 2021 – December 2021
I served as a junior designer, actively contributing to the design and upkeep of the company website. Successfully conducted two rounds of usability testing, employing iterative processes to refine the user interface (UI) and optimize overall user satisfaction.
SKILLS
Concept Sketching
User Research and analysis
UX & UI Design
Prototyping
Usability Testing
Time Management
Relationship building
Excellent written and oral communication
Team player with effective collaboaration
Accountability to team members
Emotional Intelligence
PROFICIENT IN
Figma
Trello
Adobe XD
Slack
Notion
Miro
Maze
EDUCATION/COURSES
Biochemistry (Higher National Diploma)
A practical approach to UX/UI Design
Ovalay Design Academy
Google UX Design professional certificate
Coursera
Advancements of UX Design
CodeVixen Academy
Digital Skills : User Experience
Accenture (Futurelearn)
Product Management Bootcamp
Aorthar
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
I am available for both full-time and contract roles as well as freelance projects. Get in touch with me today and let’s discuss how I can help you achieve success. Thank you for your time and consideration!
