James O.

ABOUT ME

Executive Experience A Graphic Designer, who is detail-oriented, experienced, strong interpersonal, and organizational skills with a keen ability to multi-task various responsibilities. Skilled in creating and implementing actionable strategies to realise goals. Committed to client/agency satisfaction. Professional Experience 2011-2020 Ogilvy - Creative network, specializing in creating experiences; design and communications Senior Creative Designer Brands: Airtel Africa, Nestle Africa, YuMobile 2008-2010 Ramco Printing Works - The largest print house in the East African region Senior Graphic Designer Brands: Safaricom Sacco, Sameer Africa, Kenya Shell, Crown Paints Kenya, DT Dobie, G4S 2006-2008 Bizone Printing & Packaging Limited - Large scale printing, packaging, repro and gravure Graphic Designer Brands: Cosmos, GSK, Bayer CropScience Eastern Africa, Haco Industries (K) Ltd 2003 -2005 Studio Amar graphics Limited - An advertising agency and Repro Graphic Designer Brands: Chandaria Industries, East African Portland Cement Company, Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF) 1997- 2002 Vintage Group of Companies - Tours & Travel, Holidays & Safaris Operator In-house Graphic Designer (Pioneered) Brands: Vintage Africa, Vintage Travel and Tours, Wings of Vintage, Sumaria Industries 1996-1997 Computer City - Apple Computer complex for retail and wholesale of hardware and accessories. In-house Graphic Designer Brands: Yellow Pages, Mac PC Zone Ltd 1995-1996 Venny Communications - Public relations and awareness company Paste-up Artist/DTP Brands: Nation newspaper supplements, Editorial publications Academic Achievements 1991-1994 Diploma in Commercial Arts - International Correspondence Schools - London 1987-1990 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Vihiga Boys Boarding School 1978-1986 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Kaimosi Friends Missionary Boarding School Skills Illustrations: Adobe Illustrator CC, Layout and design: Adobe In-Design CC, QuarkXPress, Manipulation: Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Premiere Pro CC Presentations: Adobe Reader, Adobe Acrobat Professional Utilities: Disk and Tools, Computers: Apple and PC, Sentiments: I appreciate the training and sharing tips with fellow colleagues. Always ready for constructive criticism/challenges to enhance my creativity. Very friendly team player and humourous.

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