Introduction:
Through my professional experiences at The Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, I developed my artistic skills and have become proficient in the use of several major design programs. In addition I have demonstrated the ability to be highly productive with both the Windows and Mac systems. Within my range of experiences, I have used my skills in designing advertisements, posters, brochures, banners, flyers, gift vouchers, press kits, book covers, patient/cafeteria meal menus, event programs, book designs, the hospital's first intranet e-bulletin, the library's online portal, took part in the development of the hospital main website (http://agakhanhospitals.org/nairobi/index.asp) etc at a fast pace to meet the demands of clients and the organization. This was accomplished by being organized and having the ability to prioritize and multi-task. By utilizing many different techniques, I learned to apply creative solutions to distinct problems.

Objective: Is to maximize my graphic design talent developed through knowledge and creativity. To provide professional designs. To adapt and be versatile to all ideas in advertising, fashion and graphic design.

Skills: Software: Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Golive, Adobe Image Ready, Frontpage Express, Acrobat, QuarkXpress. Windows operating systems.

 

Work Experience

Jan 2005 - Present

The iD group Nairobi , Kenya

Position: Partner Website /Graphic Designer

Company Profile:
The iD group is an establishment by young creative designers who believe in objective and unorthodox design. The company sets new standards of identity and continuously improves brands through change. iD group looks at the world with fresh eyes and use the power of ideas to improve everything it does across all dimensions of its business, from modest improvements to total reinventions.

Key responsibilities:
1 Concept Origination
2 Company Branding
3 Logo Design
4 Clothing Design
5 Website Design
6 Audio / DVD Cover Design

Reason For Leaving:
To find a more diverse environment that enhances creativity and innovation through design.

 

Jul 2002 - Present

The Aga Khan University Hospital (Nairobi) Nairobi , Kenya

Poistion: Website / Graphic Designer

Company Profile:
Established in 1958, the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a 254-bed long-term care facility offering quality health care. The Hospital provides general medical services, specialist clinics and state of the art diagnostic services.

In 2003, the Hospital was awarded the ISO 9001: 2000 (International Standardization Organization) certificate. This certification is awarded only when a hospital’s clinical, diagnostic, administrative and support services conform to the ISO standards.

The Hospital also actively participates in outreach health activities and addressing Nairobi’s public health concerns. It has contributed, for example, to the National Immunization Campaign by providing free clinics in under-served peri-urban settlements.

Key responsibilities:
1. Corporate Client Data base design, management and maintenance
2. Corporate and Staff newsletter design
3. Design and development of Hospital promotional materials
4. Design of banners
5. Design of invitation cards, get well cards, business cards, invoices, receipts etc
6. Notice board information updating and maintenance
7. Website design and Maintenance of the hospital's and the library 's Intranet websites
8. Outdoor marketing activities
9. Data entry

Main Achievements
1. Designed the first Corporate Newsletter or the hospital
2. Designed the first Staff Newsletter or the hospital's
Employees
3. Designed the first Hospital E- Bulletin
4. Designed the hospital's library web portal
5. Voted the Most Creative Employee 2005

Reason For Leaving:
To find a more diverse environment that enhances creativity and innovation through design.

 

Nov 2001 - Apr 2002

The Aga Khan University Hospital (Nairobi) , Kenya

Position: Volunteer


Key responsibilities:
1. General office work
2. Data preparation and entry
3. Front Office Operations
4. Maintenance of Staff files Filing System

 

Apr 2002 - Jul 2002
The Aga Khan University Hospital (Nairobi) Nairobi , Kenya

Position: Personal Assistant to the Organization Development Manager

Key responsibilities:
1. Setting up of audio and visual equipment.
2. PowerPoint Presentation design
3. Designing and Calligraphy writing of seminar certificates
4. Scheduling of the employees to attend the Customer
Service Seminar (Service Excellence)
5. Data entry

Main Achievements:

1. Successfully trained 1, 200 employees on customer relations and service and awarded them certificates of completion. this was a major stepping stone to the ISO 9001:2000 certification that followed in 2003.

References:

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