Christabel Etok
Lagos
Summary
Creative Product Design Intern with knack for innovative solutions and collaborative projects. Developed user-friendly prototypes that enhanced customer satisfaction and streamlined design processes. Driven by curiosity and commitment to pushing design boundaries. Career Goals include leveraging design thinking and prototyping skills to drive innovative solutions in digital environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Product design intern
Interswitch
Lagos
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted senior designers to streamline production process.
- Worked closely with engineers, resulting in better understanding of design constraints and possibilities.
- Prototyped various design iterations, leading to improved final products.
- Conducted market research to identify consumer needs and preferences.
- Participated in regular team meetings for collaborative product development processes.
- Managed 3 project's timeline effectively, meeting all set deadlines.
- Reviewed existing products to pinpoint opportunities for redesign or upgrade.
- Enhanced user experience with intuitive design elements.
- Analyzed customer feedback data, leading to more user-centric designs.
- Ensured adherence to industry standards whilst developing new products.
- Identified potential design improvements by conducting usability testing sessions.
- Maintained organised documentation of all phases of design process.
- Contributed innovative ideas during brainstorming sessions, fostering creative environment.
- Worked closely with key stakeholders to align performance, cost and manufacturing feasibility with design specifications.
- Designed new materials patterns to enhance existing product designs.
- Developed harmonious, comprehensive designs encompassing technical, functional and aesthetic considerations.
Intern
Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art
Lagos
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion.
- Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
Intern
9jakids (Lorem Excellentiam)
Lagos
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to drive customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.
- Curated social media content and managed accounts to increase engagement.
- Worked closely with team, gaining knowledge of day-to-day processes and duties.
- Prepared promotional presentations, marketing materials and educational content.
- Conducted market research to identify target markets and develop effective campaigns.
- Brainstormed creative ideas to improve branding and company messages.
- Created content for social media platforms that increased brand awareness and drove website traffic.
- Researched industry trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.
- Generated leads through email marketing initiatives, resulting in increase in sales conversions.
Intern
El-Rishon logistics
Lagos
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Developed departmental objectives, budgets, policies, procedures and strategies.
Intern
West African Exploration and Production Company limited
Lagos
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with team members on project tasks and assignments.
- Contributed ideas for enhancing existing products or creating new ones.
- Compiled and analyzed data to identify trends and potential problems.
- Investigated methods for improving system performance and reliability.
- Assisted manufacturing engineering with development of work orders.
- Conducted research to identify solutions to technical problems.
- Drafted reports summarizing findings from projects and tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Information Science and Media Studies
Pan Atlantic University
Lagos 10.2020 - 12.2024
High School Diploma - Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Louisville Girls High School
Nigeria 10.2014 - 09.2020
Skills
- Certified Microsoft Office Specialist
- Knowledge on HTML, Tailwind CSS and JAVASCRIPT languages
- Critical evaluation
- User-centred design
- Agile methodology
- Knowledge on use of FIGMA tools and Blender
- Time management
- Design thinking
Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist (Microsoft Packages)
LANGUAGES
English
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Creating prototypes and products, Creating presentation slides, Learning new skills, Dancing, Makeup, Volleyball
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Louisville Girls High School volunteering service project, Head of Operations, Ogun, 2019-08, 2019-08, Led cross-functional projects to enhance customer experience and optimize service delivery., Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs., Established clear objectives and goals for the operations team while providing ongoing coaching and guidance as needed., Created detailed reports and presentations for senior management regarding operational performance metrics and initiatives.
Custom
PORTFOLIO LINK
Affiliations
- Dancing
- Makeup artistry
- Volleyball
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Product design intern
Interswitch
03.2025 - Current
Intern
9jakids (Lorem Excellentiam)
07.2023 - 10.2023
Intern
El-Rishon logistics
08.2022 - 09.2022
Intern
Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art
09.2021 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Information Science and Media Studies
Pan Atlantic University
10.2020 - 12.2024
Intern
West African Exploration and Production Company limited
06.2018 - 07.2018
High School Diploma - Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Louisville Girls High School
10.2014 - 09.2020