Samuel Bolarinwa
Abuja
Summary
Adept in Photoshop and with a keen eye for creative design, I spearheaded graphic and web design projects at AmbienteSoft, enhancing brand visibility and user experience. My collaborative approach and effective communication fostered strong customer relationships, driving repeat business. Leveraging skills in photography and UX/UI design, I consistently delivered innovative solutions that aligned with market trends and client expectations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic & Wed Designer | Customer Service | DE
AmbienteSoft
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Furniture and Interior Industry.
- Designed and developed visually appealing websites, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- Created engaging graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Assisted in data entry tasks and managed IT systems.
- Furniture and Interior Industry.
- Adapted other designers' concepts for the commercial market.
- Research industry trends in digital media, technology, and web design best practices.
- Thoroughly researched design topics and studied information about topics.
- Created spreadsheets to track data entries.
- Compiled reports based on gathered information.
- Compile data from source documents before data entry.
- Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
- Suggested additional products or services that may benefit the customer's needs.
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
- Recognized security risks to properly handle situations.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential areas for growth.
Graphic Designer | Photography | Customer Service
Studio 24 LTD.
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2010 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Photography Studio.
- Led graphic design projects, creating captivating designs and visuals.
- Managed photo editing tasks, and collaborated with the creative team.
- Enhanced images through precise photo-editing techniques to achieve desired visual effects.
- Utilized advanced Photoshop skills to manipulate and enhance photographs for professional projects.
- Implemented various lighting techniques to create visually stunning, engaging portraits.
- Captured exquisite portraits by skillfully combining lighting techniques with camera settings.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their photography preferences, and deliver exceptional results.
- Devised and executed marketing strategies to promote photography services and attract new clientele.
- Utilized typography principles to create visually appealing designs for various projects.
- Designed unique logos that capture the essence of each brand.
- Created print layouts that effectively conveyed key messages and visuals to the target audience.
- Developed cohesive brand identities through thoughtful design choices.
- Proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite to bring creative visions to life.
- Photography Studio.
- Developed creative concepts for client presentations, effectively communicating design vision.
- Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
- Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
- Implemented innovative methods for streamlining the customer service process.
Photography Trainee
Legacy Photo Studio
01.2002 - 05.2008
- Gained hands-on experience in photography, honing skills in creating studio portraits and landscapes
- Operated various types of camera equipment to capture high-quality images
- Utilized advanced lighting techniques to enhance the visual appeal of photographs
- Collaborated with team members to plan successful photoshoots that met client expectations
Education
Science -
St' Patrick's Schools
01.2008
Skills
- Photoshop
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Microsoft Office
- UX/UI Design
- Communication
- Data Entry
- Design strategy
- Creative design layouts
- Adobe creative suite
- HTML and CSS
- Video editing
- Teamwork skills
- Print production
- Layout design
- Mobile app design
- Wireframing and prototyping
- Color theory
Languages
English, Fluent
Languages
Yoruba
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Graphic & Wed Designer | Customer Service | DE
AmbienteSoft
08.2019 - Current
Graphic Designer | Photography | Customer Service
Studio 24 LTD.
01.2010 - 08.2019
Photography Trainee
Legacy Photo Studio
01.2002 - 05.2008
Science -
St' Patrick's Schools
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