Chuks Merill C
Graphic Designer
Halifax,NS
I believe you have to be willing to be misunderstood if you're going to innovate.
Jeff Bezos
Summary
Seven-plus years of experience in graphic design for marketing and communications with three more years of acquired skills in sales and production as a freelancer and employee, from Nigeria to UAE. Proficient in Adobe Design software and Coreldraw, excellent team player with good eyes for details, highly creative, and up-to-date with basic design principles for print and screen platforms. SGI Hall of Fame, Dubai, 2020.
Accomplishments
- Upgraded the company's marketing materials while adhering to the brand guidelines.
- Set new goals and standards in creativity, leaving an indelible mark of excellence, attested by employers, colleagues, and clients.
- Devised a series of design schemes to help the sales team reach their audiences better.
- Nominated for an outstanding creativity-design-print concept. SGI Hall of Fame, Dubai, 2020:
- Produced dozens of branded T-shirt merch for Notable brands, which boosted their respective promotional or sales campaign.
- Successfully trained clients and patrons from famous brands in using and managing equipment for merchandising.
Skills
- Creativity
- Drawing and Sketching
- Color theory layout typography
- Problem-solving Critical thinking
- Photoshop Illustrator Indesign
- Print production
- Branding
- Photo Editing
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to details
- Volunteer Coordination
- Deadline Adherence
- Taking Messages
- Operations Support
- Customer Advocacy
Work History
Staff Volunteer
Loveworld Incorporated, Halifax, NS, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia
06.2023 - Current
- E-Flyer designs for print/social media campaigns.
- Live sessions and programs coverage, photo editing, and publishing.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self-employed
Enugu, Nigeria
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Created digital artwork for Print on Demand platforms.
- Interacted with customers, present mockups, and collect information for adjustments.
- Made designs for print/screen: brochures, banners, signs, website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
- Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify the quality and accuracy of printed materials.
- Created logos, illustrations, and typography for different entities.
Graphic Designer
Magic Touch Advertising
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12.2017 - 11.2020
- Developed creative designs for branding, sales, marketing, and email campaign (print/screen) with notable results.
- Supervised out-sourcing of in-house and client printings/productions.
- Edited and enhanced existing designs and graphics, which boosted sales margin by 30%.
- Produced designs with the correct application of color theory skills, resulting in more appealing print/screen outputs.
- Created mobile-friendly designs for platforms, promoting ease of use of marketing materials.
- Furnish stage managers with niche-driven design concepts for annual exhibitions with an outstanding sales turnover.
- Video and management of the company's media library for promotion, effectively used for social media campaigns.
Sales Executive
Magic Touch Advertising
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12.2017 - 11.2020
- Established and maintained positive relationships with vendors to determine product availability and quality.
- Served customers, gaining their trust and confidence with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of service by demonstrating a compelling, persuasive, and composed professional demeanor.
- Maintained services and product knowledge to explain features to clients and answer questions about goods or services.
- May offer training in the operation of equipment. Sales representative for company exhibitions.
- Training for notable clients.
HOD Print Productions
Magic Touch Advertising
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12.2017 - 11.2020
- Used cutting-edge technologies to create groundbreaking masterpieces.
- Developed and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labor, and equipment to meet production targets.
- Supervised successful production and prompt delivery for notable brands in garments customization and printing.
- Managed, supervised, and operated vast printing machines and technical applications for customization, sample presentation, large-scale production, and annual exhibition.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self-employed
Enugu, Nigeria
02.2012 - 10.2016
- Produced creative designs and textile patterns for South Africa's Khanyi Dhlomo (Luminance Boutique).
- Produced infographics and original artwork for print.
- Designed project campaign materials; brochure, flyers, invitation cards, billboard state sports summit.
Junior Graphic Designer
Artee Group
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2009 - 11.2011
- Completed final touches for projects such as image sizes and font selection.
- Edited design templates.
- Managed photo library of periodic stock, from photography to editing Liaised with vendors for outsourcing.
Awards
Hall of Fame:
Signs & Graphics Exhibition (SGI), Dubai.
2020.
Heaven's Gate Award:
Price for the promotion of drawing;
an honorable mention in the dance of lyrical lines for the Art Republic's 4th drawing competition, November 2006.
09/2002
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
09.2004 - 09.2008
Diploma - Fine Arts
09.1999 - 09.2002
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline
Staff Volunteer - Loveworld Incorporated, Halifax, NS, Canada
06.2023 - Current
Freelance Graphic Designer - Self-employed
01.2021 - 02.2023
Graphic Designer - Magic Touch Advertising
12.2017 - 11.2020
Sales Executive - Magic Touch Advertising
12.2017 - 11.2020
HOD Print Productions - Magic Touch Advertising
12.2017 - 11.2020
Freelance Graphic Designer - Self-employed
02.2012 - 10.2016
Junior Graphic Designer - Artee Group
10.2009 - 11.2011
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA - Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts
09.2004 - 09.2008
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY - Diploma, Fine Arts
09.1999 - 09.2002
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