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Resume

Work Experience

Creative Director & Founder

Bearded Dare

Jan 2021 - Present

  • Founded and creatively led the development of Bearded Dare, a personal care brand focused on grooming products for hair and beards.

  • Directed the brand’s visual identity, packaging design, and content strategy across digital and physical platforms.

  • Designed and managed product packaging, promotional campaigns, and social media assets using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Figma.

  • Built and executed brand storytelling, positioning, and customer engagement strategies through Instagram, email, and influencer collaborations.

  • Oversaw product naming, copywriting, and visual content production, ensuring all creative outputs aligned with the brand’s values and audience.​

Business Development Intern

MyHeat

Feb 2025 - May 2025

  • Supported the development of growth strategies for B2B software products, helping position tech-driven solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.

  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and craft data-driven messaging for target audiences.

  • Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to develop client-facing pitch decks, digital content, and outreach campaigns.

  • Applied a creative lens to business development by contributing to branding ideas, communication strategies, and user-centered messaging.

  • Helped optimize sales funnels and CRM workflows, blending analytical thinking with content strategy to enhance client engagement.

Agile Project Manager

Basketball Group NG

Feb 2024 - Oct 2024

  • Led the design and restructuring of a youth basketball center, focusing on aesthetics, functionality, and community impact.

  • Applied agile methodologies to manage project phases — from ideation and design sprints to execution and stakeholder feedback loops.

  • Collaborated with designers, volunteers, and youth representatives to co-create a visually engaging and socially inclusive space.

  • Directed the creative vision for the project, aligning design choices with goals for social collaboration, engagement, and identity building.

  • Facilitated agile ceremonies (stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and ensured timely delivery of milestones in a cross-functional environment.

Sales and Marketing Assistant

KIA Motors

Nov 2020 - May 2022

  • Brought campaigns to life by assisting in the planning and rollout of seasonal promotions—both online and offline.

  • Helped develop marketing materials that reflected the KIA brand, including showroom visuals, social media assets, and print content for special events.

  • Engaged directly with customers, answering product inquiries, explaining features, and guiding them through the sales funnel with confidence and clarity.

  • Contributed to market research efforts, helping the team understand customer behavior and competitors’ strategies.

  • Supported the use of CRM tools to track leads, measure campaign impact, and improve outreach.

Education

IU International University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Business and Information Technology

Oct 2023 - Present

Studying Business and Information Technology gives me a strong foundation in business understanding and digital strategy, allowing me to solve real-world problems through creative design, content, and innovation. I bridge business needs with imaginative solutions that are both strategic and visually impactful.

Google

Project Management

May 2024 - Nov 2024

Completing the Google Project Management course has strengthened my ability to lead creative and digital projects with clarity and structure, from campaign planning to content execution. It supports aligning vision with action, ensuring ideas are delivered on time, on brand, and with measurable impact.

Harvard Business School

Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies

Sep 2023 - Feb 2024

Completing Harvard’s “Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies” course deepened my ability to approach creative projects with a strategic, global mindset. It strengthened my skills in problem-solving, innovation, and inclusive brand thinking, empowering me to build content and campaigns that are both impactful and culturally resonant.

Ahmadu Bello University

Mechanical Engineering Programme

Oct 2017 - Feb 2020

My background in Mechanical Engineering sharpened my ability to think critically, design purposefully, and execute projects with structure and clarity. It strengthened my problem-solving mindset and gave me the tools to approach creative and strategic challenges with both logic and imagination.

Skills & Expertise

Creative & Design

  • Brand Identity & Logo Design

  • Visual Storytelling

  • Product & Packaging Design

  • UI Mockups & Brand Styling

  • Creative Direction

Tools & Technology

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Canva

  • Capcut

  • Figma

  • CorelDraw

  • Clickup

  • Hubspot

  • Google Workspace

  • Chatgpt & AI for ideation

  • Basic MySQL​

  • Microsoft Office Suite

Strategy & Business Insight

  • Content Strategy and Campaign Planning

  • Market Research and User Profiling

  • Brand Positioning & Messaging

  • Business Development Support

  • Creative Problem-Solving

Collaboration & Project Management

  • Agile Project Management

  • Creative Briefing & Team Coordination

  • Cross-Functional Communication

  • Client pitches & Presentations

    With a wealth of experience in visual identity, product branding, and creative design, I excel in leveraging design tools and technologies to deliver impactful brand experiences. My expertise lies in conceptualizing and executing design strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.
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