Matthew Itodo
@matthewitodo
UI Designer
What I'm looking for
I’m a detail-oriented UI Designer with a strong foundation in creating user-centric, visually compelling digital experiences. With certifications in IBM & Google UX Design, Product Design, and User Experience Design Fundamentals, I design intuitive and accessible interfaces that balance user needs and business goals.
Before transitioning fully into UI design, I spent years building a successful career in professional CV/Resume writing, Cover Letter Writing and LinkedIn Profile Optimization, helping clients across the UK and US secure roles across industries. This experience strengthened my user research, client engagement, and problem-solving skills, enabling me to translate professional goals and user needs into actionable solutions.
Skilled in tools like Figma, prototyping, and user experience research, I approach design with a strategic mindset and a clear understanding of behavioural trends. My Bachelor’s degree in Sociology provides a strong sense of human behaviour, which informs how I create empathetic and intuitive design solutions.
I’m passionate about leveraging design and research to solve problems, simplify complexity, and deliver innovative solutions that truly connect with users.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Junior Project Manager
Pageframe
Feb 2026 - Present (1 month)
Leverages AI tools to accelerate web development cycles and automate project tasks, reducing manual workload by ~30% while delivering full-stack platforms with Supabase backends and improved handoff efficiency.
Project Management Intern
Excelerate
Dec 2025 - Feb 2026 (2 months)
Coordinated four cross‑functional initiatives using Jira and AI-assisted reporting to reduce reporting time and standardized delivery workflows with AI-driven templates, improving consistency and reducing rework.
Professional CV Writer
JapaCV
Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 11 months)
Scaled operations to 50+ monthly projects using AI and automation to streamline intake, production, and quality review, reducing administrative overhead by 40% through standardized processes.
Influencer Marketing Manager
5R Partners
Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 (1 month)
Managed end-to-end influencer campaigns using AI for content scheduling, performance tracking, and reporting within compressed timelines, automating analysis to optimize engagement metrics.
Product Designer
Freelance
Aug 2024 - Jul 2025 (11 months)
Delivered client design projects using AI-assisted prototyping and rapid iterations to accelerate feedback cycles, convert research insights into specifications, and maintain project alignment via AI-enhanced tracking.
Influencer Marketer
Bitget Wallet
Mar 2025 - Apr 2025 (1 month)
Executed a Web3 marketing project using AI for content generation, community engagement analysis, and performance optimization, delivering results within a two-month window.
Professional CV Writer
CV People UK
Sep 2024 - Feb 2025 (5 months)
Managed end-to-end CV projects using AI to generate drafts and streamline review workflows, reducing turnaround time while maintaining quality for international applications.
Professional CV Writer
CV People UK & JapaCV
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Scaled CV operations to 50+ monthly projects using AI-driven automation to streamline intake, production, and quality review, reducing administrative overhead by 40% while maintaining application quality.
Product Design & PM Intern
Zidio Software Development
May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)
Managed design WBS for three products using AI-assisted task decomposition and coordinated Agile routines to document decisions and improve usability via iterative prototyping.
Product Designer & PM Intern
Zidio Software Development
May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)
Managed design WBS for three products and coordinated Agile routines using AI tools to document decisions, improving usability via AI-enhanced feedback and iterative prototyping before handoff.
Social Media Manager
TrendPiracy
Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 (4 years)
Managed long-term content strategy using AI for content generation, scheduling optimization, and performance analytics, automating reporting to optimize engagement over four+ years.
Hospital Support Staff
EHA Clinics
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Managed inventory control and stock-taking procedures to improve accuracy and reduce medical supply waste, collaborated with medical staff to maintain supply levels and earned recognition for operational reliability.
Aluminum Design Apprentice
Sunny Technology
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Supported fabrication and on-site execution, ensuring deliverables met technical specifications while developing precision, accountability, and quality assurance skills.
Site Security Coordinator
Infinity Security Services Limited
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Led security teams and optimized patrol schedules to ensure continuous coverage and rapid response, standardizing incident reporting to improve accountability and compliance.
Site Security Coordinator
ThreatMit Security and Safety Consultants
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Developed site-specific security protocols and conducted risk assessments to mitigate vulnerabilities while coordinating with clients to align security operations with organizational needs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a focus on organizational and leadership skills for project-based work.
AltSchool Africa
Diploma in Product Design, UI/UX Design
2024 - 2024
Completed a diploma program in Product Design focused on UI/UX principles and practical design skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
matthewitodo.figma.sitePortfolio
matthewitodo.squarespace.comSocial media
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