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Miguel Jena

@migueljena

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Creative web designer passionate about human-centered and interactive design.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster creativity and innovation, where I can contribute to impactful design projects and grow within a collaborative team environment.

I am Miguel Tendai Jena, a dedicated web designer with a background in Development Studies. My journey into graphic and web design has allowed me to cultivate a unique design language that emphasizes human-centered and interactive design. With several years of experience across corporate, startup, and NGO ecosystems, I have developed a strong creative skill set that enables me to design impactful digital experiences.

Currently, I work at ALX Africa/Sand Technologies, where I assist in creating communication guidelines and digital assets, while also collaborating on employee-focused social media campaigns. My previous roles have included web design and tech support for the Club of Rome in Switzerland, and I have contributed to various projects as a freelance web designer. I am deeply interested in emerging technologies and committed to using my skills to create designs that resonate with users.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Social Media Operations

Current

ALX Africa/Sand Technologies

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Assisted in creating external and internal communications guidelines and digital assets for both brands. Designed and developed career websites, planned newsletters in Hubspot, and managed content strategy. Collaborated with the Employer Brand Specialist on employee-focused social media campaigns.

Digital Assets Website Design HubSpot Content Strategy Campaigns Internal Communications

Web Designer/Tech Support

Club of Rome

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Designed new pages for campaigns and built new websites for affiliate organizations. Provided technical support, newsletter design, and created custom analytics reports.

Web Design Tech Support Campaign Management

Web and Graphic Designer

Epic Slain Media

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Designed digital and print materials for clients. Performed web design and conducted website audits for potential clients.

Digital Design Print Design Web Design Client Communication

Associate Designer

Brass Ring Ventures

Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Designed static and video assets for social media, web design, and newsletter design. Assisted with copywriting for quarterly reports and social media content.

Social Media Design Video Design Web Design Copywriting Content Creation

Freelance Web Designer

Afriblocks Network

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Focused on UI Design and Web Development using WordPress, Webflow, Squarespace, and Shopify. Provided technical support for WordPress clients.

UI Design Web Development WordPress Webflow Squarespace Shopify Technical Support

Web Designer / Creative Director

Dwala Creative Agency

Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Managed web design projects, client relationships, and provided web-related support. Compiled bug reports and performed web maintenance.

Web Design Client Management Bug Reporting Creative Direction

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Muzinda Hub

Certificate, Front-end Web Development

Completed a comprehensive program in Front-end Web Development, gaining proficiency in various web technologies and frameworks. Developed strong skills in creating responsive and user-friendly web interfaces.

Muzinda Hub

Certificate, Business and Leadership

Acquired foundational knowledge in business and leadership principles, focusing on strategic thinking and effective team management. Developed skills essential for entrepreneurial ventures and organizational growth.

Google Digital Garage

Certificate, Digital Marketing

Completed the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing course, covering key aspects of online marketing strategies and tools. Gained insights into SEO, content marketing, social media, and analytics.

LinkedIn Learning

Certificate, Customer Service

Undertook training in customer service, focusing on troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques. Developed skills in effective communication and conflict resolution to enhance customer satisfaction.