# Pete Odigie Pete Odigie is a remote worker on Himalayas, Creative Designer at Ahmad Furniture Designs, based in Nigeria. Source: https://himalayas.app/@peteodigie ```text Creative designer with expertise in furniture and visual communication. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Open to opportunities | | Location | Nigeria | | Authorized to work in | Nigeria | | Job categories | Customer Care Representative, Graphic Designer, Product Designer, Content Writer, Sales Manager, Visual Designer, Designer | | Skills | Sketching, Illustration, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management, Content Writing, Inventory Management, Social Media Marketing, Trend Analysis, Remote Team | ## What I'm looking for ```text I seek a dynamic role that fosters creativity and collaboration, with opportunities for growth. ``` ## About ```text As a Creative Designer with extensive experience in furniture design, I excel in presenting concept visualizations through sketches, drawings, and illustrations. My work at Ahmad Furniture Designs has allowed me to oversee design changes and improvements throughout the development process, ensuring that our products meet the latest industry trends. I am passionate about creating functional and aesthetically pleasing designs that resonate with customers. In addition to my design expertise, I have a background in sales and customer service, having worked as an Assistant Sales Manager at Timeless Wholesale Fashion. This role honed my skills in managing inventory, achieving sales targets, and building lasting customer relationships. My diverse experiences also include content writing, where I contributed motivational articles for a radio show, showcasing my ability to communicate effectively across various platforms. ``` ## Experience ### Creative Designer (current) Ahmad Furniture Designs. Feb 2018 - Present ```text Presented concept visualization through sketches, drawings, and illustrations for various furniture designs, including sofas, armchairs, tables, kitchen cabinets, and bedroom designs. Oversaw design changes and improvements throughout the development process, ensuring designs were updated and aligned with industry trends. Assisted with prototype development and utilized social media for promotiona ``` Skills: Sketching, Illustration, Product-Development, Trend-Analysis, Social-Media-Marketing ### Content Writer Rhythm Fm. Feb 2016 - Apr 2016 ```text Wrote articles focused on motivation and inspiration for the 'Deep Soul' show hosted by Stephen with a Ph. Collaborated on content creation to align with the show's themes and audience. ``` Skills: Content-Writing, Motivational-Writing, Inspirational-Writing, Research ### Customer Service Representative JoyBiz Enterprise. Nov 2015 - Feb 2016 ```text Managed sales and oversaw the management of stock and inventory, ensuring accurate records were maintained. Processed orders both in person and over the phone, handling warranties and replacements efficiently. Provided comprehensive customer service to consumers. ``` Skills: Customer-Service, Sales, Inventory-Management, Order-Processing ### Content Writer Wana. Aug 2014 - Aug 2014 ```text Wrote content for various purposes. Ensured content was engaging and met project requirements. ``` Skills: Content-Writing, Copywriting, Editing, Research ### Assistant Sales Manager Timeless Wholesale Fashion. Nov 2014 - Present ```text Oversaw sales targets and managed inventory, developing and executing strategic plans to achieve sales goals. Built and enlarged the customer base while maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships. Assisted customers in understanding the latest fashion trends and designs. ``` Skills: Sales-Management, Inventory-Management, Strategic-Planning, Customer-Relationship-Management, Customer-Service, Sales-Targets ## Education ### Wellspring University Nigeria Post Graduate Diploma, Public Relations and Advertising Mass Communication ```text Studied Public Relations and Advertising within the Mass Communication program. Gained knowledge in strategic communication and media relations. ``` ### College of Law Australia Certificate of Achievement, Contract Law ```text Completed a practical course focusing on developing key knowledge and skills required for negotiating and drafting commercial contracts. Gained insights into contract law for non-lawyers. ``` ### King's College London Certificate of Achievement, Business Management ```text Explored how to manage people, money, and information within a business context. Developed understanding of personal management and leadership styles. ``` ### University of Leeds And Institute of Coding Certificate of Achievement, Wellbeing And Resilience At Work ```text Learned the importance of resilience and adaptability in the workplace. Understood why employers are looking for these skills. ``` ### University of Leeds And Institute of Coding Certificate of Achievement, Communication and Interpersonal Skills At Work ```text Studied the best communication strategies for effective workplace collaboration. Learned to harness personal communication style for professional settings. ``` ### University of Leeds And Institute of Coding Certificate of Achievement, Collaborative Working In A Remote Team ```text Discussed the challenges and benefits of remote working. Introduced project management tools to ease the difficulties of working remotely. ``` ### Lancaster University And Institute of Coding Certificate of Achievement, Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality ```text Explored the tools and technologies that support the features and applications of VR, AR, and MR. Gained an introduction to virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. ``` ### RMIT University Certificate of Achievement, Omni-Channel Retailing And Supply Chains ```text Introduced to the theoretical and practical aspects of omni-channel retailing. Gained insights into specific implications for supply chain operations. ``` ### RMIT University Certificate of Achievement, Sustainable Business Through Green HR ```text Focused on green HR human resource strategies for sustainable business practices. Gained understanding of sustainable business through green HR. ``` ### Swinburne University of Technology Certificate of Achievement, Supporting And Engaging People With Autism ```text Completed a course focused on solving practical issues in the lives of individuals with autism. Gained understanding and strategies for supporting and engaging people with autism. ``` ## Tech stack - Gmail - Remote Team To contact Pete, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Idara Sunday](https://himalayas.app/@idarasunday): Freelancer, Real Estate - [Opemipo Adebiyi](https://himalayas.app/@opemipoadebiyi): Sales Representative, Fashion Click Global - [MARIAM WASIU](https://himalayas.app/@mariamwasiu1): Graphics Designer, Popjollof / Game Plan Africa - [Peter Oladele](https://himalayas.app/@peteroladele): Sales Manager, Fcmb bank - [Honesty Edeke](https://himalayas.app/@honestyedeke): Freelance Creative Writer, Self Employed - [Oluwasegun Soyinka](https://himalayas.app/@oluwasegunsoyinka): Writer, Momentum - [Elizabeth Ayo](https://himalayas.app/@elizabethayo): Customer Service ICT/Media Manager, Clearfield Properties - [Modupeoluwaseyi Oyeniran](https://himalayas.app/@modupeoluwaseyioyeni): Customer Support & Lead Engagement Officer, Timeless Furniture - [Neodaa Charles](https://himalayas.app/@neodaacharles): Graphic Designer/Content Creator, Clubhouse Restaurant - [Victor Obasi](https://himalayas.app/@victorobasi): Customer Care/Sales Rep, Node Agency