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Wakonyo Gachanja

@wakonyogachanja

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Creative UI/UX designer with expertise in project management and visual arts.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a role in UI/UX design that offers creative challenges and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

I am a passionate and skilled UI/UX designer with a strong background in visual arts and project management. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Design from the University of Nairobi and have honed my skills through various professional experiences.

As a Project Coordinator at Bare Essentials LLC, I successfully collaborated on construction projects, ensuring compliance with building regulations and structural integrity. My freelance work as a Visual Artist has allowed me to explore creative projects, including colouring book illustrations and social media graphics.

I am proficient in a range of skills, including UI/UX design, project management, and creative writing. I am committed to delivering innovative solutions that capture complex visions and translate them into tangible results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Visual Artist

Current

Self Employed

Jan 2018 - Dec 2023 (5 years 11 months)

Created various illustrations including coloring books and social media content. Developed journal illustrations, showcasing creativity and artistic skills across multiple projects.

Illustration Creative Writing Project Management Collaboration Visual Arts

Presentation Designer

Automation Rise

Apr 2023 - Jul 2023 (3 months)

Designed engaging presentations, utilizing UI/UX design principles to enhance visual communication and audience engagement.

UI UX Design Presentation Design Creative Thinking Collaboration Graphic Design Problem Solving

Construction Project Coordinator

Bare Essentials LLC

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Coordinated construction projects by collaborating with partners to secure clients and ensuring compliance with building regulations. Managed contracts and supervised on-site construction to maintain structural integrity and safety.

Project Management Presentation Skills Collaboration Creative Thinking Problem Solving Critical Thinking Teamwork

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Skillshare

Certificate, UI/UX Design

2024 - 2024

Completed a certificate in UI UX Design Essentials, gaining skills in user interface and user experience design principles.

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts, Design

2011 - 2015

Studied creative writing, songwriting, and copywriting; the visual arts and design, with a strong ability to capture complex visions that translate to tangible results, and the ability to encourage and nurture talent within a wide range of audiences committed to learning.