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Welby Olubayo

@welbyolubayo

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Creative graphic designer with expertise in multimedia and communication.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and growth.

As a dedicated graphic designer with a strong foundation in mass media and communication, I have honed my skills through various internships and freelance projects. My journey began with a Graphic Design Internship at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, where I collaborated with seasoned designers to create engaging graphics for social media and television. This experience ignited my passion for visual storytelling and set the stage for my future endeavors.

Over the years, I have expanded my expertise by working with organizations like Noble Missions Africa and The 47 Investments, where I designed annual reports and promotional materials. My role as a Database Curator at Viberate allowed me to sharpen my analytical skills while managing and editing data to enhance the accuracy of analytics. Currently, I am a Freelance Graphic Designer, where I continue to create impactful designs tailored to client needs, demonstrating my commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

Current

Self Employed

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Worked with clients to create designs that meet their needs, including social media graphics and typesetting for books.

Graphic Design Adobe Illustrator

Consultant

Mkuki na Nyota Publishers

Jul 2024 - Oct 2024 (3 months)

Designed promotional materials and book covers, creating layouts and typesetting for various projects based on client briefs.

Graphic Design Promotional Materials

Database Curator

Viberate

Jan 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Managed and edited database entries to improve analytics accuracy, ensuring data integrity for artist and festival information.

Data Management Database Editing Analytics Team Collaboration

Intern

The 47 Investments

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)

Designed graphics for social media and collaborated with the team to create promotional documents, enhancing marketing efforts.

Graphic Design Video Editing Team Collaboration Adobe Premiere Pro

Graphic Design Volunteer

Noble Missions Africa

Jul 2018 - Jul 2018 (0 months)

Designed an annual report based on a brief and materials provided by the organization, showcasing design skills for non-profit work.

Graphic Design Team Collaboration

Graphic Design Intern

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation

Jan 2018 - Sep 2018 (8 months)

Assisted contracted designers in creating graphics for social media and TV, contributing to daily graphic needs.

Graphic Design Team Collaboration Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mount Kenya University

Bachelor of Arts, Mass Media and Communication

2019 - 2023

Grade: Second Class Upper Division

Studied Mass Media and Communication, focusing on various aspects of media production, communication theories, and practical skills in media-related fields.