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Music, Football Gaming
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Benjamin Jenkins Addo

Accra

Summary

Deadline-driven Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over six (6) years of industry success. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphics Designer

89colors
11.2017 - Current
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
  • Developed display, marketing, and packaging materials to support product branding strategies.
  • Developed innovative designs for variety of clients in graphic design industry.
  • Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
  • Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
  • Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
  • Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
  • Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
  • Developed infographics to better communicate complex data.
  • Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
  • Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
  • Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.

Forklift Driver

Africa-Cola Company Ltd
11.2020 - 02.2023
  • Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
  • Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
  • Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
  • Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
  • Loaded warehouse trailers using forklift.
  • Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.

Truck Driver

Mamba Company
10.2018 - 03.2022
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
  • Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
  • Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation

University For Development Studies
Tamale
03.2016

No Degree - Forklift Operator / Driver

MDS Company Limited
Accra
06.2020

High School Diploma -

His Grace Computer Institute
Nsawam
05.2015

Associate of Arts - Computer Graphics

NVTI
Accra
02.2014

Skills

  • Clerical Support
  • Self-Motivated
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Teambuilding
  • Problem-Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • MS Office
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Written Communication
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • G-Suite
  • Attention to Detail
  • Maintenance and Repair

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 9 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of Nsawam - Adoagyiri Municipal Assembly in the development of Nsawam Market Women data entry.

Music, Football Gaming

During my free time, I enjoy playing table tennis, listening to music, and playing Playstation games.

Timeline

Forklift Driver

Africa-Cola Company Ltd
11.2020 - 02.2023

Truck Driver

Mamba Company
10.2018 - 03.2022

Graphics Designer

89colors
11.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation

University For Development Studies

No Degree - Forklift Operator / Driver

MDS Company Limited

High School Diploma -

His Grace Computer Institute

Associate of Arts - Computer Graphics

NVTI

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