Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Softwares
References
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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PHILEMON KOOMSON

PHILEMON KOOMSON

CREATIVE DESIGNER
ACCRA

Summary

To utilize both innate and acquired skills with best interest of employers. Ingenious Creative Head bringing comprehensive hands-on experience in marketing, graphic design and brand development. Exemplary interpersonal and analytical characteristics manage several projects simultaneously. Comprehensive experience leading formation of creative materials and accessories in Akoa Limited and DT Engineering Systems Limited .

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Officer

Akoa Limited
09.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to the growth of the company's creative portfolio by consistently delivering high-quality work and expanding service offerings.
  • Determined production schedules by conferring with heads of art, copywriting, and production departments.
  • Implemented data-driven design approaches to optimize customer experiences on digital platforms, resulting in higher conversion rates.
  • Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
  • Developed style guides to promote consistent branding across projects.
  • Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self-employed
03.2019 - 11.2023
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
  • Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
  • Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.

Head of Graphic and Cylinder Dpt.

DT. Engineering. Systems Ltd.
01.2019 - 08.2022
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Graphic Designer

Webbermil Ltd.
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Produced high-quality product packaging designs that successfully captured target audience attention and led to increased sales revenue.

Education

High School Diploma -

NIIT
Accra, Ghana
01.2014

Insaaniyya Secondary School
Accra, Ghana
01.2009

Skills

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Illustration Abilities
  • Typography Knowledge
  • Color psychology
  • Design leadership
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Concept Development
  • Creative vision
  • Project Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Commercial Photography

Personal Information

  • Age: 32
  • Date of Birth: 03/03/91

Softwares

  • Illustrator
  • CorelDraw
  • Photoshop
  • Indesign
  • After Effect
  • Adobe lightroom

References

  • JAME POBEE, General Manager, Akoa Limited-233 24 940 532
  • CHARLES KOTOKO, Webbermil Limited, CEO, 233 24-414 4844
  • MR. JESSE DARKO, D.T Engineering Systems Ltd.(Packaging Matrixx),

     Former Head of Graphics and Cylinder Department, 020 059 2569

Hobbies and Interests

  • Watching and playing football.
  • Playing Keyboard

Timeline

Creative Officer

Akoa Limited
09.2023 - Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self-employed
03.2019 - 11.2023

Head of Graphic and Cylinder Dpt.

DT. Engineering. Systems Ltd.
01.2019 - 08.2022

Graphic Designer

Webbermil Ltd.
01.2018 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

NIIT

Insaaniyya Secondary School
PHILEMON KOOMSONCREATIVE DESIGNER