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Nelson Gatugi Ngaara

Nelson Gatugi Ngaara

Graphic Designer
Federal Way,WA

Summary

Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 23 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Assistant

Petra Comfort AFH
Tacoma, Washington
05.2023 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Night Audit Associate

Dallas Marriott Suites Medical/Market Center, 2493 N Stemmons Fwy
Dallas, TX
02.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for attending to the needs of the guests during their hotel stay, especially during check-in and check-out.
  • Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
  • Used Software and Software to generate financial statements and facilitate account closing procedures.

Graphic Designer

Vant Transport America LLC
01.2019 - 11.2022
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.

Graphic Designer

HIGHVISION MEDIA, Apt, Emmarencia Apartments
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
  • Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
  • Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Graphic Designer

CENTREPRESS MEDIA
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Head of Design

KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • In charge of design and production
  • Supervising and coordinating sales pitches and marketing activities
  • Design and production of the Management Magazine
  • Advice on new ideas for all KIM in-house materials
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Graphic Designer

OAKLAND MEDIA SERVICES LIMITED
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Design of Sokoni Magazine
  • Annual Reports & Company Newsletters
  • Client briefs & Client after-sales service
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Graphic Designer

PREPRESS PRODUCTIONS
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • In charge of Output Department (prepress)
  • Design of calendars, annual reports, corporate profiles
  • Attended meetings with client, took brief and did presentations of designs & concepts

Graphic Designer

TELEROSA COMPUTER SERVICES
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Designing and printing t-shirts, caps, banners and other point-of-sale materials

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Design

University of Nairobi
1992
CR E DENTIALS

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Nairobi School
1988

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Jamhuri High School
1986

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Umoja 1 Primary School
1982

Skills

  • Video Stills Graphics
  • Maintain Archives
  • Quality Assessments
  • Selling and Influencing
  • Production Standards
  • Layout Management
  • Corporate Messaging
  • Layout Selection
  • Image Manipulation
  • Photo Imaging
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Logo Design
  • Team Meetings
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Branding
  • Desktop Publishing

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Home Care Assistant - Petra Comfort AFH
05.2023 - Current
Night Audit Associate - Dallas Marriott Suites Medical/Market Center, 2493 N Stemmons Fwy
02.2023 - Current
Graphic Designer - Vant Transport America LLC
01.2019 - 11.2022
Graphic Designer - HIGHVISION MEDIA, Apt, Emmarencia Apartments
01.2014 - 01.2019
Graphic Designer - CENTREPRESS MEDIA
01.2013 - 12.2014
Head of Design - KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
01.2007 - 01.2012
Graphic Designer - OAKLAND MEDIA SERVICES LIMITED
01.2004 - 01.2006
Graphic Designer - PREPRESS PRODUCTIONS
01.1998 - 01.2003
Graphic Designer - TELEROSA COMPUTER SERVICES
01.1996 - 01.1998
University of Nairobi - Bachelor of Arts, Design
Nairobi School - ,
Jamhuri High School - ,
Umoja 1 Primary School - ,
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