kayode olowu

art director

Hamburg, Germany

Work Experience

Jung Von Matt

Creative

Hamburg, Germany

Geometry Global

Creative (Intern)

July 2014 - Present Hamburg, Germany

Young & Rubicam

Creative

April 2014 - June 2014 Prague, Czech Republic

THEY

Creative

January 2014 - March 2014 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Creativexone

Art Director

Photography, Digital Image Composition/Editing/Correction.

Setup and successfully managed the Creative unit, with the mandate to hold-forth for the creative director.

Delivered designs (Advertising / Package ) for Union Bank, Lagos State Waste Management Authority, Lagos Sate Ministry of Education, Alok Consulting, Beta Computers, Origin Group, Vegefresh Tomatoe Paste etc
October 2011 - December 2012 Lagos, Nigeria

B-10 Eclectics

Creative head , COO

COO, Head Creative Unit
Setup and successfully managed the Creative unit as a seamless interface between the clients and the rest of the organization, with the mandate to deliver ideas that are both visually strong and bottom-line practical.

Developed and implemented of process improvement strategy which led to increase in client base and turnover.


Portfolio:
PEPSI, ZOOM MOBILE, ACCESS BANK, AVAIAT NETWORKS, ARCORN PETROLEUM, AFRINVEST, LOTUS CAPITAL, IKOYI CLUB, NIGERIA CRICKET FEDERATION, BLACKHOUSEMEDIA, NOTHINHILL CARNIVAL (Nigerian Corner), TOKI MABOGUNJE & CO.
April 2007 - September 2011 Nigeria

CAP Plc

Customer Service Executive

Classically trained in customer service delivery with extensive experience in prospecting and relationship management.

Provided consumer insight for FLAMEGUARD (new product) which helped with review of marketing plans, product alignment with other consumer strategies.

Improved the quality of service using multiple feedback options
September 2006 - March 2007 Nigeria

Olucouger Prints

Graphic Artist

Classically trained as a graphic artist with extensive exposure to conceptualization techniques, typography and photography.

Responsibility included development of designs, publication layout and collaboration with Account Executives to make sure the client’s needs are being met and the creative goals are on track.
October 2005 - August 2006 Nigeria

Education

Miami Ad School (MAS) - Hamburg

Diploma ( Art Direction)

A two year diploma program with the primary purpose of enhancing my skills and portfolio. Great cultural experiences and insights into real world ad business, plus the chance to build a world wide web of contacts.
January 2013 - Present Hamburg, Germany

Orange Academy

Certification - Brand Management & Communication

6 months porfolio course : Product launch, Brand strategy, Conceptualization, Idea generation,
August 2010 - February 2011 Nigeria

Fate Foundation

Certification - Entrepreneurship & Business Management

a four months training programme facilitated by accomplished and leading professionals using a practical curriculum that covers a wide range of business topics carefully designed to assist participants develop their business ideas, set up and operate fast growing businesses.
February 2006 - May 2006 Nigeria

University Of Ibadan

B.Sc - Microbiology

A 4-year degree course in General microbiology : clinical microbiology , food microbiology , pharmaceutical microbiology , immunology .
October 1999 - April 2004 Nigeria

Languages

English (Fluent),
German (Beginner),
Arabic (Beginner),

Awards

British Design & Art Direction (D&AD)

D&AD Inbook ( Package design )

2014

Lürzer's Archive

Nomination, Lürzer's Archive Student of the Year Award

2014

Miami Ad School / Chini Africa

Finalist . Study Scholarship

2012

Skills

Corel Draw, Digital Photography, Photo Editing, Adobe Suite, Business Management, Lithographic Printing, Publishing,