NJUGUNA MUIRURI
FOUNDER, CEO AND A GRAPHICS DESIGNER AT SAMIZZO GRAPHICS
Nairobi, Kenya
+254742635259
be.net/samizzographics
I am a 23 years old Kenyan who studied Bsc. in GIS with IT. I have technical skills in map making and map cosmetics, remote sensing, decision making and team work. I have skills in using mapping software such as Esri arcInfo, QGIS, Global Mapper as well as web mapping.
I am a passionate graphics and web designer with a keen eye for detail. I am proficient in common graphics design software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign as well as web development languages such as html, css, javascript, php, and mysql.
I believe in collaborative work and take suggestions and improvement critics positively in order to deliver customer satisfaction through visually appealing designs.
I am a passionate graphics and web designer with a keen eye for detail. I am proficient in common graphics design software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign as well as web development languages such as html, css, javascript, php, and mysql.
I believe in collaborative work and take suggestions and improvement critics positively in order to deliver customer satisfaction through visually appealing designs.
Work Experience
Lewison Builders And Contractors
ICT Support Technician
Spearheading the design process for branding material.
developing design models and sketches to come up with final design
test the designs across different platforms.
design and maintain the website.
developing design models and sketches to come up with final design
test the designs across different platforms.
design and maintain the website.
May 2019
- September 2019
Kenya
Samzzo Graphics
FOUNDER AND CEO
Offer expert advice for proper marketing and design choices
Receive projects with design direction and complete them on time and with high attention to detail.
Study design briefs and determine requirements
Schedule projects and define budget constraints
Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic
Work with other team members to produce final design
Test graphics across various media
Amend designs after feedback
Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing
Receive projects with design direction and complete them on time and with high attention to detail.
Study design briefs and determine requirements
Schedule projects and define budget constraints
Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic
Work with other team members to produce final design
Test graphics across various media
Amend designs after feedback
Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing
March 2017
- Present
Kenya
Ministry Of Mining
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHE
I was trained on report writing as well as decision making on top of hands on training on my field of study.
June 2018
- August 2018
Nakuru, Kenya
UNCLE S STUDIO WORLD
Editor, Photographer and ICT Support Technician
Taking photographs in the studio and events, editing the taken photographs, printing, laminating and framing.
Perform all ICT related activities such as Software upgrade and maintenance, troubleshooting of all electronics in the Studio.
Quality Control and edit approval
Website development and marketing content creation
Perform all ICT related activities such as Software upgrade and maintenance, troubleshooting of all electronics in the Studio.
Quality Control and edit approval
Website development and marketing content creation
December 2019
- Present
Kenya
Education
Maseno University
BSC. GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SCIENCE WITH IT
My course includes intensive coursework that trained me on fields related to design and decision making process.
I was equipped with IT skills such as desktop publishing, multimedia and graphics, Human Computer Interaction, Management of IT projects, among many others.
I was also trained on mapping process, surveying techniques, data collection and data analysis and database management.
I was equipped with IT skills such as desktop publishing, multimedia and graphics, Human Computer Interaction, Management of IT projects, among many others.
I was also trained on mapping process, surveying techniques, data collection and data analysis and database management.
September 2015
- April 2019
Kenya
Pluralsight
Mobile Web Specialist
I learned how to design scalable mobile web applications and mobile first websites that are rendered well both on mobile and desktop screens.
May 2019
- November 2019
Languages
English (Fluent),
Swahili (Fluent),
Kikuyu (Native),
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
CSS,
ESRI ArcGIS,
GIS Analysis,
Graphics Design,
HTML,
JavaScript,
MySQL,
PHP,
Python,
Web Development,