Duncan Ntabo
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced Graphic Designer and Marketing Professional with a decade of expertise in creating impactful designs and coordinating marketing activities within educational institutions. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, possessing strong skills in designing promotional materials, managing social media accounts, and coordinating events. Recognized for maintaining brand consistency, supporting marketing strategies, and ensuring effective communication across multiple platforms. Detail-oriented and organized team player, bringing strong analytical and project management skills to every project.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graphic Designer & Photographer
Riara Group of Schools
01.2017 - 09.2024
- Conceptualized and created marketing materials such as brochures, posters, and newsletters, ensuring all materials aligned with brand standards
- Coordinated with various departments to fulfill design requests, supporting student and faculty initiatives with professional visuals
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Documented school events through photography and videography, creating a comprehensive visual archive for promotional use
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Other roles included:
- Collaborating with departmental clients: Understanding project requirements, discussing ideas, and incorporating feedback
- Creating designs: Developing concepts, layouts, and graphics for print and digital media
- Selecting design elements: Colors, typography, imagery, and layout
- Staying current: Keeping up with design trends and techniques, and use knowledge of historical and evolving trends
- Using design software: Effectively using design software and tools to make outstanding visuals
- Creating mock-ups: Creating mock-ups and presentations to envision what the design will look like
- Guiding marketing team: Helping the team of marketers in creating design projects
- Facilitating user experience: Designing user interfaces (UIs) and interactive experiences for digital platforms
Graphic Designer & Photographer
Riara University
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Developed marketing collateral, including newsletters, social media content, and event flyers, while maintaining brand consistency
- Supported faculty and departmental marketing efforts with visually compelling designs, increasing student and staff engagement
- Assisted in organizing events, managed photography and videography needs, and produced digital content for university communications
Education
Diploma - Graphic Arts
Creative Art Centre
01.2000
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite expertise
- Content Development
- Brand Management
- Event Coordination
- Photography
- Videography
- Marketing Analytics
- Communication
- Social media design
- Image editing
- Print design
- Illustration
- Branding and identity
- Layout design
- Visual communication
- Video editing
- Image manipulation
- Marketing media
- Photography composition and visual storytelling
Affiliations
- Graphic Design Association of Kenya (GDAK)
- Photographers Association of Kenya (PAK)
Certification
Certified Adobe Professional (2017)
Timeline
Graphic Designer & Photographer
Riara Group of Schools
01.2017 - 09.2024
Graphic Designer & Photographer
Riara University
03.2014 - 01.2017
Diploma - Graphic Arts
Creative Art Centre
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