Wilfred Gaitho Wanjiru
Nairobi
Summary
Able and willing to work with a team of positive and motivated personnel, able to strive and meet today's challenges in the media industry by employing advanced strategies of developing the economy of our country and entire world. Goal-driven Graphic Designer successful at applying technical skills to create art to inform and engage customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with eye for detail and skilled in desktop publishing tools and graphic design software. Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies. Accomplished graphic designer with several years of experience designing high visual solutions. Demonstrated success in pitching concepts, scoping work and delivering assets on time. Fluent in adobe creative suite with high degree of expertise in illustrator and photoshop. Creative Graphic Designer recognized for high productivity levels and ability to complete tasks efficiently. Specialize in Adobe Creative Suite, visual branding, and digital illustration. Excel in time management, adaptability, and communication, ensuring seamless project execution from concept through completion.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Programming and Technical / IT/ Graphic Designer
Gichichio tv
08.2021 - Current
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
- Created visual concepts using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction of design deliverables.
- Designed print materials such as brochures, flyers and posters for marketing campaigns.
- Produced promotional displays, packaging and marketing collateral for retail environments.
- Edited photographs for use in digital media platforms including web banners and social media posts.
- Generated website designs that are visually appealing yet user-friendly across multiple browsers and devices.
- Created animations and interactive elements for websites, mobile applications, presentations and videos.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in graphic design technologies.
- Researched competitive products and services to identify opportunities to improve customer experience through design changes.
- Provided support on photo shoots related to the project's needs.
- Contributed ideas to brainstorming sessions regarding new products or features.
- Conceptualized original website design prototypes based on client requirements.
- Assisted in selecting colors, images, text style and layout for each project.
- Reviewed feedback from clients or other stakeholders on existing designs before making necessary modifications.
- Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Produced vector and animated graphics for portions of television broadcasts.
- Keyed data and parameters into computer equipment to produce layouts and concept drawings for clients.
- Maintained company archive of collateral, previous project images or photos.
Head of Programming / Graphic Designer
Testimony Tv
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
- Created visual concepts using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction of design deliverables.
- Produced promotional displays, packaging and marketing collateral for retail environments.
- Edited photographs for use in digital media platforms including web banners and social media posts.
Head of Technical Operating / Graphic Designer / IT/ICT / Programmer
Mt.kenyatv
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Created visual concepts using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Executed scripts to communicate with back-end servers and provide real-time updates.
- Delivered software solutions consistent with product roadmap and meeting release plan milestones.
- Monitored application performance metrics and implemented optimizations.
- Debugged and resolved software bugs, improving system performance and stability.
- Resolved customer issues by establishing workarounds and solutions to debug and create defect fixes.
Technical Operating / Editor / Graphic Designer / IT/ICT / Programmer / Video Operator
Parallel Media Production
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Reviewed copyedited texts to ensure accuracy and consistency of style.
- Developed editorial guidelines and standards to maintain quality control.
- Coordinated with authors and other editors throughout the editing process.
- Prepared, rewrote and edited copy to improve readability.
- Read, evaluated and edited manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication.
- Planned contents according to publication's style, editorial policy and publishing requirements.
- Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction of design deliverables.
- Designed print materials such as brochures, flyers and posters for marketing campaigns.
- Produced promotional displays, packaging and marketing collateral for retail environments.
- Maintained a digital asset library, organizing graphics, photos, and artwork for easy access.
- Conducted research on design trends to maintain fresh and relevant visual content.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create cohesive designs for brand identity and promotional materials.
- Created reusable programming libraries to support multi-project integration and rapid iterative development.
- Executed scripts to communicate with back-end servers and provide real-time updates.
- Delivered software solutions consistent with product roadmap and meeting release plan milestones.
Technical Operating / Editor / Grafix/ IT/ICT / Programmer / Video Operator
Nyumba ya Mumbi tv
03.2014 - 12.2016
- Edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Reviewed copyedited texts to ensure accuracy and consistency of style.
- Developed editorial guidelines and standards to maintain quality control.
- Coordinated with authors and other editors throughout the editing process.
- Held weekly editorial meetings to generate publication ideas and review staff recommendations.
- Negotiated contracts, royalties and payments for authors or freelancers.
- Oversaw artwork, layout and printing, adhering to deadlines and budget requirements.
- Consulted with management and editorial staff regarding placement and story development.
- Assigned topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.
- Wrote stories, articles, or newsletters for publication.
- Managed digital archives of photographs, organized files and protected against loss.
- Developed story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
Video editor/ Graphic Designer
Njata Tv
08.2013 - 01.2014
- News, programmes & adverts
- Technical Operating / Head of Programming / IAT/ICT / Video Operator
- Edited raw footage into cohesive narratives using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Organized and archived media assets in an efficient manner.
- Implemented visual effects, animation, color correction techniques, and audio mixing to enhance the overall quality of videos.
- Integrated motion graphics into completed projects as needed.
- Provided technical guidance to production staff when needed.
- Compressed files according to client specifications for delivery.
- Assisted with lighting setups before filming began.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new editing technologies and techniques.
- Transcoded various formats from camera footage into editable codecs.
- Produced storyboards that illustrated the vision for each project.
- Adjusted timing elements within scenes to create continuity between shots.
- Researched stock footage libraries and music libraries for use in projects.
- Worked closely with clients throughout the post-production process to ensure their satisfaction with the final product.
- Performed basic troubleshooting on equipment during shoots or edits.
- Developed creative treatments for video projects based on client needs.
- Ensured all projects were delivered on time and within budget constraints.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Attended weekly meetings with producers and directors to discuss upcoming projects.
- Edited video by adding graphics, titles, audio and special effects.
- Conducted interviews with key personnel involved in video productions.
- Reviewed video and selected best footage for storytelling.
- Managed graphics, sound, music, and color corrections for videos.
- Analyzed video content for quality control and editorial corrections.
- Collaborated with creative team and director to align editing approach with artistic vision.
- Uploaded final cuts to content management systems and client platforms.
- Checked video for corruption and confirmed media rendered correctly.
- Created engaging video trailers to promote upcoming projects.
- Implemented feedback from clients to refine and improve video edits.
- Selected and edited music tracks to complement visual content.
- Enhanced narrative flow by skillful cutting and rearranging of footage.
- Managed and organized all video footage to streamline the editing process.
- Synced audio tracks with video clips for enhanced viewing experience.
- Streamlined workflow by developing and maintaining an efficient digital asset management system.
- Provided technical support for video editing software issues within the team.
Head of production/Programmer/ICT/IAT
Property TV
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Monitored and evaluated performance of staff, identified areas for improvement and took corrective action when necessary.
- Managed the budgeting process to ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensured smooth running of production operations by developing and implementing effective strategies.
- Analyzed market trends to anticipate customer needs and develop new products accordingly.
- Established operational objectives by studying organizational policies; determining project scope; setting priorities.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Planned and developed new operation processes to innovate and stay competitive.
- Calculated labor and equipment requirements and production specifications using standard formulas to boost sustainability.
- Developed pricing schedules, costing for materials, and compliance statements.
- Determined budgets, production goals and rates based on company policies and requirements.
Coordinator
Parklands Baptist church
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Was the person in charge of other student Assistants
- Preparation of learning material to be used by student
Media
Parklands Baptist church
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Was the person in charge of youth video and editing
- Photography, video recording, editing with adobe and after effect, final cut, etc
- Was the person in charge of video coverage example food distribution in Turkana, ilchamus, endo
Enumerator
Kenya Bureau of statistics
08.2009
- I administered questionnaires to households to collect data on people’s way of life and analyzed it for Kenya census 2009
Education
Kenya Certificate of Secondary -
kangemi Secondary School
01.2007
Skills
- Digital graphics
- PC and Mac platforms
- Digital design
- Project management abilities
- Production Layouts
- Logo design
- Visual design
- Project Management
- Avid Pro Tools
- Advertising familiarity
- Website Design
- Image manipulation
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Website graphics
- Digital imagery
- Production Standards
- Logo creation
- Branding strategies
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Photography composition
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
- Graphic and Media Design
- Adobe After Effects
- Graphic Design
- Brand image management
- Corporate Branding
- Illustration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Project Coordination
- Deadline Adherence
- Staff Development
- Graphics insertion
- Supplies inventory
- Mobile app design
- Responsive design
- Layout Design
- Sketching abilities
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
- Production Coordination
- Motion graphics
- 3D Modeling
- Branding
- Formatting understanding
- Business development understanding
- Adobe Premiere
- Billboard design
- Production Management
- [Software] expertise
- Video Editing
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Adobe Creative Suite
Languages
- English
- Kiswahili
- Kikuyu
References
- Westlands Campus, westlands@dalcafrica.com, +254752993002
- Tom Okumali, Program Manager, I Choose Life-Africa, P.O. BOX 14446, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00800, +254722405779, tomokumali@yahoo.com
- Nick Korir, P.O. BOX 53635, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00200, 0721995499, nickkorir@nairobichapel.org
- Mrs. Shichana, Broadcast News Production Lecturer and Editor, KTN, P.O. Box 30305, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00100, 0722854247, Shichana132@gmail.com
- Mr. Matu Nguri, Director, Kenya Television Service, P.O. Box 3900, Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, 30100, +2545343620
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Socializing and making new friends
- Swimming
- Writing short stories
- Reading novels
- Watching movies
- Doing charity work/social involvements
Personal Information
- Gender: MALE
- Nationality: KENYAN
Attributes
- Creative and innovative in thinking, speech and practice.
- Hard-working self-driven with good teamwork skills.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, Kiswahili, and Kikuyu.
- Quick learner, and always ready to face correction and positive criticism.
Timeline
Head of Programming and Technical / IT/ Graphic Designer
Gichichio tv
08.2021 - Current
Head of Programming / Graphic Designer
Testimony Tv
08.2020 - 01.2021
Head of Technical Operating / Graphic Designer / IT/ICT / Programmer
Mt.kenyatv
11.2017 - 01.2020
Technical Operating / Editor / Graphic Designer / IT/ICT / Programmer / Video Operator
Parallel Media Production
02.2016 - 01.2017
Technical Operating / Editor / Grafix/ IT/ICT / Programmer / Video Operator
Nyumba ya Mumbi tv
03.2014 - 12.2016
Video editor/ Graphic Designer
Njata Tv
08.2013 - 01.2014
Head of production/Programmer/ICT/IAT
Property TV
08.2012 - 08.2013
Enumerator
Kenya Bureau of statistics
08.2009
Coordinator
Parklands Baptist church
01.2009 - 01.2012
Media
Parklands Baptist church
01.2009 - 01.2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary -
kangemi Secondary School
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