Lewis Gitau

Experience

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  Microsoft

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

  IT Intern

  ‣ Received training under the Microsoft program about their Office 365 and cloud based products and how best to use them to complete different tasks.‣ Solved real world problems that my clients faced.‣ Did Content writing and presentation using Word and PowerPoint.‣ Developed application solutions for businesses on Microsoft's cloud based platform using Power Apps.

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  Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

  Intern

  ‣ Worked on a government projects under the ministry of education that mainly involved converting learning materials to a digital format that can be accessible via mobile, tablet and desktop. ‣ Learnt about 2d animation and content development for web based platforms in a way that it can capture the reader's attention. ‣ As a team leader, I Delegated tasks to 3 members of the conversion team and provided counsel on various aspects of the project.

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  Novel Technologies

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

  Content Conversion

  ‣ Carried on with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) content conversion under Novel Technologies Kenya.

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  Simtabi LLC

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2018

  Creative Designer

  ‣ Worked on a magazine project, logos and other designs.

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  Dibs, LLC

  Nov 2018 - May 2019

  Frontend Developer

  ‣ Designed and developed a web based platform which allowed students from Haverford College to list items they want to get rid of and other interested students who might need these items to call "dibs" on them.‣ Collaborated with a team of developers from the United States.‣ As the front-end developer, my main role was to deliver an appealing user interface design and a well polished user journey to make the platform easier to navigate and interact with.

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  FluxWater, LLC

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2020

  UI/UX Designer

  ‣ Provided creative direction in the form of creating graphic designs, content curation, web design and development to establish the company's online brand identity.‣ In charge of all the design work that involved generating visually appealing content to capture the attention of the company's target audience.‣ Curated lead generation strategies to convert the traffic to potential customers.‣ Curated social media marketing strategies to place content where it generated the best impressions. Show less

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  Chaptr Global

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

  Creative Director

  ‣ Worked on content development and social media designs.

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  Yellow Pages Kenya

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Graphic and Web designer

  ‣ Learnt the ins and outs of social media marketing and web optimization. ‣ Created graphic content based on the social media calendar uniquely curated for individual clients. ‣ Promoted content based on the budget allocated by the client through paid advertisement.

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  Krackedge Creative

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Lead Graphic Designer

  ‣ Worked with multiple clients to deliver graphic design and web development work with the company as the lead designer. ‣ Created brand identities, company profiles, business cards, web design and development for clients.

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  Flo by Saada

  Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

  Social Media Marketing Consultant & Graphic Designer

  ‣ Provided consultancy services to the company concerning social media marketing strategies, lead generation and traffic for their upcoming business. ‣ Spearheaded coming up with the brand name, designing the logo and selecting a color theme for their software platform, FLO.‣ Got their brand awareness campaign up and running for the first quarter of starting their business. I also took part in creating the graphics for the company.‣ Took part in running paid social campaigns for the business.‣ Created and promoted animations for the brand awareness campaigns. Show less

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  Visual Noise

  Sept 2020 - Oct 2020

  Executive Assistant

  ‣ Worked heavy on researching marketing strategies to work best for the company based in Texas, USA. ‣ Assisted to set up the company's structure that will be used to guide the company's operations when it comes to digital marketing and product sales.

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  CloudFactory

  Mar 2021 - now

  Graphic Designer

  ‣ Connecting 1M talented people in developing nations with meaningful work, through brand and content. ‣ Partnering in the unified brand and creative refresh initiative, including executing design of all the stellar documents for our Brand Book launch and updates.‣ Supporting campaign design work for Focus Area campaign launches across multiple industries and relentlessly positively jumping into projects with cross-functional teams.‣ Progressively growing like bamboo, learning new design skills, and tackling challenges as we continue to scale in-house capabilities in video production/editing, document layout/design, web design, Canva governance, and creative review.‣ Committing to building relationships, in addition to loving and serving as a Leader Worth Following within my region by localizing corporate marketing updates, supporting regional events, sharing my passions (photography/art/cinematography), and establishing communities/networks in Kenya. Show less