Muhammodu Giwa                 DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGNER

About

Proven track record of providing effective visual solutions for clients in the public and private sector.
MFA Graduate with years of experience in design, web, social media and full-scale marketing campaigns. 

Education

Academy of Art University, Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Experience

2022 - Current    State of Connecticut, Program Manager

• Develop and coordinate communications, digital media, and online project scopes, timelines, and allocation
of resources on special projects, with lead and supervisory duties.
• Coordinate, strategize, and implement the agency's website migration, including troubleshooting,
reporting, coordinating communications with CTDOL units, and leading launch communications and documents.
• Develop and propose data migration best practices for all current and future online projects.
• Manage, coordinate, and execute agency webinars & video communication initiatives. Work with units and
leadership to identify, cull, and produce content for necessary topics including scripting, video editing, and
media releases.

2019 - 2022   State of Connecticut, Project Manager

• Supervise all Internet/Intranet web functions for the agency, assisting/ advising web staff, and working with Executive Administration
and staff regarding structure, new web pages.
 • Supervise agency social media platforms and media accounts. Monitor social media and respond to situations including threats.
• Manage and execute agency webinars including coordinating units and experts; video capture and editing; and final distribution.
• Manage grant resources; identify qualified vendors, negotiate and finalize contracts through appropriate units.

2006 - 2019   State of Connecticut, Visual Media Designer 3

• Provide strategic data-driven insight for asset selection.
 • Collaborate and partner with departments to utilize research, testing, and analysis of user data to inform design decisions.
• Curate and develop response driven content for social media networks.
• Design and develop large-scale marketing campaigns to promote programs and services. This includes direct mail, email, mobile and digital marketing.
• Oversee methods, practices, and techniques of printing production and graphic arts processes and procedures.         
• Continuously seek out opportunities to stay current on design trends and best practices in an effort to help keep agency current.

2005 - 2006    The Stanley Works, Graphic Designer
• Designed and developed large scale marketing campaigns to promote agency’s programs and services.
• Oversaw methods, practices, and techniques of printing production and graphic arts processes and procedures.
• Managed and developed content for agency’s social media sites.

2003 - 2005    Central Connecticut State University, Graphic Designer
• Designed and coordinated the production and distribution of posters, flyers and publications related to the Student Center operations.
• Ensured all printed materials adhered to the college’s philosophy. Advertising had to be consistent with the college image and comply
   with college, and department standards.
• Coordinated the production process of all on and off-campus printing. Included developing print specifications and obtaining price quotes.

 Skills

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