Hi, I’m Ayomide Ilesanmi, a creative strategist and communications professional focused on digital storytelling, content creation, and design. I craft social media campaigns, newsletters, website updates, and advocacy communications that drive engagement and visibility for nonprofits and brands. I love turning complex ideas into simple, accessible narratives and visuals that resonate with diverse audiences. I’m passionate about using communications to advance sustainability, social impact, and civic participation, and I enjoy mentoring others and collaborating across teams to amplify impact.…

Ayomide Ilesanmi

Hi, I’m Ayomide Ilesanmi, a creative strategist and communications professional focused on digital storytelling, content creation, and design. I craft social media campaigns, newsletters, website updates, and advocacy communications that drive engagement and visibility for nonprofits and brands. I love turning complex ideas into simple, accessible narratives and visuals that resonate with diverse audiences. I’m passionate about using communications to advance sustainability, social impact, and civic participation, and I enjoy mentoring others and collaborating across teams to amplify impact.…

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Hi, I’m Ayomide Ilesanmi, a creative strategist and communications professional focused on digital storytelling, content creation, and design. I craft social media campaigns, newsletters, website updates, and advocacy communications that drive engagement and visibility for nonprofits and brands. I love turning complex ideas into simple, accessible narratives and visuals that resonate with diverse audiences.

I’m passionate about using communications to advance sustainability, social impact, and civic participation, and I enjoy mentoring others and collaborating across teams to amplify impact.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Creative Designer at BudgIT Foundation, West Africa & US
March 1, 2023 - Present
Designed visually compelling graphics for digital campaigns, increasing user engagement by 35% across multiple platforms. Retouched and enhanced photos for reports and promotional materials, improving visual appeal and stakeholder satisfaction by 40%. Spearheaded creative direction for key projects, contributing to a 25% increase in report downloads and online visibility. Trained and mentored junior designers, enhancing team efficiency and increasing project throughput by 20%.
Brand Design Consultant at Griot Studio, Abuja, Nigeria
September 30, 2024 - July 18, 2025
Designed top-notch graphics for online and print documents, resulting in a 20% increase in engagement. Developed social media content strategies that grew platform engagement by 50% in under six months. Conducted research and testing to inform design decisions, improving project outcomes by 15%.
Contract Brand Designer at Acquest Integrated Marketing, Lagos
March 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Implemented visual branding strategies that strengthened client identity and increased satisfaction scores by 30%. Created print materials such as business cards and posters, optimizing production processes to reduce costs by 20%. Conducted branding research and testing, improving campaign success rates by 40%.
Marketing Graphic Designer at Pertinence Group, Lagos
March 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Produced marketing materials, including brochures and presentations, resulting in a 30% increase in campaign conversions. Developed social media content strategies that grew platform engagement by 50% in under six months.
Associate Creative Designer at BudgIT Foundation, West Africa & U.S.
March 1, 2023 - Present
Designed visually compelling graphics for digital campaigns, increasing user engagement by 35% across multiple platforms. Edited and enhanced photos for reports and promotional materials, improving visual appeal and stakeholder satisfaction by 40%. Spearheaded creative direction for key projects, contributing to a 25% increase in report downloads and online visibility. Trained and mentored junior designers, enhancing team efficiency and project throughput by 25%.
Brand Designer Consultant at Grio Studio, Abuja, Nigeria
August 1, 2024 - Present
Designed top-notch graphics for online and print documents, resulting in a 20% increase in engagement. Developed social media content strategies that grew platform engagement by 50% in under six months. Conducted research and testing to inform design decisions, improving project outcomes by 15%.
Contract Brand Designer at Aquest Integrated Marketing, Lagos
March 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Implemented visual branding strategies that strengthened client identity and increased satisfaction scores by 30%. Created print materials such as business cards and posters, optimizing production processes to reduce costs by 20%.
Associate Creative Designer at Budgit Foundation
March 1, 2023 - Present
Designed visually compelling graphics for digital campaigns, increasing user engagement by 35% across multiple platforms; touched and enhanced photos for reports and promotional materials, improving visual appeal and stakeholder satisfaction by 40%; spearheaded creative direction for key projects contributing to a 25% increase in report downloads and online visibility; trained and mentored junior designers, enhancing team efficiency and increasing project throughput by 25%.
Brand Design Consultant at Griot Studio
August 1, 2024 - Present
Designed top-notch graphics for online and print documents, resulting in a 20% increase in engagement.
Contract Brand Designer at Aquest Integrated Marketing
March 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Implemented visual branding strategies that strengthened client identity and increased satisfaction scores by 30%; Created print materials such as business cards and posters, optimizing production processes to reduce costs by 20%.
Marketing Graphic Designer at Pertinent Group
March 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Produced marketing materials including brochures and presentations, resulting in a 30% increase in campaign conversions; developed social media content strategies that grew platform engagement by 50% in under six months.
Associate Creative & Communications Designer at BudgIT Foundation (West Africa & US)
March 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and managed digital campaigns that increased user engagement by 35% across multiple platforms. Crafted campaign copy, articles, and video scripts that simplified complex policy issues for wider audiences. Contributed to newsletter content and website updates, boosting report downloads by 25% and subscriber engagement. Supported media relations and event communications to expand advocacy reach. Mentored junior designers and supported cross-team collaboration.
Content Creator at Go Big Afrika (Nigeria)
December 1, 2022 - Present
Developed multimedia content and storytelling assets for digital campaigns. Created social media posts and growth-driven branding strategies, enhancing online visibility and audience interaction.
Brand & Communications Consultant (Contract) at Griot Studio (Nigeria)
September 30, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Designed and implemented communication materials, achieving a 20% engagement increase. Built social media strategies that grew platforms by 50% in six months. Conducted research and message testing to align campaigns with audience needs.
Marketing & Communications Designer at Pertinence Group (Lagos)
March 31, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Produced newsletters, brochures, and marketing campaigns that increased conversions by 30%. Implemented social media strategies that expanded engagement by 50% within six months.
Brand Designer at Buyology.xyz (Nigeria)
March 31, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Created editorial publications and reports that enhanced brand communication and credibility. Developed identity systems that improved recognition by 30%. Conducted A/B testing and research to refine campaign strategies.
Associate Creative & Communications Designer at BudgIT Foundation (West Africa & US)
March 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and managed digital campaigns that increased user engagement by 35% across multiple platforms. Crafted campaign copy, articles, and video scripts that simplified complex policy issues for wider audiences. Contributed to newsletter content and website updates, boosting report downloads by 25% and subscriber engagement. Supported media relations and event communications to expand advocacy reach. Mentored junior designers and supported cross-team collaboration.
Content Creator at Go Big Afrika (Nigeria)
December 1, 2022 - Present
Developed multimedia content and storytelling assets for digital campaigns. Created social media posts and growth-driven branding strategies, enhancing online visibility and audience interaction.
Brand & Communications Consultant (Contract) at Griot Studio (Nigeria)
September 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Designed and implemented communication materials, achieving a 20% engagement increase. Built social media strategies that grew platforms by 50% in six months. Conducted research and message testing to align campaigns with audience needs.
Marketing & Communications Designer at Pertinence Group (Lagos)
March 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Produced newsletters, brochures, and marketing campaigns that increased conversions by 30%. Implemented social media strategies that expanded engagement by 50% within six months.
Brand Designer at Buyology.xyz (Nigeria)
March 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Created editorial publications and reports that enhanced brand communication and credibility. Developed identity systems that improved recognition by 30%. Conducted A/B testing and research to refine campaign strategies.
Associate Creative & Communications Designer at BudgIT Foundation (West Africa & US)
March 1, 2023 - November 24, 2025
Designed and managed digital campaigns that increased user engagement by 35% across multiple platforms. Crafted campaign copy, articles, and video scripts that simplified complex policy issues for wider audiences. Contributed to newsletter content and website updates, boosting report downloads by 25% and subscriber engagement. Supported media relations and event communications to expand advocacy reach. Mentored junior designers and supported cross-team collaboration.
Content Creator at Go Big Afrika (Nigeria)
December 1, 2022 - November 24, 2025
Developed multimedia content and storytelling assets for digital campaigns. Created social media posts and growth-driven branding strategies, enhancing online visibility and audience interaction.
Brand & Communications Consultant (Contract) at Griot Studio (Nigeria)
September 30, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Designed and implemented communication materials, achieving a 20% engagement increase. Built social media strategies that grew platforms by 50% in six months. Conducted research and message testing to align campaigns with audience needs.
Marketing & Communications Designer at Pertinence Group (Lagos)
March 31, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Produced newsletters, brochures, and marketing campaigns that increased conversions by 30%. Implemented social media strategies that expanded engagement by 50% within six months.
Brand Designer at Buyology.xyz (Nigeria)
March 31, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Created editorial publications and reports that enhanced brand communication and credibility. Developed identity systems that improved recognition by 30%. Conducted A/B testing and research to refine campaign strategies.

Education

B.Sc at OOU, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun
March 1, 2015 - August 31, 2019
Certificate in Graphic Design at University of Colorado Boulder
August 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
B.S. in Microbiology at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye
March 1, 2015 - August 1, 2019
Certification in Graphic Design at University of Colorado Boulder
August 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
B.Sc Microbiology at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye
March 1, 2015 - August 1, 2019
PGD, Mass Communication (In Progress) at University of Lagos
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Growth Marketing at alGROWithm Academy
January 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Certificate in Graphic Design at University of Colorado Boulder
January 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
B.Sc, Microbiology at Olabisi Onabanjo University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
PGD, Mass Communication at University of Lagos
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Growth Marketing at alGROWithm Academy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Certificate in Graphic Design at University of Colorado Boulder
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
B.Sc, Microbiology at Olabisi Onabanjo University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Certification in Graphic Design
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
LinkedIn Learning Certificates — Graphic Design Foundations, Typography, Brand Building, Content Creation Strategies
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025
Human-Centered Design Certification — Acumen Academy
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025
UI/UX Design Product Launchpad — Future Academy Africa
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025
Graphic Design Foundations (LinkedIn Learning)
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Typography (LinkedIn Learning)
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Brand Building (LinkedIn Learning)
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Content Creation Strategies (LinkedIn Learning)
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Human-Centered Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
UI/UX Design Product Launch Pad
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
LinkedIn Learning Certificates — Graphic Design Foundations, Typography, Brand Building, Content Creation Strategies
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Human-Centered Design Certification — Acumen Academy
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
UI/UX Design Product Launchpad — Future Academy Africa
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Content Creation Strategy and Tools
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Graphic Design Foundations
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Human-Centered Design
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
UX Foundations & Interaction Design
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Content Creation Strategy and Tools
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Graphic Design Foundations
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Human-Centered Design
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
UX Foundations & Interaction Design
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Content Creation Strategy and Tools - LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Graphic Design Foundations - LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Human-Centered Design - Acumen Academy
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
UX Foundations & Interaction Design - LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Other, Education, Government

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