I create to inspire and impact others by sharing and documenting my creative journey. It ranges from anything related to communication and design such as my creative process, passion projects, resources, creative challenges and theme exploration.

Nicole Akyea-Mensah

I create to inspire and impact others by sharing and documenting my creative journey. It ranges from anything related to communication and design such as my creative process, passion projects, resources, creative challenges and theme exploration.

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I create to inspire and impact others by sharing and documenting my creative journey. It ranges from anything related to communication and design such as my creative process, passion projects, resources, creative challenges and theme exploration.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Manager Intern at Bom Shanka Music
September 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Managed all social media accounts, YouTube channel, and Facebook group; created a social media strategy highlighting campaign goals; produced a content calendar and scheduled posts for optimal engagement; collaborated with the graphic designer to produce on-brand content and supported marketing with multimedia content editing and publication, including long-form videos and reels for YouTube.
Digital Assistant & Lead Graphic Designer at Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN)
June 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023
Managed CAHN’s YouTube channel; edited and published multimedia content; created social media and print materials using Canva, Figma, and Adobe apps; scheduled posts via Hootsuite; produced posters and awareness materials; supported engagement growth on Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn; assisted with video editing, photography, retouching, and campaign/brand collateral.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
October 1, 2019 - Present
Delivered brand identities for clients including Rehob’ Music Events, Poya, The Amobi Kitchen, and Waist Beads by Nora; produced logos, brand assets, website layout, and print collateral; created social media content, posters, and brochures; developed brand guidelines and campaign visuals; performed photo retouching and video editing; launched successful Facebook/Instagram campaigns.
Temporary Social Media Manager at Nurturing Foundations
November 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Engaged and managed all social media platforms; edited and published multimedia content; created flyers, posters, and infographics for social media and print; prepared reference portfolio on request.

Education

BA Graphic Design (2:2) at University of Salford
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
A Levels: Graphic Design (A-), Music Technology (D*), IT (D*) at Xaverian College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
GCSEs including Maths, English, Graphic Design at Barlow RC High School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Microsoft Office Specialist: Office 2019 - Associate
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
Microsoft Office Specialist: Office 2016 - Expert
January 1, 2016 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

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