I am Abdirizak Omer Mohamed, a Senior Graphic Designer and Communications Specialist with six years of experience in developing and assessing communication initiatives in a developmental context. I excel at creating visuals and storytelling that advance development goals, guide branding, and elevate community engagement across digital and print platforms. I have led national, regional, and international teams, delivering design, media relations, and content that aligns with Sustainable Development Goals. I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to branding, social media management, event support, and media outreach. My work spans branding guidelines, content creation, video production, and strategic communications to promote impact-oriented programs and partnerships.

Abdirizak Omer Mohamed

I am Abdirizak Omer Mohamed, a Senior Graphic Designer and Communications Specialist with six years of experience in developing and assessing communication initiatives in a developmental context. I excel at creating visuals and storytelling that advance development goals, guide branding, and elevate community engagement across digital and print platforms. I have led national, regional, and international teams, delivering design, media relations, and content that aligns with Sustainable Development Goals. I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to branding, social media management, event support, and media outreach. My work spans branding guidelines, content creation, video production, and strategic communications to promote impact-oriented programs and partnerships.

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I am Abdirizak Omer Mohamed, a Senior Graphic Designer and Communications Specialist with six years of experience in developing and assessing communication initiatives in a developmental context. I excel at creating visuals and storytelling that advance development goals, guide branding, and elevate community engagement across digital and print platforms. I have led national, regional, and international teams, delivering design, media relations, and content that aligns with Sustainable Development Goals.

I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to branding, social media management, event support, and media outreach. My work spans branding guidelines, content creation, video production, and strategic communications to promote impact-oriented programs and partnerships.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Somali
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Communications and Crowdfunding Officer at Hargeisa Innovation Hub (HarHub)
April 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Reviewed visibility materials, supported program staff on branding and communication materials, tracked media mentions, engaged with local and international media, networked with local startups, led and edited human-interest stories, videos, and photographs, updated organizational social media and built a photo bank, established and executed community engagement strategy, drafted press releases, and supported remote expansion planning for hub services.
Graphic Designer at SOHASCO
April 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Created design concepts, layouts, illustrations; adapted and edited artworks and graphics to align with brand guidelines; ensured donor/partner visibility logos were correctly applied; supported project teams with documentation and social media campaigns; prepared social media cards and related visual assets.
Graphic Design Assistant at Nagaad Organization
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Developed social media posters, evaluated campaign success, produced engaging visuals, collaborated with copywriters and designers, expanded professional network with industry professionals, managed social media pages and content optimization.
Graphic Design Internship at Asal Jet
December 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Created flyers, reports, and information graphics; developed graphics for product illustrations and logos; collaborated with clients to determine layout; used Adobe software to generate new images.
Visibility consultant at Gopa Consultant
August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Photographed conferences/workshops; showcased portfolio to potential donors; promoted skills and value through visual materials.
Social Media Manager at Mobile Fundi
May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Improved page content, keyword relevancy and branding to support SEO goals; curated editorial content to boost engagement and channel growth.
Visibility consultant at GIZ TVET
February 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Captured photos from different angles to enhance visibility and reporting.
Social Media Influencer at Sagal Jet
January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Managed Sagal Jet social media around their 15th anniversary; created and managed published content for feed and stories.
Videography at Shaqodoon Organization
December 15, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Produced a promotional video highlighting impact; provided 10–20 photos and 2 video stories (1.5–2 minutes each).
Media Advisor at Hilaadshe Initiative
November 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Increased brand awareness through innovative print and digital productions; managed a media library and facilitated participation in events.

Education

Diploma at Admas University
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Degree at Muqdisho University
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Certificate at HargaBits Digital Design / PM Yfar training Center
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

Qualifications

Design Thinking Training
November 14, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Elevator Pitch Training
November 10, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Innovation Ecosystem Lifecycle
March 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Social Impact Strategy Tools of Entrepreneurship and Innovators
February 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Introduction to Social Media Marketing
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Leadership Structures Re-establishment
June 9, 2017 - September 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other