I'm Emmanuel Apla Cefn y Coed, a strategic and creative marketing professional with 6+ years of experience in brand development, digital campaigns, and audience engagement. I specialize in crafting compelling brand narratives and aligning design with business objectives to drive growth. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Business & Marketing at Bangor University, combining analytical insight with creative execution to deliver impactful brand strategies. In my role as Senior Graphic Designer / Brand Support at CIPM in Lagos, Nigeria, I partnered with marketing teams to define brand messaging and visual identity, ensuring consistency across channels. I designed and executed digital campaigns that boosted event attendance by 15% and strengthened brand visibility, and conducted audience engagement analysis to refine content strategies and improve reach. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration and delivering high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.

Emmanuel Apla Cefn y Coed

I'm Emmanuel Apla Cefn y Coed, a strategic and creative marketing professional with 6+ years of experience in brand development, digital campaigns, and audience engagement. I specialize in crafting compelling brand narratives and aligning design with business objectives to drive growth. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Business & Marketing at Bangor University, combining analytical insight with creative execution to deliver impactful brand strategies. In my role as Senior Graphic Designer / Brand Support at CIPM in Lagos, Nigeria, I partnered with marketing teams to define brand messaging and visual identity, ensuring consistency across channels. I designed and executed digital campaigns that boosted event attendance by 15% and strengthened brand visibility, and conducted audience engagement analysis to refine content strategies and improve reach. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration and delivering high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.

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I’m Emmanuel Apla Cefn y Coed, a strategic and creative marketing professional with 6+ years of experience in brand development, digital campaigns, and audience engagement. I specialize in crafting compelling brand narratives and aligning design with business objectives to drive growth. I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Business & Marketing at Bangor University, combining analytical insight with creative execution to deliver impactful brand strategies.

In my role as Senior Graphic Designer / Brand Support at CIPM in Lagos, Nigeria, I partnered with marketing teams to define brand messaging and visual identity, ensuring consistency across channels. I designed and executed digital campaigns that boosted event attendance by 15% and strengthened brand visibility, and conducted audience engagement analysis to refine content strategies and improve reach. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration and delivering high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered over 50 print and digital assets, including high-profile brochures and social media graphics, boosting user interactions and brand visibility. Maintained brand guidelines across 200+ projects, led brand evolution initiatives, and managed 10+ projects monthly with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure high-quality materials on time and within budget. Contributed to increased event attendance and media outreach through cohesive design and collaboration.
Senior Graphic Designer at SIMS Nigeria Limited
September 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Collaborated with marketing to design and print a comprehensive brochure for SIMS Digital Centres in Nigeria, distributed to over 10,000 potential customers. Created newspaper ads and layouts for collateral, branding, identity, packaging, retail scape, and large-format graphics. Introduced a shared asset database, saving ~30 hours of work weekly. Designed a new logo for SIMS Digital Centre, and onboarded a junior graphic designer and videographer, leading a team of four.
Creative Designer at Eazzy Eats
February 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Redesigned product labels for the entire product line, increasing sales by volume. Created a witty marketing brochure displayed in over 300 vendor stores nationwide. Developed customized sales presentation decks for 11 operators, converting six into customers. Collaborated with an external marketing firm to produce graphics for social campaigns, generating significant new revenue. Designed over 120 static and video assets for public campaign efforts, substantially elevating the company’s visual presence.
Senior Graphic Designer / Brand Support at Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM)
February 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025
Partnered with marketing teams to define brand messaging and visual identity, ensuring consistency across all channels. Designed and executed digital campaigns that boosted event attendance by 15% and strengthened brand visibility. Conducted audience engagement analysis to refine content strategies and improve reach. Collaborated with stakeholders to align creative outputs with organizational goals. Maintained brand standards and delivered projects under tight deadlines with precision.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Cross River University of Technology Calabar
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Master's degree at Bangor University
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Master of Business & Marketing at Bangor University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
B.Tech. – Animation & Visual Technology at Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

Responsive Web Design in Adobe XD
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Learning Motion Graphics
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Creative Video Editing Techniques
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Google Ads Apps Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education