I am a creative marketing strategist, brand storyteller, and visual artist from Uganda with more than five years of experience across tourism, creative arts, and cultural sectors. I enjoy transforming ideas into engaging visual campaigns, developing memorable brand identities, and creating content that connects organizations with their audiences. My work combines marketing insight, artistic creativity, customer engagement, and strong project coordination.

Donah Ntibankund iye

I am a creative marketing strategist, brand storyteller, and visual artist from Uganda with more than five years of experience across tourism, creative arts, and cultural sectors. I enjoy transforming ideas into engaging visual campaigns, developing memorable brand identities, and creating content that connects organizations with their audiences. My work combines marketing insight, artistic creativity, customer engagement, and strong project coordination.

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I am a creative marketing strategist, brand storyteller, and visual artist from Uganda with more than five years of experience across tourism, creative arts, and cultural sectors. I enjoy transforming ideas into engaging visual campaigns, developing memorable brand identities, and creating content that connects organizations with their audiences. My work combines marketing insight, artistic creativity, customer engagement, and strong project coordination.

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Language

English
Fluent
Luganda
Fluent

Work Experience

Artistic Painter at Self-employed
July 1, 2022 - Present
Create high-quality commissioned artworks (oil, acrylic, and digital) based on client briefs. Develop concept sketches and mood boards, collaborate closely with clients through each stage, and research classical and modern masters to expand artistic vocabulary. Deliver finished work on time while maintaining creativity and quality.
Freelance Creative Consultant & Artistic Painter at Self-Employed
July 1, 2022 - Present
Develops commissioned artworks, illustrations, and branding materials for private clients, cultural institutions, and collectors. Manages the full creative process from concept development and mood boards through final delivery, while maintaining client relationships that generate repeat commissions and referrals. Builds an active digital portfolio and social media presence, researches artistic techniques, and consistently delivers high-quality projects within agreed timelines.
Resident Artist at Thehannodlist Art Gallery
January 1, 2020 - Present
Feature in exhibitions (including “Voices Unveiled”) focused on African visual narratives. Support gallery campaigns and collaborative storytelling through curated art projects, and develop content and personal insights to strengthen viewer engagement while aligning with the gallery’s mission of showcasing African talent and identity.
Marketing Manager at All In Africa Safaris
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022
Designed and implemented digital marketing strategies to improve brand visibility and customer outreach. Created promotional campaigns showcasing tourism experiences through visual content, analyzed website traffic and campaign performance, and optimized marketing effectiveness. Delivered personalized customer engagement initiatives that strengthened customer satisfaction and brand loyalty while collaborating with operational teams to align marketing activities with organizational goals.
Resident Artist & Creative Contributor at Thehannodlist Art Gallery
January 1, 2020 - Present
Develops visual storytelling campaigns and creative content supporting gallery exhibitions, promotional activities, and audience engagement. Contributes to multidisciplinary projects with curators and artists, promotes African visual identity, and supports marketing initiatives that increase the gallery's visibility within local and international art communities. Featured in the Voices Unveiled exhibition in 2024.
Branch Manager at Mukono Coffee Farmers Cooperative Society
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Oversee day-to-day branch operations for coffee processing, storage, and farmer relations. Supervise staff, maintain inventory records, and coordinate logistics between local farmers and regional distributors. Strengthen farmer engagement through regular community meetings and trainings on quality standards, contributing to increased membership and improved coffee output through better operational planning.
Branch Manager at Mukono Coffee Farmers' Cooperative Society
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Managed branch operations, logistics, inventory, and stakeholder communications. Coordinated community engagement and farmer training initiatives to improve product quality, supervised daily operations, and strengthened relationships with cooperative members. Contributed to membership growth through strategic planning and effective leadership.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Tourism at Makerere University
August 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) at St. Joseph's Secondary School – Masaka
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) at Kings High School – Mukono
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Tourism at Makerere University
August 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) at St. Joseph’s Secondary School
February 1, 2014 - November 1, 2015
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) at Kings High School
February 1, 2010 - November 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Tourism at Makerere University
August 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education at St. Joseph's Secondary School – Masaka
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
Uganda Certificate of Education at Kings High School – Mukono
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026

Qualifications

Award for Artistic Excellence – World Leisure Youth Ambassador Program
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
Commissioned Portrait Artist for the Kabaka of Buganda
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
Featured Artist – Voices Unveiled Exhibition
January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2026
Invited Speaker – IYCLR Conference, University of Pécs
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2026
Featured Artist and Speaker – World Leisure Youth Ambassador Celebration
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2026
Selected Artist – PARM Art Challenge, Food Heroes Catalogue
January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2026
Featured Artist – Teelent Biennale Catalogue, Florence Biennale
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2026
Invited Artist – EAVA Human Rights Are Universal Festival
January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2026
World Leisure Youth Ambassador Program – Artistic Excellence Award
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2026
Leisure Benefits Through Art – Invited speaker (IYCLR Conference)
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2026
Award for Artistic Excellence – World Leisure Youth Ambassador Program
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
Commissioned Portrait Artist for the Kabaka of Buganda
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
Featured Artist – Voices Unveiled Exhibition
January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2026
Invited Speaker – IYCLR Conference, University of Pécs, Hungary
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2026
Featured Artist and Speaker – World Leisure Youth Ambassador Celebration, Budapest
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2026
Selected Artist – PARM Art Challenge, Food Heroes Catalogue
January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2026
Featured Artist – Teelent Biennale Catalogue, Florence Biennale
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2026
Invited Artist – EAVA Human Rights Are Universal Festival
January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Agriculture & Mining, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other