I am a graduate of Industrial Design with over twenty years of experience in various areas including Arts, Prints, Computer Media, and Advertising. I am proficient in Corel Draw, Photoshop, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office applications, and I have skills in presentation and training. I enjoy working creatively and have a passion for finding solutions through design. I appreciate teamwork, creativity, and learning from diverse cultures. I am committed to helping improve human dignity through my work and have experience coordinating and managing creative projects from concept to delivery. I believe in professionalism and enjoy engaging with clients to solve their graphic needs effectively.

Olumide Banji Cornelius

I am a graduate of Industrial Design with over twenty years of experience in various areas including Arts, Prints, Computer Media, and Advertising. I am proficient in Corel Draw, Photoshop, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office applications, and I have skills in presentation and training. I enjoy working creatively and have a passion for finding solutions through design. I appreciate teamwork, creativity, and learning from diverse cultures. I am committed to helping improve human dignity through my work and have experience coordinating and managing creative projects from concept to delivery. I believe in professionalism and enjoy engaging with clients to solve their graphic needs effectively.

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I am a graduate of Industrial Design with over twenty years of experience in various areas including Arts, Prints, Computer Media, and Advertising. I am proficient in Corel Draw, Photoshop, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office applications, and I have skills in presentation and training. I enjoy working creatively and have a passion for finding solutions through design.

I appreciate teamwork, creativity, and learning from diverse cultures. I am committed to helping improve human dignity through my work and have experience coordinating and managing creative projects from concept to delivery. I believe in professionalism and enjoy engaging with clients to solve their graphic needs effectively.

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Language

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent
Hausa
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2017 - June 6, 2024
Engaged in freelance graphic design work since 2017, providing design solutions across various media and advertising projects.
Principal Coordinator at COBDESIGNS Int'l, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2017
Coordinated the creative domain, policy formulation and identified market opportunities. Handled production, client contact, developed proposals and delivered sales presentations or printed materials. Ensured all finished jobs were perfectly produced and delivered on schedule.
Graphics Consultant at Network Associates (Xerox Authorized Dealer), Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Formulated policies and identified market opportunities in graphics. Managed customer relations, developed proposals, delivered sales presentations, and coordinated projects to ensure completion and delivery on schedule.
Computer Instructor at Kingslaw Computer Institute, Ajaokuta, Kogi, Nigeria
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Held senior management role; studied institutional guidelines and advised improvements. Suggested better assimilation methods for students. Liaised with senior officials to explain program objectives, managed opposition to technological changes and ensured smooth adoption.
Graphics Designer/Manager at Minds & Hands, Ajaokuta, Kogi, Nigeria
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Established and managed the graphics department, responsible for design, color separation, coordinating lithography/printing process, and delivering finished jobs. Also facilitated business transactions including investment advisory services.
Graphics Designer at Lantern Printers Ltd., Kaduna, Nigeria
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Performed typesetting for printing presses and other printers, designed layouts for books, magazines, and advertisements. Assisted other departments when workload in the computer room was low.
Graphics Designer/Media Assistant at Agric. & Rural Development Authority (Jigawa State), Nigeria
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
During National Service Year, produced signposts for rural farmers, prepared television graphics for media department, and created artistic works within NYSC Secretariat and JARDA.
Self Employed at Ollymon Imaginations, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1997
Produced artworks for sale, including designers' cards, portraits, and small stools for women in kitchens.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2017 - June 6, 2024
Providing freelance graphic design services, handling creative projects independently.
Principal Coordinator at COBDESIGNS Int'l, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2017
Coordinated the creative domain, policy formulation, and market opportunities. Handled produced materials, made first contact with prospective customers, developed proposals, delivered sales presentations, and managed projects ensuring perfect and timely delivery.
Graphics Consultant at Network Associates (Xerox Authorized Dealer), Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Responsible for policy formulation and identifying market opportunities in graphics. Made contact with prospective customers, developed proposals, delivered presentations, coordinated projects, and ensured perfect and timely delivery of all finished jobs.
Computer Instructor at Kingslaw Computer Institute, Ajaokuta, Kogi, Nigeria
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Held senior management position, advised on process improvements, suggested new methods for student assimilation, liaised with senior officials to explain program objectives, and managed integration of technological advancements in the institute.
Graphics Designer/Manager at Minds & Hands, Ajaokuta, Kogi, Nigeria
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Set up graphics department and was responsible for all graphics works, including designing, color separation, lithography coordination, and delivery of finished jobs. Facilitated business transactions, including investment advisory services.
Graphics Designer at Lantern Printers Ltd., Kaduna, Nigeria
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Handled typesetting for printing press and other printers; designed layout for books, magazines, and adverts. Assisted other departments during low workload periods.
Graphics Designer/Media Assistant at Agric. & Rural Dev. Auth., Jigawa, Nigeria
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Produced signposts for rural farmers, prepared television graphics for media department, and performed artistic works within NYSC Secretariat and JARDA (Jigawa State Rural and Agricultural Development Authority) during National Service Year.
Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2017 - June 19, 2024
Providing freelance graphic design services including concept creation, client consultation, and production of visual media.
Principal Coordinator at COBDESIGNS Int'l. Ilorin
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2017
Coordinated the creative domain including policy formulation, marketing, client relations, proposal development, and delivery of print and graphic design projects on schedule.
Graphics Consultant at Network Associates (Xerox Authorized Dealer) Ilorin
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Responsible for policy formulation and identifying market opportunities in graphics, customer contact, proposal development, sales presentations, and project coordination ensuring timely delivery of quality jobs.
Computer Instructor at Kingslaw Computer Institute, Ajaokuta, Kogi, Nigeria
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Senior management role involving guideline review, process improvement consultancy, training delivery, and managing resistance to technological changes while fostering cooperation among senior officials.
Graphics Designer/Manager at Minds & Hands, Ajaokuta, Kogi, Nigeria
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Established graphics department; handled designing, color separation, artwork handling with lithographers and printers, and facilitated business transactions including investment advisory.
Graphics Designer at Lantern Printers Ltd., Kaduna, Nigeria
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Performed typesetting for printing presses, designed layouts for books, magazines, and adverts, and aided other departments during low workload periods.
Graphics Designer/Media Assistant at Agric. & Rural Dev. Auth., Jigawa
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Produced signposts for farmers, prepared television graphics, and carried out artistic work within the NYSC Secretariat and Jigawa State Rural and Agricultural Development Authority during national service.
Self Employed at Ollymon Imaginations, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1997
Produced artworks for sale including designer cards, portraits, and small stools for kitchen use over a range of artistic projects.
Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2017 - June 4, 2024
Providing freelance graphic design services including creation, production, and delivery of graphic projects.
Principal Coordinator at COBDESIGNS Int'l, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2017
Coordinated the creative domain and policy formulation, identified market opportunities, handled production, and made first contact with prospective customers. Developed proposals and sales presentations, coordinated projects, and ensured perfect and timely delivery of all finished jobs.
Graphics Consultant at Network Associates (Xerox Authorized Dealer), Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Formulated policies and identified market opportunities in graphics. Made contact with prospective customers, developed proposals and sales presentations, coordinated projects, and ensured on-schedule and perfect job delivery.
Computer Instructor at Kingslaw Computer Institute, Ajaokuta, Kogi, Nigeria
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Held senior management position overseeing education guidelines, advised on process improvements, met regularly with senior officials to communicate program objectives and overcame opposition to technological advancement, ensuring smooth functioning of the program.
Graphics Designer/Manager at Minds & Hands, Ajaokuta, Kogi, Nigeria
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Set up graphics department, managed all graphic works such as designing, color separation, lithography and printing coordination, and facilitated business transactions including investment advisory services.
Graphics Designer at Lantern Printers Ltd., Kaduna, Nigeria
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Performed typesetting for printing presses, designed layouts for books, magazines, and adverts, and assisted other departments during low workload periods.
Graphics Designer/Media Assistant at Agricultural & Rural Development Authority (Jigawa)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Produced signposts for rural farmers, prepared television graphics for the media department, and carried out artistic works within NYSC Secretariat and JARDA during national service year.
Self Employed at Ollymon Imaginations, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1997
Produced artworks for sale including designer cards, portraits, and small stools for kitchen use.

Education

M. Tech. at Federal University of Technology, Akure
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
B. A. at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
Senior Secondary School Certificate at Demonstration Secondary School, A.B.U. Zaria
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1990
M. Tech. at Federal University of Technology, Akure
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
B. A. at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
Senior Secondary School Certificate at Demonstration Secondary School, A.B.U. Zaria
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1990
M. Tech. at Federal University of Technology, Akure
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
B. A. at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
Senior Secondary School Certificate at Demonstration Sec. Sch. A.B.U. Zaria
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1990
M. Tech. at Federal University of Technology, Akure
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
B. A. at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
Senior Secondary School Certificate at Demonstration Senior Secondary School, A.B.U. Zaria
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1990

Qualifications

1 Million Teachers – Leading Educational Systems
September 25, 2022 - September 25, 2022
Professional Introduction to Design - ProCreator Solutions Private Limited
December 28, 2021 - December 28, 2021
1 Million Teachers – Leading Educational Systems
September 25, 2022 - September 25, 2022
Pro. Introduction to Design - ProCreator Solutions Private Limited
December 28, 2021 - December 28, 2021
Nigerian Association of Graphic Designers (NAGD)
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1997
Chattered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON)
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1997
Association Professional Printers of Nigeria (ASSPPON)
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1997
African Academics Network (AAN)
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1997
1 Million Teachers – Leading Educational Systems
September 25, 2022 - September 25, 2022
Pro. Introduction to Design - ProCreator Solutions Private Limited
December 28, 2021 - December 28, 2021
Nigerian Association of Graphic Designers (NAGD)
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Chattered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON)
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Association Professional Printers of Nigeria (ASSPPON)
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
African Academics Network (AAN)
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
1 Million Teachers – Leading Educational Systems
September 25, 2022 - September 25, 2022
Professional Introduction to Design - ProCreator Solutions Private Limited
December 28, 2021 - December 28, 2021
Nigerian Association of Graphic Designers (NAGD) Membership
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON) Membership
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Association Professional Printers of Nigeria (ASSPPON) Membership
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
African Academics Network (AAN) Membership
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Government