DESIGNER January 2018
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Resume Edition
PASSION DRIVE & A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
LAYOUT GURU SOPHISTICATED SENSE OF DESIGN LOCATION PHOTOGRPAHY
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REASONS WHY SHE’S THE TOP CANDIDATE
WHY GREY DOG MEDIA? A LOOK INTO THE PROCESS “Designing content to connect!”
EBOSE EHI-BELLO STORYTELLING AND DESIGN
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IN THIS ISSUE 4 Editors Letter
12 Tools
6 Education
14 Why Grey Dog Media
Words from a passionate storytelling designer
Degree Program, Relevant Courses, GPA
7 Skills
Graphic Design, Storytelling, Branding, Layout Guru, Creative Direction and more...
8 Experience
Creative Director, Freelance Brand Identity Designer, Content Writer, Journalist
10 My Process
Understand, Research, Brainstorm, Create, Share
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Wix CMS...
What’s the attraction? A great media company transforming brands through compelling custom content.
Reasons why she’s 16 10 the Top Candidate Drive for excellence, Passion for Communication, Core Values, Hard Working Spirit
18 Some of My Work
Print Publications, Brand Designs, Illustrations,
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“From that day, I decided that I was going to live my life helping brands thrive through creative content that will capture their audiences.”
As a child, I loved the idea of entrepreneurship and bringing big franchises into reality. But unfortunately, I grew up in a country where creativity and business could not mix. Even though I loved business, my love for creativity and bringing ideas to life through art and words consumed me more. At that time, I saw going into business as a world of complex decisions and bland solutions, which prompted my decision to shift from that spectrum into a world of endless possibilities. I found media communications! The excitement I felt going into my first class of college couldn’t be contained. I was going to be able to create my words and ideas and share it with people. The head instructor worked into the classroom and I would never forget what she said; “Brands need you to help them communicate through media.” What was this word she just said? Brands? I had never heard of the word. At first, I thought it was an error, but I proceeded to ask. She said, “brands are businesses.” I was shook! I had entered into a new world where business allowed great room for creativity. I inquired more and my former dream came back. From that day, I decided that I was going to live my life helping brands thrive through creative content that will capture their audiences.
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Ebose Ehi-Bello
EDITOR’S LETTER
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I began to learn new skills to actualize this dream. I started with video storytelling. The fancy tricks on the television and music videos reeled me in. I wanted to be a video storyteller for brands! That was my dream. Then as I learned more about media, I began to dive into different areas like web design, graphic design, and print. I had found my love and dwelling place! I began to see art as not just an expression of one’s self but as a connection to different people. It was all around me in the books I had read, the ads on the billboards and the magazines I occasionally read. They were telling a story in order to gain a reaction and most times those reactions came from me. I found that a minimal design made me choose a product over another and that a fancy one captured my attention more to see the details. This was what I wanted to do! I wanted to create graphic content that brought audiences to businesses! I began calling myself a brand designer. Yes, that was me! I was that young girl that could transform your business and product into something beautiful for people to see. So here I am today! Now a woman, still wanting to pursue this career dream. I am a storytelling brand designer, whose passion is in connecting brands to audiences. I hope to help brands stand out and at the same time push out positive messages. This is what drives me and trust me this force never ends.
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EDUCATION 2017
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
RELEVANT COURSES
Bachelor of Science Media Communications
Graphic Design and Communications
GPA: 3.94 An accelerated real-world University
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PREMIERE ACADEMY High School Diploma Art Course GPA: 3.94 Captain of The Arts Club School Prefect IT Director of Wazobia
Web Design Visual Arts in the Entertainment and Media Industries Aesthetics and Theory of Communications Art History Intellectual Property Creative Presentation Editing for the Web
SKILLS
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Storytelling: Developing your custom story through content and strategies that will be compelling to your intended audience to engage with you.
Graphic Design: Compelling graphics that attract, sell and tell a story. Connecting through text, layouts, colors and words to bring forth engagement.
Print Design: Bringing your creative projects and brand image to life. Designing to get you into your audience’s hands and bags.
Branding: Taking careful time and dedication to create an image that reflects your style, personality and tells who you are to deliver something true that makes you stand out.
Content Creation: After carefully understanding your image and brand, I create visual assets that are an extension of who you are.
Marketing: Conducting research, finding your target market and then knowing how to connect with them. I do all these and help create strategies to reach the intended audience.
“Telling your story Showing who you are Reaching your audience”
Social Media Strategy
Layout Guru
Ability to Multi Task
Content Marketing
Web Design
Writing
Business Development Communication Skills
Location Photography
Quick Learner
Data Analysis
Entrepreneurial
Creative Problem-solver
Highly Motivated
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
Positive Attitude
Strategic Thinker
Strong Attention to Detail
Collaborative
Project Management
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August 2016 - Present FREELANCE BRAND DESIGNER Produced marketing graphics like flyers, banners, logos, posters, and websites. Independently designed a digital magazine publication and an e-commerce site for a client. Developed strategic concepts for design projects and adopted influence techniques into every detail such as layout, color, and text. Generated creative concepts to communicate brand identity and products.
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Managed client’s brand design projects to achieve expected vision and goals. Led and developed a marketing campaign that resulted in a 40% growth in sales and brand awareness. Developed social media strategy plans to increase online reputation and engagement on social platforms.
EXPERIENCE
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bruary 2017 ONTENT WRITER
llaborated with a team of 7+ creatives to create oryline and content for a video project to highlight the event.
anaged story development and research process.
May 2016 - October JOURNALIST Assisted in developing written content that communicated to audiences. Wrote and reported on sports games and events like soccer matches for the organization’s blog and social media in real-time. Wrote over 50+ tweets to post and inform fans of highlights during the matches.
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MY PROCESS I first start by understanding the brand, it’s industry, goals weeknesses and the image it holds in the mind of it’s audience. I do this to create a amazing story based on what is or what can be.
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Next I conduct competitor and target market research to understand how to attract the intended audience effectively and see why customers should choose the brand over the competitors.
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Stage 3 starts with brainstorming strategies and content ideas. Trends of the industry are considered to look for new and open opportunitues for the brand to grow.
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Getting to work! Here I employ all research and strategies to create content that attracts the audience and tells the story. Additionally, brain-based and other influence effective strategies are added for extra magic.
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This is share time! I find where your target audience is and send your content there.
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“I want to share the stories that are worth sharing. I want the right businesses to stand out and connect with people positively. When people see me, I want them to see someone that is caring and devoted to telling who they are. I want to tell the right and honest stories, those ones that will connect to audiences and add value to our society.� - Ebose Ehi-Bello
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TO OLS OF T HE T RADE
“My workspaces displayed! These are where I create, learn, build and tell stories.”
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HELLO!
WHY GREY DOG MEDIA I simply want to work for Grey Dog Media. Why you may ask. The answer is simply - content is your passion just like it is for me. Looking at the work that Grey Dog Media does, these words come to mind - fresh, life, color and modern. Words that reflect what I want to create as a designer. Content that attracts, easily communicates and transforms brands into something amazing. I desire to collaborate with people that get brand stories into the hands and bags of audiences. I want to help create content that makes businesses bigger than they ever thought they could go and I wish to accomplish this with Grey Dog Media. Right now as your reading this, you’re probably thinking “what sets her out from the other candidates?” It is the fact that I’m ready to go above and beyond to communicate. The fact that I created this proves it. My drive for excellence is forever shining and I hope to show this at Grey Dog Media. Getting to work at Grey Dog Media, no matter the department will truly be an honor for me. I know that I’ll observe, learn, create and grow.
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10 Reasons why she’s the TOP candidate 1.
I believe Grey Dog should hire me because of my push for excellence in communication. I understand that Grey Dog Media always pushes for innovation and creativity when it comes to transforming brand images and that’s one value that I truly embody. When it comes to proper storytelling and effective communication, I always push my ability to communicate better.
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I’m a multi-tasking machine. As a freelancer, I created different media mediums and in some cases, I had to create them in the same time frame. Once, I had to create a website and an online magazine at the same time for tight deadlines. Also while in University, I had to develop a social media and marketing campaign plan at the same time within a span of 3 weeks.
Content is my passion! When working on creative projects and wanting to tell a story for a brand, I go the distance to develop innovative ideas that will truly connect. My passion motivates me and it’s one that doesn’t end. In fact it keeps on growing. I’ve learnt so much media mediums because of its thirst. I want to connect with people and help brands thrive and exceed that.
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Over the past 2 years, I’ve gained experience in creating graphic materials for brands and creative projects. I have a strong understanding of how to create visuals that correspond and represent brand guidelines and identity.
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Additionally, I’m really strong with tools. Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop are my babies and everyday, I learn new things about them.
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I believe that I have the sophisticated sense of design that Grey Dog Media is looking for. My design look and feel is sophisticted, minimal, editorial and modern. This is because I believe it communicates easier. Like Grey Dog Media, I develop designs to explain complicated concepts in simple terms.
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I understand that this position is looking for entry level graphic designers. If that’s it, I’m your girl! But additionally, I am an entry level designer that has a desire to learn and quickly. An example is when I learnt how to develop an audio track with Adobe Audition in the span of 2 weeks. I was determined to create a project and went ahead to learn. Also to grow my skill in brand design, I participated in the daily logo challenge on Instagram.
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I have extremely strong work ethic. When working on projects, I like to plan ahead of time to sure that all things are ready for the commercement of a project. I create a schedule, checklist and storyboard, which stay plastered on my room wall until the deadline is met.
All my life, I’ve been in fast paced enviroments and have worked with people with very high standards. First of all, I grew up with African parents and right from when I was four, I started learning how to cook. I boiled my first pot of rice at five and cooked my first fish at six. I attended a fast-paced University, with no summer breaks and very tight deadlines. Each course had to be completed within a month. Therefore, I have experience in creating good work with tight deadlines.
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This is the last point and I’m sure you are expecting me to say something spectular. But instead, I want you to do something this time. I want you to scroll back up and come back down. As you glance once again at this interactive resume, I hope that you see a spark in me. A spark that can grow into a fire with Grey Dog Media.
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SOME OF MY WORK
ONLINE PRINT Online digital publication created for OGB, a streetwear fashion brand, whose mission is to empower youths to do more talk less. Production included organizing a photoshoot and directing location photography. Publication can be found here
MEDIA KIT Online Media Kit to showcase brand story, services, values and mission. Publication can be found here
PRODUCT DESIGN
MUSIC COVER ART
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Dependable, Creative, smart, Passionate, dedicated, positive attitude(see that smile) and hard working
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C O N TA C T PORTFOLIO ebosestorytelling.com
ebosestorytelling@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebosestorytelling/
TWITTER @Tahnyah101
To see more designs go to @ebosestorytelling