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Maria Ikhimalo

Lagos, Nigeria.

Summary

Creative and driven individual with keen eye for detail and flair for innovative design. Skilled in trend analysis and fabric selection, coupled with strong communication and teamwork abilities. Ready to bring fresh ideas and unique perspective to the organisation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Fashion Designer / Stylling

Ay Stitches Academy
Lagos State.
2024.10 - Current
  • Regularly updated knowledge of industry trends, stayed ahead of competitors.
  • Responsible for costume designing assignments at renowned film studios.
  • Generated new design ideas to maintain freshness in collections.
  • Maintained close eye on production process, ensured strict adherence to design specifications.
  • Achieved sleek look in gowns with careful selection of fabrics and materials.

Social media marketing assistant

G.O Cabbi logistics
Lagos
2024.06 - Current
  • Conducted competitive analysis, shaping unique brand positioning in the market.
  • Assisted in planning and executing online advertising campaigns to increase sales.
  • Supported management in developing annual social media strategy aligned with business goals.
  • Implemented SEO techniques in content creation, boosting website traffic.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions resulting in innovative marketing ideas.
  • Coordinated with influencers for partnerships leading to increased follower base.
  • Monitored analytics, identifying trends to optimise future marketing efforts.

Youth corper

National Youth Service Corp
Lagos
2024.06 - 2025.05
  • Conducted informative seminars, resulting in greater awareness about social issues among youths.
  • Prepared detailed reports highlighting strengths, areas for improvement following each project.
  • Increased community involvement with regular volunteering initiatives.
  • Provided timely feedback on youths' performance, encouraging their personal development.
  • Assisting Independent National Electoral Commission in conducting election.
  • performing other duties of a youth corper.

Sales representative

uzo Akamu merchandise
Lagos State
2021.04 - 2021.08
  • Expanded client base through targeted outreach initiatives.
  • Collaborated with marketing department for effective promotional campaigns.
  • Optimised sales presentations using persuasive communication techniques.
  • Coordinated with logistics team for timely product deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Recording and updating sales activities, customer interactions and account detailes

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Faculty of Art

University of Benin.
Benin City, Edo State. Nigeria.
2018.09 - 2023.08

Senior school certificate of examination -

West African Examination Council
Lagos State
2010.09 - 2016.06

Skills

  • Fashion awareness
  • Managing deadlines
  • Understanding body shapes
  • Charitable initiative promotion
  • HIV and AIDS awareness
  • Time management mastery

Affiliations

  • Fashion designing.
  • Travelling
  • Meeting new friends and colleagues to work with.

Timeline

Fashion Designer / Stylling

Ay Stitches Academy
2024.10 - Current

Social media marketing assistant

G.O Cabbi logistics
2024.06 - Current

Youth corper

National Youth Service Corp
2024.06 - 2025.05

Sales representative

uzo Akamu merchandise
2021.04 - 2021.08

Bachelor of Arts - Faculty of Art

University of Benin.
2018.09 - 2023.08

Senior school certificate of examination -

West African Examination Council
2010.09 - 2016.06
Maria Ikhimalo