Designer & Design Consultant

GEORGE SYLVANUS NIIKOI NEEQUAYE

Address: **** ********* ** ******, ** 22079, USA

Email: ***********@*********.*** Website: gsnneequaye.com Motion Graphics: https://vimeo.com/gsnneequaye

LinkedIn: http://gh.linkedin.com/in/gsnneequaye

Phone Number: +1-929-***-****

EDUCATION

New York, USA

Jul 2017 - May 2019

Berekuso, Ghana

Aug 2010 - Jul 2014

Parsons School of Design, The New School

MFA Design and Technology

Cumulative G.P.A: 3.85/4

Relevant Courses

Visual Design Concepts, Motion Graphics, Narrative & Dynamic Systems Sound Design, Animating Information, Motion Graphics: Techniques Ashesi University

B.Sc. Computer Science

Relevant Courses

Design, Programing, Web Technologies, Human Computer Interaction ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS

A.G. Leventis Scholarship A.G. Leventis Foundation Presidential Scholarship The New School

Aug 2017 - May 2019

Aug 2017 - May 2019

Presidential Award Ashesi University

Male Star Image Ashesi Ubora Awards

Semester at Sea Participant Ashesi Student Affairs Ashesi Corporate Icon Competition Winner Ashesi Career Service WORK EXPERIENCE

Parsons School of Design, The New School - New York, USA Mar 2018 - Aug 2018 Design Teaching Fellow

Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

• Taught incoming graduate students introductory design and supervised 12 students’ design projects.

• Assisted in the creation of a design syllabus for 1st year graduate students. United States Agency of International Development Ghana - Accra, Ghana Design Consultant

• Created its first 508 Compliant Manual to enable USAID create content that engages with disabled persons.

• Designed multiple motion graphics explainer video’s for company’s website which increased its attractiveness.

• Delegated tasks to the design team and offered advice on various aspects of the project. United States Agency of International Development Ghana - Accra, Ghana Jul 2014 - Jun 2017 Graphic and Web Designer

• Led the design, development and implementation of all visual communication materials.

• Created and designed the first USAID/Ghana Annual Report and consecutive reports. PROJECTS AND RESEARCH

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Accra, Ghana Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 Aquafiltro - Team Member

• Conducted field research in 50 Ghanaian homes which led to the creation of water filters for rural areas in Ghana. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Pencils of Promise Club, Pencils of Promise Ghana - Accra, Ghana Aug 2012 - Aug 2016 Founder

• Organized fundraising events to build the first ever basic school in Kpeve to which 1280 kids have benefited from.

• Started leadership seminars that gave Ashesi students the opportunity to mentor and teach kids in rural villages. Brand Influencer - Accra, Ghana Apr 2009 - Present

• Starred in advertising campaigns with brands such as Nescafe, Schweppes and Vodafone to increase sales.

• Increased engagement and awareness of 5 Ghanaian fashion brands. SKILLS

• Graphic designing using software such as Adobe After Effects CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC.

• Motion designing using software such as Adobe Premier Pro CC, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition CC.

• Programming Languages (Proficient in Java, C++, SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript).

• Desktop and mobile application development using Visual Studios, Xcode.

• Augmented reality development using Unity and Vuforia. REFERENCES

Available upon request

June 2014

Nov 2013

Jan 2012

Mar 2011

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