Bola Olaniyan

UI/UX Designer | IT Support & Digital Consultant
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly analytical and creative UI/UX Designer with a robust background in IT support and digital consulting, driving user-centric solutions and operational efficiency. Proven ability to enhance digital product usability, boost user engagement by up to 15%, and optimize conversions by 10% through strategic design and technical expertise. Eager to leverage a unique blend of design thinking and technical problem-solving to deliver impactful digital experiences.

Work

House of Dorcas Integrated Services
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IT Support and Digital Consultant

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Provided comprehensive IT support and digital solutions, ensuring operational efficiency and strategic digital asset management for internal teams.

Highlights

Streamlined IT operations by managing hardware, software, and network infrastructures, ensuring seamless support for internal teams.

Managed end-to-end deployment and maintenance of the company website, including hosting, domain management (Netlify & Namecheap), and secure private email setup.

Enhanced internal communication and workflow efficiency by developing comprehensive documents, presentations, and visual materials using Google Docs and Canva.

Maintained 100% uptime for critical digital tools and services through proactive digital onboarding support and rapid troubleshooting, minimizing operational disruptions.

AuditBar
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UI/UX Designer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led UI/UX design initiatives to enhance product usability, user engagement, and conversion rates for administrative and business platforms.

Highlights

Spearheaded the design of intuitive admin and business dashboards, boosting vendor task completion rates by 20% through optimized navigation flows.

Co-led a strategic landing page redesign project, resulting in a 15% increase in user engagement and a 10% improvement in conversion rates.

Developed automated email templates for critical alerts and marketing campaigns, achieving an 18% increase in click-through rates.

TETFUND
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IT Helpdesk Officer (NYSC)

Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria

Summary

Delivered essential Tier 1 and Tier 2 IT support and implemented an automated system to enhance departmental efficiency and response times.

Highlights

Provided comprehensive Tier 1 and Tier 2 IT support, resolving technical issues, managing software installations, and offering general assistance for over 100 staff members.

Designed and implemented an automated IT issue reporting system, significantly improving departmental efficiency, reducing response times, and enhancing overall staff productivity.

Maintained meticulous records of all support requests and resolutions, fostering a more organized and responsive IT service delivery framework.

EasyBoard
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UI/UX Designer (Contract & Freelance)

Remote, India, India

Summary

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to redesign an admin dashboard, optimizing user experience and driving feature adoption.

Highlights

Collaborated with developers and product owners to redesign the admin dashboard, achieving an 18% increase in usability ratings and significant boost in overall user satisfaction.

Conducted thorough analysis of user feedback and behavior data, resulting in streamlined workflows and a 25% reduction in navigation errors.

Provided strategic design recommendations that aligned dashboard features with business goals, increasing adoption rates by 15%.

Codeless Ventures
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UI/UX Designer

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Summary

Designed and optimized digital user experiences for web applications and e-commerce platforms, driving increased transactions and engagement.

Highlights

Designed a mobile-first web application for food truck ordering, which led to a 17% increase in daily transactions.

Led UX design for an e-commerce platform targeting the African diaspora, achieving a 95% mobile responsiveness rating.

Redesigned the studio's corporate website, reducing bounce rate by 12% through modern UI implementation and optimized information architecture.

PaySure
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UI/UX Designer (Contract & Freelance)

Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria

Summary

Directed the design of multiple dashboards and mobile applications, leading a design team and ensuring high stakeholder approval.

Highlights

Directed the design and successful adoption of 8 dashboards and mobile applications by financial services teams across Nigeria.

Led and mentored a team of 3 designers, enhancing sprint velocity by 20% through the implementation of structured workflows.

Successfully presented design deliverables to stakeholders, achieving 100% approval on first-review submissions.

D-Way Remit
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UI/UX Designer (Contract & Freelance)

Remote, United Kingdom, UK

Summary

Designed mobile app screens and collaborated on admin dashboard development, enhancing usability and navigation efficiency.

Highlights

Designed over 80 mobile application screens, significantly enhancing usability and delivering a seamless user experience.

Collaborated with the lead designer to develop and implement creative solutions, improving overall design efficiency and consistency.

Partnered with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and implement an intuitive admin dashboard, improving navigation efficiency by 20%.

Moneco
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UI/UX Designer (Contract & Freelance)

Remote, France, France

Summary

Designed credit card iterations and translated user feedback into interface updates, enhancing customer preference and app satisfaction.

Highlights

Designed multiple credit card iterations, which improved customer preference ratings by 20% during user testing.

Partnered with co-founders to refine core design principles, ensuring enhanced visual consistency and brand appeal across products.

Translated user feedback into actionable interface updates in collaboration with developers, reducing usability issues by 18% and boosting app satisfaction scores.

Education

University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Computer Science

Courses

Served as Assistant Class Representative, facilitating communication among 200+ peers, faculty, and administrators to enhance the learning environment.

Led a 14-member cross-functional team in the design and delivery of a recipe management application, earning a distinction grade for successful project completion.

Languages

English

Skills

UI/UX Design

Dashboard Design, Landing Page Design, Mobile-First Design, E-commerce UX, Information Architecture, User Feedback Analysis, Workflow Optimization, Navigation Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Research, Design Systems, Figma, Canva.

IT Support & Digital Operations

IT Support, Troubleshooting, Hardware Management, Software Installation, Network Management, Digital Onboarding, System Administration, IT Service Delivery, Technical Assistance, Automated Systems, Documentation, Website Deployment, Domain Management (Netlify, Namecheap), Email Setup.

Project & Team Management

Project Management, Team Leadership, Sprint Management, Mentoring, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Presentation.

Data & Analytics

User Engagement Metrics, Conversion Optimization, Click-Through Rates, Bounce Rate Reduction, Usability Ratings, Data Analysis.

Communication & Content

Internal Communication, Presentations, Visual Materials, Email Template Design, Google Docs.