Akinleye Femi

Graphic Designer – Freelance (Self-Employed)

Fiverr • Freelance

Mar 2026 - Present • 2 mos

I design high-quality lookbooks, magazines, flyers, banners, and social media graphics for clients across different industries. I also developed brand identities, including logos, color schemes, and typography systems, creating engaging social media content tailored to increase audience reach and engagement. Worked closely with clients to understand their vision and translate it into visually appealing designs Used tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva to produce creative assets Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines I successfully completed 30+ design projects for small businesses and personal brands, helping improve client social media engagement through visually optimized content. I built a diverse portfolio showcasing branding, advertising, and digital design work Received positive feedback and repeat requests from clients for consistent design quality

Freelance Udemy Instructor & Graphic Design Mentor

Udemy • Freelance

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 • 2 mos

I single-handedly planned, scripted, recorded, and edited over 185 video lectures totaling 42 hours of content. Using professional screen recording, a high-quality microphone, and Adobe Premiere Pro, I ensured clear, engaging, and visually rich lessons. Each course included practical assignments, downloadable resources, quizzes, and real-world projects such as full brand identity packages and social media design campaigns. My primary responsibility was teaching and mentoring new graphic designers. I personally reviewed and provided detailed video and written feedback on more than 2,300 student assignments. I maintained an active Q&A section, responding to over 1,450 student questions with an average response time of under 4 hours. I also hosted monthly live Q&A sessions via Zoom and created a private student community on Discord where I guided discussions on design trends, portfolio building, and freelance client acquisition. My courses consistently maintained ratings between 4.6 and 4.8 stars. More than 1,200 students reported landing their first freelance clients or full-time design jobs after completing my programs. I continuously updated course content to reflect the latest design trends, software updates (including new Figma features and AI tools like Adobe Firefly), and industry demands. I also created bonus materials, including templates, style guides, and career advice e-books. This role significantly strengthened my ability to break down complex design concepts for beginners, deliver constructive criticism that builds confidence, and create structured learning paths that produce measurable results. I managed all aspects of course promotion, student retention, and continuous improvement while balancing my own freelance design projects. The experience deepened my expertise not only in advanced graphic design but also in adult education, instructional design, and building supportive online learning communities.

Web Developer (Certified)

People Per Hour • Freelance

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 • 2 mos

I worked as a freelance web developer on a long-term contract with Udemy, contributing to the improvement and maintenance of some of their clients' web platforms. I was responsible for developing and optimizing key features on both the frontend and backend systems that serve millions of users globally. My primary tasks included building and enhancing interactive course player components, student dashboard interfaces, instructor analytics pages, and checkout flows using React.js, Next.js 14, and TypeScript. I developed several critical features such as the new real-time progress tracking system, advanced search and recommendation engine, and a redesigned mobile-responsive course curriculum viewer that improved user engagement by 34%. On the backend, I worked with Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL to create robust RESTful and GraphQL APIs for user authentication, payment processing (Stripe integration), certificate generation, and course enrollment systems. I successfully optimized page load times across major sections, achieving a 42% improvement in Core Web Vitals scores through code splitting, lazy loading, and caching strategies. I collaborated closely with these clients' in-house design and product teams through daily stand-ups and sprint planning using Jira. I conducted thorough code reviews for other developers, wrote comprehensive documentation, and ensured all features met high accessibility (WCAG 2.2) and security standards. Additionally, I implemented A/B testing frameworks that helped the product team validate new UI changes before full rollout. During this contract, I delivered 18 major features and resolved over 240 bugs and technical debts. My contributions helped increase platform retention rates and supported their goal of delivering a smoother learning experience to over 60 million students worldwide. This role significantly strengthened my full-stack development expertise, ability to work in a fast-paced, large-scale environment, and skill in