Taofeeqah Bello
Tech Community Builder and UI/UX Designer
2 yrs experience · <10 hrs/week
About
With a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, expected in 2025, I have established a robust career in tech and community management. As the Founder of Her Tech Africa, I have built a thriving network of over 1,500 women in tech, launching programs that have empowered over 1,000 participants and facilitated career starts for 70% of graduates. My role as Community Manager at Phase involved enhancing brand visibility and fostering a design community, achieving a 40% increase in social media reach. At Ilorin Flow Community, I co-led initiatives to grow a blockchain ecosystem. My experience as a Product Designer at Sysbeams and UI/UX Designer at InvateoGlobal has honed my skills in creating user-centric designs, significantly boosting client satisfaction and company revenue. My work is characterized by strategic partnerships, community engagement, and innovative design solutions.
Experience
- Founder · Her Tech Africa07-01-2024
Established a vibrant community of over 1500+ women in tech across Africa, fostering peer support, networking, and collaboration. Launched and successfully managed multiple tech-focused programs, including a one-month training program in community management, UI/UX design, and other tech skills, benefiting over 1000+ women. Developed partnerships with global organizations and companies for mentorship opportunities for participants, resulting in 70% of graduates starting their full-time careers in tech. Organized virtual events such as webinars, and workshops with industry leaders, engaging over 2000+ women in tech. Advocated for women in tech through public speaking engagements, conferences, and panel discussions, building a recognized voice in the tech and community empowerment sectors.
- Community Manager · Phase06-01-2024 – 11-01-2024
Organized and hosted 9+ workshops with design communities in partnership, reaching over 500+ participants within 3 months, effectively promoting Phase's unique design and animation features. Enhanced Phase's brand visibility on social platforms by creating strategic content and managing social media accounts, driving a 40% increase in social media reach in the first two months. Searched and maintained productive relationships with 46+ influencers and 9+ design partners, promoting Phase's tools through targeted social media campaigns and live events. Launched and grew Phase in Nigeria and helped with other countries' launches, facilitating an increase in brand awareness across key platforms. Created a repository of 8+ strategic documents that guided outreach, partnership management, and influencer engagement for global teams. Grew community engagement initiatives, fostering a vibrant and knowledgeable design community with over 150+ community members on Circle within a month of launching Phase in Nigeria.
- Community Manager · Ilorin Flow Community05-01-2023 – 05-01-2024
Co-lead community engagement initiatives for Flow blockchain in Ilorin, fostering a vibrant and knowledgeable ecosystem with over 500+ community members. Developed and implemented community-building strategies, including organizing meetups, webinars, and online forums to enhance community interaction. Collaborated with blockchain developers, enthusiasts, and businesses to cultivate a supportive and active ecosystem. Created and curated content to educate and inform the community about Flow blockchain's features, updates, and best practices.
- Product Designer · Sysbeams11-01-2022 – 03-01-2024
Designed three admin dashboards that streamlined workflows and enhanced usability for internal teams and clients, such as IDH, CodeLearnersHub, and more. These designs reduced task completion time for administrators by 98%, significantly improving operational efficiency and enabling quicker decision-making. Collaborated closely with a cross-functional team to align design solutions with business goals, contributing to a 20% reduction in development cycles and overall client satisfaction by 99%. Designed two responsive websites for their clients, resulting in a 15% increase in the company's revenue.
- UI UX Designer · InvateoGlobal09-01-2022 – 12-01-2023
Designed exceptional fintech products (mobile app, web app, and responsive website) integrating AI, making them truly stand out and achieving a 99% client satisfaction rate and increase in company revenue by over 30%. Created complex design systems for the company which were used across all the products to improve design consistency and reduce development time by 10%. Designed responsive email templates for each product built, which increased open rates by 25% and click-through rates by 10%.
Education
- University of Ilorin, NigeriaBachelor of Science - BS, Agriculture, General
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