Edward's Resume

Edward

COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT / GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Male

44 y/o

Editor/Writing/Reporter/Video editing/Film and Television/Media/Other media positions/Multimedia Design

Live in Ghana

Nationality Ghana

Summary

Edward Kofi Turkson is a multifaceted Graphic Designer, Visual Communicator, and Journalist with over a decade of combined experience in design, media, and communication. His professional journey spans from reporting and editing for leading publications such as The Daily Graphic and The Mirror to creating impactful visual identities and brand strategies showcased through his Tek Design Studio portfolio. Edward’s responsibilities have included developing brand and marketing materials, producing print and digital content, managing full-cycle creative projects, and crafting compelling narratives through both words and visuals. Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, motion graphics, and editorial design, he merges storytelling precision with design innovation to deliver cohesive, purpose-driven solutions. His achievements include leading diverse branding campaigns, enhancing visual communication for clients across industries, and contributing to media projects that strengthened public engagement and brand credibility.

Work experience

GRAPHICS AND WEB DESIGNER
TEK MEDIA GROUP
2021.09-Current
(5 years)
My work covers graphics and brand identity, strategy and positioning, products and packaging, websites, and digital experiences, advertising and communications, data visualizations and typefaces, sound and motion. Link to Behance Portfolio - behance.net/tekdesignstudio/projects
PR Manager / Graphics and Web Designer
Zonda Tec Ghana Limited
2021.10-2022.03
(6 months)
Managed project timelines, reducing delivery times by 30%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, enhancing project success rates by 10%. Maintained strong relations with the media and an extensive database of contacts. Co-ordinated the launch of Zonda Tec Kumasi Branch. Responsible for designing all advertising and publicity materials. Protect and promote the brand reputation of Zonda Tec Ghana Limited across all media platforms (traditional, digital, and social) using modern and effective tools for monitoring. Professional Experience Led end-to-end creative direction for branding, packaging, print, motion, and digital projects. Collaborate with clients (startups, agencies, SMEs) to define visual strategy, moodboards, and design systems. Produce motion graphics animations (e.g. animated logos,social media promos) using After Effects. Prepare artboards, style guides, and handover documentation for developers, printers, or production teams. Concurrently manage multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. Executed brand identity refreshes, print collateral (brochures, flyers, posters), packaging, and digital assets. Supported other designers with concept development, revisions, client reviews, and final file preparations. Worked closely with copywriters, marketers, and printers to ensure visual consistency and production accuracy—improved design workflow efficiencies, e.g. creating reusable templates, asset libraries, and streamlined review processes.
Freelance Copy-Editor (Part-Time)
EQUAL OCEAN
2020.01-2020.06
(6 months)
Polish / edit articles written by Chinese reporters -Fact- checking scripts with analysts for accuracy and conformity with the editorial style of Equal Ocean. Member of the weekly review team tasked to review salient topics and emerging trends. Links to published articles I edited https://equalocean.com/search?p=Edward+Turkson https://equalocean.com/search?p=Eddie+Turkson.
Freelance Copy-Editor (Part-Time)
China Daily Website (Wuxi- Branch)
2017.08-2019.07
(2 years)
CHINA DAILY WEBSITE Polished stories written by Chinese reporters. Edit copy to ensure conformity with China Daily house style and easy to understand. - Served as an adviser on editorial, grammar and news. Trained reporters and interns on style (writing fornewspaper) using the China Daily style book as reference. Wrote opinion pieces for publication. Tour of Guizhou Big-Data Centre and FAST (the world'slargest telescope). Produced a report on the 80th Anniversary of the Long March in China. Links to some of my published articles https://newssearch.chinadaily.com.cn/en/search? query=Eddie+Turkson
English Language Instructor
JIANGHAN FOREIGN LANGUAGE SCHOOL
2014.05-2018.04
(4 years)
Taught Oral/ spoken English. • Provided after-school tutoring for students in need of special attention. • Maintained a high level of student discipline and chaired the schools reading club. • Exploring ways to create meaningful lessons. • Designe lesson plans for various classes. Teach according to the legislative requirements and school principles WORK EXPERIENCE
Reporter | Journalist (Full Time)
Graphic Communications Group Limited
2007.08-2009.09
(2 years)
A Reporter for two of the Group's newspapers, The Daily Graphic and The Mirror. Reported on general news items, politics, education, business etc. • Exclusive interviews with government ministers and appointees. • Worked irregular hours to meet deadlines.

Educational experience

CENTRAL CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY
MA. Communications Studies
2010.09-2013.09
(3 years)
3-year program taught in Chinese
GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM
DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES
2005.06-2007.06
(2 years)
2-Year Diploma program