Abdulkareem Mabinuori

Lagos, NG.

About

Aspiring Product Designer with a unique background in digital literacy and community engagement, currently advancing expertise in user-centered design and accessibility at AltSchool Africa. Proven leader in facilitating foundational digital training for over 600 informal sector participants, developing personalized learning strategies, and coordinating large-scale initiatives. Passionate about crafting intuitive digital solutions that empower underserved communities and drive impact in Africa's emerging markets.

Work

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
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Airport Duty Officer

Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Summary

Currently serving as an Airport Duty Officer, overseeing daily airport operations and coordinating multi-agency efforts to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant flight movements.

Highlights

Orchestrated daily airport operations across terminal and airside areas, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely flight movements for hundreds of daily passengers.

Streamlined multi-agency coordination with airlines, air traffic control, ground handlers, and security agencies, optimizing arrival/departure logistics and gate assignments.

Managed real-time operational disruptions and emergencies, implementing rapid response protocols and comprehensive documentation to minimize impact and maintain service continuity.

Conducted rigorous inspections of terminal facilities, aprons, and runways, proactively identifying and mitigating safety hazards to achieve 100% regulatory compliance with international standards.

Enhanced passenger service delivery by resolving customer issues and improving flight information display accuracy, contributing to a smoother experience for thousands of travelers.

National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
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Team Lead, Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) – Pilot Program

Ilorin West LGA, Kwara State, Nigeria

Summary

Led a team and coordinated hackathon planning for NITDA's DL4ALL pilot program, facilitating foundational digital literacy for over 600 informal sector participants.

Highlights

Led a key team and served as Head of the Hackathon Planning Committee for NITDA's DL4ALL pilot, coordinating digital literacy initiatives for the informal sector in Ilorin West.

Empowered over 600 informal sector participants, including traders, artisans, and gig workers, with foundational digital literacy through weekly group training and daily one-on-one coaching.

Designed and implemented personalized learning strategies tailored for individuals with limited formal education, significantly improving participant engagement and program completion rates.

Cultivated strategic relationships with local community leaders and fellow team leads, ensuring seamless program implementation, efficient resource distribution, and transparent reporting.

Directed comprehensive planning for a community-focused digital innovation hackathon, including curriculum design and mentorship logistics, to foster practical digital skill application.

Education

Altschool Africa
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Diploma

Product Design

Courses

User-Centered Design

Accessibility

Intuitive Digital Solutions

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

Bachelor's Degree

European Studies: Russian

Languages

English
Yorùbá
Russian

Certificates

Zuri Internship Certificate (Dev and Design Cohort 5)

Issued By

Zuri Internship

Dev and Design Cohort 5 Certificate

Issued By

Zuri Internship

Skills

Product Design & UX

User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Visual Design, User Research, Information Architecture, User Flows, Interactive Prototyping, InVision, Wireframing, Design Thinking, Analytical Thinking.

Project & Program Management

Project Coordination, Event Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration, Agile Methodologies.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

Community Mobilization, Grassroots Engagement, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Facilitation, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Community Outreach.

Digital Literacy & Education

Training Facilitation, One-on-One Instruction, Coaching, Curriculum Development, Informal Learner Adaptation, Adult Learning.

Software & Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint), Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, InVision, Microsoft Office Suite.