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Collage of art works by Samuel Ohene-Sarfo Art in the round
Samuel Ohene-Sarfo

Samuel Ohene-Sarfo

Art Educator | Textile & Graphic Designer | Brand Designer | Researcher in Art-Based Learning | Digital Marketing Specialist | Art Journal Foundation Collaborator | Web Designer

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8718-6066

Phone:

+233 54 150 2085

Email:

Address:

Kwaku Sarfo Rd

Box KF 2657 Koforidua

A Bit About Me

Samuel Ohene-Sarfo is a dynamic Creative Art Educationist, Graphic Designer, Textile Designer, Digital Marketer, and Brand Designer/Strategist with an unwavering passion for art and creativity. His keen eye for artistic potential allows him to integrate art into various fields, including business, computer science, and engineering, to achieve effective and efficient outcomes.

Holding a Bachelor of Art Education from the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, Samuel has dedicated over 12 years to teaching, with extensive experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project management. As a licensed professional with the Ghana Education Service, he has spent seven years in public education and six years in private institutions, fostering students' creativity and critical thinking. His passion for education is reflected in his reflective writings, including “Baptism by Fire: My First Day as a Teacher” and “The Essence of Practical Skills in the Age of Digitalization.” Published on several blog platforms, these articles offer authentic insights into the challenges and triumphs of art education, inspiring readers to embrace creativity as a transformative tool for growth.

Beyond the classroom, Samuel’s work is deeply rooted in "Art in the Round", a concept he developed to reflect his identity as a versatile and multidisciplinary artist. This philosophy embodies his engagement across diverse artistic disciplines, including drawing, painting, graphic design, textile design, sculpture, music composition (songwriting, piano, and guitar), and acting.

He believes that mastering multiple artistic forms enhances creative expression, fostering a deeper, interconnected understanding of art. His holistic approach aligns with the belief that art is an immersive experience, where different creative skills complement and strengthen each other, resulting in a more complete and meaningful body of work.

As a textile designer, Samuel has created significant works that merge African symbolism with contemporary fashion. Some of his notable designs include:

  • "The Heart Language" – A Friday wear/cloth design for the Sam Jonah Library staff of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, reflecting deep African symbolism and philosophy.

  • "The Safe House" – A Friday wear/cloth design for Eastern Premier Hotel, a three-star hotel in Koforidua, Ghana.

  • A unique cloth design for Volta Technical Institute in the Volta Region of Ghana.

These textile works and more can be explored at artsintheround.com.

Samuel is also the Co-Founder of Natioboat Creatives, a platform dedicated to celebrating symbolic African art across various mediums. His work extends to exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative projects. His international partnership with the Art Journal Foundation further amplifies his efforts in promoting artistic discourse and cultural appreciation on a global scale.

In addition to his artistic expertise, Samuel holds certifications in Social Media Marketing (Udemy), Digital Advertising (Aleph Inc.), and Retail Management & Brand Marketing (Alison), with practical experience in Odoo ERP. Dedicated to leveraging creativity for impactful learning, innovation, and brand storytelling, he continues to explore the intersection of art, education, and digital transformation.

Work Experience

January 2022 - Current

November 2023 - Current

March 2022 - Current

April 2023 - May 2024

TEACHING STAFF MEMBER                                            

GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE (GHANA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL) | KOFORIDUA

1. Encouraged creative thinking & motivated students by addressing individual strengths & weaknesses based on standardised testing results.
2. Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.

CREATIVE CONSULTANT                                                   

MOZAT ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION LTD | ACCRA

1. Guided management in re-branding, developed a new brand story & company's visibility on the internet
2. Creates interactive campaigns to create awareness, generate leads & increase conversion

FACILITATOR                                                                             

AGGREY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | KOFORIDUA

1. Taught Creative Art & Design; specifically Visual Art, Music & Performing Art
2. Encouraged creative thinking & motivated students by addressing individual strengths & weaknesses based on standardised testing results.

BRAND MANAGER                                                                    

BERRY'S AFROFUSION CUISINE | KOFORIDUA

1. Guided management in re-branding, developed a new brand story & company's visibility on the internet
2. Creates interactive campaigns to create awareness, generate leads & increase conversion
3. Trained staff members periodically on branding, maintaining & portraying their brand in all engagements

Work Experience

March 2018 - November 2018

TEACHING STAFF MEMBER  

ST MARY'S MONTESSORI & JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | KOFORIDUA

1. Kept students on-task in Creative Arts with proactive behaviour modification to unearth creativity. 
2. Revised lesson plan and course content to achieve student-centred learning.
3.Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.

Sept. 2022 - March 2024

BRAND MANAGER  

HARRY'S KITCHEN JUST PIZZA GH | KOFORIDUA

1. Built brand identity, developed a new brand story & company's visibility on the internet
2. Creates interactive campaigns to create awareness, generate leads & increase conversion
3. Trained staff members periodically on branding, maintaining & portraying their brand in all engagements

March 2021 - Current

CREATIVE CONSULTANT  

ABBY'S CAKE STUDIO | 8 MAXIM DRIVE EDMONDSON PARK NSW 2174, SYDNEY| AUSTRALIA

1. Converts African textile designs into vector images for inclusion in production style
2. Guides Management on brand sustenance, style of production, advertising etc.

November 2018 - Dec. 2021

TEACHING STAFF MEMBER  

GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE (BOSO SENIOR HIGH TECH. SCHOOL) | ANUM-BOSO

1. Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
2. Revised lesson plan and course content to achieve student-centred learning.

Work Experience

July 2016 - December 2018

MARKETING DIRECTOR & FARMER  

SAMBEN POULTRY KING | KOFORIDUA

1. Maintained proper chicken house temperature & ventilation. 
2. Kept detailed records of husbandry actions to meet FDA guidelines.
3. Creates interactive campaigns to create awareness, generate leads & increase conversion

February 2016 - July 2016

TEACHING STAFF MEMBER | VOLUNTEERED 

WESLEY METHODIST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | KOFORIDUA

1. Volunteered to teach them for 5months when their I.C.T teacher was out to seek medical care. 
2. Enhanced students knowledge of technology in information communication (I.C.T) by integrating various web-based applications and TLMs for research and assignment.

Sept. 2014 - August 2015

NATIONAL SERVICE PERSON 

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CIVIC EDUCATION | KOFORIDUA

1. Undertook public education on the constitution of Ghana & any relevant civic information to ensure that citizens understood fully all civic programs.
2. Prepared field reports..

Work Experience

May 2012 - July 2013

STUDENT TEACHER | VOLUNTEERED  

S.D.A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | AGONA SWEDRU

1. Volunteered to teach them for 3 months when their Graphic design teacher was out on maternity leave 
2. Imparted requisite knowledge & skills to students to enable them improve their lives & promote change.

July 2013 - January 2014

STUDENT TEACHER INTERN  

S.D.A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | AGONA SWEDRU

1. Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies & student support networks 
2. Evaluated student's progress by analysing test scores & homework completion.
3. Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff & students.

Education

2024

Certificate
CANVA

2024

Certificate
UDEMY

2023 - Current

Certificate
ODOO ENT. RESOURCE PLANING

2023

Certificate
ALISON

2023

Digital Ad Certificate
DIGITAL AD EXPERT BY ALEPH

2010-2014

Degree
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA

Teacher Essentials​

  • Relevant coursework : Artificial intelligence for Art, interactive Lesson Plan Canva Education, Creativity & Innovation, Collaboration, etc.

Professional Diploma in Social Media Marketing & Management 

  • Relevant coursework : Social Media Marketing, Instagram etc 

 RANK: APPRENTICE

  • Relevant coursework : sales, website, CRM, Inventory, Marketing... 

RETAIL MANAGEMENT: MARKETING & BRAND MANAGEMENT 

  • Relevant coursework : sales, trends, CRM, brand development, Marketing etc 

Aleph Inc  

  • Relevant coursework : digital marketing, social media marketing trends etc 

Bachelor of Art | Art Education

  • Relevant coursework : Graphic design, Sculpture, Art therapy, Psychology of child development, Trends in Education etc 

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Box KF 2657

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