Albert K. Bening

Lead preparation, digitization, classification, indexing, and archiving of high-volume government records Design and maintain metadata structures, naming conventions, and taxonomy to enhance discoverability and consistency Manage full document lifecycle including version control, secure access, retention schedules, and compliant disposal (GDPR, ISO) Improved indexing accuracy and retrieval processes, reducing search time for cross-functional teams

- User experience designer for Friends Shelves Web Application - User personas of the project - User researching with the team on Miro - Information architecture and user flow - Designing the logo, wire-framing (low-fi, hi-fi), and design system on Figma - Colour selections for the application - Prototyping and usability testing

• Managed digital information workflows and repositories using integrated ERM platforms (Koha, FOLIO, SharePoint), including document intake, licensing, contract/subscription tracking, and secure storage/access controls • Performed metadata quality assurance and standardization to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and efficient retrieval across research and publication databases

Automated two library systems and introduced digital workflows using Destiny and SharePoint Developed classification systems, metadata workflows, and taxonomies for structured information retrieval Managed physical and digital repositories, acquisitions, cataloguing, and digitization projects Delivered user training on research tools, digital repositories, and information systems

Albert Kweku Bening completed the TechLabs User Experience Design Track successfully with the final project Friends Shelves and thereby acquired skills such as user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.