Abdul L

Published Author & Creative Director

Creative Agency • Self-employed

Jan 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 6 mos

*Authored the acclaimed 'Africa Noir' psychological thriller The Grey Shroud (writing as J.M. Stanfield) and the philosophical transformation guide Unajijua? JIJUE (writing as Abdul Lukindo), also available in its English edition: Do You Know Yourself? KNOW YOURSELF. *National Recognition: My work 'Unajijua? JIJUE' featured in the Tanzania Library Services Board (TLSB) National Library. * Digital Success: "The Grey Shroud" achieved a "Peak Ranking" of #1 in the Cerebrally Mystery category on Wattpad. * Verified Author Profiles: Verified Author Profiles on Goodreads and Amazon. * Professional Literary Membership: Active member of UWAVITA (Umoja wa Waandishi wa Vitabu Tanzania), contributing to the national community of published authors and linguistic preservation. * Official MultiChoice Review: Currently serving as Creator and Lead Scriptwriter for 'The Grey Shroud' limited series, which is under official review by MultiChoice for potential streaming adaptation. *Linguistic Mastery: Specialize in bridging the gap between formal literary Swahili and modern, grit-realist dialogue, ensuring cultural authenticity for a global audience. * Bilingual Excellence: Manage the end-to-end translation and publication of works on global platforms (Amazon, Apple Books), specializing in bridging the gap between formal Swahili and contemporary dialogue.

Senior Project Consultant & Proposal Writer

Consulting • Self-employed

Apr 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 3 mos

Spearheaded the end-to-end design, structuring, and authorship of socio-economic project proposals. Successfully aligned project data and economic frameworks to secure institutional funding from international donors. Managed cross-functional project lifecycles, risk assessment, and resource allocation to ensure successful corporate and community development deliverables.

Lead Development Economist & socio-economic Researcher

ResearchCollab • Self-employed

May 2017 - Present • 9 yrs 2 mos

Conducted deep socio-economic research, baseline studies, and data analysis for policy evaluation. Transformed complex market data and technical economic statistics into actionable project blueprints. Authored comprehensive research papers, policy briefs, and corporate guidelines tailored for high-stakes presentation to international stakeholders.