Experience

Express Media Group

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor - Brand Manager

  • May 2007 - Present

  •Preparation of magazine, website and social media features (internally & externally) and also communicate the ‘angle’ the contributor should develop in the feature. This was at all opportunities was of an informative nature for a broad range of readers. •Develop and implement strategic plans and marketing to increase revenue and growth for each magazine brand. •Create editorial lineups in conjunction with the agreed editorial format with emphasis on those features and departments that will assist advertising sales and drive copy sales. •Prepare lineups with particular attention to Marketing and in-depth Tech Features – these are ‘cover line’ features which sell copies and promote advertising opportunities. •Fulfill the production requirements for each issue by way of proof approvals, ad placement and approval as required. •Adhere to strict deadlines and plan and prioritise changing workloads. •Manage the cost of each issue within the agreed editorial purchases budget. •Remain aware of industry trends and reader’s interests and expectation of the magazine. •Attend and liaise with workshops on a regular basis to procure feature cars etc •Establish and maintain an effective network of contacts and working relationships with key individuals in the media industry in relevant external media agencies •Attend shows and events and work towards monetizing each show/event. •Develop electronic newsletter content to effectively gain new readers, include valuable and interesting information in each issue so that readers will identify reasons for buying each issue of the magazine. •Develop, maintain and update the relevant Facebook pages daily of each magazine in order to increase their popularity/market share. Analyse the effectiveness of social media and multimedia platforms in relation to building the various magazine brands. •Write media releases and content for websites and internal communications for a wide range of audiences.



Lily Homes Limited

• Nigeria
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contracts & Tenders

  • 2016 - 2016



Fort Dodge Animal Health

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Technical Officer - Fermentation Scientist

  • Jan 2005 - May 2007

  • Perform bioprocessing techniques on micro-organisms for the production of secondary metabolites using fermentation techniques. • Conduct media optimisation studies for secondary metabolite production. • Prepare media and inoculum for scale up production of secondary metabolites. • Culture maintenance and preservation. • Analysis of assay results in relation to production outcomes. • Trialing of new products for laboratory use. • Perform quality control checks on fermented cultures • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures. • Maintenance and operation of the bioprocessing laboratory. • Maintain reliable and concise documentation of all procedures and results. • Supervision of junior Microbiology laboratory staff.



Novartis

• Switzerland
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Laboratory Officer - Microbiologist - Purchasing Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Feb 2005

  • Perform extraction and clean up procedures for the isolation of secondary metabolites. • Conduct media optimisation studies for secondary metabolite production. • Prepare media and inoculum for scale up production of secondary metabolites. • Types of cultures grown, extracted, purified and maintained include; Bacteria and Fungi. • Culture maintenance and preservation. • Analysis of assay results in relation to production outcomes. • Prepare and present technical reports to managers and fellow research staff. • Ensure optimal coordination of all laboratory purchases for the Bioactive Discovery Group. • Creation and maintenance of MSDS folders (Material Safety Data Sheets). • Trialing of new products for laboratory use. • Perform quality control checks on fermented cultures and prepared media. • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures. • Maintenance and operation of the bioprocessing laboratory. • Maintain reliable and concise documentation of all procedures • Site Safety Committee Member (Auditing of entire site including laboratories). • Supervision of junior Microbiology staff. • Distribution of goods and services, stocktaking and follow up of existing orders. • Liaise, develop and maintain relationships with sales representatives. • Maintain spreadsheets of all purchases and budgets up to $700K. • Importation of products including specialised equipment and chemicals. • Ensure purchases are made at the most cost-effective pricing structure.