Abiola Oshunmakinde
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Experience
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DDB Lagos
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Apr 2016 - Present
I oversee the Brand development, Brand Strategy Development, Brand Communication and Advertising, Client Relationship Management, Research, Media Management, Sponsorship and Event Management, Digital Strategy Development and Management, Audiovisual and Print Production Management, Supplier Engagement and Management, Regulatory and Stakeholder Management for MTN VAS, Device and Data Proposition, MTN Sales and Distribution, Emirates, ExxonMobil, etc. My job functions also include:• Regulatory and Stakeholder Management (APCON, NAFDAC, CPC)• Management of the business process which include negotiation with third party suppliers, budget monitoring of hourly and retainership clients.• Supervise the initiation and execution of activations Show less
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2016
• Brand custodian of assigned account• Proactively questions and problem-solves with creative, production and media departments to ensure smooth progress on all client’s projects.• Manage the Corporate Communication activities on all client’s projects (advertising, promotions, product launches, sponsorships, activations, etc.)• Maintenance of a strong and positive relationship with clients by anticipating their needs and expectations and providing quality service which involved writing of contact reports, attending weekly meetings with client, making presentations, proactively providing solutions and addressing complaints. • Detailed knowledge of client’s businesses. • Ensure accurate, complete and timely preparation of cost estimates and approval of same by client. Show less
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DDB
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Brand Manager
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Sep 2007 - Jan 2014
DDB Lagos {A Marketing Communications Company affiliated to DDB Worldwide} Senior Brand Manager {2014 - Till date} In this capacity I am primarily tasked with the responsibility of supervising and coordinating junior team members to effectively manage and build brands. I currently manage reputable brands like MTN (VAS, Device and Data, and Sales and Distribution Depts.) and Emirates amongst others. My job functions also include: • Developing innovative and creative campaign strategies and activation plans. • Coordinating campaigns towards brand profitability and client satisfaction. • Take the lead on all initiatives related to assigned accounts • Oversee the advertising campaign activities of all assigned accounts and ensure campaign success • Accountable for achieving team financial target • Responsible for all aspects of brand projects, including meeting deadlines, time management, contingency planning, budgeting, tracking and monitoring procedures • Manage creative production of online and offline campaigns, supervise TV productions and photography, infographic video production from the initial concept to execution. Show less
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DDB Lagos
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Personal Assistant to the Managing Director
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Jan 2003 - Sep 2005
Organizing corporate meetings, luncheons/dinners, internal and external appointment on behalf of the Managing Director Attending to Managing Director’s correspondence, drafting letters for his signature and where applicable, respond to incoming mails on his behalf. Providing administrative support to the Managing Director, Senior Management Staff & Administrative department. Preparing and typing of proposals on behalf of the Managing Director Coordinating all travel arrangements on behalf of the Managing Director & Senior Management Staff. Maintaining an efficient filing and retrieval system Keeping and maintaining the Managing Director’s diary of appointments and meetings to ensure that all necessary arrangements such as meeting venues, travel arrangements, hotel accommodation, meeting refreshments etc. are in place. Handling complaints and requests on behalf of the Managing Director Show less
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Globe Motors Limted
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Victoria Island Lagos
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Personal Assistant to the Executive Director
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Jan 1999 - Dec 2000
• Handling of corporate memberships and sponsorships for the Executive Director • Liaising with Government and Corporate organizations on behalf of the Executive Director. • Logging and resolution of customer queries • Preparation of sales invoices, proforma invoices, attestation and delivery notes • Coordination of the Executive Director’s involvement in all industry/professional Associations - Chambers of Commerce & Industry, World Trade Centre, SCIAN, etc. • Handling requests from branch offices and sister companies both in Nigeria & abroad • Ensuring availability of office supplies/equipment and that such are properly utilized and maintained. Show less
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Education
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University of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State
B.A.(ED), English /Curriculum Studies -
Abeokuta Girls Grammar School
SSCE Certificate -
Simon Page Business School
Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK), Professional Certificate in Marketing