Communications & PR Specialist

• Sep 2015 - Present

As a Public Relations Consultant for Women Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and Startups, I am proud to have achieved the following key accomplishments:◘Launched an inspirational platform for the celebration of women in 2015, which started as a weekend column in the Newspaper and evolved into a blog and social media platform. To date, the platform has attracted over 100,000 (one hundred thousand) women and counting, thereby promoting gender equality and women empowerment.◘Featured, celebrated, and profiled over 1000 women from different sectors across the globe, generating over 1M views, and 500k engagements on Women of Rubies blog and social media. . By promoting women on Women of Rubies, I have created a community of inspiring women who serve as role models for the next generation.◘Earned the trust of prospective donors who financially empower marginalized women, widows, and single moms by giving visibility to women on the Women of Rubies platform. Through this platform, I have been able to drive the social impact of empowering women and advocating for their rights.◘Customized media relations, reputation management, content development, public speaking, and brand positioning training for women to meet their unique business needs.By leveraging my expertise in media relations and reputation management, I have helped women entrepreneurs and startups achieve their business goals. Through my customized training programs, I have helped numerous women develop their communication and branding skills, positioning them for greater success. With a proven track record of success and a commitment to empowering women, I am confident in my ability to help you achieve your business objectives. Show less

Founder

• 2015 - Present

◘Founded and launched Women of Rubies in 2015, a PR and media company focused on promoting women's rights, gender equality, and empowerment. Built a team of 5 professionals, including creative writer, editor, social media manager, and event planner, and managed the day-to-day operations of the company.◘Successfully implemented a comprehensive media strategy that increased Women of Rubies' visibility across multiple channels, resulting in a 25% increase in website traffic and a 50% increase in social media engagement within the first quarter of engagement. ◘Developed and implemented successful PR and marketing campaigns for 200+ clients, including NGOs, startups, and corporate companies, resulting in increased visibility, engagement, and sales. Featured inspiring and impactful stories of over 1000 women who are startup founders and co-founders, SME owners, career professionals, recent graduates and college students from diverse backgrounds, which has reached over 150 million viewers globally.◘Conducted comprehensive media monitoring and analysis, providing regular reports to Women of Rubies' leadership team on industry trends, competitor activity, and campaign performance. Show less

Talk Show Host

• Aug 2020 - Present

Columnist & Brand Storyteller

• Apr 2016 - Present

◘Spearheaded the launch of a new weekly column "Women of Rubies" in a national newspaper focused on featuring inspiring and impactful women across Nigeria and Africa. Conduct thorough research and fact-checking, ensuring accuracy and credibility of all published work. ◘Successfully grew the readership of the column by 50% within the first six months through targeted social media campaigns and strategic partnerships with women-focused organizations. ◘Conducted over 300 interviews with women across various industries, including academia, politics, business, lifestyle and fashion, hospitality, healthcare, STEM, creative arts, community advocacy, and entertainment, to provide diverse perspectives and highlight their accomplishments. ◘Developed a strong network of contacts and sources in various industries to ensure a consistent pipeline of inspiring stories and perspectives. Generated over 100,000 social media impressions weekly through compelling content and engaging storytelling, resulting in increased visibility for both the column and the women featured. Show less

Project Manager

• Jan 2009 - Present

◘Strategized, developed, and executed workshops on financial literacy, employability, income-generation skills, personal development, and mental health, leading to the empowerment and education of over 100,000 grassroots women on social issues. ◘Motivated and inspired over 5000 secondary school students through organized workshops, resulting in increased engagement and a positive impact on their personal and academic growth. ◘Spearheaded a successful launch of an online campaign, leveraging public donations to raise funds for health care and food security for marginalized and vulnerable women and children, resulting in a significant increase in donations and tangible benefits to the target beneficiaries. ◘Maintained impeccable record-keeping practices, ensuring personnel, client, donor, and volunteer files were securely stored and privacy/confidentiality was maintained, resulting in increased trust and confidence from stakeholders. Show less