Communications Manager

• Jun 2021 - Present

Communications Officer Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP)

• Aug 2018 - May 2021

Duties and Achievements: • Communications Support Officer under the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), World Bank and African Development Bank (AFDB), Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP). • Drafted communications deliverables to inform and share project status updates on the NEP, which aims to increase access to electricity to 2.5 million Nigerians in unserved and underserved communities. • Successfully coordinated stakeholder engagement for 254 communities in 14 states out of the total of 250 benefiting communities across Nigeria to educate community members on the benefits of the project, get the buy-in and support of project stakeholders, which will prioritize project sustainability. • Developed SOPS and training materials for personnel on community engagement for internal and external stakeholders. • Conducted high-level advocacy to traditional leaders and benefitting communities to ensure maximum support to community engagement processes. • Developed and reviewed communications strategy, flow chart, activity timeline to capture each project milestone to ensure a smooth project implementation. • Conducted baseline assessment and data analysis to determine project impact on solar electricity and its benefits. Infact, the KPI baseline showed an increase in knowledge about the project by 99 percent from the 50% percent that knew about solar electricity from the first baseline. • Developed press releases, e-newsletter content, success stories, FAQs, factsheet and press kit to educate, inform and guide the press, developers, and key stakeholders about the NEP. Show less

Project Manager Communications

• Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

Duties and Achievements: • Developed efficient internal communication strategy for ensuring communication with all levels of management and delivery and support team. • Supported the development of community outreach plan. • Handled project management and planning support to the REA NEP team. • Maintained relationships with component heads and provide a proactive, strategic approach to security projects/activities. • Handled projects focused on communication and dissemination of information such as policy, procedures, trends and directives of communications within the security organizations, through various forms of media, examples: Connect Security, electronic newsletter, web pages, memos/messages, talking points and other pertinent materials. • Developed internal communication guidance to various audiences for quality control. Show less

Marketing and Consumer Sales Associate

• Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

Duties and Achievements: • Engaged and acquired new customers through personal contact or meetings or via telephone etc. • Maximized the use of CRM and other marketing assets such as digital customer acquisition. • Conducted market research to find answers about consumer requirements, habits and trends. • Assisted in outbound or inbound marketing activities by demonstrating expertise in various areas such as content development, optimization and acquisition. • Identified areas for growth and developed business cases for new initiatives. Show less

Fundraising Assistant

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Duties and Achievements: • Planned and executed the “Annual LifeSource Golf Classic Fundraiser” and had a record year, raising more than $167,000 to support LifeSource programs. • Assisted with coordination and documentation of event logistics, including pre-on-site, and Post- event activities from registration and catering to transportation. • Assisted with reviewing event materials for accuracy, subsequently promoting and marketing of the event and our organization’s mission. • Directed various fundraising efforts throughout the event, including the silent auction, sponsorship, and event location financial incentives, etc. Show less

Peer Diversity Educator- Marketing Committee Member

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

• Facilitate outreach programs and educational opportunities to improve awareness and to support an active campus dialogue about issues related to race, ethnicity, culture, religion, and gender. • Mediate multicultural dialogues about diversity on campus, encouraging people from all points of view to express themselves and understand other individuals’ perspectives. • Serve on the Marketing Committee and perform essential marketing tasks, including social media outreach, email marketing, and content development and management. • Effectively promote campus events, bringing more than 400 attendees to large-scale gatherings. Show less

Student

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

Educating peer on diversity related issues Manage social media content Campaign Plan Survey creation Educating peer on diversity related issues Manage social media content Campaign Plan Survey creation

President

• 2013 - 2014

• Directed association activities in order to promote association activities and foster a welcoming atmosphere for all incoming students. • Served as the official spokesperson for the organization, explaining its overall mission and individual initiatives to the student body. • Directed association activities in order to promote association activities and foster a welcoming atmosphere for all incoming students. • Served as the official spokesperson for the organization, explaining its overall mission and individual initiatives to the student body.

Events Planning Commitee- Executive Board Member

• 2012 - 2013

• Developed and implemented detailed schedules and event timelines. Monitored event progress in order to ensure that each milestone was met. • Coordinated and managed a fundraising event with 50 participants raising funds to support future activities. • Developed and implemented detailed schedules and event timelines. Monitored event progress in order to ensure that each milestone was met. • Coordinated and managed a fundraising event with 50 participants raising funds to support future activities.

Public Relations Officer

• 2009 - 2011

- Planned and implemented PR strategies for the organization - Fostered community relationships through various events - Liaising with and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other Organisations - Researching, writing and distributing newsletters, press releases to targeted media - Writing and editing in-house health magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports and fostering community relations through various events and through involvement in community initiatives. Show less