Experience

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  Payday

  • Head of Branding & Communications

    • Feb 2023 - Oct 2023

    Managed internal and external communication during a challenging time, ensuring transparency and building trust with stakeholders.

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  FourthCanvas

  • Nigeria
  • Design Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Partner, Strategy and Communications.

    • Nov 2019 - May 2022

    Played a significant role alongside other senior members of the team in achieving over 100% revenue growth in 2019 and a YOY growth of 20-30% in the following three years. During this time, I managed client satisfaction and sales calls and led brand strategy projects for companies like Nomba, Pennee (now Yana), Parkway, YouVerify, the Ondo State Government, Afriex, Titan Trust Bank, and more.Key Skills:- Brand positioning & differentiation- Messaging architecture & storytelling- Go-to-market strategy development I thrive in a collaborative environment and am passionate about helping brands connect with their audience in a meaningful way.#brandstrategy #designthinking #clientpartnership

  • Social Community Manager

    • Apr 2017 - Nov 2019

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  Zumalo

  • Akure

  • Chief Scribe

    • Jan 2017 - Sep 2020
    • Akure

    During my time as Founding Editor (2016-2020), Zumalo became a go-to resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of Africa's diverse tech landscape, especially South West Nigeria. We steered away from the "usual suspects" and shone a spotlight on the exciting developments taking place in emerging cities across the continent.

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  Adaba 88.9FM

  • Akure

  • Broadcast Journalist

    • May 2015 - Aug 2017
    • Akure

    My broadcasting career thrived on variety. I anchored primetime sports shows ("Drive-Time Sports," etc.) and tackled major political events, all while embracing my passion for youth development. Writing news wasn't just about facts; it was a tool. I analyzed trends, crafted impactful content, and delivered on-the-ground reports (like the 2016 Ondo State elections).Empowering Young Voices: My heart lies in youth dialogue. I coordinated shows like the NYSC show and #YouthsHangouts, creating platforms for young voices to be heard on critical issues.

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  Bendel Newspaper Company Limited

  • Benin City,Edo State.

  • Internship

    • Apr 2013 - Jan 2014
    • Benin City,Edo State.

    Over a single year, I racked up over 150 bylines on articles, news stories, and features. This experience honed my skills in capturing breaking news and crafting in-depth features, making me a versatile journalist ready for any challenge.