Paul Olele
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Credentials
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Google Universal Analytics Essential Training (2020)
LinkedInJun, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Premiere Pro 2020 Essential Training
LinkedInNov, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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AFYVA
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United States
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Online Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Journalist
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Feb 2023 - Present
Offering expert analysis on business trends in the ever changing African ecosystem. Offering expert analysis on business trends in the ever changing African ecosystem.
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Miami Web Fest
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Media and Communications Consultant
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Jul 2022 - Present
- Conducted Interviews with film producers, who submitted a project for the 2022 edition of the Miami Web Fest. - Assembled video content (using I Movie and Adobe Premiere) to promote the 8th edition of Miami Web Fest for 2022. - Created a social media calendar for the Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. - Crafted press release for the 8th edition of Miami Web Fest, distributed to local media outlets in Miami, National Media outlets (Associated Press) and international news outlets, such as (The Business & Financial Times) (Ghana). - Created flyers and artwork for Miami Web Festival using Canva. - Pitched concept note to multiple organizations for sponsorship and partnership with Miami Web Fest. Show less
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703 W.F LLC
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Founder and CEO
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Jan 2022 - Present
- Conducted research on the business opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa for California based company, Trimble. - Created flyers and edited videos for virtual Trimble event. - Crafted press releases for upcoming events for my partners Trimble. - Moderated and took keynotes from discussions from the virtual Trimble event. - Social Media Client for private representatives - Conducted research on the business opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa for California based company, Trimble. - Created flyers and edited videos for virtual Trimble event. - Crafted press releases for upcoming events for my partners Trimble. - Moderated and took keynotes from discussions from the virtual Trimble event. - Social Media Client for private representatives
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Nairametrics
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Nigeria
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Weekly Contributor
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2022
Published interesting articles on various topics on the African continent and the globe that range from entertainment and lifestyle to business and tourism. Published interesting articles on various topics on the African continent and the globe that range from entertainment and lifestyle to business and tourism.
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Corporate Council on Af
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media and Research Consultant
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Feb 2020 - Dec 2021
• Manage the social media for the company and conduct research on information pertaining to Africa • Design artwork (Including Speaker Cards) for webinars hosted by the organization through the use of Canva • Prepared slides for upcoming webinar events using Canva based on the run of the show - Manage the LinkedIn page of the CEO of the organization (This involved content that related to her) - Currently, she has over 1039 connections since the start of her LinkedIn account in June 2020. Highlights - CCA's Social media growth on Twitter has increased by 15.7% as at Nov. 2021. Within that period, CCA has gained 1,010 followers - CCA's social media growth on LinkedIn has increased by 22.1% in 2021 (gaining a total number of 1,348 followers on the platform). Show less
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The Diaspora Today Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Editor and Creative Manager
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Feb 2020 - Aug 2020
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Social Media Manager / Content Creator for Jidenna
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Sep 2019 - Nov 2019
My role as the social media manager for Jidenna revolved mainly around posting material on his instagram page to drive traffic and also boost his followership on the platform. In addition to this, I also turned in an analytics report that thoroughly dissected and assessed his performance on Instagram for the week. I also edited videos of Jidenna that was used as content for his page. Highlights - I added subtitles using Adobe Premiere Pro for content featuring Jidenna (This went up on his Instagram page, which grew from 1.1 million to 1.2 million followers during my time working with the team). Show less
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Initiative for Global Development
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media Intern and Research Analyst
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May 2019 - Oct 2019
- I was in charge of posting content on the social media page (Twitter) for the company. - I was influential in also conducting research on potential business ventures on the African continent - My role also saw me use the photoshop website, CANVA, to design the brochure for the company's events (Empowering Women in Conflict Zones in Africa and Ending Sickle Disease) that were held during UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) week in New York City. - I was in charge of posting content on the social media page (Twitter) for the company. - I was influential in also conducting research on potential business ventures on the African continent - My role also saw me use the photoshop website, CANVA, to design the brochure for the company's events (Empowering Women in Conflict Zones in Africa and Ending Sickle Disease) that were held during UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) week in New York City.
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T.A.G. Labs
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Social Media Specialist: Intern
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Mar 2019 - May 2019
The social media ad specialist works closely with leadership on executing ad strategy and social promotions, and leading reporting efforts and tend monitoring to optimize performance and apply best practices. The social media ad specialist works closely with leadership on executing ad strategy and social promotions, and leading reporting efforts and tend monitoring to optimize performance and apply best practices.
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The Champion Agency™
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Telemarketing Intern and Social media strategist
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
- I did mainly telemarketing of the AFLAC's life and health insurance policies to different corporations within the Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Clarksburg area of Montgomery County, Maryland. - I also specialized in the branding and operation of the social media accounts for the company for increased visibility. - I did mainly telemarketing of the AFLAC's life and health insurance policies to different corporations within the Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Clarksburg area of Montgomery County, Maryland. - I also specialized in the branding and operation of the social media accounts for the company for increased visibility.
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Megalectrics Ltd (Operators of Classic FM 97.3 & The Beat 99.9FM)
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Nigeria
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media Intern and Music Director
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
• Operated the social media accounts for all four radio stations by filming interviews and posting them online. • I took up the role of music director for The Beat 99.9 FM. In other words, I relayed new music to the radio station. • Operated the social media accounts for all four radio stations by filming interviews and posting them online. • I took up the role of music director for The Beat 99.9 FM. In other words, I relayed new music to the radio station.
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C&F Porter Novelli
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Nigeria
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern and research analyst
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
• Worked as Intern in this public relations firm by doing a research on ABINBEV by examining their performance in various markets, voyager plant optimization (VPO), business strategies, and the effects of their various campaigns. • I also did a similar research on MTN, a South African telecom service by examining the benefits of their sustainability and transformation project from 2015. • Worked as Intern in this public relations firm by doing a research on ABINBEV by examining their performance in various markets, voyager plant optimization (VPO), business strategies, and the effects of their various campaigns. • I also did a similar research on MTN, a South African telecom service by examining the benefits of their sustainability and transformation project from 2015.
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Intern
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
• Interned at the company, where I learnt how to use the Adobe CS6 software for photoshop and web design. • Assisted in fixing the computers systems of CCSNL’s call center. • Interned at the company, where I learnt how to use the Adobe CS6 software for photoshop and web design. • Assisted in fixing the computers systems of CCSNL’s call center.
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Intern and voice over specialist
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
• I spent a whole month learning how to broadcast for a sports radio station in the Nigerian setting. • Recorded several voice-overs for commercials and also for a show called “Adorably Feminine.” • I also had the chance to conduct live reports of sports events at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. • Worked with the marketing team to hash out sponsors for an event hosted by the radio station. • I spent a whole month learning how to broadcast for a sports radio station in the Nigerian setting. • Recorded several voice-overs for commercials and also for a show called “Adorably Feminine.” • I also had the chance to conduct live reports of sports events at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. • Worked with the marketing team to hash out sponsors for an event hosted by the radio station.
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Education
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Georgetown University
Masters of Professional Studies, Journalism -
The George Washington University
Africana Studies (BA) Journalism and Media (Minor) 3.12 GPA, Communication and Media Studies -
Dean College
Journalism, 3.6 GPA -
Ridley College