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ADEKUNLE, ABIOLA OLUWADAMILOLA E-mail: Mobile:-.- CAREER SUMMARY  Dynamic professional over 6 years work experience in project coordination, research and Marketing communications.  Ability to develop and maintain relationship with key decision makers and resolving critical problems.  Ability to think innovatively and grasp key concepts quickly.  Exquisite project management skills  Possess an eye for details with a flexible and easily approachable attitude.  Effective communicator with an ability to work effectively with a team.  Effective Leadership ability,  Strong influencing skills. Ability to gain alignment across teams without direct authority KEY SKILLS       Marketing Communication Project Management/coordination Brand Management. Administration. Research.  EXPERIENCE June 2021- Till Date Anne Arundel county School Bus Aide June 2019-May 2021 : Hardrock cafe/Shiro Lagos. Events and Marketing Manager Business: Hospitality( worked virtually since September 2020) Job Description: Events and Marketing:  Product innovation, ensuring an ever increasing foot and spend print for the business  Manage campaigns and newsletters.  Prepare Budget / Profit and Loss sheets for all events  Supervise and coordinate attending Guest Artists and Performers on a weekly basis.  Prepare written materials including some marketing copy, business communications, reports, and presentation scripts  Write and distribute press releases  Analyze marketing and communications programs and make recommendations to adjust strategy and tactics to increase effectiveness.  Coordinate on-site arrangements for all meetings and events: 1     Responsible for negotiations for space contracts and event bookings, space management, food and beverage, supplies, audiovisual equipment, and ensuring appropriate décor Serve as liaison with vendors on event-related matters Keep track of event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process . April, 2018- May, 2019: Hardrock cafe/Shiro Lagos. Events and Marketing Coordinator Business: Hospitality Job Description:          Managing projects such as; o Project manager Ahmet Kilic live in Lagos o HRC coordinator Major lazer live in concert o HRC coordinator Jimmy‘s Jumpoff Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing branding & communication for inhouse and third-party alliances. Responsible for communicating well with our digital agency to execute plans Maintain expense sheets and trackers Putting together campaigns and executing them Prepare marketing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales data. Research competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market and a maintain search databases. Plans meetings and trade shows by identifying, assembling, and coordinating requirements; establishing contacts; developing schedules and assignments; coordinating mailing lists. Marketing of products/events by developing and implementing marketing and advertising campaigns; tracking sales data; maintaining promotional materials inventory; planning meetings and trade shows; maintaining databases; preparing reports. July, 2016- Feb, 2018: Leo Burnett, Executive Assistant to the General Manager Business: Advertising Job Description:       Relieving the General Manager of Administrative duties. Supporting the GM for all administrative needs, scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements. Carefully review and check the accuracy of work reports provided by management, management information system and other individuals. Clearly and concisely compose /proofread /edit emails, memos, correspondences etc. Support all Departments in Research and Focus group discussions Directing and creating content for briefs and pitches 2 June, 2014- June, 2016: Twenty20 Media Limited, Projects & Talent Manager Business: Projects Job Description:  Management of Talents as a brand- (Artistes worked with Lola Rae, Davido, Dj Neptune.  Project Manager of events such as Live in Gidi - Davido and friends, Africa Music Concert.  Client Relationship & Business Development: Manage assigned clients and find creative ways to make Artistes marketable for endorsements.  Preparation of media and publicity Campaign and Budget for Artistes.  Implementation of Media and Publicity Campaigns.  Managing Artistes Tours and other engagements- (Tours for Olamide, Skales, Wande coal, Patoranking, Kiss Daniel, DJ Spinall etc)  General office Administration/ manage Artistes Bookings, correspondence, Travel itinerary etc. Jan, 2013- March, 2014: Ideas House Ltd, Management Trainee/Project Manager Business: Experiential Marketing Job Description:          Managing projects such as; o SNAPP Style Runway and Sampling Activation in Lagos, Abuja and Enugu. o SNAPP Rhythm Unplugged Activation. o Etisalat Lagos Jazz Series. o Guinness in Bar activations in Lagos, Benin, Enugu. o Malta Guinness market research Benin, PH, Enugu, Onitsha etc. Managed clientele throughout the projects and liaised with cross functional internal teams. Ensured all key project documentation was created and robust communication plans were in place. Brand management and strategy analysis. Ensured all project plans were reviewed and updated on a periodic basis. Monitored the projects throughout the project life-cycle. Monitored and managed risks. Managed project budgets. Reviewed and consolidated weekly status reports to highlight potential threats to projects. November 2011 - November 2012: Completed. NYSC Batch C, Research Assistant to the Solicitor General/Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Oke - Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State (Place of Primary Assignment).  Prepared research papers on various topics of issue such as: "Practicability and Sustainability of Using the Justices of the Peace for the Quick Dispensation of Justice in Ogun State", "The Legal Framework of Public Financial Management in Ogun State (PEFA Project)", etc. June - August 2010: ARM Investment Managers Limited, Administrative Assistant (Intern), 3 Job Description:   Administrative assistance Clerical duties EDUCATION 2007 - 2011 Babcock University, ilishan-Remo, Ogun State. BSc. International Law and Diplomacy [2nd Class Upper] . 2000 - 2005 Our Lady of Apostle Secondary School. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Professional Certification Member certified Marketing communications institute of Nigeria. Volunteer/Humanitarian Activity: -) GLEEHD Foundation  Coordinator for the Nigerian 2014 Centennial Celebration/Commonwealth summit in London.  Project Coordinator (Nigeria)- 2016 Commonwealth Africa Summit in London  project coordinator (Nigeria) 2017 Commonwealth Africa Summit London Member Nigerian Red cross society HOBBIES & INTEREST Reading, Travelling and Networking. PERSONAL DETAILS    Date of Birth: 18th June, 1989. State of Origin: Osun State (Ayedaade LGA). Marital Status: Single. REFEREES Dayo Israel CEO GLEEHD Foundation- 4