Akorede Okuwobi

Abisola akorede okuwobi Location: surulere, Lagos | Email:-| Phone:- LinkedIn|http://www.linkedin.com/in/titilayo-sola- CAREER SUMMARY I am an experienced Admin Officer and Virtual Assistant with a background in Mass Communication. My proactive approach allows me to efficiently manage office operations, including scheduling, communication, document management, and report preparation. With strong organizational skills and attention to detail, I handle a variety of administrative tasks and provide seamless support to teams. My experience as a Virtual Assistant has further honed my ability to manage remote tasks, coordinate schedules, and communicate effectively, ensuring smooth workflows and timely project completion. SKILLS Key Skills ● Lead Generation: Researching and identifying potential leads via LinkedIn, email databases, and other sources. ● Cold Emailing: Crafting personalized cold emails, A/B testing subject lines, and tracking response rates. ● CRM & Tools: Proficient in HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM, Pipedrive, and other CRM systems. ● Email Outreach Tools: Experienced with tools like Mailshake, Lemlist, Woodpecker, and Outreach.io. ● Email List Building: Sourcing and organizing lead lists using tools like Hunter.io, FindThatLead, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. ● Market Research: Analyzing target markets to refine outreach strategies and improve lead conversion. ● Data Entry & Management: Skilled in managing large volumes of data and maintaining accurate records. ● Time Management & Organization: Excellent at prioritizing tasks and managing multiple projects with deadlines. ● Client Relationship Management: Ensuring strong follow-ups, maintaining communication with clients, and building long-term relationships. ● Technical skills:Proficient with Microsoft office suite(word,excel,spreadsheet,PowerPoint also Google forms,Google slides,Google calendar,Google drive ,Trello,Asana,flodesk PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Lead Generation & Cold Emailing Virtual Assistant Freelance | Remote (Beauty Industry Focus) March 2021 – October 2022 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Specialize in lead generation and cold emailing for beauty salons, makeup artists, skincare professionals, and wellness brands. Conduct in-depth market research to identify key decision-makers and potential leads in the beauty industry. Manage cold email outreach campaigns for beauty clients using tools such as Lemlist, Mailshake, and Outreach.io, targeting salons, beauty influencers, and cosmetic product companies. Developed tailored email templates that improved open rates and responses by 30%, resulting in higher lead conversion rates for beauty brands. Build and maintain segmented email lists for different sectors of the beauty industry, ensuring highly-targeted outreach. Follow up with leads consistently, nurturing relationships to move prospects through the sales funnel. Collaborated with beauty clients to understand their products/services, offering customized outreach strategies for better engagement. Virtual Assistant New Telegraph Newspaper — Remote June 2022 – Present ● ● ● ● ● Managed executive calendars, coordinated meetings, and ensured efficient time management for senior team members. Coordinated travel arrangements, including flight bookings, accommodations, and itineraries for executives and production teams. Provided production support for podcast and video content, including scheduling interviews, managing equipment logistics, and assisting in post-production tasks. Maintained project timelines using Notion and Google Workspace, ensuring deadlines were met for all ongoing projects. Communicated with clients, vendors, and team members to ensure smooth workflow and prompt resolution of issues. Administrative Officer Netconstruct Nigeria Limited— [Lagos, Nigeria] Febuary 2023 – Present ● ● ● ● ● ● Provide administrative support to the real estate sales team by managing client files, preparing contracts, and assisting with property listings. Organize and maintain office records, ensuring accuracy and timely updates of property details, contracts, and client information. Coordinate property showings, client meetings, and open houses, ensuring all logistical details are handled efficiently. Manage incoming calls and emails, responding to client inquiries, scheduling appointments, and ensuring timely follow-up. Assist with preparing property marketing materials, including brochures, digital listings, and social media posts. Process invoices and track payments for property transactions and other office-related expenses. Staff Journalist New Telegraph Newspaper — [Lagos, Nigeria] December 2021– March 2022 ● ● ● ● ● ● Research, write, and edit daily news stories for both print and online publications on topics ranging from politics to social issues. Conduct in-depth interviews with industry experts, witnesses, and sources to create well-rounded, accurate articles. Collaborate with editors and fellow journalists to brainstorm story ideas, pitch topics, and ensure editorial consistency across platforms. Contribute multimedia content, including photos and videos, to enhance written articles and engage digital audiences. Utilize SEO strategies to increase article visibility and reader engagement. Maintain a strong network of sources and stay current on local, national, and global news trends. Departmental Magazine Writer Olabisi Onabanjo University — Mass Communication September 2018 – July 2023 ● ● ● ● ● ● Write and edit articles for the departmental magazine, focusing on topics such as student achievements, department events, academic trends, and faculty spotlights. Conduct interviews with professors, students, and department staff to gather information for feature articles. Collaborate with the editorial team to brainstorm article ideas, ensuring content aligns with the department's goals and tone. Help proofread and edit peer submissions for clarity, style, and grammar. Assist in the creation of magazine layouts and contribute to content planning. Promote magazine articles on social media platforms to increase engagement within the campus community. EDUCATION ● Bachelor of science (B.Sc) - Mass communication Olabisi onabanjo university , Ago-iwoye , Ogun State- ● Professional diploma in office administration management (Udemy)2024 ● Certificate of becoming an admin and office manager (Udemy)2024 ● Virtual Assistant (ALX)2024 Additional experience ● VANGUARD OFFICIAL at the nysc orientation camp Took care of the camp environment, assigned tasks and made sure the camp was clean and conducive ● PROJECT TOPIC :PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION TOWARDS BUS RAPID TRANSIT ADVERTISEMENT (BRT) I conducted a study to find out if the public are aware about the advertisements on BRT , if they purchase the product , if they recommend the product to their family and friends .The research tool that was used was questionnaire.Result showed that most people pay attention to the advertisements and they can recollect the advert and they also recommend the products to friends and family .