Aquinas Cosmas

AQUINAS COSMAS Social Media Manager | Copywriter | Content Strategist | Virtual Assistant Lagos, Nigeria PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Detail-oriented and research-driven Virtual Assistant with 7+ years of experience across FMCG, media, marketing, and digital strategy. Adept at conducting in-depth market research, analyzing industry trends, and producing high-impact reports, summaries, and content to support business decisions and internal projects. Proven ability to support cross-functional teams through databacked insights, content creation, and business development support. Combines analytical thinking with strong communication skills, creative storytelling, and project execution, bringing a unique blend of strategic depth and operational efficiency to every task. SKILLS Social Media Strategy & Management Copywriting & Content Marketing Brand Positioning & Storytelling Influencer & Community Engagement PR & Experiential Marketing Paid Ads (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok) Video Content Marketing Market Entry & Product Launch Campaigns Analytics & Performance Optimization EXPERIENCE Virtual Assistant - Research and Investment Exitus Resource Solution January 2021 - Present Lagos, Nigeria - Remote (Part-time) Conduct in-depth research on venture capital trends, startup landscapes, and emerging markets, delivering strategic insights to guide investment and innovation decisions. Create high-quality summaries, executive briefs, and content pieces that translated complex data into clear, actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders. Support business development efforts by identifying partnership opportunities, preparing client proposals, and contributing to pitch decks and strategic presentations. Collaborate on internal projects, managing timelines, synthesizing research findings, and ensuring smooth communication across cross-functional teams. Maintain organized research documentation and continuously updated internal knowledge bases with the latest industry developments and competitor analysis. Virtual Assistant - Research and growth strategy Cedartone Concept Entertainment January 2024 - May 2025 Lagos, Nigeria - Remote (Contract) Conducted market and trend research across the UK and global creative industries, identifying startup movements, VC interests, and innovation patterns relevant to Cedartone’s media and entertainment focus. Compiled and delivered well-structured research briefs, investor summaries, and content drafts to support Cedartone’s brand strategy, client communications, and business presentations. Provided strategic support for business development initiatives, assisting with lead sourcing, proposal writing, and pitch deck creation to attract partners and collaborators. Assisted internal projects by managing research timelines, streamlining communications, and contributing insights that shaped digital campaign strategies and content planning. Maintained an organized database of market intelligence, startup trends, and competitor benchmarks to support agile decision-making and long-term growth planning. Virtual Assistant - Market Research JUT Solar Energy Limited January 2020 - 2021 Lagos, Nigeria - Remote (Contract) Conducted targeted research on solar energy trends, renewable technology advancements, and emerging markets to support the company’s growth and expansion strategy.‎ Compiled actionable reports and internal briefs that informed investment discussions, distributor training materials, and strategic decisions across product lines.‎ Drafted content for pitch decks, newsletters, marketing campaigns, and internal presentations to clearly communicate research findings and business opportunities. Supported business development by identifying potential partners, preparing proposal documents, and contributing to strategic planning for distributor recruitment and outreach. Collaborated with leadership on special projects including market entry analysis, product positioning, and community engagement initiatives across regional channels. ACCOMPLISHMENTS I‎ accelerated distributor onboarding by creating research-backed training materials and FAQs, which reduced onboarding time by 40% and improved distributor readiness across key regions. I‎ supported market expansion by researching regional energy trends and identifying 10+ new viable states for solar product distribution, contributing directly to increased outreach efforts and sales territory growth. ‎ t Cedartone Concept, I Enhanced business pitch quality by producing in-depth startup and VC trend A summaries that were incorporated into 5+ investor decks and strategic proposal, leading to improved investor engagement and clearer positioning of Cedartone’s creative services. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION Certified Virtual Assistant Certified Copywriter Social Media Manager Content Strategist PR Professional BSC, Imo State University, 2010 TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY Google Workspace Trello Asana Slack Microsoft Teams Discord Circle.so Disclosure Telegram Facebook group Calendly Zoho Recruit Adobe Acrobat WhatsApp Community Instagram