Cynthia Odumade

Cynthia Odumade, B.Tech. CREATIVE PROJECT & LEARNING PROGRAMME COORDINATOR Ibadan, Nigeria | - |- Professional Summary Creative and impact-driven Projects & Learning Programmes Coordinator with a strong track record in designing and delivering inclusive, arts-based education initiatives. Adept at developing hybrid learning experiences, managing creative projects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Currently leading the development of Ideate Education’s flagship Creative Facilitator Programme and the innovative Rap Card Game, blending curriculum design, stakeholder engagement, and storytelling to empower educators and learners. Passionate about using creativity as a tool for education, inclusion, and youth development. Skills Technical Skills: MS Project, Trello, Notion, Microsoft Excel & Project, PowerPoint, Python (basic), OneDrive, Teams Soft Skills: Strategic Planning, Community & Youth Engagement, Pitch & Proposal Writing, Curriculum & Content Development, Cross-functional Collaboration, Project Planning & Stakeholder Coordination Certifications: Project Management Certification (2022), Data Analysis Certification (in progress) Scope Delivered 10+ creative education and community projects from conception to execution. Led Here We Share with 500+ participants, and Our House Project in partnership with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Spearheaded development of the Rap Card Game and Ideate’s first Creative Facilitator Course, from ideation to production. Work Experience Creative Projects & Learning Programmes Coordinator | January 2025 - present Ideate Education Remote Co-led the development of Ideate’s first-ever course, the Creative Facilitator Programme, from ideation to launch. Designed a comprehensive 10-week curriculum and facilitator handouts focused on inclusive, creative pedagogy. Coordinated external designers and vendors (e.g., for the Rap Card Game), managing timelines and prototypes. Produced pitch decks and partnership proposals to onboard organisations and funders. Created all instructional and facilitator resources for both online and in-person sessions. Managed project documentation and collaborated cross-functionally with creatives, educators, and designers. Supported hybrid learning design — blending live Zoom sessions, classroom labs, and downloadable resources. Key Projects Creative Facilitator Programme – Ideate’s flagship creative education course Rap Card Game – An educational, lyrical writing game for KS3–KS5 learners Partner Pitch Deck – Used to engage collaborators, funders, and co-design contributors Junior Project Manager |April 2022 - October 2024 Ideate Education Remote Delivered 10+ cross-sector projects from ideation to completion, including “Here We Share” (500+ participants) and “Our House Project” in collaboration with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Created project charters, schedules, risk logs, and progress reports to ensure project visibility and alignment with strategic goals. Led virtual and in-person stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and ensure milestones were met. Leveraged Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) to improve team coordination and document management. Project Administrator & Operations Coordinator | March 2022 - May 2023 Wavctrl Remote Managed logistics and operational planning for creative and community-based projects, driving a 15% increase in engagement and achieving 100% deadline adherence. Maintained budgets and developed project reports, improving financial tracking accuracy by 20%. Implemented Trello and Notion dashboards to streamline task tracking, resource allocation, and team collaboration. Provided administrative support, organized stakeholder meetings, tracked KPIs, and enhanced internal communications. Health Safety and Environment facilitator | May 2021 - October 2021 Hurlag Technologies Lagos, Nigeria. Conducted safety training for teams on fire safety and environmental hazards, reducing incident rates by 30%. Supported HSE audits and developed safety protocols for construction and industrial sites. Coordinated documentation and compliance checks for risk mitigation strategies. Academic History The Federal University of Technology, Akure. FUTA. | 2017 - 2023 Certification Project Management Certification | 2022 Data Analysis Certification (in progress ) | Expected 2025