KAREEM, TOMMY LARA
Alagbole-Akute Road, Ojodu, Berger. Ogun State.--
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
State of Origin:
Marital Status:
Nationality:
8 April, 1996.
Ikeja, Lagos State.
Ogun State.
Single.
Nigerian.
EDUCATION
CRESCENT UNIVERSITY, ABEOKUTA
2013 – 2017
Bachelor of Science: Mass Communication
CORONA SECONDARY SCHOOL, AGBARA
2007 – 2013
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE
AGBARA, OGUN STATE
Arts
CORONA PRIMARY SCHOOL, GBAGADA
GBAGADA, LAGOS STATE
2001 – 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
PARRESIA PUBLISHERS LTD.
APR 2018 – OCT 2019
I worked for Parrésia Publishers Ltd. an independent publisher, with several imprints which publishes books
of all genres.
• I managed the organizations blog, where I interviewed authors, edited all blogs submissions and reposted
newspaper articles and reviews by readers of the organization’s books.
• I managed the social media accounts, by creating and sharing content that were informative and brought
about engagement from customers. I also responded to their enquires on the social media platforms.
• I substantially edited children manuscripts for the company and became the head project manager for the
publishing production of one of the manuscripts.
• I brought in revenue for the organization by creating strategic campaigns with the intent of bringing more
sales with the use of Social Media.
• I organized and publicized events with various personnel’s all over Nigeria for the organization and its
authors.
• As the publicist I was charged with corresponding with media houses to feature our authors on their
platforms such as City FM, Cool FM, Channels Book Club and newspapers such as The Nation.
• I stepped up as a graphic designer when there was no staff on ground and created promotional graphics.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER|PUBLICIST|EDITOR|ONLINE MARKETER
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PAGE BOOK STORE
APR 2018 – OCT 2019
I worked for Page Book Store a store which sells mostly fictional works, and boasts of a wide genre of books
that will make all book lovers happy. This is the book store of Parrésia Publishers Ltd.
• I managed the organizations blog, where I wrote reviews of books for the blog and edited all blogs
submissions.
• I managed the social media accounts, by taking artistic pictures of the books which increased the online sales
of books. I also created and shared content that were informative and also drove engagement from customers
and responded to customers on the social media platforms.
• I organized and publicized events with various people who wished to rent our book store for their events.
• I updated the online store with books and also assisted offline with the sales of books.
• I stepped up as a graphic designer when there was no staff on ground and created promotional graphics.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER|ONLINE MARKETER
GLENDORA BOOK STORE
SALES & STORE MANAGER
AUG 2017 - MAR 2018
I worked part time at Glendora Book Store at ICM where I managed the book store, by ensuring all books
were properly shelfed and accounted for. I engaged with customers and helped them with locating or
selecting books to buy and also documented the sales of books and updated the records daily.
SO&U
ADVERTISING INTERN
JUL 2016 - SEPT 2016
I interned at SO&U, where I worked in three major departments. Media Control, Strategy & Planning and
Audio Visual Production. I gained knowledge on how advertisers distribute their contents, researching
techniques, creating plans and marketing strategies for client briefs, assisted with various researches for
campaigns, and several were on field researches. I acquired editing skills, in audio and visual production, and
learnt how to make use of some of the editing applications.
LAGOS STATE EVVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (LASEPA)
PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN
AUG 2014 - SEPT 2014
I reviewed and provided comments on the adequacy of documents and took necessary steps to correct errors.
SKILLS
Linguistics:
I can fluently speak, and confidently communicate in English; I also speak
Yoruba well enough to communicate an information.
Writing:
I have written several short stories, unpublished novels, articles and flash
fiction. I have an upcoming novel that will be published next year by Love
Africa Press and I recently published a guide book on how to become a selfpublished author.
Web Development:
Due to my interest in blogging I know how to make use of website building
tools to create a website from scratch making use of WordPress. I built my
Author Website, Literary Society Website & Literary Blog by myself. I am
also in charge of the management of the websites.
As a social media manager I have to work with all departments and it
requires I have a good relationship and understanding with all. I always
strive to create a friendly and impactful synergy within my workspace.
Team Player:
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Graphic Design:
I have a good eye for designs and occasional create promotional materials for
social media, blogs and other publications. I have acted as a creative director
for the graphic designers at Parrésia Publishers & Page Book Store.
Microsoft Office:
Ever since my childhood I have had various teachers on the use of the
Microsoft applications, but my secondary school education, especially my
ICT IGCSE course ensured I had a proper education on how the Microsoft
Office Applications work.
Digital Marketing:
I put to full use the skills I have acquired over the years in researching, planning
and strategizing to create marketing schedules and plans that will increase the
online presence of an organisation, which is interactive and will engage the
targeted consumers.
LANGUAGE SKILLS AND INTERESTS
LANGUAGES: English – 1st Language, Yoruba – 2nd Language.
INTERESTS: Literature, poetry, true crime documentaries & podcasts, RnB music, and films.
HOBBIES: Reading, writing, blogging, listening to music, eating, watching movies and acquiring more
knowledge.
SOCIAL MEDIA & LINKS
Author Website: larakareem.com
Literary Society: society.larakareem.com
Literary Blog: naijabookbae.com
Facebook: fb.com/naijabookbae
Instagram: instagram.com/naijabookbae
Twitter: twitter.com/naijabookbae
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/larakareem
Portfolio: larakareem.com/portfolio/
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