Project Manager Professional Experience

Adebukola Adebimpe ** -** - ****

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A result orientated individual with over 5 years of experience in very diverse sectors with vast knowledge in project and business management as well as Sponsorship Management and PR and communications. I have a great passion for success, customer satisfaction and experiencing different cultures while aiming to partake in both the social and economic development of my community by addressing global societal challenges EDUCATION

IE Business School Madrid, Spain

International MBA September 2015 - July 2016

Igbinedion University Okada Edo State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science, Economics and development studies September 2004 – July 2008 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IE Business School Madrid, Spain

International MBA September 2015 – July 2016

Accomplishments:

Started a social entrepreneurship project to tackle and address the problems of counterfeit medicines by using QR codes and the blockchain technology to authenticate and verify medicines at every step of the supply chain and reduce mortality rate.

Worked on an impact project/company and successfully developed communication (online and offline) and business development strategies to revive – Instant Karma, a non-for profit marketplace connecting NGOs with volunteers and clients, and enable the highest value for all parties involved. African Artists’ Foundation Lagos, Nigeria

Project Manager/ Senior Project Coordinator May 2013 – August 2015 Responsibilities and Accomplishments:

Successfully launched and managed a social project to empower high school students in underserved communities in Lagos by providing them with vocational training which led to about a 25% increase of company’s revenues

Successfully liaised and negotiated with government regulatory officials and school officials to obtain permission to launch the social project in schools

Designed, led and managed numerous high value projects while ensuring fulfillment of all partners

Developed marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics for all programs

Evaluated new opportunities for strategic partnerships, sponsorships and grants with the aim of securing new partnerships and managing existing sponsors and succeeded in securing both corporate partners and government agencies as well as increasing company’s revenues by about 25% while ensuring that both the company’s vision and sponsors’ met

Organized and managed high value sponsored events, nation-wide competitions and programs across the country and abroad to empower youths

Led strategies to drive projects and ensured at least 50% improvement in planning as well as mentored and provided guidance to 4/5 team members to ensure overall success of projects

Conducted research on ways to create and improve content of press releases, monthly newsletters and various exhibition materials and succeeded in devising a more effective method of disseminating these materials which led to a rapid number of signups

Responsible for coordinating PR activities and events including press conferences, artists’ interviews’, amongst others to promote programs, partners and overall strengthen the brand

Cultivated new contacts within the business and industry both locally and internationally to promote programs as well as leveraged existing media relationships

Developed media relations strategy, seeking high level placements in print, broadcast and online media both locally and internationally

Responsible for providing reports at the end of all programs, representing the brand at events and tracking successes and milestones of all programs Ark Resources Entertainment Limited Lagos, Nigeria Production Assistant February 2012 – March 2013

Responsibilities and Accomplishments:

Created a more efficient production schedules and plans which made it easier for all stakeholders involved including the director, producer and clients to communicate effectively

Responsible for liaising with the Producer, Director and clients to discuss strategic plans to ensure overall success of all productions which included effective communication to agencies to ensure that all stakeholders are aligned AOE Events and Entertainment Ltd (Miss Nigeria Organization) Lagos, Nigeria Administrative Executive March 2010 – November 2011 Responsibilities and Accomplishments:

Worked on company financials, took care of HR and worked closely with the Brand Director on sponsorship drives and marketing of the brand

Single handedly managed and coordinated logistics for over a 100 people in Nigeria, the US, Europe and South Africa

Assisted in the production of the Miss Nigeria radio jingles, TV ads and the live broadcast of the grand finale Guaranty Trust Bank Lagos, Nigeria

Banking Intern July – September, 2007

Responsibilities and Accomplishments:

Maintained positive and effective customer relationships

Planned and delivered effective sales strategies of existing banking products

Established and sustained effective relationships with new and existing customers, recognized needs and advised on suitability of service

Spearheaded weekly reports of marketing activities and monthly performance reports LANGUAGES

Native and Fluent English; Conversational Spanish and French

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