Josephine Iyabo Iwatan Israel
*, ****** ******* ******, *** Oshifolarin Street, Ilaje Rd, Bariga, Lagos, Nigeria
(234)805-***-****
************@*****.***
To positively influence and contribute to the growth and development of an organization with good human relations, team spirit, and creativity as a Mass communicator, Linguist, Teacher and an Artistic individual. To add value which will help promote and project a positive image of an organization.
WORK HISTORY
ORGANIZATION
DURATION
TYPE/NATURE OF JOB
The Nigerian Television Authority, Ahmadu Bello Way, VI, Lagos.
Nov 2007 – Jan 2008
Intern in broadcasting
Silverbird Communications, 1, Rhythm Drive, Lekki, Lagos.
June – Dec 2008
Intern in credit control
Faculty of law, University of Lagos
Dec – Jan 2011
Clerical
Sefaari Clothing
June 2013
Model
Mademoiselle Inspire Initiative
2012- present
Creative Director/ Board member
Owambe Clothing
July 2013- December 2013
Strategist
Phinny’s Talent Studio and Phinny’s Plain and Pattern
November 2014 - till present
C.E.O / Creative head
National Youth Service Corps
October 2016-May 2017
Newscaster
Ola Oluwa International School, Ijaye-Orile, Ibadan, Oyo Stage.
July 2016- May 2017
English and Yoruba languages teacher
Beehive School, Agidingbi, Ikeja
October 2017- December 2018
Art Teacher (Part time)
OTHERS:
Dance and Art instructor/ Choreographer in various organizations in Lagos.
Theatre practitioner for several musicals and stage plays
INSTITUTION
QUALIFICATIONS
YEAR
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism.Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos
National Diploma in Mass Communication
2008
The University of Lagos. Akoka, Yaba.
B.A in Linguistics/Yoruba
2010 - 2014
EDUCATION:
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Organiser of the first-of-its-kind Annual Art exhibition and Stage production to create awareness and support for Children battling cancer and their families. It started in 2016 and is in partnership with The Children Living with Cancer Foundation.
Organiser of the first community fitness project in Lagos State in partnership with the Lagos State Sports Commission. It started in February 2020.
LANGUAGE
English, Yoruba
SKILLS
COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to use Microsoft office packages as well as some Adobe packages and the web.
OTHER SKILLS: Ability to do anything Journalistic, Creative and Artistic. Ability to work in Credit Control and Media. Ability to teach effectively.
TRAINING/PROGRAMME PARTICIPATION
Selected as a participant for the training, ' Basic Journalism' organised by the US Consulate general in June, 2007
Qualified as a fine artist to be in a national show, ' Face of hope' in 2012
POST(S) HELD:
POST
PLACE HELD
YEAR
HEAD GIRL
Little Woods Nur\ Pri School, Ketu
1998
MEMBER, ELECTORAL COMMITTEE
Faculty of Arts, UNILAG
2011
BOARD MEMBER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Mademoiselle foundation
2015 - present
CREATIVE HEAD
Phinny’s Talent Studio and Phinny’s Plain and Pattern
2014 - Present
AFFILIATIONS
Member, University of Lagos Alumni.
Member, Faculty of Arts Students Association alumni,UNILAG (FASA).
Member,National Association of Ondo State Students alumni, UNILAG chapter.
BRIEFLY ABOUT ME
I’m an outgoing person with a good sense of humor. Lover of kids as well. I’m an extrovert with a little mix of phlegmatic. I’m peace loving, very adaptable, very creative and tolerant. I mix easily with people.
INTERESTS:
Working with kids, Creative thinking, Arts in all forms, Travelling, Meeting people, Reading.
REFREES
Dr. Jimoh Ganiyu
Lecturer, Creative Arts Department,
University of Lagos,
Akoka, Lagos.
Mrs Patricia Kalesanwo
Senior Assistant Registrar, Student Affairs,
NIJ Ogba,
Ikeja, Lagos.