Gabriel Ogundele Email & Phone Number

Lagos, Nigeria

I serve as the founder of AKOWE XYZ ( bit.ly/akowexyz ), an innovative e-learning platform that provides accessible and affordable education and global learning to millions of Africans.Our mission at AKOWE XYZ is to provide affordable and accessible education to millions of Africans, transcending barriers and empowering individuals to thrive in the digital age.We firmly believe that quality education is the key to unlocking boundless opportunities and driving sustainable development across the continent.- A Multilingual Learning ExperienceWith courses offered in over 20 African languages, we are dedicated to providing a truly inclusive learning environment. We recognize the importance of language in effective knowledge transfer and aim to break down language barriers to ensure every African learner can access quality education.

LUMINA is a digital-focused, strategy-driven, multimedia agency, and digital media communication consultancy that shines a light on businesses and brands.We are on a mission to assist organizations in designing, implementing, and managing brand-driven growth strategies to achieve their business goals. From creating comprehensive, creative, and targeted solutions, to brand communication, and media management, opening up new horizons for their ambitions.

United States

• Developed and executed a comprehensive partnership strategy for the company, resulting in over 10 partners within the first 3 months of assuming the role.• Developed and currently implementing a social enterprise initiative - Black Creative Stars• Managed all aspects of the partners' relationship including communications correspondence, documentation, and compliance.• Built strong relationships with key stakeholders across multiple departments to ensure successful project delivery from inception through implementation.• Led multimedia team to develop innovative and creative marketing content that communicates the project while aligning with the strategic objectives of the organization.• Collaborated with other departments to identify new partnership and sponsorship opportunities based on current needs.• Developed and coordinated corporate partnership agreements, sponsorship proposals, and presentations.

United Kingdom

• Formulate strategies with others in the executive team, and design policies that align with the overall strategy.• Oversee the implementation of strategies, evaluate risk, and lead quality assurance efforts.• Mentor and motivate teams to achieve productivity and engagement.• Report on operational performance and suggest improvements• Develop the overall design elements of a project, oversee the creation of art elements, and ensure that the final product matches the original design concept.

United Kingdom

• Managed the creation of multimedia content for a variety of projects.• Created video scripts based on project requirements and edited videos to meet specific needs.• Assisted with the development of multimedia products by creating graphics, videos, or other visual elements as needed.• Provided technical support for all aspects related to multimedia production (e.g., hardware/software).• Participated in cross-functional teams to develop new product features and enhancements and participated in testing activities during pre- production, production and post-production phases.• Developed and implemented a comprehensive communications plan for the organization, including media relations, social media strategy, marketing materials, and internal/external communication.• Managed all external communications (media inquiries, speaking/meeting engagements) as well as internal communications (newsletters, website content)

Lagos, Nigeria

• Produced, Presented, and hosted daily one-hour TV talk show.• Managed a wide range of broadcast duties, including general field reporting, developing story ideas, interviewing community, civic, educational, and business leaders, and coordinating schedules withproduction crews, as well as sub-anchoring and production duties.• Directed and arranged extensive special editions and live interviews with artists and special guests.• Hosted daily and weekly live and recorded TV shows – gained a record following within a short period of time by engaging the audience with unique content and creative programs.• Made promotional appearances and performed numerous remote broadcasts and voiceovers.• Maintained a deep level of familiarity with issues, newsmakers, and current events, responding to breaking news and other urgent production situations as required.• Coordinated the activities of writers, directors, managers, actors, and other personnel throughout the production process.• Brainstorm with the production team on every production.• Monitored post-production processes to ensure accurate completion of details.• Developed weekly reports and analyses on all production and content produced.

Lagos, Nigeria

• Helped prepare the set with lights, props, equipment etc.• Assisted costume designers, directors, cameramen and other crew members• Printed and distributed daily paperwork (e.g. scripts, call sheets)• Escorted actors around the filming area and coordinate extras• Conducted crowd control by putting up signs, directing pedestrians away from filming, lock down sets etc.• Undertook errands as assigned

Executive Certificate, Entrepreneurship And Business Development

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Linguistics And Communication Studies