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I played a pivotal role in showcasing the network’s transformative impact on digital innovation across Africa. In this capacity, I:• Designed and developed the comprehensive impact report for Afretec UNILAG, a key partner within the pan-African Afretec network.• Worked closely with the network coordinator and program administrator to gain insight into the network’s objectives and activities, ensuring effective communication with relevant stakeholders.• Developed and executed the content strategy, technical report writing, and layout design for the report.• Interacted with principal investigators, pillar leads, and student beneficiaries at the University of Lagos to integrate their activities into the 2023 Impact Report.• Conducted data analysis and designed aesthetic data visualizations to communicate the project’s impact in 2023.• Utilized strategic communication and graphic design skills, employing tools like Adobe Illustrator, Figma and Canva to create visually engaging and informative content.• Secured positive feedback from stakeholders, contributing to additional support for Afretec’s initiatives.• Enhanced stakeholder understanding of Afretec’s impact on digital transformation across Africa.

Development Services

Serving in the office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development Services at the University of Lagos, I was a key contributor to improving the University’s communication strategies, particularly in promoting its development activities. My responsibilities spanned across various offices under this office where I: • Developed and executed communication strategies to promote the University's development activities across affiliated offices: Innovation and Technology Management Office, Office of International Relations, Partnerships and Prospects and Center for Information Technology and Systems • Designed the graphics and layout of the TETFund × UNILAG Publicity and Advocacy Report and theInnovate UNILAG report• Conducted research and designed the slides of key University presentations• Collaborated with the Director of Centre for Information Technology and Systems (CITS UNILAG) to edit the University's ICT policy • Provided user experience research insights to optimise the University's website, resulting in a more intuitive design.• Developed content strategies during the 3rd edition of the University's international week

I played an essential part in communicating Project I2M’s achievement to relevant stakeholders such as the UK International Development, Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA), and the project's partners. In this role, I:• Developed and executed the strategy for the 2023 impact report, highlighting the project’s achievements and partnerships.• Handled the technical writing, creative art direction and layout design of the report to create a visually stunning narrative of the project’s activities in 2023.• Turned raw data into captivating visuals to make the project’s impact clear and memorable for stakeholders.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data, ensuring the report accurately reflected the project’s impact.• Enhanced stakeholder engagement by presenting the report in a visually appealing and accessible format.

United Kingdom

• Led the team of product design interns in designing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for the Tech1M Juniors app, from concept to implementation.• Conducted competitive analysis and UX research, leveraging industry insights to guide the product design process.• Created Empathy Maps, Site Maps, User Flows, and Low-fidelity designs to ensure a seamless user experience for the app.• Collaborated with business analysts to integrate their insights into the design process, optimizing user flows to align with operational goals and user expectations.• Designed wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups to communicate design concepts to stakeholders.

United Kingdom

United States

• Generated, converted, and managed a portfolio of over 50 client leads, contributing to the expansion of the company’s customer base within Nigeria.• Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues through email and WhatsApp, thereby ensuring client satisfaction.• Developed and executed comprehensive social media content strategies to establish the company’s online presence and engagement on Instagram and Facebook• Designed the graphics and developed the copies for Instagram social media posts• Oversaw and maintained an evolving client database using Monday.com to track the exporting progress of each client.• Conducted detailed data entry and optimised SEO for e-commerce listings to improve search visibility and drive online sales of our clients' products.• Designed visually appealing digital catalogues for client products on Amazon and Shopify to boost product visibility and accessibility for international buyers.• Executed a strategic content plan for the company’s blog, increasing audience engagement and website traffic.• Authored and edited content for the company’s Medium account to further expand the company’s digital footprint and brand awareness.

Lagos State, Nigeria

• Extracted content from a series of acquired children’s textbooks.• Handled the adaptation of three textbooks to optimise them for cultural relevance and educational standards in Nigeria.• Addressed both linguistic and contextual nuances in editing and refining the selected texts, • Localised educational content to better engage Nigerian students by incorporating culturally relevant examples and illustrations.• Enhanced the visual and textual quality of the textbooks by modifying illustrations • Proofread each textbook for accuracy in grammar and consistency in narrative flow.