Adedolapo Gabriel Ajibike
Ibadan,Oyo state .,Nigeria
Summary
Dynamic Managing Director at Dee's Paintings, skilled in budget management and client relationship building. Successfully designed custom solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and project outcomes. Proven ability to lead teams and implement quality control measures, ensuring high standards in all projects while fostering strategic partnerships and effective communication.
Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Managing Director
Dee's Paintings Interior and Exterior Design
Ibadan, Nigeria
05.2019 - Current
- Applying various finishes to buildings, rooms, or other structures, including primers or sealers.
- Preparing, cleaning, and taping all jobsites.
- Removing old paint coating, if necessary.
- Mixing colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.
- Moving necessary materials around jobsite as assigned.
- Cleaning up worksite debris.
- Reading blueprints/instructions and examining surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary.
- Making on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures etc.
- Preparing walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint etc.
- Applying varnishes and other finishes.
- Calculating costs and negotiating prices.
- Designed custom interior and exterior painting solutions for diverse client needs.
- Collaborated with clients to develop creative design concepts and color schemes.
- Supervised a team of painters, providing guidance and training on techniques.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in all projects.
- Managed day-to-day activities across multiple departments within the organization.
- Created and managed the company's financial budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, best practices and industry developments.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Oversaw project management for residential and commercial design initiatives.
Investigative Journalist
NAMACOS EDITORIAL BOARD
Ospoly iree , Nigeria
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Conducted in-depth research on political and social issues affecting local communities.
- Interviewed key stakeholders to gather diverse perspectives for investigative reports.
- Analyzed public records and data to identify trends and potential stories.
- Verified information through multiple sources to ensure accuracy in reporting.
- Attended community meetings to uncover stories and foster relationships with sources.
- Verified facts through fact-checking procedures prior to publication or broadcast.
- Collaborated with legal counsels regarding potential issues related to libel or defamation laws.
- Created story ideas based on current events, news trends and public interest topics.
- Organized complex information into clear narrative structures for audience understanding.
- Interviewed witnesses, victims, experts and other people associated with a story.
- Reviewed copy and corrected errors in content, grammar and punctuation by following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
- Photographed or videotaped news events to provide visual coverage.
- Checked reference materials to obtain relevant facts.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
- Reviewed and evaluated notes taken about news events to isolate pertinent facts and details.
- Wrote online blog entries to address news developments or offer additional information, opinions or commentary on news events.
- Developed relationships with key informants in order to gain access to confidential information.
- Wrote compelling articles that highlighted the results of investigations.
- Collaborated with editorial team to develop compelling narratives and themes.
- Investigated complex stories through in-depth research and interviews.
- Traveled to locations to write reviews from first-hand experience.
- Used social media outlets to connect directly with public.
- Fact-checked all information to ensure the accuracy and reliability of reports.
Public Relations Officer
BSF
Iree , Nigeria
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed communication strategies to enhance public perception of organizational initiatives.
- Coordinated press releases to effectively convey key messages and updates.
- Managed social media accounts to engage with audiences and promote events.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align messaging across platforms.
- Conducted media training sessions for staff to improve public speaking skills.
- Monitored media coverage and analyzed public sentiment regarding company activities.
- Coached client representatives in effective communication with public or employees.
- Conferred with other managers to identify trends or key group interests or concerns.
Public relation officer
TORC
Ibadab , Nigeria
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed communication strategies for diverse stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinated media outreach to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
- Crafted press releases and promotional materials to support initiatives.
- Managed social media platforms to foster community interaction and feedback.
- Monitored public perception through research and analysis of media coverage.
- Facilitated communication between various departments within the organization.
- Generated ideas for new campaigns that would engage customers across multiple channels.
- Collaborated with marketing and design teams to create unique promotional content.
- Applied strategic communication strategies and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain high-value business relationships.
- Maintained an active presence on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
- Assisted in developing key messages that were used in communications materials.
- Established or maintained cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer or public interest groups.
Apprenticeship
Makcsion Print House
Ibadan, Oyo
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Applying various finishes to buildings, rooms, or other structures, including primers or sealers.
- Preparing, cleaning, and taping all jobsites.
- Removing old paint coating, if necessary.
- Mixing colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.
- Moving necessary materials around jobsite as assigned.
- Cleaning up worksite debris.
- Reading blueprints/instructions and examining surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary.
- Making on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures etc.
- Preparing walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint etc.
- Applying varnishes and other finishes.
- Calculating costs and negotiating prices.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Education
Mass Communication
Osun State Polytechnic Iree
Iree, Osun 04.2023 - 11.2025
Painting and Decorating
Government Technical College
Ibadan, Oyo 08.2015 - 08.2018
Skills
- Time Management
- Knowledge of materials
- Brush techniques
- Knowledge of color theory
- Ability to work at heights or in confined spaces
- Technical knowledge and ability to read drawings
- Investigative research
- Effective communication
- Social media management
- Team collaboration
- Client relationship building
- Strategic partnerships
- Public speaking
- Budget management
- Corporate governance
- Sales leadership
- Public relations
- Client relationships
- Negotiation
- Staff training
- Content creation
- Community relations
- Crisis response
- Photography
- Press release writing
- Interviewing skills
- Investigative reporting
- Public records research
- Document examination
- Report editing
- Investigation
Languages
Yoruba
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Investigative Journalist
NAMACOS EDITORIAL BOARD
11.2024 - 11.2025
Public Relations Officer
BSF
09.2024 - 10.2025
Mass Communication
Osun State Polytechnic Iree
04.2023 - 11.2025
Managing Director
Dee's Paintings Interior and Exterior Design
05.2019 - Current
Public relation officer
TORC
03.2019 - 03.2021
Apprenticeship
Makcsion Print House
03.2017 - 05.2019
Painting and Decorating
Government Technical College
08.2015 - 08.2018