Bature Abishai Kamara
Lekki,LA
Summary
Skilled Business Development leader offering 12 years of experience in leading operations and enhancing revenue. Bringing expertise in client acquisition and contract negotiation, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding sales and revenue objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Development
TASCK Creative Company
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Lead Agency team to amplify ideas that will change the world and created opportunities for TASCK to thrive.
- Developed our Agency business with a unique product offering called Short Term, High Impact Campaigns which generated revenue of over 100,000 USD.
- Secured joint ventures with Jive and We Are Era, Lagos State Government, Kora, Pocket, Flutterwave amongst many others which positioned TASCK for seed funding.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Developed and executed our sales process, secured 8 clients and handled 15 activations in year 1, thereby making TASCK Agency viable in its first year while delivering quality service to all clients that beat all their KPIs.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors, leading to our 3rd-year revenue surge of over $750,000.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom-line profit.
Head Of Sales & Distribution
Chocolate City Music
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Developed business model to secure global Joint Venture deal with Warner Music.
- Secured content distribution deals, notably with International Digital Service Platforms and grew Chocolate City Music’s catalogue earnings by 70%.
- Managed release budgets to ensure return on investment on every artist project.
- Planned and executed strategy, marketing and execution of 80 singles and 15 albums for artists such as Jesse Jags, M.I Abaga, Dice Ailes, Koker, Nosa, Victoria Kimani, CKay and Blaqbonez over a 5 year period; the highlight of which was Ckay's 'Love Nwantiti' reaching global success.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
Manager of Business Development and Sales
Quirk Theory
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Handled creative development, release and promotions of the ‘Sketch EP’ which was released internationally 2013 and re-released in 2014 as ‘SKETCH: The Reprise’.
- Developed, released and promoted ‘Stark’ album in 2017 to international acclaim (album debuted on Tidal World chart at #4, Tidal Pop charts at #8 and Tidal Hot songs at#6.
- Planned and executed ‘STARK exhibition in Lagos.
- Formulated well-defined action plan to prioritize potential clients and achieve and exceed objectives.
Artiste/Business Manager
Threadstone, Loopy Music
01.2009 - 07.2013
- Planned and executed all business activities, securing business opportunities.
- Managed and supervised production and subsequent promotion of award-winning album ‘Miracle For A Lost City’ with all merchandise, concerts and digital products.
- Secured and negotiated record deal for ThreadStone with M.I Abaga’s Loopy Music which later merged with Chocolate City Music.
- Conceptualized and executed ‘Rock Nite’ event series in partnership with Starfish Mobile, Cool FM, Wazobia FM, Nigeria Info and Oriental Hotel.
- Planned and executed nationwide tour across 19 Nigerian cities and over 30 events.- Secured and negotiated license deals for digital music distribution.
- Won awards for Best Rock Album with ‘Miracle for A Lost City’ at the Crystal Awards 2012, nominated for Best Rock Group at African Gospel Music Awards (London) 2013, and nominated for Rock Artiste of the Year 2012.
Branch Manager, Operations
Media Clan
01.2010 - 03.2011
- Manage day-to-day business, communicated with clients, organized and coordinated all staff.
- Organized first-ever Jos Squash Competition and Awards dinner in 2010 in partnership with Plateau State Government.
- Secured relevant partnerships for successful events.
Laboratory Assistant
APIN-PEPFAR, PREVENTION, OF NIGERIA
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Presented on key research interests and lab practices.
- Carried out laboratory tests, reporting and analyzing of test results.
Education
Project Management Prince 2 - Project Management
Certificate
Benson Idahosa University2011
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Jos
Jos, Nigeria06.2010
SSCE - Secondary School
Federal Government College
Jos, Nigeria07.2005
Skills
- Social Media Marketing
- Sales Training and Leadership
- Channel Development
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Networking and relationship building
- Event management
- Business Development
- Entrepreneurial Skills
- Writing Skills
- Communication
- Partnerships
Timeline
Director of Business Development
TASCK Creative Company
01.2020 - 06.2023
Head Of Sales & Distribution
Chocolate City Music
01.2015 - 12.2019
Manager of Business Development and Sales
Quirk Theory
01.2013 - 12.2018
Branch Manager, Operations
Media Clan
01.2010 - 03.2011
Artiste/Business Manager
Threadstone, Loopy Music
01.2009 - 07.2013
Laboratory Assistant
APIN-PEPFAR, PREVENTION, OF NIGERIA
01.2009 - 03.2010
Project Management Prince 2 - Project Management
Certificate
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Jos
SSCE - Secondary School
Federal Government College
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