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BOLANLE OLUCHI BABALOLA

Lagos

Summary

An expert in strategic communication and a creative campaign director, I spearheaded impactful initiatives at Eazzy Holdings, boosting media coverage by 35%. My tenure at News Central Media Limited honed my ability to foster influencer partnerships and optimize SEO, demonstrating my proficiency in hard and soft skills, including bilingual communication and critical thinking.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Media Production and Communication Manager

Eazzy Holdings
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and executed integrated communication strategies, including comprehensive, costed implementation plans tailored to diverse regional markets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and budget constraints
  • Implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize production costs
  • Designed and validated detailed implementation protocols and standard operating procedures to coordinate efforts between local teams, external subcontractors, and service providers, leading to streamlined operations and effective campaign execution for maximum ROI
  • Created, produced and directed high-impact productions such as press conferences, live podcasts, brand campaign, digital content and interactive workshops, ensuring quality and timely delivery
  • Negotiated and secured traditional and digital media advertising space to boost campaign visibility, resulting in a 35% increase in media coverage
  • Oversee creative content production of the company which includes the creative team who designs, produces, presents and posts content
  • Established robust communication channels with stakeholders through regular coordination meetings, ensuring clear information flow and prompt resolution of issues
  • Utilized advanced data analytics to monitor campaign performance, evaluate effectiveness, and prepare detailed progress reports for senior management, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability
  • Designed, launched and managed a live music and podcast studio
  • Implemented a crisis communication strategy, reducing negative impact by 65%
  • Fostered a creative team work and collaborative work environment
  • Integrated music and audio management into core business strategy
  • Leveraged data analytics for actionable media insights
  • Optimized SEO for improved audience reaches and engagement

Entertainment Producer/ Presenter

News Central Media Limited
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Led the conceptualization and production of multi-channel broadcast programs, managing the entire process from scriptwriting and content creation to live event coordination, which reinforced pan-African visibility
  • Coordinated high-level interviews and live events with key media personalities and influencers, ensuring alignment with campaign goals and audience engagement strategies
  • Orchestrated regular stakeholder meetings with program directors, producers, and external partners to ensure cohesive campaign messaging and to address emerging communication challenges
  • Successfully built and managed partnerships with local and international media, increasing strategic collaboration by 60% and significantly broadening audience reach
  • Communicating on a range of broadcast programs, press briefings and events on News Central TV, and digital media platforms
  • Equipped with the knowledge of societal issues and information, I work with a team that intelligently researches, manages information, communicates, and designs programs that positively showcase Nigeria and Africa to the world
  • Promoting brand image, analyzing innovations and activities, reviewing newly released books, films, music, etc, and providing program links on digital platforms
  • Operating technical equipment, preparing communication agenda and schedule breakdown, rundown daily, weekly, and monthly

Communication Manager / ICT4D Technical Training Administrator for the Kaduna, Kano, Osun, Jigawa, Malaria LLIN Mass Campaign

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) (Consultant)
06.2019 - 11.2022
  • Designed and delivered specialized training programs for campaign personnel across multiple Nigerian states, focusing on the use of advanced communication tools and ICT4D strategies to support effective message dissemination
  • Developed detailed, region-specific communication protocols and supervised the implementation of these guidelines, ensuring consistency and high-quality outputs across decentralized teams
  • Coordinated regular progress and coordination meetings with stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and swift problem resolution during critical campaign phases
  • Provided bilingual communication support (English and Hausa) to ensure that local community messages were clearly understood and effectively disseminated, thereby enhancing stakeholder engagement and campaign success
  • Monitored and evaluated campaign progress using qualitative and quantitative metrics, compiling detailed reports that informed future strategic decisions
  • Provide tier 1 level real-time support through Android devices and technological tools
  • Data entry, data collation, and report writing through Red Rose App and other ICT4D tools
  • Monitor, supervise, and report progress and challenges within a targeted area
  • Analyze data quality, accuracy, and statistics of all participants and households
  • Trained three (3) categories of participants, which amounted to about 1000 or more people in the various stages of my section
  • We collectively influenced positive change and built sustainable working relationships
  • Assurance provider on the project, provide practical support and solutions unique to each ward through experience and knowledge of the job

Communication Officer/Presenter – Power Links on NTA International

Solaz Deluxe Communications
11.2017 - 03.2019
  • Delivered strategic messaging and managed weekly progress reports on major projects, ensuring clear and consistent communication to both internal teams and external audiences
  • Produce reports on program development, achievements, and success stories of NDPHC
  • Assist in planning, pre/post-production, and monitoring of the program
  • Contributed to editing, writing reports, and ensuring quality production

Producer

Greetings Media Limited
02.2017 - 07.2017
  • Created and supervised content for social media and broadcast platforms, focusing on entertainment and educational programming
  • Presentation and monitoring of information with strict adherence to regulatory bodies and organizational requirements
  • Supervised Data quality, presentation, and proper storage on the database
  • Created and planned social media programs for entertainment and education
  • Edit audio material/reports for programming

1st Assistant Director/ Production Manager

Flint Productions
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Directed production processes, ensuring that projects were completed within budget and on schedule while maintaining high-quality standards
  • I Identified/selected the cast with the Director and crew
  • I ensured production was within budget and strict schedule

Production Management Assistant, Voice-Over Artiste (Freelance)

BBC Media Action
07.2009 - 01.2016
  • Provided voice-over services and assisted with production management, contributing to the creation of impactful public service announcements and multimedia content
  • Planned, and scheduled production
  • I Identified/selected the cast with the Director and crew
  • I ensured production was within budget and strict schedule

Media Program Intern

DAAR Communication (AIT)
06.2006 - 12.2006
  • Supported technical operations for live TV programs and youth radio programs, laying the foundation for a career in communications and media production

Education

Management Acceleration Program -

Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University
12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of Abuja
Gwagwalada, Niger, Nigeria
12.2011

Diploma - Mass Communication

University of Abuja
Gwagwalada, Niger, Nigeria
12.2006

Skills

  • Strategic Communication
  • Creative campaign direction
  • Implementation of Plan Development
  • Multi-Stakeholder Coordination
  • Workflow Implementation
  • Public Relations Engagement
  • Influencer partnerships
  • Workshops
  • Podcast production
  • Target audience research and SEO
  • Production Scheduling and Management
  • Financial Budget Oversight
  • Cost Optimization
  • Campaign Monitoring
  • Key performance Evaluation
  • Presentation and Reporting
  • Partnership Development and Collaboration
  • Crisis Management Communication
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Proficient in Bilingual Communication
  • Media planning development
  • Media Training
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Presentation
  • Copywriting and
  • Reportorial
  • Digital Content Creation Management
  • Production Management
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Media and press release writing

Certification

  • Product Management in Journalism - Knight Centre for Journalism
  • Managing safely - Institute Of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
  • Onshore and Offshore (OSHA) HSE 1-3

References

On request.

Mobile Numbers

  • +2348029913576
  • 07065621984

Accomplishments

  • Contested and won the role of the Vice president of Lagos Business School {LBS}, Management Acceleration Programme {MAP} 20 SET OF 2024.
  • Produced multiple multimedia content of high quality for various industries ranging from corporate, social media, entertainment, film, advert and broadcast.
  • Constructed and equipped a state of the art music and podcast studio
  • Media partnership with producers, creatives, artists in broadcast and film industry
  • Managed, supervised and successfully established HOF Media in the entertainment industry.

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Head of Media Production and Communication Manager

Eazzy Holdings
01.2024 - Current

Entertainment Producer/ Presenter

News Central Media Limited
02.2022 - 03.2023

Communication Manager / ICT4D Technical Training Administrator for the Kaduna, Kano, Osun, Jigawa, Malaria LLIN Mass Campaign

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) (Consultant)
06.2019 - 11.2022

Communication Officer/Presenter – Power Links on NTA International

Solaz Deluxe Communications
11.2017 - 03.2019

Producer

Greetings Media Limited
02.2017 - 07.2017

1st Assistant Director/ Production Manager

Flint Productions
01.2016 - 12.2016

Production Management Assistant, Voice-Over Artiste (Freelance)

BBC Media Action
07.2009 - 01.2016

Media Program Intern

DAAR Communication (AIT)
06.2006 - 12.2006

Management Acceleration Program -

Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of Abuja

Diploma - Mass Communication

University of Abuja

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