Favour Umenweke
Lagos
Summary
Creative and impact-focused communications leader with over 7 years of experience in driving strategic communications, program execution, and cross-functional operations in the startup and nonprofit ecosystems. Currently leading operational strategy and global PR efforts at ImpactHER across four regions in Africa, with bases in Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroon, Mozambique, and Benin Republic. I drive initiatives that empower thousands of African women entrepreneurs while amplifying her global voice.
My work lives at the intersection of purpose and performance, managing high-impact programs, building brand equity, nurturing communities, and forging strategic partnerships that expand reach and influence. I have been proven to lead teams, optimize processes, and communicate compelling brand narratives that align with organizational goals. My mission? To help brands and businesses not just grow but thrive, stand out, and leave a lasting mark.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations & PR Lead
ImpactHER
New York
02.2025 - Current
- Lead promotional efforts for webinars, training sessions, global campaigns, and exhibitions.
- Coordinate visibility efforts during international events in partnerships with international organizations.
- Respond to inquiries, and manage sensitive communications.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of capacity-building programs, workshops, and other initiatives for our community with beneficiaries in over 30 countries.
- Manage internal teams across Africa, assign tasks, set KPIs, and ensure a smooth workflow across departments.
Lead, Communication & Partnership
Chequebase
Lagos
01.2024 - 12.2024
- I managed strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders, including financial institutions, technology providers, and corporate clients.
- I built and nurtured strong relationships with partners to ensure successful collaboration and achieve mutual objectives.
- Developed and maintained a pipeline of potential partners to support business growth and brand visibility.
- Executed a robust communication strategy that aligns with Chequebase's brand positioning, mission, and goals.
Lead, Brand & Communications
Ash Nelson Partners
Lagos
10.2023 - 04.2024
- I developed and implemented initiatives to enhance ANP Community Members and HR collaboration.
- Oversaw creation and distribution of content across various platforms, including websites, social media, newsletters, print materials and press releases.
- Managed communication between internal and external stakeholders as well as oversaw business operations and administrative activities.
- Supported cross-departmental projects with effective communication plans and materials.
Brand Communications & Marketing Manager
Venia Group
Lagos
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Organized and hosted community events, online and offline to foster engagement and connection.
- Managed and maintained social media accounts, and also monitored social media trends and emerging platforms to identify opportunities for community engagement.
- I successfully created and managed various campaigns that boosted sales by 80% and brand online visibility and growth by over 85%.
- Built and maintained relationships with key community members, influencers, and stakeholders.
- Created company literature, marketing & promotional materials, and other forms of communication.
PR & Marketing Associate
Garmut Inc
Lagos
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Successfully implemented PR and marketing campaigns for clients with over 80% ROI.
- Successfully pitched and landed clients in various industries.
- Regularly liaising with clients to ensure excellent levels of service and satisfaction.
- Organize events and publicity rounds for our clients.
Business Operations and Marketing Intern
Bright Network
London
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Analyzed existing business processes to identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks.
- Assisted in formulating new processes to improve workflow efficiency, ensuring smooth business operations.
- Research competitor's operational strategies to inform company practice improvements.
Content Strategist
Summer Digital
Lagos
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed and implemented campaigns that increased engagement and traffic.
- Conducted thorough market research to understand target audiences and industry trends.
- Oversaw content production from ideation to publication and social media management.
Public Relations and Communications Associate
Kleeks PR
Lagos
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Developed marketing communications strategies and campaigns that boosted customer interaction by 70%.
- Successfully planned and coordinated media events, press conferences, activations, product launches, and interviews for clients.
- Conducted research for clients, including industry trends, competitor analysis, and audience insights, to help inform PR strategies.
- Assisted in managing social media accounts, creating and scheduling posts, and engaging with followers to increase online visibility for clients.
Recruiter
Hyt Consulting
Lagos
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Prepared recruitment materials and posted jobs to appropriate job websites that attracted hundreds of applications.
- Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within the schedule.
- Assessed hundreds of applicant's relevant knowledge, hard and soft skills, experience, and aptitudes.
Programmes Intern
Nigeria Television Aba Authority(NTA)
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Creation of programme schedule.
- Preview and upload of programmes and marketing jingles to be aired.
- Assisted in organizing the NTA science expo.
Education
Information Management Technology -
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
Imo, Nigeria12.2019
Skills
- Partnership management
- Content creation and curation
- Social Media Management
- Communication strategy
- Team building
- Project Management
- Event coordination
- Brand development
- Public relations
- Marketing strategy
Certification
- Brand Management, University of London, 07/2024
- Venture Capital, EntryLevel, 05/2023
- Creativity & Problem Solving Skills, MSBM UK, 06/2021
- Copywriting, Alison, 03/2020
- Diploma in Public Relations, Alison, 06/2019
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Operations & PR Lead
ImpactHER
02.2025 - Current
Lead, Communication & Partnership
Chequebase
01.2024 - 12.2024
Lead, Brand & Communications
Ash Nelson Partners
10.2023 - 04.2024
PR & Marketing Associate
Garmut Inc
09.2021 - 02.2022
Brand Communications & Marketing Manager
Venia Group
09.2020 - 09.2023
Business Operations and Marketing Intern
Bright Network
06.2020 - 07.2020
Content Strategist
Summer Digital
09.2019 - 05.2020
Recruiter
Hyt Consulting
08.2018 - 11.2018
Public Relations and Communications Associate
Kleeks PR
06.2018 - 02.2019
Programmes Intern
Nigeria Television Aba Authority(NTA)
09.2016 - 11.2016
Information Management Technology -
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
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