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Kate Ebinum

Kate Ebinum

Chevron Drive Lekki,Nigeria
A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.
Charles Darwin

Summary

Management professional with background leveraging current information and forecasts to build innovative approaches. History working at forefront of Strategic Marketing & Communications operations to lead with proactive mindset and well-coordinated, strategic plans. Articulate communicator with persuasive style and deep understanding of policy and planning data.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
year of post-secondary education
12
12

Sales, marketing, and communication experience

Work History

Director Strategy & Innovation

Prime Innovative Institute of Technology
Ajah, Lagos
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Led and optimized company's operational performance, surpassing budget, and financial targets by an impressive 70% while significantly improving client retention
  • Set up marketing department and generated a 50% revenue increase over a 3-month period.
  • Oversight Functions in Human Resource Department to ensure meticulous alignment of company policy decisions with legal guidelines and corporate directives
  • Conducted performance appraisals and succession planning of all employees to develop leadership and management skills.
  • Effectively managed both short-term opportunities and long-term strategic planning efforts
  • Proactively identified commercially viable opportunities and carefully assessed their business relevance
  • Aligned departmental goals, streamlined processes, and allocated resources in perfect harmony with the overarching organizational strategy
  • Produced comprehensive market assessments and conducted insightful analysis, delivering concise insights on market size and share
  • Provided exceptional support for the day-to-day operations of relevant projects and initiatives, playing a key role in achieving margin goals.

Head Of Marketing and Communications

PYB Nigeria
Lagos, Lagos
08.2019 - 03.2023
  • Established and fostered mutually beneficial partnerships with influential media outlets, effectively leveraging their platforms to amplify brand exposure
  • Pioneered the development of comprehensive content guidelines, encompassing impactful templates and exemplary examples to ensure consistently high standards of outgoing communications
  • Crafted innovative communication strategies tailored to align with clients' overarching business objectives, effectively enhancing their brand presence and market positioning
  • Delivered outstanding results by driving an impressive 80% growth in social media followers for all clients, strategically implementing targeted engagement and content strategies
  • Executed seamlessly integrated advertising campaigns across diverse media channels, including Meta (Facebook & Instagram), as well as Google and Bing adverts, optimizing reach and maximizing campaign effectiveness
  • Curated and compiled engaging and compelling content for various communication channels, ensuring consistent brand messaging and resonance across platforms
  • Demonstrated diplomatic acumen while safeguarding clients' interests, employing tactful negotiation and communication techniques
  • Efficiently organized cost-effective advertising campaigns, meticulously allocating resources to maximize media representation and optimize ROI.

Head of Corporate Communications

Insurance Brokers of Nigeria
Lagos, Lagos
11.2013 - 12.2022
  • Achieved exceptional results in designing and developing highly successful insurance packages, consistently ranking in the top quartile
  • Skillfully analyzed stakeholder research findings to shape a compelling vision for the Corporate Communications Department, driving impactful messaging and strategic direction
  • Arranged cost-efficient advertising campaigns to maximize media representation.
  • Assessed impact of current communications and tackled areas of weakness.
  • Efficiently managed end-to-end Public Relations campaigns, from creative brief to implementation, with a keen focus on cost-effectiveness, measurement, and timely delivery
  • Demonstrated a proven track record of forging effective coalitions with the press, as well as internal and external business partners, fostering collaborative relationships and generating positive outcomes
  • Implemented strategic digital marketing campaigns to significantly enhance brand coverage across diverse platforms, maximizing the impact of advertising initiatives
  • Expertly crafted and reviewed press releases, video content, and digital marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with overall strategy and delivering compelling messaging to target audiences
  • Nurtured strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the seamless dissemination of information and fostering a cohesive communication ecosystem
  • Leveraged market intelligence to identify and actively pursue promising business prospects and emerging opportunities, driving continuous growth and market expansion.
  • Developed communication strategies to support business direction.

Assistant Business Development Manager

Genesis Electricity Limited
01.2011 - 10.2013
  • Attended prominent industry events nationwide, fostering valuable networking opportunities
  • Coached and guided the team to exceed sales targets and build strong client relationships
  • Closed complex, lucrative deals with new customers, driving revenue growth
  • Successfully launched new product lines with effective retail and marketing strategies
  • Tracked market developments in the oil and gas sector, both upstream and downstream
  • Managed relationships with IOCs and NNPC, facilitating productive collaborations
  • Provided technical assistance on trading and acquisition of petroleum products
  • Sourced and organized tenders for power generation, distribution, and billing
  • Managed contracts, budgets, and quality control for projects
  • Offered guidance on tariff structure and bill collection processes.

Marketing Manager

Drumstix Food & Investments Nig Ltd
07.2008 - 09.2009
  • Consistently exceeded monthly sales targets and achieved a remarkable 60% growth in outdoor catering business
  • Forged strategic marketing and branding partnerships with high-profile clients, significantly expanding company reach and market presence
  • Motivated and inspired a team of over thirty employees to surpass growth and revenue targets, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
  • Utilized creative copywriting and photo editing skills to develop compelling promotional materials, including impactful TV and print advertising campaigns
  • Provided effective supervision and oversight of all marketing and planning activities, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.

Marketing And Communications Associate

Subotech Nigeria Limited
08.2007 - 07.2008
  • Achieved a remarkable 80% increase in social media following for all clients, resulting in expanded brand reach and enhanced online visibility
  • Successfully executed integrated advertising campaigns across multiple media channels, including Meta (Facebook & Instagram), as well as Google and Bing adverts, driving significant customer engagement and delivering measurable results for clients
  • Achieved a remarkable 70% increase in company's operational performance, surpassing budget and financial targets, while significantly enhancing client retention
  • Successfully aligned departmental goals, processes, and resource allocation with the organizational strategy, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness
  • Improved brand coverage across various platforms by implementing strategic digital marketing campaigns, resulting in a notable increase in online reach and engagement metrics
  • Achieved consistent monthly sales targets while driving a remarkable 60% growth in the outdoor catering business, resulting in significant revenue expansion and business success.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Business

Zurich Elite Business School, Switzerland
02.2022 -

Master of Science - Management

Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham
09.2008 - 10.2009

B.Sc - Sociology and Psychology

Delat State University , Abraka, Nigeria
2007

Skills

  • Stakeholder engagement methods
  • Business continuity planning
  • Communication strategies
  • Negotiation strategies
  • Process coordination and management
  • Competitor product analysis
  • Brand building
  • Social Media
  • Community Management
  • Product Marketing
  • Financial management
  • Business development
  • Marketing strategy
  • Customer service
  • Optimizing digital assets
  • Creating multimedia assets
  • Supporting public relations
  • Social media coordination
  • Communication planning
  • Trade show representation
  • Product Launch
  • Content Development
  • Writing and Producing communications
  • Public relations
  • Google Workspace
  • Team building
  • Customer-focused
  • Communication skills
  • Payroll administration
  • Problem-solving
  • Social media marketing
  • Multilingual
  • Knowledge of [Software]
  • Time management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved IBN's first Corporate Social Responsibility Outreach by
    Successfully Organizing International Womens Day 2021.
  • Collaborated with a team of fifteen in the development of the Insure
    Tech Application.
  • Successfully restructured operations for PIIT in terms of strategic
    alignment, company goal implementation, and growth plans.
  • Featured on Newscentral Television to discuss the red flags in online
    businesses.
  • Resolved product advertising issues through consumer testing.

Affiliations

Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Associate Member: Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (RIMSON) Member, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) | 2014

Languages

French
Elementary
English
Native

Work Availability

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Timeline

Zurich Elite Business School - Master of Business Administration, Business
02.2022 -
Director Strategy & Innovation - Prime Innovative Institute of Technology
01.2021 - 04.2023
Head Of Marketing and Communications - PYB Nigeria
08.2019 - 03.2023
Head of Corporate Communications - Insurance Brokers of Nigeria
11.2013 - 12.2022
Assistant Business Development Manager - Genesis Electricity Limited
01.2011 - 10.2013
Nottingham Trent University - Master of Science, Management
09.2008 - 10.2009
Marketing Manager - Drumstix Food & Investments Nig Ltd
07.2008 - 09.2009
Marketing And Communications Associate - Subotech Nigeria Limited
08.2007 - 07.2008
Delat State University - B.Sc, Sociology and Psychology
Kate Ebinum