LILLIAN DURU
Ibadan,Oyo State
Summary
Dedicated dance artist and cultural practitioner with expertise in performance and choreography. Committed to community engagement and diversity advocacy through the arts. Proficient in choreographic theory and movement direction, with a solid foundation in dance history and theatre practice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Client Acquisition & Growth Manager
Core Ethos Group
Oakland, Maryland
12.2025 - Current
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring 60% positive outcomes during negotiations.
- Delivered customer-centric solutions for improved user experience and satisfaction, resulting in 75% in income revenue.
- Adapted conversation skills according to each client's needs and preferences.
- Handled customer inquiries with respect and professionalism.
- Maintained client database, ensuring data integrity.
Virtual Assistant/Workflow Specialist
Gooro Consulting
Lekki, Lagos
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Ensured timely completion of tasks through vigilant follow-ups with team members, which led to 40% increase in productivity.
- Drafted correspondence on behalf of executive team, promoting professional communication.
- Streamlined communication by managing emails and scheduling meetings.
- Maintained client confidentiality by adhering strictly to data protection laws and company policies.
- Conducted online research for important projects, leading to well-informed decisions.
Choreographer & Cultural Manager
National Youth Service Corps
Ibadan, Oyo State
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Adapted choreography according to dancer feedback or director input for improvement of final showings.
- Collaborated with directors to achieve desired thematic elements in performances.
- Selected appropriate cultural music for routines, which enhanced artistic narrative of performances by 30%.
- Created vibrant cultural calendar; attracted visitors from diverse backgrounds.
- Achieved successful event execution by effectively managing resources and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State 04.2018 - 06.2023
Skills
- Customer orientation
- Results-Driven attitude
- Task coordination
- Heritage conservation
- Cross-Cultural collaboration
- Community engagement
- Theatre terminology familiarity
- Understanding of dance history
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- Dancing
- Reading
- Exploring
- Cooking
- Learning other cultures
Accomplishments
- Award of Merit for Dancer and Choreographer of the year presented by the Association of Theatre Arts Students, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
- Award for Dancer of the year, Female Category, presented by the Theatre Students Awards, Ogun State, Nigeria.
- Award of Merit for Head Choreographer for the 45th Initiation presented by the Association of Theatre Arts Students, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
- Nominee Certificate of Participation: 25under25 SME 100 Awards, Performing Arts Category.
- Certificate of Participation: Onelife Initiative for Human Development. A performance for family planning and child abuse.
- Certificate of completion Tech Operations (Project, Product and Operations Management).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Client Acquisition & Growth Manager
Core Ethos Group
12.2025 - Current
Virtual Assistant/Workflow Specialist
Gooro Consulting
08.2025 - 12.2025
Choreographer & Cultural Manager
National Youth Service Corps
12.2023 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
University of Ibadan
04.2018 - 06.2023