Lola Atobatele
Communications Specialist
Lagos,NG
Summary
With over 3 years of experience in a variety of industries, I'm an experienced and devoted Communications Specialist.
I am well-organized and can work solo or as part of a group, also self-motivated and possess the strong multitasking skills required to fulfill tight deadlines while keeping the highest level of quality.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Communications centered on Public Relations from Kennesaw State University in the United States with proficiency in Social Media, Media Relations, Microsoft Office, and Marketing Communications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Communications Officer
EKOEXCEL
Ikeja, Lagos
09.2021 - Current
- Assist with establishing, developing and implementing short- and long-term communications strategies.
- Manage communications with external and internal stakeholders.
- Oversee website copy and social media platforms.
- Draft press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and work with news media to spread positions.
- Build and strengthen relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
- Prepare and edit organizational publications such as newsletters or reports for internal and external audiences.
- Monitor brand health through analytics
- Grew social media following (LinkedIn) by 50% two weeks after resumption
Communications Coordinator/Events Coordinator (PT)
WENDYS NIGERIA LTD
Ikeja, Lagos
09.2017 - Current
- Create and execute engaging content for internal communications
- Develop and communicate process, tools and standards to achieve consistency and excellence
- Identify priorities and create communications plans
- Management and monitoring of events budget
- Supervised onsite team of vendors, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team of over 10 people
- Fulfill contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Senior Corporate Communications Executive
Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC
Ikeja, Lagos
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Promoted to Senior Corporate Communications Executive from Corporate Communications Executive after1 year and 3 months
- Management of corporate social media channels, including scheduling posts and moderating conversation.
- Attending planning/briefing meetings.
- Directly manage media inquiries and interview requests.
- Writing press releases and spokesperson talking points.
- Media relations, including building media lists
- Improved Social Media presence and following by 200% on Facebook, 100% on Twitter, and 100% on Instagram in six months.
- Represented company at multiple events and conferences.
Corporate Communications Intern (NYSC)
Bank Of Industry
Ikeja, Lagos
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Assistance in drafting press materials.
- Create, develop, and edit written content for intranet, videos, and additional communications materials.
- Event, meeting, and project coordination
- PR event support
- Press clippings
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
KIDS 'R' KIDS
Norcoss, GA
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Assist in maintaining open communication with all families.
- Assist in planning and executing all classroom and outdoor activities.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by performing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Assist lead teacher in planning and implementing developmental programs to meet Center guidelines plus daily attendance reports.
- Assist with assessment of children and classroom.
- Assisting in classroom management, teaching of developmental curriculum, record keeping, and playground supervision of 15 students.
- Helps other classrooms as necessary.
Administrative Assistant
Humana Marketpoint
Roswell, GA
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Answer phones and communicate messages to principals, managers, and staff to resolve client questions on time.
- Assist in developing presentations and reports as needed.
- Coordinated office/reception activities
- Created and updated all internal databases.
- Maintained clients' records and contracts of over 1000 people.
- Operated data entry device to input and maintain lists and records.
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Retail Sales Associate (TEMP)
MACY'S INC
Alpharetta, GA
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Exceeded personal sales goals as established by Store Manager(s)
- Assisted in preparation of physical inventory or cycle counts, including counting and performing inventory.
- Assisted Store Management team with non-selling operational tasks.
- Directed guest requests to appropriate channel.
- Worked with Sales Manager to establish sales strategies and forecasts.
- Appeared on highest-grossing employees list more than 50% of time.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA 05.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Advertising
European University Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus 02.2011 - 12.2013
Skills
Crisis Communication
Microsoft Office
Marketing Communications Expertise
Social Media Marketing/Management
Event Execution
Pr Strategy Development
Technical Knowledge
Advocacy
Collaboration
Strategy Implementation
Advertising And Marketing
Speechwriting And Messaging
Certification
Improving International Marketing Communications by Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK)
Volunteer Work
Public Relations Strategy (Apr 2017 - Sep 2017)
Art Works for Change • Online, USA
Art Mentor (Jul 2016 - Aug 2016)
Devereaux Georgia Treatment Network - Kennesaw, GA USA
Recycling center volunteer (Jul 2016 - Aug 2016)
Keep North Fulton Beautiful INC • Alpharetta, GA USA
Race volunteer (Jul 2016 - Jul 2016)
The Dave Krache Foundation • Kennesaw, GA USA
CARE pantry volunteer (Jul 2016 - Jul 2016)
Kennesaw State University • Kennesaw, GA USA
Voter Registration volunteer (Jun 2016 - Jun 2016)
Planned Parenthood Southeast Inc. • Marietta, GA USA
Star-spangled celebration volunteer (Jun 2016 - Jun 2016)
Kennesaw State University • Kennesaw, GA USA
Timeline
Communications Officer
EKOEXCEL
09.2021 - Current
Diploma in Events Managemnent
03-2021
Improving International Marketing Communications by Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK)
07-2020
Data Science with Python
06-2020
Senior Corporate Communications Executive
Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC
11.2019 - 08.2021
Crisis Communication
10-2019
Organization Communication
10-2019
Persuading Others
10-2019
Social Media for Nonprofits
10-2019
Social Media for Government
09-2019
Corporate Communications Intern (NYSC)
Bank Of Industry
02.2018 - 10.2018
Communications Coordinator/Events Coordinator (PT)
WENDYS NIGERIA LTD
09.2017 - Current
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
KIDS 'R' KIDS
03.2017 - 06.2017
Administrative Assistant
Humana Marketpoint
11.2016 - 06.2017
Retail Sales Associate (TEMP)
MACY'S INC
11.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Kennesaw State University
05.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Advertising
European University Cyprus
02.2011 - 12.2013