Odunola Oluwadamilola Oladipo
Ifako Ijaiye
Summary
Skilled professional with expertise in influential communication, Microsoft Office Suite, and customer relationship management systems. Proven ability to delegate effectively and inspire motivation in diverse environments. Proficient in budget planning, negotiation techniques, brand promotion, and procurement procedures, driving organizational success through strategic initiatives and strong customer relationships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
SENIOR EVENT AND ACTIVATION MANAGER
LIVESPOT360
Lagos
2025.02 - Current
- Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
- Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
- Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
- Negotiated over 15 vendor contracts to secure favourable terms and conditions.
- Optimised resource allocation for increased profits.
- Supervised project timelines for timely completion.
- Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Organised Nestlé cultural diversity day, celebrating inclusivity and fostering employee engagement.
- Facilitated Nestlé family open day to strengthen community relations and showcase company values.
- Coordinated Maggi tales of Ramadan movie premiere to engage audiences through cinematic experiences.
- Facilitated workshop for Maggi food entrepreneurs and operators, empowering local businesses through skill development.
- Coordinated Lactogen internal launch to inform staff about product features and benefits.
- Livespot Detty Dec
- Heineken hot air balloon
CLIENT SERVICE/OPERATIONS MANAGER
NAUVARTIZ DRINKS AGENCY
Lagos
2024.09 - 2025.01
- Develop and maintain client relationships:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with marketing, product development, and customer success teams to align strategies, address customer feedback, and optimize product offerings.
- Established effective communication channels for improved team coordination.
- Managed over 10 complex customer complaints, ensuring satisfactory resolution.
- Implemented strategic plans to enhance overall service performance.
- Resolved escalated issues swiftly, minimising disruption to services.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
TEAM LEAD
JUST BRAND IT
Lagos
2023.08 - 2024.09
- Lead strategic market assessment to determine optimum service, price, and brand positioning for services to maximise penetration and profitability.
- Created and executed over 5 strategic sessions to achieve annual growth and profitability objectives across all services.
- Oversight of all strategic and tactical marketing and sales initiatives
- Advised senior management team on brand positioning strategy to enhance market presence.
- Developed new client business by pursuing strategic opportunities and cultivating relationships with existing clients.
- Development and oversight of business strategy
- Led development of streamlined processes to enhance operational efficiency.
SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE
LIVEET INNOVATIONS
Lagos
2024.04 - 2024.07
- Identified and pursued 3 new business opportunities to expand market reach
- Led over 5 sales process by collaborating with team members and engaging clients.
- Developed and maintained client relationships to drive customer satisfaction
- Forged strategic partnerships to enhance collaborative prospects
TEAM LEAD
PURE ACTIVATION NIGERIA
Lagos
2023.11 - 2024.04
- Source for 10 business/clientele/projects for Agency.
- Oversee daily agency operations to ensure efficiency and high-quality service delivery.
- Set and monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and financial targets, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure client satisfaction through effective project execution and problem resolution.
- Monitor financial performance and identify cost-saving and revenue-generating opportunities.
- Provide regular updates and reports to CEO and board of directors on operational performance.
- Represent agency in capacity of Chief Operating Officer at pitches, meetings and presentations as need arises.
EXPERIENCIAL PROJECT MANAGER, EVENTS AND ACTIVATIONS
EXPOSE MARKETING SOLUTION
Lagos
2022.05 - 2023.06
- In charge of development, production, and delivery of over 15 events from conceptualization, proposal, through to delivery, evaluation and follow up, on time and on budget, Recruitment of Brand Ambassadors.
- Coordinated event management team to ensure smooth execution of events by managing event crews, overseeing workflows, and liaising with suppliers for effective delivery of event services.
- Managed vendor relations and maintained client and guest satisfaction as Production Coordinator for events and activations.
- Executed diverse projects across events and activations, contributing to overall campaign success.
- Coordinated full-year activation campaign for Wild Turkey.
- Wild Turkey bartender's soiree
- Wild Turkey at Beat FM Christmas concert
- Wild Turkey at Ric Hassani's concert
- Dangote Housing show, Abuja
- Dangote Lagos Trade fair
- Celebrations Rebranding
- GDN full year activation
- Mara launch
- Sosa product launch
- Sosa product sampling activation
- Risesvest App launch
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, EVENTS AND ACTIVATIONS
LIVESPOT360
Lagos
2019.03 - 2022.04
- Developed and delivered events from conceptualisation and proposal through to execution, evaluation, and follow-up, ensuring timelines and budgets were met while recruiting Brand Ambassadors.
- Supported event management team in ensuring smooth event operations by managing event crews, overseeing workflows, and liaising with suppliers for event execution services.
- Assisted Production Coordinator in coordinating suppliers and managing client and guest relations to enhance event experiences.
- Executed diverse projects
- Star Radler Launch, beach party and plugged in Events.
- Desperados Launch and consumer's event.
- Tiger beer Event
- Livespot X festival
- Heineken Euro 2021
- Maggi O talenu
- Maggi O setigo
- Tiger lipfest
- Heineken James bond movie premier
- Global citizen
- Access Stars.
- Nestle for healthier kids.
- Asompi
- Maggi Pop Up Kitchen
- Maggi Easter promo
- Maggi Mystery Shopper
- Maggi Mystery Shopper
FIELD OFFICER- TEAM LEAD AND SUPERVISOR
LIVESPOT360
Lagos
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Coordinated and supervised over 20 experiential marketing activations to enhance brand engagement.
- Executed diverse marketing projects across multiple platforms to drive audience reach.
- Collated field data to inform marketing strategies and project outcomes.
- Recruitment of Brand Ambassadors.
- Star Radler plugged in Events.
- Cocktail week
- Fashion Week
- Maggi Pop Up Kitchen
- Maggi Cook difference.
- Maggi Ramadan Activation
CHIEF PLANNER
CHORPPYZ ENTERTAINMENT
Lagos
2012.01 - 2019.01
- Improved project efficiency by developing detailed work plans.
- Promoted team collaboration to ensure timely project completion.
- Team coordination resulted in improved workflow synchronisation.
- Coordinated task distribution, increasing overall productivity.
- Mentored junior planners in effective planning techniques.
- Oversaw over 15 budget allocations, reducing unnecessary expenditure.
FIELD OFFICER- TEAM LEAD AND SUPERVISOR
EXP Nigeria
Lagos
2012.01 - 2016.01
- Co-ordinated and supervised experiential marketing activations to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Recruited and trained brand ambassadors to effectively represent brands at events.
- Collated field data to inform marketing strategies and improve future activations.
- Executed multiple marketing projects
- Copa Coca Cola, May 2017 (Supervisor)
- Unilever School Health Program, March 2016 (Supervisor)
- Copa Coca Cola, May 2016 (Team Lead)
- MTN Zone Phase 1 and 2, Dec 2012-April 2013 (Team Lead)
- Unilever School Health Program 2013 (Brand Ambassador)
Education
Bachelor of Education - Adult education/Political science
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State 2012.02 - 2016.10
Senior Secondary School Certificate - Government
Federal Government Girls College
Oyo 2005.09 - 2010.06
Skills
- Event budgeting
- CRM software
- Vendor management
- Brand promotion
- Time efficiency
- Influential communication
- Negotiation skills
- Delegation techniques
- Diverse leadership
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Inspiring motivation
- Office suite proficiency
- CRM
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
Accomplishments
- Project management improvement
- Platoon vice president (NYSC, Delta state) 2016/2017
- Educational Development C.D.S (NYSC, Delta state) 2016/2017
- Gen Sec., Christian Fellowship International, UI Chapter. 2013/2014
- President, Press Club (FGGC, Oyo) 2009/2010
Languages
English
Advanced
YORUBA
Fluent
Affiliations
- DRIVING
- SINGING
- READING
Certification
PMP/PM1 APRIL 1ST 2020
Work availability
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References
References available upon request.
Software
Microsoft tools
Timeline
SENIOR EVENT AND ACTIVATION MANAGER
LIVESPOT360
2025.02 - Current
CLIENT SERVICE/OPERATIONS MANAGER
NAUVARTIZ DRINKS AGENCY
2024.09 - 2025.01
SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE
LIVEET INNOVATIONS
2024.04 - 2024.07
TEAM LEAD
PURE ACTIVATION NIGERIA
2023.11 - 2024.04
TEAM LEAD
JUST BRAND IT
2023.08 - 2024.09
EXPERIENCIAL PROJECT MANAGER, EVENTS AND ACTIVATIONS
EXPOSE MARKETING SOLUTION
2022.05 - 2023.06
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, EVENTS AND ACTIVATIONS
LIVESPOT360
2019.03 - 2022.04
FIELD OFFICER- TEAM LEAD AND SUPERVISOR
LIVESPOT360
2018.01 - 2019.01
Bachelor of Education - Adult education/Political science
University of Ibadan
2012.02 - 2016.10
CHIEF PLANNER
CHORPPYZ ENTERTAINMENT
2012.01 - 2019.01
FIELD OFFICER- TEAM LEAD AND SUPERVISOR
EXP Nigeria
2012.01 - 2016.01
Senior Secondary School Certificate - Government
Federal Government Girls College
2005.09 - 2010.06