OLAKUNLE ABAYOMI FADAIRO
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
Versatile professional with expertise in international English proficiency, strategic planning, and financial reporting. Strong leadership skills and cultural awareness enhance effectiveness in remote work environments. Proficient in MS Project and Excel, with a proven track record in budgeting and finance management. Committed to fostering social engagement and driving impactful outcomes through ethical decision-making and critical evaluation.
Organised Project Coordinator with knack for streamlining processes and driving team success. Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. Known for fostering collaboration and improving operational efficiency.
Offering strong organisational and communication skills, backed by ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate team efforts. Knowledgeable about project management principles, timelines, and resource allocation. Ready to use and develop problem-solving, leadership, and time-management skills in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Management
- Work as project manager for CORA-NPL BOOK PARTY 2024
- Serve as a project manager for the coordination of KONGI HAVERST 2024 at CORA library
- Project coordinator and logistics for 2024/2025 CORA BOOKTREK
- Media Team for Lagos Studies Association (LSA) 2025
- Project manager for CORA July Literary Season 2.0 – Ngugi’s Season
- Stage Manager for CORA-NPL BOOK PARTY 2025
- Project Manager for Kayode Aderinokun Poetry Prize
- Current Librarian for CORA Library & Resource Centre
- Lagos book and arts festival https://share.google/vqI7Rov2WVpl80fOX
JOURNALISM
- Currently working as a news journalist for CORA
- News Anchor for ASKNIGERIA, Canadian Online News Media
- Https://youtube.com/shorts/LbDTKHcB_lI?si=JqWDdIN3Lh5IyOqM
- Https://youtube.com/shorts/dS4P4IdbC8c?si=YQtXMPxQMpDEizlN
Team Work
- Able to work with a team successfully without difficulty, offering strategies that would aid success in a conducive work atmosphere.
Mastery In Editing
- Mastered the skill of editing and proofreading
Operating Project Coordinator, Marketing Manager
Committee for Relevant Art, Lagos Island
Lagos Island
2023.01 - 2026.04
- Led marketing and digital communications for one of Nigeria’s foremost literary and cultural festivals under a non-governmental organization.
- Developed and executed digital content strategies aimed at attracting partnerships, sponsors, and creative collaborators.
- Managed social media campaigns that significantly increased audience engagement and festival visibility.
- Achieved over 500,000 online views within one week of the festival.
- Grew Instagram following from 309 to 3,095 followers through consistent content creation and audience engagement.
- Generated over 1,000,000 views on Facebook, strengthening the festival’s digital footprint and public awareness.
- Freedom Park, Lagos Island
- Https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRhBZN1DHvL/?igsh=MWFxaTN5cnBvY2czbA==
- Https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRMbjMeDM2_/?igsh=eHRpbWNxNHN6ZnNt
- Https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI_RZZfINxa/?igsh=cGQ0dGhidmR3dXBs
Teaching
2020.01 - 2026.04
- Teaching IELTS class, SAT class, JUPEB, WAEC and GEL class
- - Teaching British pronouncing English
- - Teaching Syntactic and Semantic English
- - Help students learn and speak English words accurately
- - Manage virtual and physical classes
- - Training students to gain admission at international institutions and colleges.
Protocol Officer, Marketing Strategist for Ticket Sales
AFRIMA AWARD, GRA, Lagos
Lagos
- 2026.01
- Conducted market research and audience analysis to identify target demographics and optimize promotional messaging.
- Collaborated with media partners, influencers, and sponsors to maximize media reach and public engagement.
- Identified and engaged corporate clients, partners, and individuals for bulk and premium ticket sales.
- Coordinated VIP protocol services, including accreditation, seating arrangements, escorts, and event flow management.
- Liaised with government officials, diplomats, sponsors, artists, and media partners to ensure protocol standards and etiquette were strictly observed.
Education
BACHELOR - ENGLISH
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
2019.01 - 2025.01
Skills
- International English proficiency
- Social engagement
- Research documentation
- Remote work capability
- Verbal communication
- Media professionalism
- Interest in current events
- Scope defining
- Scope definition
- Proficient in ms project
- Ethical consideration
- Excel spreadsheet mastery
- Budgeting and finance
- Critical evaluation
- Communication proficiency
- Strategic planning
- Financial reporting
- Resourcefulness
- Leadership skills
- Cultural awareness
- Production reporting
Languages
ENGLISH
YORUBA
Custom Section
ITOKU
Personal Information
- Gender: MALE
- Nationality: NIGERIAN
Accomplishments
Award of Excellence; Project Director for 2025 Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF)
Timeline
Operating Project Coordinator, Marketing Manager
Committee for Relevant Art, Lagos Island
2023.01 - 2026.04
Teaching
2020.01 - 2026.04
BACHELOR - ENGLISH
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
2019.01 - 2025.01
Project Management
JOURNALISM
Team Work
Mastery In Editing
Protocol Officer, Marketing Strategist for Ticket Sales
AFRIMA AWARD, GRA, Lagos
- 2026.01