A dedicated child development professional that is enthusiastic about the growth and development of children by creating content and products that benefits them. With experience in engaging parents, training staff and teaching children via creative content development e.g., programming, activities, curriculum development. Highly skilled in children themed interior/exterior designs development. Conceptualizes and design children’s products. Offer parents valuable insights on effective parenting techniques and creative communication. Also offers creative promotional and sales plans for child focused products.
Hi, I’m
Olufunke Alawode
Ikotun
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
HARVESTERSLAGOS
CENTRAL HEAD, NEXTGEN
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and deployed effective organizational structure, goals, and strategies to all eleven campuses and supervised alignment and growth.
- Expanded children's membership from 1500 to 3000 children.
- Assisted in planting children's churches on four campuses in Nigeria and UK.
- Produce Bi-annual devotionals, weekly curriculum, and periodic learning kits for children.
- Organize fun-learning events/programming for children, e.g. skill acquisition and talent development workshops, summer camps, fun fairs, etc.
- Incorporated periodic assessment for learning quality evaluation.
- Collaborate with IT team to incorporate technology in weekly operations.
- Built parent communities where we do life together and share helpful resources.
- Lead and train team of 500 volunteers on eleven campuses across globe to achieve set goals and objectives.
- Trained,mentored and developed new leaders across campuses.
- Involved in building attractive and functional facility for Lekki campus.
HARVESTERSLAGOS
NEXTGEN COORDINATOR-GBAGADA CAMPUS
04.2013 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Successful rebranding of with name, logo, and slogan.
- Developed database for hundreds of families.
- Planned activities toward successful events and programs.
- Successfully integrated fun and energy into teaching system.
- Created warm, fun, and excellent environment that aided learning.
- Executed creative programming for children.
- Incorporated fun learning on social media platforms.
- Planned and supervised renovations of facility.
- Expanded workforce by 75% and population of children by over 100%.
- Led and trained team of 100 volunteers.
HELPINGTHEPARENTS VENTURESLAGOS
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
09.2007 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Performed client research quarterly and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
- Identified 2 new business opportunities monthly through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Selected 3 child focused products monthly based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
- Met existing customers bi-monthly to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
BASSCOMMALAUSA, LAGOS
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
08.2006 - 09.2007
Job overview
- Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
- Oversaw office inventory activities weekly by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
- Assisted in procuring travel documents for staff.
- Planned and executed 2 incentives that increased staff satisfaction by 30%.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for directors.
COMMAND DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLSHADAWANKA BARRACKS, BAUCHI
TEACHER (NYSC ATTACHE)
10.2004 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards and for students academic needs.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported 75 students' physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database monthly to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
University of LagosAkoka, Lagos
Bachelor of Science from Botany
06.2004
University Overview
- Completed professional development in Botany.
Skills
- Child education management
- Exceptionally Creative
- Special Events
- Proven team leader
- Problem Solver
- Employee training
- Excellent communication skills
- Detailed Documentation
- Development Activities
- Report Writing
- Complaint Resolution
- Attentive and Observant
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Award for Excellent Performance, Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication, WOTCLEF, Bauchi State Chapter, 08/2005
- Developed and implemented painting themes, playgrounds and decor for children's facilities.
- Organized book fairs, fun fairs and several academic and fun events for children.
- Consult with parents and organizations to build functional solutions for their children’s development.
- Conceptualize creative programming and products for children of all ages that includes curriculums, videos, theme songs, affirmations, fun activities etc. all tailored to their growth and development.
- Produced learning shows for children online.
- Written newsletters on parenting.
- Lead 500 volunteers towards a common goal.
- Responsible for 3000 kids from diverse backgrounds.
- Trained several volunteers and teachers periodically.
- Received several awards and recognition for outstanding work and leadership.
Passionate about learning and igniting a love for life-long learning in both kids and adults.
Passionate about learning and igniting a love for life-long learning in both kids and adults.
- I love to read books, novels, and biographies.
- Organized book fairs in schools to encourage reading.
- Led reading groups and have received awards and recognition for the best reading group in my current place of work.
Timeline
CENTRAL HEAD, NEXTGEN
HARVESTERS
01.2022 - Current
NEXTGEN COORDINATOR-GBAGADA CAMPUS
HARVESTERS
04.2013 - 01.2022
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
HELPINGTHEPARENTS VENTURES
09.2007 - 03.2013
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
BASSCOMM
08.2006 - 09.2007
TEACHER (NYSC ATTACHE)
COMMAND DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL
10.2004 - 08.2005
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science from Botany
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