Olusegun Ewedemi
Creative Director
Lagos
Summary
Talented and results-oriented creative professional with experience leading teams, managing budgets and developing strategies to engage target audiences. Excellent communicator, problem solver and detail-oriented manager proficient in business operations and customer needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Compliance Manager
Pest-Terminators Ltd.
Lagos
05.2017 - Current
- Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
- Verified consistency in quality planning, quality control, quality insurance and quality improvement.
- Maintained effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, suppliers and customers.
- Advised division leaders of regulatory risks in business processed and provided recommendations for improvement.
- Evaluated customer complaints, processes and all other aspects of operations to assess compliance.
- Drove optimization of regulatory risks management, control testing and process improvements.
- Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
- Collaborated with HR and IT to develop and implement code of business and ethics and anti-harassment policies and related personnel training.
- Defined and developed policies and procedures for consumer reporting and privacy practices.
Head Creative Director
Ewe-koture
Lagos
01.2016 - Current
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
- Designed and implemented cost-effective creative strategies to improve ROI.
- Mentored and trained junior designers to help enhance skills and capabilities.
- Formulated and monitored budgets to manage expenses and control costs.
- Created creative briefs and timeline to manage creative process from concept to completion.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to establish timely delivery of materials and achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to source materials and equipment needed for production.
- Managed workloads of designers, illustrators and other team members to optimize productivity and timeliness of task completion.
Fashion Designer
Sevon Djana Brand
Lagos
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Developed signature looks for celebrities and models for appearances, photo shoots and runway shows.
- Identified and sourced garments, footwear and accessories to create dynamic and fashion-forward styles.
- Coordinated with design teams to develop custom pieces for unique styling opportunities.
- Assisted in styling of shoots for print and television advertisements.
- Interacted with high-end luxury brands to obtain samples for styling projects.
- Researched current fashion trends to create on-trend looks for editorial and commercial projects.
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
- Collaborated with textile designers, patternmaker's and sample makers to bring designs to life and meet target market needs.
Logistics Coordinator
Amberwood logistics.
Lagos
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Developed strategies to optimize utilization of available resources.
- Assisted in development and implementation of logistics policies and procedures to provide roadmap for daily operations.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of service.
- Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable rates and terms.
- Devised routing plans and schedules to facilitate safe and timely delivery of goods.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
- Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria 08.2004 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Project Management
Rome Business School Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria 03.2023 - 04.2024
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Deadline-oriented
Creative team leadership
Microsoft office
Strategic planning
Vendor negotiation
Document reviews
Analytical thinking
Process Management
Certification
Business analytics with Excel, Simplilearn
Timeline
Business and Leadership Development, Rome Business School
04-2023
Master of Science - Project Management
Rome Business School Nigeria
03.2023 - 04.2024
Business analytics with Excel, Simplilearn
03-2023
Compliance Manager
Pest-Terminators Ltd.
05.2017 - Current
Fashion Designer
Sevon Djana Brand
06.2016 - 07.2017
Head Creative Director
Ewe-koture
01.2016 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
Amberwood logistics.
02.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Lagos State University
08.2004 - 05.2011