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Omotoye Oluwakayode Emmanuel
Freelance Writer And Virtual Assistant
Lekki,Lagos
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced freelance writer with a passion for crafting compelling content. Skilled in copywriting, content writing, editing, and proofreading across diverse platforms and media. Proven track record of exceeding client expectations and delivering impactful results. Driven by creativity, strong research skills, and a dedication to producing high-quality work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Freelance Writer
Self Employed Writer
Lekki, Lagos
05.2019 - Current
- Provided content writing and copywriting services to variety of clients, including marketing agencies, online stores, businesses, and online publications
- Developed and implemented content strategies for websites, blogs, social media, and email marketing campaigns
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously and delivered work on time and within budget
- Collaborated effectively with clients to understand their needs and exceed their expectations
- Wrote and edited over 200 engaging and informative content across various topics, including technology, travel, health, and lifestyle.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks for various clients.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Wrote and edited over 500 high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content for all clients.
- Consulted with clients to understand project requirements and purpose to achieve best results.
- Wrote and edited communications within assigned beat areas.
- Followed individual company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content to suit various companies collaborated with.
- Repurposed, updated and optimized existing content for use in different mediums on various websites to be in compliance with contemporary standards.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories, blogs, articles, and other publications.
- Brainstormed insightful ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Studied and commented on current news and trends.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts, articles, SEO-optimized contents, press releases, and many others under tight deadlines.
- Assisted with drafting speeches and program talking points for events.
- Wrote fiction or nonfiction prose such as short stories, novels or biographies as well as advertising material for use in promoting sale of goods and services.
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
- Prepared and submitted professional proposals to select publishers to outline works, promotional skills and literary experience.
Team Lead
Legum International
Abuja
10.2023 - Current
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Carried out field research across various states in Nigeria to understand public receptiveness to newly launched online application.
- Helped interact with lawyers and other service providers on thebest way to provide clients with outstanding legal services.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and services requirements.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Designed numerous strategic plans for component development practices to support future projects.
- Developed monthly and daily production output plans to deliver on customer service and financial metrics.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Reviewed, implemented and updated company records related to team activities for future reference.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected ethical behaviors and standards.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism and mediocrity.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement of company services and devised solutions based on research and findings.
Lead Writer and Content Specialist
All-In-Factory
Barcelona
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Wrote and edited over 100 high-quality contents and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Organized over 200 materials to research and complete writing tasks.
- Researched and wrote original content for case studies, emails and newsletters.
- Conducted intake meetings with project managers to gather requirements and understand unique needs.
- Repurposed and optimized over 200 existing content for use in different mediums.
- Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts, and arranged designs to attract target readership.
- Prepared and submitted professional proposals to select publishers to outline works, promotional skills and literary experience.
- Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.
- Wrote quality content for clients, enabling site visitors to quickly obtain information.
- Created over 50 contents with SEO keywords drawn from Google Analytics and SEMrush.
- Identified target audiences to analyze characteristics, behavior and media habits.
- Implemented strategies and tactics to grow followers on social media channels.
- Analyzed conversion and bounce rates to measure success of content.
Content Writer and Virtual Assistant
Guitar Lobby
Pittsburgh
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Worked remotely as virtual assistant to the CEO of Guitar Lobby for over 2 years
- Handled uploading of all company products on social media platforms and the company's website effortlessly.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content on company's WordPress website.
- Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.
- Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums on company website and other social media platforms.
- Developed over 30 contents for press releases and newsletters to promote products and services.
- Crafted over 250 SEO-friendly contents for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic.
- Monitored competitor contents to identify areas for improvement in client campaigns.
- Worked with teams of designers, editors and marketers to create content for client campaigns across various social media platforms.
- Developed content for variety of topics, ranging from musical instruments review to lifestyle, for multiple websites.
- Created numerous contents for company websites and online publications.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Assisted coworkers, my direct supervisor and other staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Education
Legum Baccalaureus (Bachelor Of Law, LLB) - Law
Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti
Ekiti State, Nigeria 01.2019 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts, BA (Hons) - English Language And Literature Progamme
University of Cape Town
Cape, Western 01.2014 - 04.2018
Skills
CopywritingEditing & ProofreadingSEO OptimizationContent StrategySocial Media MarketingResearch & AnalysisProject ManagementCommunication & Collaboration
Creative writing
Proofreading
Editing skills
SEM trend knowledge
Data Entry
Written Communication
Organization and Time Management
Certification
Yoast SEO Certification
Software
Google Analytics
SEMrush
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
WordPress
Hootsuite
Surfer SEO
Ahrefs
Grammarly
Copyscape
Yoast SEO
Google Scholar
Interests
Travel
Reading
Photography
Hiking
Music
International Relations
Diplomacy
Educational Research
Football
Writing
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators
- Law Students Society of Nigeria
- Enactus International
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Team Lead
Legum International
10.2023 - Current
Yoast SEO Certification
05-2022
Copyblogger Certified Content Marketer
03-2022
Lead Writer and Content Specialist
All-In-Factory
01.2022 - 09.2023
Google Ads Display Certification
07-2020
Content Writer and Virtual Assistant
Guitar Lobby
06.2020 - 03.2022
Freelance Writer
Self Employed Writer
05.2019 - Current
Legum Baccalaureus (Bachelor Of Law, LLB) - Law
Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts, BA (Hons) - English Language And Literature Progamme
University of Cape Town
01.2014 - 04.2018