Gaming , Sports , Music and Movies
Taiwo George
Product Designer And Manger
Ikeja,Lagos
Summary
A Psychology Undergraduate at the University Of Lagos with field experience from more than 7 personally curated event projects. Core expertise in Media Marketing, Branding and experience in Event and Talent Management. Founder of Management Company “ WhitePineapple Management” An experienced product manger with certificate of proficiency in information system management (CPISM) Self-driven, highly motivated, smart and hungry to learn new methodologies, strategies and processes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
President and Founder
White Pineapple Management
01.2017 - Current
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Participated in high-level hiring decisions for key leadership positions, conducted senior hire interviews and nominated new board members.
- Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
Event Coordinator and Product Manager
Carpe Diem 2017
Ikeja, Lagos
07.2018 - Current
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing budgeting, bookkeeping and auditing tasks.
- Strategized long-term business needs while driving attendee feedback for process improvements.
- Managed event logistics and operations, including support staff, vendor services and volunteers.
- Streamlined event efficiencies by accurately coordinating and managing customer itineraries.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for all events.
- Led vendor negotiations to obtain cost-effective services and products.
Event Coordinator and Product Manager
Palmwine Music Festival
12.2017 - Current
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
- Accurately calculated and processed expenses during and after events.
- Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure developmental progress.
- Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
Event Coordinator and Product Manager
The Felaberation
10.2017 - 10.2017
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
- Launched social media campaign to promote Ticket sales.
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.
Road Manager
Ladi Poe
Ikeja, Lagos
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Road Manager For LadiPoe.
Digital Marketing Manager
Babajide Sanwoolu Gubernatorial Campaign office
Ikoyi, Lagos
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Administered marketing calendar and posted new content to coincide with new product and service releases.
- Devised strategies and roadmaps to support client vision and value to the people.
- Masterminded highly successful digital strategies for various platforms to attract citizens engagement.
- Provided weekly updates on digital marketing campaigns to the client, discussing strategic initiatives and methods for improvement.
Event and Project Manager
Kida Kudz and Friends
12.2017 - 12.2017
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
Digital Marketing Manager
Change Africa Foundation - Konamii Africa
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Administered marketing calendar and posted new content to coincide with new product and service releases.
- Devised strategies and roadmaps to support product vision and value to business.
Digital Marketing Manager
Change Africa Foundation - Konamii Africa
Ikeja, Lagos
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Administered marketing calendar and posted new content to coincide with new product and service releases.
- Devised strategies and roadmaps to support product vision and value to business.
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Change Africa Foundation - Konamii Africa.
Education
High School Diploma -
Redemption Gate International School
Lagos 09.2008 - 07.2014
Elementary School -
Eduland Children School
09.2002 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Lagos
Lagos Nigeria 09.2018 - Current
Advanced Diploma - Systems Engineering
Aptech Education
Lagos Nigeria 10.2020 - Current
Skills
Innovative
Accomplishments
- Curated more than 7 Events in Lagos, including Carpe Diem 2017, Felabration :1938, Catch a vibe with Funbi , Catch a vibe with Lady Donli, Kida Kudz and friends Lagos, Palmwine Music Festival 2017 - Date.
- I successfully managed marketing campaigns for the current Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwoolu during his Gubernatorial campaign in 2019.
- I started a foundation during the COVID-19 lockdown that went on to feed over a 1000 less privilege members of my community. This was done with the help of donations from Family and Friends.
- Over the years i have worked on creating brand images and online presence for small and up coming business that can not afford to heir professionals for the job.
Certification
Certificate of Proficiency in Information Systems Management
Interests
Timeline
Certificate of Proficiency in Information Systems Management
03-2021
Advanced Diploma - Systems Engineering
Aptech Education
10.2020 - Current
Digital Marketing Manager
Babajide Sanwoolu Gubernatorial Campaign office
10.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Lagos
09.2018 - Current
Event Coordinator and Product Manager
Carpe Diem 2017
07.2018 - Current
Event Coordinator and Product Manager
Palmwine Music Festival
12.2017 - Current
Event and Project Manager
Kida Kudz and Friends
12.2017 - 12.2017
Event Coordinator and Product Manager
The Felaberation
10.2017 - 10.2017
Road Manager
Ladi Poe
09.2017 - 11.2019
President and Founder
White Pineapple Management
01.2017 - Current
05.2016 - 07.2016
Digital Marketing Manager
Change Africa Foundation - Konamii Africa
05.2015 - 08.2015
Digital Marketing Manager
Change Africa Foundation - Konamii Africa
05.2014 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Redemption Gate International School
09.2008 - 07.2014
Elementary School -
Eduland Children School
09.2002 - 07.2008
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