Titilayo Olakotan
Event Stylist & Coordinator
Lagos,gbagada
Summary
Competent Event decorator and coordinator with proven ability to develop creative, effective and successful event strategies. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Adept at managing all aspects of event planning including logistics, venue selection and catering.
excellent at time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Event Coordinator
Teehigh Event Stylist
Lagos
05.2018 - Current
- Coordinated florists, photographers and musicians during for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization and rehearsal, ceremonies and receptions.
Training Teacher
RCCG Christ church
Lagos
04.2010 - Current
- Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.
- Achieved student participation through relevant and real-life experiences to maintain student interest and stimulate student creativity.
- Coordinated field trips to museums and galleries to expose students to examples of art and history.
- Developed appropriate curricula dependent on age group and education level.
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Met with parents to discuss student behaviors and needs.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Helped teachers decorate and organize classrooms with age-specific decor and organization prior to classes starting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Camp Leader
Redeemed Christian Church of God ( christ church Parish )
Lagos
03.2013 - 01.2023
- Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior
- Safeguarded campers, providing general first aid and distributing medication to children as directed.
- Complied with state licensing requirements under direction of program manager.
- Supervised young campers in recreational activities such as youth sports, aquatics and arts and crafts.
- Organized session wrap-up events to recognize campers' achievements.
- Created interesting and educational lesson plans and implemented activities while engaging with children.
- Planned and implemented Summer Camp and Easter camp unit's daily activities to encourage campers' personal growth and positive peer relationships.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
- Tracked facilities and equipment safety and cleanliness and took corrective action to resolve emerging issues.
- Advised camp management of camper-related issues and helped to formulate targeted resolution plans.
- Answered phones quickly, addressing questions, taking messages and forwarding calls.
- Recorded attendance and contacted parents regarding absent campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Cultivated cordial relationships with campers' parents or guardians.
Customer Service Manager
UBA Plc
Lagos
09.2010 - 12.2012
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Introduced higher standards for customer service and increased efficiency by streamlining operations.
- Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
- Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
- Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.
- Controlled resources and utilized assets to achieve qualitative and quantitative targets.
- Exceeded team goals and collaborated with staff members to implement customer service initiatives.
- Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
- Addressed potential cancellations and offered catered solutions to retain accounts.
- Monitored customer service operations to assess agent performance and provide feedback.
- Negotiated contracts with outside carriers to minimize costs to company and customers.
- Kept accurate records to document customer service actions and discussions.
- Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
- Completed special projects by using effective decision making, critical thinking and time management skills.
- Researched and corrected customer concerns to promote company loyalty.
- Generated customer satisfaction surveys to analyze results into action plans.
Asset Management Specialist
UBA Asset Management
Lagos
01.2004 - 08.2010
- Led project teams within business to meet team metrics, cycle counts and wall-to-wall inventory requirements.
- Met performance excellence requirements, supported voice of customer solicitations and followed up on continuous improvement initiatives.
- Abided by specific objectives and statements from contracts and statements of work, contract deliverables and outcome metrics.
- Stayed up to date on regulations and lax laws affection each fund to prevent management impropriety.
- Investigated market changes and devised approaches to take advantage of emerging opportunities.
- Evaluated transactions and reporting for adherence to applicable regulatory guidelines and data integrity.
- Evaluated compliance of potential updates with established company frameworks and strategic plans.
- Managed investment funds to maximize return on client investments.
- Oversaw more than $500,000 in total assets with consistently high returns and client satisfaction.
- Maintained close watch on financial and operational performance of different funds and made proactive adjustments to keep portfolios in conformance with plans.
- Consulted with potential investors to assess objectives and discuss optimal strategies.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Business Administration
Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
Ogun State 01.1999 - 12.2000
Post Graduate - Economics
Lagos State University
Lagos 04.2001 - 06.2002
Ordinary National Diploma - Business Administration
Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
Ogun State 01.1996 - 04.1998
Skills
Vendor and contract negotiations
Events logistics management
Meeting planning
Business administration
Staff Management
Vendor management
Time management
Team mentorship
Vendor relationship management
Budget development
File management
Venue selection
Scheduling
Volunteer Management
Client meetings
Documentation proficiency
Teacher Support
reading , volunteering and crafting
i love to improve on myself so i constantly read books that make me a better person , books that motivates me to do better
i volunteer in my community to teach young girls the act of recycling to make money , i also run a balloon training class quarterly basically to help young girls to learn a skill and earn some money.
i generally love to craft turning trash to gold
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Teehigh Event Stylist
05.2018 - Current
Camp Leader
Redeemed Christian Church of God ( christ church Parish )
03.2013 - 01.2023
Customer Service Manager
UBA Plc
09.2010 - 12.2012
Training Teacher
RCCG Christ church
04.2010 - Current
Asset Management Specialist
UBA Asset Management
01.2004 - 08.2010
Post Graduate - Economics
Lagos State University
04.2001 - 06.2002
Higher National Diploma - Business Administration
Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
01.1999 - 12.2000
Ordinary National Diploma - Business Administration
Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
01.1996 - 04.1998