TOLUWALASE ARIYO
LEGAL PRACTITIONER
Ikeja
Summary
Toluwalase is a Legal practitioner. Toluwalase possesses strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, adaptability, leadership experience, and a strong work ethic. Toluwalase is always open to learning and growing personally and professionally, and Toluwalase is excited about new opportunities to make an impact in this dynamic field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Corporate and Legal Services Associate
BlackHouse Media
Lagos, Lalagosgos
05.2024 - Current
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, contracts, press releases and agreements
- Provided legal advice and support to various departments within the company
- Conducted legal research and analysis to support business decisions
- Managed corporate compliance and ensured adherence to regulatory requirements
- Represented the company in negotiations
- Collaborated with external legal counsels on complex matters
- Weekly regulatory mop-up to ensure compliance across the company's regions in the UK, KENYA, GHANA, TANZANIA AND NIGERIA
- Handled crisis communication and reputation management
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Optimized departmental processes with the implementation of innovative strategies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Played an integral role in launching successful projects by coordinating tasks among team members while adhering closely to established timelines and budgets.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective contracts, improving company's bottom line.
- Achieved significant savings by renegotiating vendor contracts, focusing on mutual benefits.
- Improved reporting accuracy, implementing new data management system.
- Improved team collaboration by initiating regular coordination meetings.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key clients to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
Community Manager and Legal Executive Assistant
FIXITLAW SOLICITORS
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Community management and social media strategies for three social media accounts
- Legal Writing, drafting and insights
- Teamwork
- Confidentiality
- Communication skills
- Content creation and video edits
- Creativity
- Time management
- Research and analysis
- Social media report and analysis
- Managed social media channels effectively for improved brand visibility and increased audience interaction.
- Planned and executed promotional activities to drive community engagement and increase occupancy numbers.
- Monitored online conversations surrounding the brand to address any negative sentiment or misinformation proactively.
- Produced reports about community activities to keep owners, directors and property managers informed.
- Monitored community acivities and maintained compliance with relevant laws, regulations and codes.
Community Manager
Dangbana Republik and Bella Shmurda
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Content creation
- Community management
- Fans engagement and artist updates
- Organization of campaigns
- Trendsetting
- Event planning
- Analyze social media metrics
- Collaboration
- Managed social media channels effectively for improved brand visibility and increased audience interaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, optimizing marketing initiatives that supported community growth.
- Planned and executed promotional activities to drive community engagement and increase occupancy numbers.
- Monitored online conversations surrounding the brand to address any negative sentiment or misinformation proactively.
- Organized regular community events, fostering a sense of belonging among members and promoting networking opportunities.
- Promoted a positive company culture within the online community by highlighting employee achievements and sharing team success stories.
Public Relations and Communications Intern
ID Africa
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Compiled and tracked the performances of a brand and its competitors
- Computed analytics for the growth of a brand and its competitors
- Analyzed key metrics for a brand and curated captions for social media pages of the brand
- Presented monthly KPI reports of every performance all through the month
Legal Intern
The Temple Company
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Researched and drafted legal opinions on director's agreements
- Reviewed and perused agency agreements
- Researched and assisted in drafting terms and conditions for an entertainment application
- Researched and assisted in drafting a talent management agreement
Deputy Head of Media
LASU PRS and Influencers
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Overseeing all media related activities
- Involved in content strategies, managing social media accounts and handling press relations
- Production of creative content
- Community management
- Analyzed media coverage, handled crisis communications and collaborated with other departments to align media objectives
Education
Brand Strategist -
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY - CENTRE FOR INFORMATION, PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
01.2020 - 12.2022
Legal Intern - Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property
The Temple Company
07.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) -
Lagos State University
04.2001 - 01.2021
GCSEs : Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Ascension College
Nigeria Law School - LAW
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL (ENUGU)
NIGERIA 04.2023 - 01.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Preparing reports
- Management support
- Decision-making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Task prioritization
- Client engagement
- Performance improvement
- Flexible schedule
- Record and file management
- Courteous and professional
- Strategy development
- Client relationship management
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
Associate, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, 2023
Awards
- Deputy Head of Media: LASU PRS & INFLUENCERS (2021 - 2022)
- Welfare Director: LASU PRS & INFLUENCERS (2019 - 2021)
- Participant, PayPorte Campus Ambassador (2017-2018)
- Participant, Indomie Campus Ambassador (2019)
- Campus Headies Awards: Social Media Influencer (2021)
- Member, LINCOLN's INN CHAMBERS
- Pioneer, LASU PR & INFLUENCERS
Timeline
Corporate and Legal Services Associate
BlackHouse Media
05.2024 - Current
Community Manager and Legal Executive Assistant
FIXITLAW SOLICITORS
01.2024 - 04.2024
Nigeria Law School - LAW
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL (ENUGU)
04.2023 - 01.2024
Public Relations and Communications Intern
ID Africa
03.2023 - 05.2023
Legal Intern
The Temple Company
07.2022 - 09.2022
Legal Intern - Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property
The Temple Company
07.2022 - 09.2022
Community Manager
Dangbana Republik and Bella Shmurda
05.2021 - 01.2024
Deputy Head of Media
LASU PRS and Influencers
01.2021 - 05.2022
Brand Strategist -
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY - CENTRE FOR INFORMATION, PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
01.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) -
Lagos State University
04.2001 - 01.2021
GCSEs : Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Ascension College
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