Omolola's Resume

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Focused, purpose driven and result oriented professional with sound management, performance driven client services and excellent presentation skills with proven ability to generate revenue. Positioned to translate her successful career and progressive growth in communication, public relations, media and social enterprise to tangible results and notable growth in your organisation.

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Whether in public speaking or teaching, I bring a lot of energy to inspire my students and keep them excited about the subject/topic. As a childcare consultant, I set up and managed a crèche. As a substitute teacher in Maryland, I taught a wide range of subjects including Social Studies, History, English, Reading, Writing and Government. I believe that students who are taught in a conducive and welcoming environment with a pleasant, understanding and caring teacher that makes learning interactive instead of boring are better able to learn and make progress. I also believe that a teacher should adequately prepare to ensure that the students get value for their time in class. I earn the respect of my students by being sensitive to their academic, cultural and psychological needs. My goal is to inspire my students to excel.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

§ Writing, editing and print media expertise  § Strategic organization management § Public, client and media relations § Critical thinking and problem solving § Mapping and implementing CSR § Brand management expertise § Cultural sensitivity & diversity awareness                  § Creative solutions, content management § Advocacy and social mobilization § Research, training and development § Team and relationship building § Prioritization and time management § Corporate image projection § Budgeting and financial management § Event planning, program implementation            § MS (Window & Mac) proficiency

THE DIFFERENCE I MAKE WITH STUDENTS & SCHOOLS

§ Genuine passion for nurturing lives and a desire to help students succeed

§ Excellent communicator with interpersonal, verbal, writing and script editing skills  

§ Unique understanding and sensitivity to the challenges of psychological differences  

§ Experience in teaching, speaking and classroom management

§ Good rapport, calmness and patience in interacting with students

§ Superior curriculum planning and supervision skills 

§ Flexibility and willingness to learn and try new things

§ Creative competence and attention to details

§ Effective team player able to build strong relationships with staff, students and parents

§ Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks to accomplish maximum results within deadline

§ Projecting competitive corporate image by building cohesiveness & positive school culture

TELEVISION, RADIO, INTERNET & PRINT (MEDIA)
§ Presented radio programs including Cross Culture, a cultural awareness program on WOUB-US

§ Presented "In a sentimental mood" a late night radio program me on Metro FM
§ Presented "Education TV" a program me by the Association of Proprietors in Lagos State
§ Supervised production elements for 12 television programs (recorded and live)
§ Managed media relations and served as Press Officer to UNICEF, USIS and British Council

§ Successfully lobbied for the passing of Child Rights Act after inaugurating Children's Parliament 
§ Represented company and sourced funding for shows at conferences and workshops
§ Participated in multi-year assessments and programme plan of action reviews by UNICEF/FGN

§ Managed television station staff and supervised full and part time employees

§ Developed programme concepts in addition to servicing clients – individual and corporate 
§ Organized in-house trainings for staff and facilitated personal and professional development
§ Researched, designed, implemented and monitored projects as committee delegate 
§ Wrote commemorative articles on UN Observances in Punch Newspaper

§ Wrote Sharing With Aunty Abike column for young people in Vanguard Newspaper 
§ Produced My World, a documentary series funded by The Mighty Creatives UK

§ Produced Your Right to Vote, a national radio program funded by UNDP
§ Participated on the Media Sustainability Index (MSI) Panel sponsored by IREX

§ Published Willows Magazine and grew readership to 50,000 in 5 years

§ Authored, edited, developed and/or ghost-wrote published works and journal articles

PUBLIC RELATIONS & CLIENT SERVICES
§ Increased profit within a quarter by 25% through strategic input towards winning pitches

§ Established new business contacts via representation at special events and presentation to execs 
§ Prepared media kits for press briefings and supervised media coverage for PR campaigns

§ Designed winning media concepts and promotion plan for special projects and CSR

§ Mapped and monitored CSR projects and kept the media informed via news releases

§ Managed 20 full time employees and coordinated suppliers to deliver result oriented services

§ Interfaced with journalists to ensure focused, timely and accurate delivery of brand reports

§ Positioned senior staff and clients as industry thought leaders and edited speeches

§ Maintained database of freelancers, clients, suppliers, journalists, stakeholders and competitors 
§ Conducted capacity building workshops (e.g. crisis management) for staff, clients, teams

§ Optimised staff productivity via team building meetings and improved client satisfaction

§ Realised high ROI via efficient management of budget for office, travel and special events

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
§ Designed advocacy messages and granted interviews on media literary, child rights and free press 
§ Designed cultural diversity and enrichment curriculum used for training and teaching

§ Trained 75 consultants to facilitate cultural enrichment sessions within budget

§ Facilitated media and leadership programs to teach skills and build character of 5000+ students 
§ Facilitated leadership & American history sessions for 1800 high achieving scholars
§ Coordinated “Building Better Buddies” to foster relationships within the Athens community 
§ Taught undergraduate multimedia classes and developed Health Communication course

§ Created the ACE 4.0 Project to donate cash to 40 persons and 8 groups to celebrate 40 years 
§ Organized “Cares Projects” which included visits to the elderly and juvenile hall inmates
§ Participated in policy making as department representative to the Graduate Student Senate

§ Organized programs and grew membership of Treasure Field Church from 50 to 500 in 5 years

§ Coordinated high school alumni and helped raise funds to carry out career and renovation projects

§ Participated in multi-year assessments and programme plan of action reviews UNICEF/FGN/NOA 
§ Budget management, expense reports, invoice processing and travel arrangements

§ Organized delegates and spoke at conferences locally and internationally

§ Leveraged resources to create campaign deliverables using social media

§ Budget management, expense reports, invoice processing and travel arrangements

TEACHING & EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

§ Set up and managed a creche through start up state

§ Organised training and management services to primary schools (Maryanne & Banke Day School)

§ Participated in policy making as college representative to the Graduate Student Senate 

§ Coordinated “Building Better Buddies” to foster friendships of students & residents  

§    Designed cultural diversity and enrichment curriculum used for training and teaching  

§ Trained 75 cultural consultants to facilitate cultural enrichment sessions within budget  

§ Facilitated media and leadership programs to mentor and build character of 5000+ youths 

§    Facilitated leadership & American history sessions to 1800 high achieving scholars

§    Taught media and multimedia classes and developed Health Communication course

§    Taught various subjects (English, Government, History) to middle, high school students

§    Served as a para-professional substitute for children with disability

§    Tutored Supervised an After School Center

§    Worked at a public charter with 2 special-education students

§    Speak on life and personal development with teenagers locally and internationally

EMPLOYMENT
§ Client Service & Business Development Manager: The Quadrant Company

§ Executive Director & Project Coordinator: Cares Global Network (CGN) 
§ Program Manager: Universal Broadcasting Services
§ Programme Officer: Degue Broadcasting Network
§ Childcare Consultant: Heritage House Montessori 
§ Client Service Manager: World of Fun Entertainment 

Study & Post-Study Employment (USA) 2005-2009

Cultural Consultant: Ohio Valley International Council 
Enrichment Facilitator: Kids on Campus, Ohio
Student Teacher: Federal Hocking Local School District
Faculty Advisor: Envision Inc. 
Substitute Teacher: Prince George County Public Schools
Teaching Consultant: Capitol Educational Support Inc, Washington, DC 


EDUCATION
Drew University
2016 Doctor of Letters: Media Studies (in view)

Beth Rapha Bible College & Theological Seminary
2013 Doctor of Biblical Counseling

Ohio University
2008 Master of Education: Cultural Studies 3.64

2007 Master of Arts: International Affairs 3.69 

Heritage House Montessori Centre
Certificate in Curriculum Planning

FATE Foundation
2002 Entrepreneurship Certificate

Tranter International
Computer Operations

Ogun State University
1997 Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy


AWARDS
§ Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship (SLDF/ARSRC), Fellow 2010

§ Kappa Delta Pi – International Honor Society in Education, Graduate Member 2008 
§ Graduate Assistantship, Scholarship Recipient 2006

§ Graduate Recruitment Scholarship, Award Recipient 2005

§ Counseling Project to Schools & Remand Homes, Merit Award 1998