SANUSI OKESOLA
Communications/PR Manager & Creative Writer
Vilnius,57
Summary
I am a communications & PR manager, writer and administrator with experience working with top clients in Nigeria and abroad. I have been a part of/managed several successful communications and promotional campaigns, new and traditional media engagements, and successfully oversaw universities’ communications units.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Senior Assistant Registrar
Anchor University
Lagos, Lagos
02.2017 - 03.2022
- Coordinated the University’s communications
- Oversaw the University’s media relations.
- Worked flexible hour including weekend and holiday.
- Managed the VC’s bookings, appointments, and other itineraries
- Writes speeches and notes for the Vice-Chancellor
- Manages the Social Media handles and Social Media team
- Writes reports and produces the University’s Newsletters and Magazines
- Coordinate the University’s promotions and publicity
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple media sources about the university’s brand and presented results with recommendations at Management meetings.
- Used well-researched details to advise management on key brand management decisions relating to media/public relations.
- Maintained proactive media relations program by distributing news releases for placement, building strong relationships and monitoring media.
- Helped choices of appropriate photos for public use and wrote scripts for video production as part of university’s promotions.
- Handled online and phone enquiries on daily basis to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Managed team of employees' deliveries, professional growth and gave recommendation about them to the Management.
English Content Writer
Contentmart Content Marketing Web
Delhi, Delhi
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Created excellent content for businesses, individuals and groups.
- Wrote hundreds of contents across different fields with over 90% quality ratings.
- One of the best-rated content creators among hundreds of writers on the platform.
- Increased customer satisfaction by readily taking their inputs and improving their works.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Senior Publications Officer/Public Relations Officer
Babcock University, Communications & External Affairs Department
Ilishan, Ogun
02.2010 - 01.2013
- Supervised University’s publications to ensure set standards are maintained
- Managed information gathering and circulations within the University
- Undertook Students’ support and supervised two other staff
- Developed and consistently circulate the University’s Newsletters and online reports
- Wrote reports University’s publicity and marketing drives for students’ admission
- Assisted in the management of the University’s Public and Media Relations activities
- Composed Vice Chancellor’s speeches on special occasions
- Undertook a series of in-campus students’ activities to enhance social life
- Supervised interns and IT students on News writing and circulations.
Literacy/Class Teacher
BusyBees & Westmills, British School
Apapa, Lagos
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Taught Literacy and English Lang for Years 4,6&9
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Co-coordinator of the school’s boarding house (House Master)
- Supervised students’ leanings and spelling/reading clubs
- Administered the school’s PTA activities as the Secretary
- Organised and trained students for weekly presentations.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Administrative Officer (contract)
Redeemer’s University
Ogun, Ogub
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results for management adoption.
- initiated and institutionalized the virtual Newsletter for the university.
- Wrote Vice-Chancellor's speeches and notes.
- Manage social media handles and general public information on the university's website.
Proofreader/Client Service Officer
Goals & Ideas Marketing Communications
Ilupeju, Lagos
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
- Managed finished works and version edits for comprehensive record of each file.
- Took briefs from clients and processed for use by creative units.
- Organised educational fares and marketing with other team members.
- Followed established guidelines to maintain style quality and consistency in produced content.
- Collaborated with editors to meet project deadlines and solicit customer feedback and transparency on work progress.
English Teacher
Mission Academy/National Youth Service Corp
Kaduna, Kaduna
06.2007 - 12.2008
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans on different English Language topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
Education
M.Sc. - International Comm
Vilnius University
Vilnius, Lithuania 09.2021 - Current
PGD - Public Relations And Advertising
Nig Institute of Journalism
Ogba, Lagos 11.2010 - 03.2012
B.A - Linguistics, English
University of Benin
Edo, Nigeria 03.2002 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Vetland Grammar
Ifako, Ijaiye, Lagos 09.1994 - 06.2002
Skills
Corporate Communications
undefinedAffiliations
Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)
Member, Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA)
Associate Member, African Young Entrepreneurs. AYE0711140800
Member, Human Rights Volunteer Initiative (HURVI)
Certification
Learning Local SEO by LinkedIn Learning.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Let your boat of life be light,
Packed with only what you need:
A homely home and simple pleasures,
One or Two friends worth the name,
Someone to love and to love you,
A cat, a dog, enough to eat and enough to wear,
And a little more than enough to drink: For THIRST is a dangerous thing.
Jerome K. J
Timeline
Learning Local SEO by LinkedIn Learning.
05-2022
Marketing: Copywriting for Social Media by LinkedIn Learning.
04-2022
Writing Ad Copy by LinkedIn Learning.
04-2022
Certificate in Email Marketing: Strategy & Optimisation by LinkedIn Learning.
03-2022
M.Sc. - International Comm
Vilnius University
09.2021 - Current
Certificate of Proficiency in Adobe Suite by Kayshow Concept, Lagos.
08-2020
Senior Assistant Registrar
Anchor University
02.2017 - 03.2022
English Content Writer
Contentmart Content Marketing Web
06.2016 - 07.2018
Literacy/Class Teacher
BusyBees & Westmills, British School
08.2014 - 02.2016
Administrative Officer (contract)
Redeemer’s University
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Babcock University Colloquium on Excellent Productivity
08-2011
PGD - Public Relations And Advertising
Nig Institute of Journalism
11.2010 - 03.2012
Senior Publications Officer/Public Relations Officer
Babcock University, Communications & External Affairs Department
02.2010 - 01.2013
Proofreader/Client Service Officer
Goals & Ideas Marketing Communications
01.2008 - 12.2009
English Teacher
Mission Academy/National Youth Service Corp
06.2007 - 12.2008
B.A - Linguistics, English
University of Benin
03.2002 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Vetland Grammar
09.1994 - 06.2002
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