Akisanmi Ofure

I am a Public Relations professional with a demonstrated history of working in the Public Relations and Communications industry. I am skilled in Customer Service, Communication, Editing, Creative Writing, and Digital Photography. 

Dansol High School, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos
Communications/Parent Relations Officer 
August 2018 – Present
• Responsible for counseling students undergoing the admissions process, assisting in the collection of admission documents, building rapport with prospective students or their parents, and collaborating with the other departments to enhance the process of admissions.
• Facilitate communication between school personnel, and families, including supporting strategies on the use of school websites, publications, social media, and marketing tools.
• Maintains records of all activities, regularly and accurately, in the database management system to track students' progress throughout the admission process.
• Wrote PR, marketing, and social media content (e.g., Facebook and Instagram posts, Tweets, and social media calendars). Develop and implement integrated marketing, PR strategies, and social media strategies.
• Prepare or edit publications for internal and external audiences, including school newsletters and event flyers.
• Initiate and respond to parent phone calls, emails, and written correspondences within 24 hours.
• Maintained a high level of productivity and consistently exceeded admission goals by 25%.
• Work with the marketing team to plan and coordinate internal and external marketing projects.
Elophotos Studios, Ikeja, Lagos
Lead Photographer 
July 2006 – August 2010
• Photographed special events, including weddings, parties, and school graduations.
• Determined project goals, locations, and equipment by studying assignments and consulting with clients to best meet their needs.
• Experimented with different lighting effects to bring out unusual photos which were used in website, print, and promotional items.

• Coordinated and facilitated marketing plan to increase clientele, utilized cross-functional team of
photographers, marketers, and assistants; gained referrals for company; followed up to ensure services exceeded quality and timing expectations.
• Assisted in post-production digital process through utilization of Adobe Photoshop to enhance light and exposure composition levels, remove blemishes, dodge and burn functions, and various other digital tools.
DAAR Communications, Alagbado, Lagos
Corporate Affairs/Protocol Officer July 2002 – August 2004
• Coordinated all logistics and venue requirements for official ceremonies and special events.
• Trained and provided advice to company officials for press conferences and media interviews.
• Developed detailed itineraries to include scheduling meetings, logistics coordination, and venue negotiations for events.
• Assisted with all arrival, lodging, meetings, conferences, and transportation requirements for distinguished visitors and company officials.
• Built strong, trustworthy relationships with government authorities that helped enhanced the company’s image and solved various issues and needs.
• Supported the external communications/PR and other internal groups in the development of presentations and proposals focusing on communications and marketing campaigns for new and existing programs.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES  
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Highly skilled in developing as well as fostering highly performing and organized teams.
• Familiar with communication media like video, photography, audio-visual aids, and graphics.
• Proven success in organizing creative meetings and working at the executive management level.
• Sound ability to devise communication strategies and campaigns that support business objectives.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills and the ability to produce high-quality written and presentation material.
• Stellar written and verbal skills including the ability to write, edit content and produce materials of maximum quality.
• A positive and professional demeanour, strong organizational skills, and the highest standards of professional ethics.
• In-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations with great ability to build and maintain positive public image of the organization.
• Skilled at using technology and social media to increase sales and build brand awareness, strengthen consumer loyalty, and establish credibility.
• Strong communication skills and confident presentation abilities to deliver promotional campaigns, media addresses, and reports to executive management.
• Sound ability to audit communication content and channels, pitch and deliver promotional offers, and collaborate with media for positive publicity.
• Profound understanding of the importance of good publicity, reputation management, and timely response to PR inquiries.

B.A Linguistics, University of Benin, Edo State 

Professional Certificate in Public Relations