ADESOLA OLUWATOSIN SAMUEL

Versatile Media & Communications Professional | Creative Director & Digital Strategist
Osun State, NG.

About

Highly versatile Media & Communications Professional with over five years of progressive, multi-disciplinary experience spanning broadcast media, PR, brand strategy, and digital content creation. Adept at crafting compelling narratives and leading end-to-end campaigns, leveraging AI tools and digital platforms to drive measurable outcomes and enhance brand visibility. Proven expert in stakeholder engagement, media relations, and client management, consistently delivering high-impact communication strategies across diverse corporate and public contexts.

Work

Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL)
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Social Media Manager (Collaborative)

International

Summary

Orchestrated social media presence and content strategy for Africa Fashion Week London, ensuring consistent brand visibility and engaging a global audience across multiple platforms.

Highlights

Managed official social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube) for a leading pan-African fashion platform, sustaining consistent on-brand presence across multiple event seasons.

Collaborated with an international cross-cultural editorial team to optimize content scheduling, real-time publishing, and audience community management across diverse time zones.

International Breweries Plc (AB InBev Group)
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Corporate Affairs Associate (NYSC)

Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria

Summary

Led strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives for International Breweries Plc, driving flagship campaigns and achieving high participation rates in key programs.

Highlights

Managed comprehensive communications strategy and media messaging for flagship campaigns, including responsible drinking and water stewardship, enhancing brand reputation.

Cultivated and maintained critical relationships with federal and state government agencies (NESREA, NAFDAC, SON, Nigeria Customs, NPF, FRSC, MAN), representing the company in public forums.

Spearheaded the rollout of the GRIT retail excellence training programme across the Southwest zone, achieving a 98% participant onboarding and completion rate.

Coordinated impactful CSR communications for the Kickstart Entrepreneurship grant and Shoebox community disbursement campaigns.

Developed and disseminated content aligned with AB InBev's global sustainability and workplace dignity frameworks, including World Water Day and iRespect Training.

West Online Radio
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On-Air Presenter & Programme Producer

Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Summary

Produced and anchored engaging live and pre-recorded radio programs, managing end-to-end production cycles and delivering high-quality broadcasts over a five-year tenure.

Highlights

Anchored live and pre-recorded radio programmes for over five years, conducting expert interviews and delivering audience-focused broadcasts with strong on-air presence.

Managed full production cycles independently, from concept development and scripting to recording, editing, and final broadcast, consistently meeting strict scheduling deadlines.

Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic
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Personal Assistant & Administrative Manager

Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided comprehensive administrative and communication support to a senior academic, ensuring efficient management of correspondence and institutional communications.

Highlights

Managed critical correspondence, complex scheduling, and institutional communications for a senior academic, facilitating efficient operations.

Supported the meticulous preparation of research documents, academic papers, and official reports, ensuring high standards of accuracy and presentation.

Adesola Creatives
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Creative Director & Founder

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Founded and directed a full-service creative studio, delivering high-end multimedia content and strategic brand solutions for diverse clients while leveraging AI to optimize performance.

Highlights

Led a full-service creative studio, overseeing the production of high-end photography, broadcast-quality videography, brand identity, and multimedia content for individual, SME, and corporate clients.

Developed and executed advanced content strategies across digital and print platforms, utilizing AI tools and automation to scale output and significantly improve campaign performance.

Provided specialized academic and professional writing, editing, and proofreading services, supporting clients at undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional levels.

Managed comprehensive client accounts using HubSpot, Notion, and Trello, ensuring meticulous project timeline adherence, engagement history tracking, and detailed performance reporting.

Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic Radio & TV Studio
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Broadcast Production Intern

Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Summary

Gained comprehensive hands-on experience in broadcast operations, contributing to sound management, camera coordination, and content planning in a live studio environment.

Highlights

Acquired end-to-end hands-on exposure to critical broadcast operations, including sound management, camera coordination, and content planning.

Executed production floor protocols within a live studio environment, ensuring smooth and efficient broadcast delivery.

Volunteer

The Drug Free Project
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Ambassador

Summary

Served as an Ambassador, promoting anti-drug awareness through engaging media content and coordinating public outreach initiatives to educate communities.

Highlights

Promoted anti-drug awareness campaigns by creating engaging media content, significantly increasing public understanding of prevention.

Served as a key spokesperson and coordinated impactful public outreach initiatives to educate diverse audiences on drug abuse prevention.

Dept. of Mass Communication, Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic
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Public Relations Officer

Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Summary

Acted as the institutional spokesperson for the student body, effectively managing departmental communications and enhancing public engagement.

Highlights

Served as the official institutional spokesperson for the student body, representing their interests effectively.

Managed all departmental communications and public-facing engagement, ensuring clear and consistent messaging.

Press Club Society, Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic
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Editor-in-Chief

Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Summary

Directed all editorial operations for the Press Club Society, overseeing planning, team coordination, and maintaining high publication standards across multiple formats.

Highlights

Directed comprehensive editorial planning, coordinating writing teams to produce high-quality content.

Maintained rigorous publication standards across both print and digital formats, consistently meeting strict deadlines.

Education

Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Mass Communication

Grade: Second Class Upper Division (2:1)

Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic
Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Higher National Diploma (HND)

Mass Communication

Grade: Distinction

Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic
Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria

National Diploma (ND)

Mass Communication

Grade: Distinction

Awards

Best Graduating Student - Department of Mass Communication & Faculty of Management and Business Studies

Awarded By

Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic

Recognized for exceptional academic performance and leadership within the Mass Communication department and across the Faculty of Management and Business Studies.

Languages

English
Yoruba

Certificates

Cyber Security

Issued By

CISCO Networking Academy

Claude 101

Issued By

Anthropic Academy

Claude Co-Work

Issued By

Anthropic Academy

Diploma in Media Studies

Issued By

Alison

Mastering Public Relations for Brand Building

Issued By

Alison

Document Control- Principles and Practice

Issued By

Alison

Skills

Broadcast Journalism & Production

Broadcast Journalism, Production.

Content Creation & Strategy

Content Creation, Content Strategy.

Photography & Cinematography

Photography, Cinematography.

Academic & Professional Writing

Academic Writing, Professional Writing.

AI Tools & Workflow Automation

AI Tools, Workflow Automation.

Event Coordination & Management

Event Coordination, Event Management.

Public Relations & Media Relations

Public Relations, Media Relations.

Digital & Social Media Management

Digital Media Management, Social Media Management.

Graphic Design (Print & Digital)

Graphic Design, Print Design, Digital Design.

Stakeholder & Government Relations

Stakeholder Relations, Government Relations.

CRM & Client Account Management

CRM, Client Account Management.

Adobe Creative Suite / DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve.

Reporting & Media Monitoring

Reporting, Media Monitoring.

Corporate & Organisational Comms

Corporate Communications, Organisational Communications.

Brand Identity & Management

Brand Identity, Brand Management.

Video Editing & Motion Graphics

Video Editing, Motion Graphics.

Google Workspace & MS Office 365

Google Workspace, MS Office 365.

Leadership & Team Management

Leadership, Team Management.

References

References

Available upon request.