IDOWU OLUMIDE Address: 17a University Road, Abule Oja, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Phone: +2348133451818 | Email: olumide.aiesec@gmail.com, olumide.idowu@aiesec.net | LinkedIn Profile: http://bit.ly/IDOWUOlumide I seek new challenges in Project management and fast growing business environment where I can put to use my experience, fast learning and innovative abilities to support growth and expansion activities. I have gained knowledge in Communications and PR working for projects in different countries. Education Feb 2012 – March 2014 Jan 2006 – Feb 2010 Dec 2003 – Oct 2005
Work Experience July 1 – June 30
University of Abuja Post Graduate Diploma (Management) University of Abuja B.Sc Statistics University of Abuja Diploma in Computer Science & Communications
FCT, Abuja FCT, Abuja FCT, Abuja
AIESEC NIGERIA | Communication & Public Relations Manager | (www.aiesecnigeria.org)
AIESEC is an International Youth Leadership Development Organization: · Responsible for all Information Technology, Communications and Public Relations initiative of AIESEC in Nigeria. This included providing managerial guideline to all initiatives and also technical expertise. · Managed the knowledge management needs across 17 local offices in AIESEC in Nigeria. · Responsible for ensuring adequate internal communication channels were in place which caters for the need of over 1000 members of AIESEC in Nigeria. · Responsible for the management of the social media strategy of the organization. Using Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. Volunteer Experience June 20 – till date NIGERIAN YOUTH CLIMATE COALITION | Youth Engagement Manager | (www.nigycc.net) The Nigeria Youth Climate Coalition (NYCC) is a network of young people that uses innovative ways to amplify youth voices on climate change. · Initiate the process that promotes climate change mitigation, adaptation and mitigates the consequences and effect of climate change in Nigeria and among Nigerians. · Raise awareness amongst Nigerian youth on the impact, consequences and opportunities arising from climate change and to realize the great potential of Nigerian youths as Young climate actors in their local communities. · Ensure greater and meaningful involvement of young people at all interventions regarding climate change and environmental issues at all levels. Feb 1 – Till Date
Efiko App
| Project Manager
(www.efiko.com.ng/)
E f i ko i nspi r es se l f- l ear ni ng by e ng a gi ng s tu d ents to ta ke cha rg e of thei r ow n l e ar ni ng and ce l eb ra te thei r s uc cesse s. · Coordinated the recruitment and training of campus ambassadors from universities in Nigeria on how to promote the app among secondary students. · Detailed Job descriptions and deliverables for the campus ambassadors · Designed and implemented a promotions plan for student’s participation in different sets of promotion · Manage client relations between AIESEC and Efiko May 20 – till date
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YOUTH INITIATIVE AFRICA | Team Leader
Youth Initiative Africa envisions a situation where young people are involved, valued, respected and li stened to, where they feel safe. · Develop project and learning material for strategic meetings. · Designed educational guides for all the projects and activities. · Achieved over 80% usage of a Global Competency Model in executing organization processes. · Represented Africa on the Youth Initiative Africa in International Global events online, coaching young people around Africa countries like Morocco, Ghana, Thailand, Guatemala, etc on new Project Management processes.
Aug 2011 –Till Date | World Bank Youth Forum | Communication Director/Social Media | (www.youthforumnigeria.org) The World Bank Youth Forum is an immediate outcome from the video conference on the World Bank Africa Action Plan. It sets to deepen youth involvement in Africa Action Plan development process. · Responsible for ensuring adequate internal communication channels were in place which caters for the need of over 60 members of World Bank Youth Forum in Nigeria. · Responsible for the management of the social media strategy of the Forum. Using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Etc. · Raise awareness amongst Nigerian youth on the relationship between Nigeria governments and World Bank. · Manage the communication among Network of Youth organization under World Bank Youth Forum. International Conferences and events attended Conference · International Development Congress Nigeria (2008) · African Exchange & Leadership Conference Togo (2010), Cameroon (2011), Ethiopia (2013) · New member Induction, Training & Motivational Seminar Benin Republic (2010), Cameroon (2011) · West African Connecting Seminar Cote d’Ivoire (2009), Ghana (2009), Senegal (2010), Benin Republic (2011), Nigeria (2012) · National Leadership Training Seminar Cote d’Ivoire (2013) I attended these conferences in various capacities: Chairperson, facilitator, conference manager or Delegate. I also benefited from trainings from top partners like GSK, SCB, Microsoft, PWC, Ashoka foundation, Cadbury-Schweppes, DHL, World Bank etc at these meetings. NB: I have also attended more than 20 National conferences and seminars in different parts of Nigeria either as delegate, facilitator or conference manager since 2008. ARTICLES/PAPERS: ·
Understanding Climate Change in Nigeria | Educational Reform in Nigeria | Good Governance and Development | Agriculture for Youth Development in Africa | The Role of Youth in Preserving the Environment | Qualities of Good Governance | Promoting Diversity | “Leadership in science” Presented during Department Orientation for the New Student. | A project written with a programming language called R-console on “Probability” | A project written with a programming language called MATLAB on “Graph Representation.” | Curbing Cyber crime in Nigeria. “Stop Yahoo Yahoo”
Personal interests & extracurricular activities · · ·
Hobbies: Reading, Politics, Travelling, Music, Soccer and Writing. Passionate about Communications, Climate Change, Social Entrepreneurship, Renewable Energy and Education, especially in Africa. Visited about 12 countries.
Core skills & Competencies · · ·
Strong on Strategic thinking, Communication Channels (External & Internal), and Project Tracking/Evaluation mostly in a service delivery environment. Versatile on HR jobs, Business Development, Project & Event Management. High Personal effectiveness, Self-awareness, Effective communication, Innovation & Commitment to results. Proficient in basic Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Macromedia Dream weaver & Internet.
Languages spoken · ·
English (Native) French (Intermediate)
Referees Available on request