Simeon Ademola Adesope
Head of Corporate Partnerships and Strategy
FESTAC Town, NG.About
Highly accomplished Head of Corporate Partnerships and Strategy with over 15 years of progressive experience in strategic alliance development, stakeholder engagement, and external communications. Proven leader in designing and implementing high-impact strategies to drive revenue growth, enhance corporate image, and secure critical funding for organizational objectives in both public and private sectors. Adept at fostering collaborative relationships and optimizing operational performance to achieve sustainable development goals.
Work
Lagos State Informal Space Management Authority (LASISMA)
|Head, Corporate Partnerships and Strategy
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Led strategic partnerships and external relations to drive revenue growth and enhance corporate image for a public sector agency.
Highlights
Initiated and cultivated strategic partnerships with diverse corporate organizations, public sector agencies, community associations, and development partners, directly advancing LASISMA's operational mandates and expanding its network.
Directed comprehensive external communications, including stakeholder engagement forums and media relations, fostering productive public-private sector dialogues and enhancing organizational transparency.
Managed and enhanced LASISMA's corporate image and public perception through targeted advocacy campaigns, effectively promoting key initiatives in Informal Urban Space Management.
Designed and executed innovative strategies to secure corporate sponsorships, infrastructure donations, and project-based funding, diversifying revenue streams and supporting critical projects.
Identified and leveraged new partnership opportunities, significantly contributing to the enhancement of LASISMA's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and expanding value-added services.
Led the strategic development and continuous review of long-term and short-term operational strategies, ensuring alignment with agency goals and driving enhanced organizational performance.
Sagesmith Consulting
|Operations Officer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed public relations, stakeholder communications, and marketing operations to ensure efficient business activities and target achievement.
Highlights
Cultivated and maintained robust relationships with press contacts and key stakeholders, enhancing public image and communication channels.
Coordinated and disseminated press invitations to media houses for significant events, ensuring broad coverage and attendance.
Managed critical relationships with advertising agencies, overseeing advert placements and ensuring timely payment processes.
Streamlined and managed all internal communications, fostering clear and consistent information flow across the organization.
Successfully resolved stakeholder complaints efficiently, preventing escalation and maintaining positive relations.
Organized and coordinated diverse business activities, optimizing operational efficiency and project execution.
Monitored and supervised all marketing operations, consistently ensuring the achievement of set targets and campaign objectives.
Total Ascent
|TEST-PREP Facilitator
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Facilitated test preparation for standardized exams, enabling clients to achieve positive outcomes.
Highlights
Prepared numerous clients for standardized tests including GMAT, GRE, SAT (Verbal sections), IELTS, PTE, and EOT, consistently achieving positive outcomes and high pass rates.
Tractrain Consulting
|Test-Prep Facilitator
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided comprehensive test preparation services for standardized examinations, leading to outstanding results for clients.
Highlights
Coached and guided clients for standardized tests such as GMAT, GRE, SAT (Verbal sections), and IELTS, consistently delivering outstanding results and enhancing academic readiness.
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
|Tutor
Nung Udo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided educational instruction and extracurricular leadership to secondary school students during national service.
Highlights
Delivered comprehensive instruction in English Language and English Literature to 9th-12th grade students, improving literacy and comprehension skills.
Successfully revived and coordinated the school's Literary and Debating Society, enhancing student engagement and public speaking skills.
Supervised the School's Press Club, guiding students in journalistic practices and content creation.
Languages
English
Yoruba
Skills
Soft Skills
Excellent Writing, Verbal Communication, Analytical Skills, Creativity, Detail-Oriented, Teamwork, Time Management, Research, Good Listener, Communicator, Critical Thinking, Reliability, Conflict Resolution, Motivated, Strategic Planning, Presenting, Decision-Making, Organizational Planning, Leadership.
Digital Communication & Collaboration Tools
Microsoft Teams, Internet User, WhatsApp, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Skype, Zoom, Twitter, PowerPoint, Google Drive, Instagram, Gmail, LinkedIn.
Office Productivity Software
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook.