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Here you can get a quick glimpse of my professional career as a writer and journalist. The years of experience I have gained from these jobs has allowed me to sharpen my skills in research, writing and audience engagement.
- Trained in direct-response copywriting, B2B copywriting, web writing, website content auditing and email marketing by the best of the best – American Artists & Writers International (AWAI)
- Member, Professional Writer's Alliance (USA); Member, Professional Writer's Association of Canada; Member, International Association of Business Communicators
- Apprenticed under web-writing guru Nick Usborne
- Member of Copy Chief, the A-list copywriting community
- Award-winning Journalist – National Press Club of America Award for Excellence in Writing
- Published in more than 20 global publications including Smart Money Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Dallas Morning News, Guardian Newspaper (Nigeria)
- B.A. (Hons) and M.A. History from University of Oxford, UK
- M.A. Journalism from S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University, NY
- TV Producer – major reality show franchises Big Brother; The Apprentice; Dragon’s Den; business talk shows, live event coverage, corporate and historical documentaries and more
- Established Enterprise Creative, social enterprise focused on building business capacity of creative and digital entrepreneurs; trained more than 1800 entrepreneurs and founded co-working space offering business support services
- Project Manager – managed conferences and business seminars for clients such as the British Council, UK Trade & Investment, ARM
- Trainer in communications skills and business etiquette (clients have included army officers, entrepreneurs, public officials and corporate executives)
- Partner in Strategic Communications & Advisory Firm based in Nigeria and UK, advising government agencies, corporate leaders and philanthropic organizations
- Experienced Conference Speaker, Moderator and Facilitator
- Occasional Poet [Video]
