ABIOLA OLANIPEKUN

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PERSONAL STATEMENT

As an enthusiastic graduate, I want to put myself to the test and work to produce the best results for anything that I do or take part in. I see something and I take action. I love to learn and try new things regularly. I work hard and I will take on a challenge. I have experience in social media, blogging, drafting website content, writing press releases, press summaries, article writing, conducting interviews & research, administration and project coordination.

EDUCATION

2006-2010BA (Single Honours) in Creative Writing

RoehamptonUniversity, London

2003-2006A-Levels in Sociology, Media, Drama

Hackney Community College, London

EXPERIENCE
April 2015 – May 2015: Public Relations Officer, Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust, London
  • Researched and created relevant content for specified projects for the head of public affairs.
  • Edited and proofreadbriefing documents or written draft consultations.
  • Wrote consultation letters and emails.
  • Drafted press and news releases.
  • Created website content for selected pages on the Trust’s website.
  • Provided stakeholder engagement support for stroke service relocation and consultation.
  • All other duties as required.
Nov 2014 – April 2015: Volunteer Writer, CoolTan Arts, London
  • Wrote articles concerning a range of topics related to Mental Health issues.
  • Researched and prepared material for content and article purposes.
  • Edited, analysed and proof-read articles written work before submission to the Advocacy Training Co-ordinator.
  • All other duties as required.
Oct 2013 – March 2014: Communications Assistant, NHS Confederation, London
  • Managedsocial media accounts such as the NHS Confederation press and public affairs twitter page (@NHSConfed_Press), including monitoring activity, flagging news stories, highlighting media coverage, and highlighting items of interest.
  • Created and maintained mailing lists of target publications and journalists.
  • Wrote, researched and prepared social media content for selected projects, internal and external activity.
  • Monitored and maintained press clippings in the hard copy folder.
  • Compiledpress/media coverage and analysing data for staff survey reports.
  • Monitored and circulated information about relevant parliamentary activity for regular email distribution.
  • Updated media and stakeholder contacts for staff use and database purposes.
  • Maintained the media section of the website and uploaded press releases to the NHS Confederation or NHS Employers website.
  • Created and prepared press releases.
  • Selected images as directed for external engagements.
  • Supported or provided daily operational support to the press, communications, media and public affairs teams.
Oct 2012– Sept 2013: Management & Business Studies Portal Content Assistant, British Library(Graduate Internship), London
  • Wrote blog entries for the British Library Social Sciences Blog.
  • Drafted, edited and proof-read synopsesof published articles for the MBS online portal.
  • Managed newspaper pieces for the Social Welfare Digest.
  • Played a lead role in helping supervise with external events and contributing to other projects.
  • Liaised in a key role in recruitment development initiative discussions & internship presentations.
  • Attended higher education institutions to help promote the MBS online Portal.

Aug 2011 - Jan 2012 :Executive Officer to the Head of Practice & Compliance,
Office of the Public Guardian, Ministry of Justice, London
  • Created and updated master staff lists, staff returns and email distribution lists.
  • Drafted and corresponded to emails,prepared papers for my line manager’s engagements, andmanaged my line manager’s diary.
  • Edited and drafted meeting agendas, and took minutes at the meetings.
  • Carried out other administrative tasks and dealt with enquiries during my line manager’s absence.

Feb 2011 – Feb 2011: Work Experience Internship, Bartle Bogle Hegarty, London
  • Conducted media research for audience orientated purposes, in order to aid my script work and achieve appropriate material for the St Johns’ Ambulance campaign.
  • Created an original radio script for the St Johns’ Ambulance campaign.
  • Reviewed creative briefs for clients (with direction from selected creative teams).
  • Brainstormed and came up with ideas for the Lynx campaign.

Dec 2010 – Jun 2011: Assistant PA, The Media Trust, London,
  • Complied & regularly adjusted press packs for charity trustees and visitors. This consisted of sourcing press releases containing vital news or media attention about Media Trust, as well as relevant information about the charities work, courses and updates
  • Planned and coordinated events including quarterly annual board meetings.
  • Carried out general administrative duties, including typing up correspondence, photocopying documents, managing post and couriers, researching, booking course places, making restaurant reservations, and maintaining the database.
  • Provided complete coverage during the absence of the Executive PA.
April 2010 – October 2010: ProjectCoordinator (Editorial) Fitzrovia Youth in Action, London
  • Researched content for the On Road magazine.
  • Edited, analysed and proof-read various articles, written by the participants, for the FYA magazine (healthy living issue).
  • Planned, organised and coordinated training and workshops for young people.
  • Maintained relationships with media partners who provided training for the young people.
SKILLS
IT: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Sharepoint, Rhymix Content
Management System, Microsoft Customer Relations Management System
Social Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Hi5, Tumblr, Youtube
ACHIEVEMENTS
Completed a set of journalism master classes with Bloomberg News in 2015.
Had a written piece published in the 3rd edition Hackney Legacy Circuit publication in 2012.
Completed the Mapping the Change Journalism Programme in 2012.
Received a place as a writer for the London 360 Project.
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REFERENCES
References are available upon request.