Mayowa Olajide Akinleye
Product Manager & Social Impact Leader
Aseese, NG.About
Highly analytical and results-driven Product Manager with a strong background in strategic development, community engagement, and impactful program leadership. Proven ability to amplify digital platforms, drive grassroots initiatives across diverse communities, and manage complex projects to deliver quality outcomes. Adept at leveraging technology and communication strategies to achieve significant social and organizational impact and position organizations for growth.
Work
GenderMobile Initiative
|Product Manager
Remote, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Led product strategy and implementation to drive adoption and amplify the CampusPal app's reach across university campuses nationwide.
Highlights
Developed and implemented a comprehensive strategic roadmap for the CampusPal app, aligning product features with user needs and organizational objectives.
Collaborated cross-functionally to enhance user experience and engagement, aiming for increased adoption rates across university campuses.
Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and inform product development decisions.
Promad Foundation
|Impact & Communications Associate
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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Summary
Orchestrated grassroots engagement and authored impactful communications to drive youth and women participation in civic initiatives.
Highlights
Led grassroots engagement initiatives across over 10 communities, successfully mobilizing women and youth in both online and offline organizational activities.
Contributed to the research and co-authored a policy memo on 'Accelerating Youth Civic Participation and Development,' influencing national discourse.
Authored compelling articles and communication materials, inspiring significant youth participation in Nigeria's 2023 general elections.
Glimpse Solution
|Lead, External Business
Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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Summary
Facilitated strategic partnerships and managed diverse client projects, consistently ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.
Highlights
Cultivated and managed key client partnerships, resulting in consistent delivery of projects that met quality standards, timelines, and scope.
Streamlined project management workflows and communication protocols, enhancing overall team efficiency and client satisfaction.
Identified and pursued new business opportunities, contributing to the expansion of the organization's client base and service offerings.
Airsea Freighters
|Operations Intern
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed critical documentation and liaised with diverse stakeholders to ensure efficient shipment release and operational reporting.
Highlights
Managed and processed essential documentation for shipment releases at ports, ensuring compliance and facilitating timely operations.
Brokered effective relationships with shipping companies, customs agents, terminal operators, and transporters to streamline cargo movement.
Prepared comprehensive weekly work logs and position reports, providing transparent and critical updates to upper management and clients.
Volunteer
LearnPolitics
|Program & Partnership Lead
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Summary
Led strategic program development and cultivated partnerships to amplify organizational reach and impact.
Highlights
Directed the development and implementation of impactful programs, significantly expanding the organization's reach and influence.
Cultivated strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, enhancing resource mobilization and collaborative initiatives.
Contributed to shaping the overall strategic direction of the organization, aligning all initiatives with core mission objectives.
Advokc Foundation
|Ekiti State Co-ordinator
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Summary
Coordinated the expansion of the foundation's work across Ekiti State and contributed to the development of a civic accountability tool.
Highlights
Coordinated the successful expansion of the foundation's work across Ekiti State, significantly increasing regional footprint and community engagement.
Contributed to the design and successful launch of BAOmeter, a promise tracker tool used to monitor the performance of the newly elected governor.
The Ekiti Youth Townhall
|Convener
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Summary
Mobilized and organized youth groups to engage Governorship candidates during the Gubernatorial election.
Highlights
Mobilized and organized multiple youth groups across Ekiti, facilitating direct engagement with Governorship candidates during the Gubernatorial election period.
Empowered youth participation in the democratic process by creating a platform for dialogue and accountability.
FUTA Debating Club
|Trainer
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Summary
Developed training modules and coached students for various debate tournaments, enhancing their public speaking and critical thinking skills.
Highlights
Developed comprehensive training modules and coached students for internal, open, national, and international debate tournaments.
Mentored and prepared numerous students, significantly enhancing their public speaking, critical thinking, and argumentation skills for competitive debating.
Student Leaders Summit
|Convener
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Summary
Convened a multi-stakeholder summit for student leaders nationwide, fostering leadership development and skill sharing.
Highlights
Successfully convened a national Student Leaders Summit in Akure, uniting student government and organization leaders from across the country.
Facilitated a multi-stakeholder event focused on leadership concepts, experience sharing, and skill development, supported by the Ondo State Government.
WriteNow FUTA
|Convener
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Summary
Founded the university's first writing club and organized successful writing competitions.
Highlights
Founded and launched the first writing club at the university, securing support and fostering a community for aspiring writers.
Organized two university-wide writing competitions, successfully promoting creative expression and academic excellence among students.
Education
International Institute of Journalism, Abuja
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PGD
Advertising & Public Relations
Federal University of Technology, Akure
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BTech
Transport & Logistics Management
Awards
Innovate UK Young Innovators Award
Awarded By
Innovate UK
Recognized for innovative contributions as a young innovator.
Youth Leadership Programme
Awarded By
LEAP Africa
Completed a prestigious youth leadership development program.
Global Initiative University
Awarded By
Clinton Global Initiative
Participated in a global initiative focused on addressing pressing world challenges.
Civic Leadership
Awarded By
YALI RLC West Africa
Completed a civic leadership program through the Young African Leaders Initiative.
National Youth Climate Hub
Awarded By
National Youth Climate Hub
Recognized for engagement and contributions to climate action initiatives.
Languages
English
Yoruba
Certificates
Documentation, Report writing, Creating and Conveying Success Stories
Issued By
Palladium
Diploma in Post Production
Issued By
Africa Film Academy
Fundamentals of Project Management
Issued By
Shaw Academy
Skills
Soft Skills
Effective Communication, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Empathy, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Team Collaboration.
Technical Skills
Notion, Trello, Agile Methodologies, Fleet Management Applications, Route Mapping, Video Production, Graphics Design, Motion Design, Animation, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace.
Research Skills
User Research Methodology, Survey Design, Interviewing, Design Thinking, Report Writing, Ideation, Prototyping.