IBRAHIM NURUDEEN OLAWALE
Corporate Finance (M&A) Copy Editor
Kubwa, NG.About
Highly analytical and detail-oriented Copy Editor with a robust background in journalism and literature, transitioning expertise to Corporate Finance (M&A). Proven ability to distill complex information into clear, accurate, and professional content, honed by experience in fast-paced news environments. Adept at ensuring editorial excellence and maintaining integrity in high-stakes business communications, with self-driven proficiency in corporate finance and business valuation principles.
Work
Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
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Summary
Led content creation and editorial processes for a regional newspaper, ensuring high standards of accuracy and reader engagement across diverse topics, including business and finance.
Highlights
Authored and meticulously edited over 100+ news stories annually, including critical business and finance content, for daily print and online platforms, consistently meeting strict editorial deadlines.
Conducted in-depth interviews with prominent news personalities and experts, ensuring factual accuracy and compelling narratives that enhanced reader trust and engagement.
Implemented rigorous editorial review processes, elevating factual accuracy, coherence, and reader engagement across all published articles, contributing to the newspaper's reputation for quality reporting.
Managed the end-to-end editorial pipeline for multiple daily publications, optimizing workflow to ensure timely delivery of high-quality, error-free content under pressure.
Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria
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Summary
Oversaw the editorial quality and production lifecycle for a university-affiliated literary magazine, ensuring content clarity, stylistic consistency, and timely publication.
Highlights
Applied advanced editing techniques to enhance clarity, grammar, and stylistic consistency across 50+ articles annually, significantly elevating the overall quality of published content.
Collaborated closely with a diverse team of 15+ writers to distill complex academic and literary subjects into accessible narratives, ensuring adherence to strict editorial guidelines.
Managed critical production timelines and workflow for monthly publications, consistently meeting tight deadlines and facilitating the on-time release of 12 issues per year.
Implemented comprehensive quality control measures to ensure factual accuracy and stylistic coherence, contributing to the magazine's reputation for authoritative and engaging content.
Languages
English
Skills
Editorial & Content Management
Copy Editing, Proofreading, Content Refinement, Editorial Standards, Style Guides, Technical Writing, Business Writing, Financial Content, Journalism, Fact-Checking, Narrative Development.
Communication & Research
Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Interviewing, Research, Complex Information Distillation, Stakeholder Communication, Storytelling.
Software & Tools
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), WordPress, Editorial Software.
Project & Operations Management
Deadline Management, Time Management, Workflow Optimization, Quality Assurance, Production Management, Cross-functional Collaboration.
Domain Knowledge
Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Business Valuation, Financial Terminology, Regulatory Compliance (inferred).
References
Professor Umar Abdurrahman
English Department, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 09069201446