Oluremi Serrano

Experience

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  SuperScreen Television

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Intern
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  Itse sagay and co

  Oct 2011 - Apr 2013

  Legal Assistant

  Conducted legal research, legal documentation & legal compliance. Represented clients at Judicial proceedings. Acted as legal assistant and legal support to the firm. Researched and updated all required case files and legal documents for the Partners; fast tracking delivery time and reducing the work load on the team. Prepared presentations on legal research

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  Media Advocacy and Promotions Development Initiative

  Dec 2013 - May 2015

  Program Support Officer

  Prepared engaging and responsive press releases, communiques. Multitasked as Rapporteur, Media Consultant and PR to execute set projects by 20%. Shuffled in between roles as Reports Coordinator, Manager and Administrator of Civil Society News. Designed stories and editorials published on the Civil Society News website cutting across various subjects which drove traffic flow to the website by 14%. Designed and delivered reports and documents for senior team members. Assisted Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions thereby reducing the workload and increasing efficiency by 20%.Monitored distributions of PVC (Permanent Voters Card) and CVR exercise in Osun State in March 2014. Acted as Field Supervisor for YACORE (Youth Association of Constitutional and Electoral Reform) and the Capital Assessment Project in Lagos State 2015 Enumerator (State Accountability and Voice Initiative). Show less

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  InnovationMatters Limited

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Communications Officer

  Managed social media accounts, marketing communications and developed marketing strategies that grew followers steadily at a rate of 5% per month. Proofread and approved production and printing drafts of promotional materials. Built Customer relationships with 20 clients within 3 months that developed into new business opportunities. Driving client engagements by 30% and sales generation by 15%.Collaborated with local businesses to secure third party promotions which led to client generation, engagement, acquisition and retention by 15%. Generated a 35% increase in semi yearly revenue. Spearheaded creative and effective communications campaigns, such as Children Innovation Awards, which resulted in increased patronage for the Micro finance aspect of the business by 30%. Show less

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  Itse Sagay & co

  Jan 2018 - Nov 2020

  Litigation lawyer

  Represented clients in judicial proceedings, adviced clients on resolving their specific legal issues and documented client interviews. Assisted in preparing client’s case document. Filed court processes, drafted legal opinions and engaged in other administrative duties; reducing workload on the Partners by 80%.

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  Seefar Enterprise

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Remote Migration Expert

  Coordinated and Addressed over 150 women and adolescents using CAPI on the risks involved in illegal migration during the pendency of the project. Collected and Assembled data on illegal migration in Lagos, media monitoring of illegal migration and other matters relating to the project. Sensitized persons who may be considering travelling illegally and providing them with viable employment alternatives or opportunities in Nigeria. Counselled persons considering illegal migration on the risks involved and educated them on the legal means of travelling. Reduction of illegal migration by 15%. Show less

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  Hopes Haven Foundation (startup)

  Jan 2021 - now

  Legal Director

  Spearheading the return and reintegration of over 800 survivors of trafficking back into society in Nigeria. Facilitated fundraising outreaches to government agencies and parastatals with a 30% success rate. Successfully procured adequate funds to assist in conveying the vulnerable back to Nigeria especially during the Covid 19 induced lock downs. Liaised with Government officials to see the smooth return of vulnerable women through scheduled plane flights into the country. Wrote numerous petitions to NAPTIP to facilitate the speedy release and arrival of the survivors of human trafficking. Liaised with Government Agencies to train survivors on skill acquisions to give them a better trajectory at life and a livelihood. Show less

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  Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI)

  Feb 2022 - May 2023

  Program Officer