Comfort Nana Agyapong

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Brand Strategy, Brand+ Web Design for Founders | Founder + Creative Director @ Baobab Design Studio

  • Education

    • Burntwood academy

      2008 - 2013
      High school general studies 7 gsce's a-c including maths, english, graphics and science

      Activities and Societies: Sport activities such as netball tournaments, swimming clubs, and basketball

    • University of west london

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor’s degree event managment with hospitality 1st

      Activities and Societies: Helped as an Event Assistant at the university V awards which awards students who volunteered above 100 hours. Modules include: sales and marketing, event bidding, international human resource management, strategic facilities management, conference and venue management.

    • Kingston college

      2013 - 2015
      National diploma travel and tourism ddd

      Also received a NCFE Level 2 Introduction to Cabin Crew qualification.

  • Experience

    • Iceland foods

      Feb 2013 - Oct 2015
      Sales assisant

      • Responsible for stock control and date checking which I worked through in an organised and quick manner • Strong team player who worked with the team to ensure targets were met and maintain excellent customer satisfaction• Showed confidence in giving advice and information to customers and dealt with queries and complaints on my own• Confident in using the till, assisted in cashing up at the end of the shift

    • Corinthia hotels limited

      Jul 2014 - Jul 2014
      Hr assistant

      • Demonstrated multitasking and prioritising when given a list of tasks to complete and completed these tasks before the due deadline• Learnt about recruitment processes

    • Marriott hotels

      Oct 2015 - Dec 2016
      Food and beverage host

      Duties includes:• Serving plates in butterfly service• Working with a team of 5 to serve plates in an excellent manner• Assisting with set ups (tables, coffee stations)• Working under pressure when serving plates ensuring that we were on time

    • High society

      Dec 2016 - Feb 2019
      Waitress | team leader | brand ambassador

      Worked in a variety of settings that included five-star hotels, event spaces and private residences.Played a key role in managing a small group during fast paced dinner service. Ensured that staff dressed according to standard and communicated back to office on how the event went and how the staff behaved.When setting up the event space and dinner table, great attention to detail was shown. Cutlery and plates were measured in accordance with hotel standards.Ability to work in a fast paced and pressured environment from fine dining to large corporate events. Ensured a positive work relationship with colleagues and management. Key Achievement Progressing from a team player to a team leader and later a brand ambassador, all while pursuing a full-time university degree. Show less

    • Diabetes professional care

      Nov 2017 - Nov 2017
      Theatre manager

      One Day Event Experience • Responsible to look after a theatre (section) along with 2 assistants• Communicating with event manager, AV technician and guest speakers• Crowd management control • Time management to ensure schedule was kept• Answering Q&A

    • Caramel rock

      Oct 2018 - Aug 2019
      Event co-ordinator

      Demonstrated ability to prioritises a diverse workload and multi-task with a strong ability to manage conflicting deadlines and work under pressure efficiently. Acted as the main point of communication between key stakeholders and sponsors. Scheduled and conducted team briefings and one-on-one meetings with key stakeholders.Excellent written communications with the ability to prepare reports and emails. Represented the company at events and networked with other professionalsSourced influencers and got them involved in the event. Supervised and delegated tasks.Adapted well to last minute changes, showed flexibility and problem solving skills in what needed to be done for the event to continue and be a success. Key Achievement Served as the liaison during the situation where the event venue was changed days before the event. Handled communications with key stakeholders, sponsors, volunteers, etc., and managed any complaints or difficulties that arose. A total of 60+ visitors were present for the two-day event, which was a success. Show less

    • The passport library

      Nov 2021 - Mar 2022
      Marketing & social media manager

      Proficiently managed, produced, and repurposed engaging content across eight social media channels, with a focus on platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram.Oversaw the social media schedule, ensuring timely and consistent posting of both standard posts and engaging stories.Developed and executed effective social media strategies.Good knowledge of SEO, keyword research, and Google Analytics. Maintained strict adherence to brand guidelines.Proposed and successfully implemented new features, including an interactive quiz on the company website, aimed at lead generation.Maintained regular communication with management, providing daily and weekly progress updatesLeveraged trend analysis to develop and curate content that remained relevant to the brand's identity and resonated with its target audience.Key AchievementsA total of 50 inquiries were received within three months, exceeding the original target of 30. Achieving more than 4,000 reel views in less than 2 days for multiple reels. Show less

    • Baobab design studio

      Jan 2022 - now
      Founder + creative director

      Baobab - one of the most long-lived plants. Just as the Baobab has unique identifying features, I work with founders in all stages of their business to map out a branded path and create designs that will become an identifying mark of their brand for years to come.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Brand mapping strategist

      Carli anna
      Jan 2022
    • Level 2 award in food safety in catering

      Chartered institute of envionmental health
      Mar 2016
    • Emergency first aid at work

      North east surrey training
      May 2015
    • The tech skills course

      Bucketlist bombshells
      Nov 2020
    • The design skills course

      Bucketlist bombshells
      Jan 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Water Staff Station

      Issued by Royal Park Half Marathon on Oct 2015
      Royal Park Half MarathonAssociated with Comfort Nana Agyapong
    • Event Assistant

      Issued by University of West London on Jul 2016
      University of West LondonAssociated with Comfort Nana Agyapong
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Oxfam on Oct 2013
      OxfamAssociated with Comfort Nana Agyapong