- Worked with founders, C-level executives, businesses and organizations; implementing effective strategies and deconstructing complex information into simple, clear, and authentic brand narratives to build meaningful and sustainable relationships for brands.

Brand Storyteller

Extern

- Graduated from the Beats by Dre Remote Extern program.

- Learned and curated insights into various data collection methodologies to guide strategic decision-making.

- Conducted brand and consumer sentiment analysis to uncover key trends and preferences among Gen Z audiences

- Analyzed market data and created a market research report highlighting insights into Consumer Preferences and Trends in the High-Fidelity Wireless Speakers Market to inform strategic product development and marketing decisions.

Consumer Insights and Market Intelligence Extern

Taojaa

- Consulted as a freelance brand strategist.

- Crafted the brand’s story to highlight the brand's USP in a simple, concise, and authentic manner to resonate with targeted stakeholders.

- Conducted market research, competitor analysis, and founder interviews to define the brand's unique selling proposition (USP) and developed a brand strategy; to guide internal and external marketing communications efforts.

- Supervised the social media and creative team to maintain brand consistency and led successful email marketing campaigns.

Brand Strategist

Lutaàwò 

- Crafted a compelling brand story informed by founder and stakeholder interviews.

- Conducted market research, competitor analysis, and crafted a compelling USP to reshape the brand's positioning accordingly.

- Developed a brand strategy and brand standard guidelines to ensure a cohesive, authentic, and consistent brand experience across all platforms and customer touchpoints.

- Created buyer personas, customer experience maps, and customer journey maps to share insights for further marketing and communications initiatives.

- Created a customer-centric brand packaging guide to deliver a personalized brand experience for greater customer satisfaction.

Baddhia

- Devised and executed an effective brand communication strategy and built brand relationships with internal and external stakeholders, creating a positive brand image.

- Crafted the brand story and wrote compelling and authentic brand narratives that resonated with the target audience, consolidating brand positioning.

- Led the coordination of brand collateral design, revamped social media pages, and managed social media accounts to create a cohesive brand presence, resulting in an increase in brand awareness and online visibility.

- Developed and executed strategic PR campaigns across relevant platforms, securing successful features and mentions in digital media outlets.

- Ideated and implemented influencer marketing campaigns that initiated social media conversations and stimulated purchase intent.

- Ideated the "Love Letter from Baddhia" newsletter to cultivate strong brand-customer relationships to boost brand trust.

Brand Communications Executive

Habeco Promotional Gifts

- Wrote optimized SEO content that successfully increased online visibility and established thought leadership in the eco-friendly promotional sector.

Content Specialist

Surkreo Communications

- Developed copies and social media communciations to successfully execute campaigns for key accounts such as Chi Limited (Hollandia, Chivita) which resulted in significant brand recognition and product demand.

- Collaborated with the product designer and brand manager to create a social media calendar and marketing materials for Savi.ng (acquired by Piggyvest) that increased online visibility, and app downloads.

Copywriting Intern

BLUU AFRICA

- Collaborated with key stakeholders to execute a successful launch campaign and managed the content team while implementing strategic actions to foster brand culture and perception.

Content Lead (Editor)

University of Ibadan

- Executive Journalist and Editor for the Departmental Press, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine.

Editorial Associate

Brand Storyteller + Strategist | Tech, Impact | Ideating strategies + Crafting simple, clear and authentic brand narratives to build meaningful and sustainable relationships for brands.

Welcome!

I’m Bukola, a brand storyteller who enjoys helping individuals, businesses, and organizations push brand awareness, shape brand perception, drive purchase intent, and foster brand loyalty.

I achieve this by implementing effective strategies and deconstructing complex information into simple, clear, and authentic brand narratives to build meaningful and sustainable relationships for brands.


Here's how some describe me:

✨ "Bukola excels as a brand storyteller and strategist. Her ability to understand the audience and deliver strategies & content that resonates is commendable!" ~ Raymond.

✨ "Bukola possesses a unique blend of leadership skills and creativity that consistently drive impactful results" ~ Racheal.

✨"Bukola is an exceptional creative strategist, a talented writer, and most importantly a dynamic person" ~ Barbara.

✨"Working with Bukola has proved to be productive. She is a capable content strategist who is equipped with the skills and experience to deliver accordingly." ~ Branko.

✨"She’s good at creating and implementing strategies to achieve the desired outcomes for brands. She has a strong work ethic, and her communication abilities stand out." ~ Akin.


To date, I’ve worked with personal brands, businesses, and organizations across the B2B and B2C markets, operating in industries such as SaaS, fashion, lifestyle, sustainability, financial services, non-profits, and FMCG.

So, how can I help you connect with your target audience (leads, customers, clients, media, investors, etc.)?

✨PR Materials

✨Copywriting

✨Brand Strategy

✨Content Strategy

✨Email Newsletters

✨Campaign Strategy

✨LinkedIn Ghostwriting

✨Brand Communications

✨Blog Content & Articles

✨Communications Strategy

✨Social Media Communications

✨Influencer Marketing Strategy


💭 I love indulging in stories, books, movies, and delicacies, and I'm always down for a friendly chat or consultation. So, don't hesitate to contact me here on LinkedIn.

PS: I talk about branding, storytelling, and self-development, so feel free to follow me and turn on post notifications for more insights!

Bukola Victoria Oladeinde

ForbesBLK

The mission of ForbesBLK is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society. Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking down barriers, creating more equitable economies, and driving a new culture of connection, collaboration and change. In order to support our community, ForbesBLK shares inspiring content and curates in-person and digitally based networking opportunities to foster professional development, entrepreneurship, and cultural change.

Official Member

Digital Encode Limited

Manager - Cybersecurity

As a Cyber Security Consultant, my role is crucial in improving clients' cybersecurity by developing strategies, providing technology guidance including security solutions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. I work closely with various client departments to align security solutions with their specific needs, considering security, business, and perspectives.
My contributions include:
1.	Audit and Advisory Services: I collaborate closely with the team to manage and execute IT/Security audit engagements. This involves identifying and evaluating IT-related risks, recommending control measures, and delivering information security advisory services. I conduct independent client interactions and produce high-quality deliverables such as analysis reports and presentations to ensure project success.
2.	Team Collaboration: I collaborate with specialized team members to enhance technical cybersecurity advisory offerings for key clients. I partner with project managers to oversee project progression, quality, personnel, and risk management. With expertise in specific service areas and industries, I create tangible value for clients. I take ownership of projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, managing engagement risk, and building positive client relationships that consistently exceed expectations.
3.	Security and Policy Review: I facilitate critical systems reviews, evaluate Information Security Policies and Procedures, and conduct Information Security Awareness workshops. I also execute IT audits, and security assessments, and implement global standards for financial institutions in Nigeria and other African countries, such as PCIDSS, ISO27001, and the Cybersecurity Framework. 
others- Talent Development, Branding and Relationship Building, Leadership and Personal Growth. In summary, my role as a Cyber Security Consultant encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from advisory and auditing to team development and client relationship management.

Senior Consultant

Ensuring compliance of clients to PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) by driving implementation, monitoring, and certification of PCI-DSS for our clients.

Executing Information security audits, gap analyses, regulatory compliance monitoring, and Information security consulting.

Plan information security assessments; benchmark enterprise IT environment against information security standards and best practice frameworks.

Perform appraisal on the adequacy of information security controls in the business environment. 

Audit of banks and fintech IT infrastructure across Network devices (Routers setups, Switch arrangements, Firewalls designs) operating systems, Servers, Databases, Applications, ATMs, etc

Advise clients on security implementation and controls.

Giving applicable counsel and backing to customers on remediation of Gaps and Vulnerabilities by : 

•	Ensuring quality and timely audit reports on identified Information security control gaps in any distinguished procedures. 

•	Ensuring effective and efficient follow up on:

	Providing guidelines and regulations from applicable security standards for prompt implementation and compliance.
	Follow-up on the audit action plan to ensure that all action items are resolved before the next due date.
	Manage, track, report on, and escalate outstanding remediation items to ensure timely closure ensuring risks that were associated with gaps have been mitigated.
	Provide the customer with periodic reports on compliance with standards of excellence.

Consultant | Cybersecurity and Compliance Advisory

Geemla technologies limited

Project and Administrative Office                                       November 2014- October 2015
•	Performed general office and administrative duties.
•	Responsible for preparing project reports, filing and maintenance of all project documents.
•	Assisted inorganizing and scheduling training programs and centers.

Assistant System analyst
•	Assisted in the installation and configuration of new systems and networks.
•	Performed regular maintenance and upgrade on company’s hardware, software and networks.

Project Manager and administrative assistant

Ministry of science and technology Alausa, Ikeja Lagos

Ministry of Science and Technology, Ikeja, Lagos state
Assistant IT Support staff  (Internship)                     September 2012- February 2013
•	Installed and configured computer hardware and software components.
•	Assisted in diagnosing and troubleshooting computer hardware and software problems and repairs.
•	Prepared and updated records of equipment, consumables and supplies.

Internship

With over 5 years of experience as an agile and versatile cybersecurity consultant, I have successfully designed and implemented security-based solutions for multiple clients' information systems.

Now, as a cybersecurity manager, I lead cross-functional teams in implementing global best practices and delivering process improvement projects. With a dedicated focus on establishing a competitive edge, creating capacity, and maximizing profitability, I have made significant contributions to diverse industries such as financial institutions, telecoms, and multinational organizations.

Drawing from my background in management consulting, I strategically plan and execute information security strategies, ensuring strict compliance with industry certifications. My primary objective is to proactively confront cyber threats and defend companies against hackers and malicious attacks.

In the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity, I remain committed to excellence. By continuously staying up-to-date with the latest advancements, I enable businesses to maintain secure operations, establish robust security protocols, and effectively tackle emerging challenges. Knowing that I bring peace of mind to stakeholders by protecting their businesses fills me with pride and reinforces the significance of my work.

I love to unwind with movies, engaging conversations, and thought-provoking documentaries. Feel free to reach out to me should you have any questions or would love to catch up.


Core Skills

✨ Proven skills and experience in technology roles, with a particular focus on risk management, information security, technical background, cloud security, ISO 27001, and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

✨ Good understanding of various security technologies, including firewalls, endpoint security solutions, switches, routers, wireless LAN, network segmentation, VLANs, Active Directory, and network access controls (TACACS/RADIUS).

✨ Expertise in payment infrastructure auditing, covering systems such as card management systems, transaction acquiring, Internet/Online Banking App, Wallet/Mobile Money App, information security, risk management, data protection, quality assurance, relationship management, and compliance auditing.

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