Kator Tarkaa
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Social Media & Communications Specialist | Strategy, Storytelling & Community Building | Ex-VP Office 🇳🇬 | The Perfumes Room • Energia • Biografrica
Katsina, Nigeria
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FounderFastoraJan 2026 - Current (7 months)Fastora is a communications and digital strategy company that helps businesses communicate better, build stronger brands, and earn the attention they deserve. We work with businesses, founders, professionals, and organisations to strengthen how they present themselves online through thoughtful communication, brand strategy, content, and digital execution. Our approach combines strategic thinking with practical implementation, helping clients move beyond simply being seen to being understood, trusted, and remembered. Key responsibilities - Lead the company's strategic direction, positioning, and business development. - Develop communication and digital strategies tailored to clients' business goals. - Advise businesses on brand positio- Head of SocialsSARMLifeApr 2025 - Sep 2025 (6 months)- Lead social media strategy for SARMLife across social media - Designed and executed the SDST 2025 marketing campaign, doubling student registrations to 120+ - Directed a content team (reels, graphics, carousels, captions) while ensuring brand cohesion - Oversaw community management and student engagement in digital classrooms and WhatsApp groups - Implemented monthly performance reporting, revealing reel-first strategies and peer-led content as top performers
- Corporate Communications OfficerENERGIAOct 2024 - Apr 2026 (1 year 7 months)- Spearheaded the setup of Energia’s social media presence on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), establishing a consistent and strategic brand voice across platforms - Revived dormant Facebook and LinkedIn pages, increasing audience engagement and aligning content with corporate objectives - Draft and edit internal and external communications including executive statements, memos, and press releases - Collaborate with HR and leadership to ensure timely and coherent communication with stakeholders - Lead content creation and storytelling around CSR projects, community initiatives, and company milestones - Align corporate messaging with compliance and industry standards while maintaining clarity and relevance
- Corporate Communications OfficerIschus ConsultingOct 2024 - Apr 2026 (1 year 7 months)
- Social Media ManagerSARMLifeOct 2024 - Mar 2025 (6 months)- Managed content strategy and calendar for SARMLife Digital School’s Instagram account - Created carousels, reels, stories and captions tailored to students across Africa - Monitored engagement, handled comments, and ran DM campaigns during open registration - Coordinated with student creators and partners for collaborative content - Developed a student experience series that increased engagement by 15% month-over-month
- Business Development & Social Media ManagerBiografricaAug 2022 - Current (4 years)- Spearheaded campaigns that reached 1M+ organic impressions in both February and July 2025 - Generated inbound brand enquiries through organic storytelling and cultural commentary - Initiated and closed content partnerships across African platforms - Led talent recruitment, internship training, and internal editorial development - Oversaw Biografrica’s Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, TikTok, and website content calendar
- OMedia AssistantOffice of the Vice President NigeriaJul 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year)- Assisted with external communications and media relations under Prof. Yemi Osinbajo's administration - Supported national events, press briefings, and media appearances with coordinated messaging - Collaborated with the social media team to craft public-facing narratives - Drafted press materials and curated online responses during high-pressure news cycles - Gained firsthand experience at the intersection of policy, media, and public perception
- Social Media Manager, Content Strategist & Creative ConsultantSelfemployedJan 2017 - Jul 2026 (9 years 7 months)- Manage social media pages, create content calendars, and run campaigns for individuals, startups, schools, and NGOs - Design branded visuals, write high-converting captions, and oversee video scripting/editing with a storytelling-first approach - Coach business owners and content creators on brand clarity, platform positioning, and growth strategy across Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and more - Led digital growth for multiple clients, including helping brands hit viral milestones, rebranding dormant pages, and training teams - Work spans sectors including edtech, real estate, digital skills, media, and personal brands - Combine creative execution with strategic thinking, often wearing the hats of writer, designer, editor, and coach - all at onc
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- Barrister-at-Law (B.L, LawNigerian Law SchoolFeb 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year 2 months)Completed the rigorous one-year training at the Nigerian Law School, focusing on civil procedure, criminal litigation, corporate law, land practices, and professional ethics. Graduated from the Kano campus and was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar. The experience sharpened my research, writing, and structured communication - all of which now power my clarity in content and brand strategy.
- Bachelor of Laws - LLB, LawBenue State UniversityMar 2013 - Oct 2019 (6 years 8 months)Studied core Nigerian law subjects including commercial law, constitutional law, and jurisprudence. Led group research projects and served as student media contributor. This is where I developed the habit of dissecting arguments, structuring narratives, and learning how powerful words can be - now the heart of my digital storytelling work.