D

Destiny Awata

About

Detail

Experienced Communications and Content Strategist
Lagos, Nigeria

Contact Destiny regarding: 
id_card
Internships
Starting at USD1.28k/month
connect_without_contact
Finding mentors
Finding co-founders
groups
Networking

Timeline


work
Job
school
Education
folder
Project
flag
Award
auto_stories
Publication

Résumé


Jobs verified_user 0% verified
  • Y
    Communications Lead (CRM)
    YOYO GROUP S.A.S
    Jan 2026 - Current (6 months)
    As Communications Lead (CRM), I was responsible for developing and executing comprehensive CRM campaigns and lifecycle marketing strategies focused on user retention, revenue growth, and customer engagement. I led content creation, messaging strategy, and digital communications across multiple channels, ensuring a cohesive brand voice. Additionally, I utilized my skills in data analysis to assess campaign performance and optimize lead nurturing processes, enhancing customer relationships. While business development and media management were not my primary focus, I recognized their importance in supporting overall communication strategies and collaborated with relevant teams to align our efforts with broader organizational goals.
  • A
    Customer Communications Manager
    AMAKA Studio
    Sep 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 4 months)
  • McKinsey & Company
    Forward Fellow (Communications, Brand Building and Problem Solving)
    McKinsey & Company
    Dec 2022 - May 2023 (6 months)
    - McKinsey forward is a hands-on learning experience for professionals. - Through practical case studies and workshops, professionals gain invaluable insight into problem-solving, communication, and design-thinking business development skills.
  • Afex
    Wealth manager
    Afex
    Aug 2021 - May 2022 (10 months)
    - Led a high-performing client advisory team handling over 50,000 clients including high net-worth individuals, resulting in significant business growth and revenue generation. - Worked with the management, sales, product, engineering, and customer success teams to create and execute stellar marketing strategies. - Developed and executed effective newsletter strategies that kept readers engaged and led to increased conversions, delivering substantial revenue gains. - Created clear and user-friendly standard operating procedure (SOP) as well as numerous trading guides and scripts, for our trading app, resulting in a surge of user adoption and exceptional customer experiences. - Conducted engaging online and offline training sessions for clie
  • Upkey
    Marketing micro internship
    Upkey
    May 2021 - Jun 2021 (2 months)
    - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute marketing campaigns, resulting in increased brand awareness and engagement. - Created compelling content for social media platforms, generating higher audience engagement and driving website traffic. - Conducted market research and analyzed data to develop effective strategies that aligned with business goals, resulting in successful campaign outcomes. Additionally, I supported email marketing tasks, gaining valuable experience in engaging prospects through targeted messaging, which is essential for effective lead nurturing and enhancing communication workflows.
  • S
    Brand Communications and Content Strategist: business development
    Society Glam House
    Oct 2020 - Apr 2023 (2 years 7 months)
    - Planned and executed online marketing campaigns across all channels, including social media, email, and display advertising. - Developed and managed customer relationships to drive customer loyalty, retention, and satisfaction. - Developed and maintained a strong brand identity across all digital platforms, including social media. - Created, implemented and oversaw a comprehensive content strategy that drives engagement, traffic, and revenue. - Managed editorial shoots and brand campaigns effectively.
  • T
    Communications Strategist: Business Development.
    The Dessert Factory
    May 2019 - May 2023 (4 years 1 month)
    - Conducted all business administrative activities supporting the founder to streamline activities and increase productivity. - Drove revenue growth and expansion through strategic business development initiatives. - Conducted market research to inform new product development and expansion of existing product lines. - Created and executed targeted marketing plans that increased brand awareness and sales.
  • F
    Digital marketing manager / executive assistant
    Farmovo
    Jul 2018 - Dec 2018 (6 months)
    - Managed the CEO's calendar and priorities, ensuring optimal use of time and resources. - Coordinated high-level meetings and events, providing logistical support and facilitating seamless communication between stakeholders. - Conducted market research and analysis to inform effective digital marketing strategies that increased brand awareness and customer engagement. - Produced engaging content, facilitated online trainings, and managed social media platforms, resulting in higher audience engagement and increased website traffic. - Provided exceptional administrative support to the Founder, streamlining operations and driving team productivity. Additionally, I leveraged my understanding of business development to support marketing cam
  • Pulse
    Content writer
    Pulse
    Dec 2017 - Jun 2019 (1 year 7 months)
    - Produced compelling lifestyle content that consistently engaged readers and generated high levels of website traffic. - Conducted research and interviews to inform content creation, resulting in a unique and fresh perspective on lifestyle topics. - Won a prestigious blogger award for content with the highest views, demonstrating exceptional writing skills and a deep understanding of audience needs. - Maintained brand voice and style guide, ensuring a consistent and cohesive tone across all content channels. - Additionally, I leveraged my experience in media to produce digital editorial content for a major online platform, which significantly contributed to audience engagement and enhanced brand visibility, further solidifying my exper
  • P
    Regional sales manager (nigeria)
    Pure Tropix Africa
    Jun 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 4 months)
  • C
    Content writer and editor - Freelance
    Jan 2017 - Current (9 years 6 months)
    - As a Freelance Content Writer and Editor, I produced high-quality finance, business, and technology content, including articles, newsletters, documents, SOPs, case studies, research papers, blog posts, and white papers for various clients across B2B and B2C platforms. - My efforts contributed to a 10%-25% increase in website traffic and a 5%-15% increase in lead generation. - I developed tailored content strategies for clients and created content calendars to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality materials. - Conducting thorough research on market trends, investment strategies, and financial products allowed me to create informative and engaging content. - I specialized in creating content related to crypto and web 3, which resul
Education verified_user 0% verified
  • B
    BS, accounting
    Bells University of Technology, Ota Ogun State
    Sep 2014 - Jul 2018 (3 years 11 months)
Projects (professional or personal) verified_user 0% verified
  • N
    Full Website content creation for Nxt.ng public Remote experience
    NXT
    Mar 2021 - Jun 2021 (4 months)
    - Crafted compelling website content for Nxt.ng, driving success through a well-defined content strategy that effectively communicated value propositions and supported conversion goals. 🚀 - Developed engaging copy that integrated SEO best practices, ensuring visibility and reach while maintaining a strong user focus. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather insights and feedback, enhancing the quality and relevance of the content produced. - Conducted thorough research and editing to ensure accuracy and clarity, while also incorporating feedback to meet tight deadlines. - Leveraged business development skills to create strategic content aimed at attracting customers and fostering engagement, while also producing digital med
  • I
    INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARD (IFRS) ADOPTION AND MARKET VALUE OF FIRMS: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIAN MANUFACTUR
  • F
    Full Website content creation nxt.ng
Awards verified_user 0% verified
  • Pulse
    Pulse blogger writer award
    Pulse
    Feb 2018
Publications verified_user 0% verified
  • I
    International financial reporting standard (ifrs) adoption and market value of firms: evidence from nigerian...
    International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research
    Aug 2018