OKETADE GBENGA MICHAEL
ASHFORD,united kingdon
Summary
Dynamic and performance-driven Senior Project & Event Manager with 10+ years’ experience delivering large-scale experiential marketing campaigns, brand activations, corporate events, and TV production projects across Telecoms, FMCG, Tobacco, and Technology sectors. Proven success leading multi-million-naira projects for multinational brands including MTN, Guinness Nigeria (Diageo), British American Tobacco, Lafarge, P&G, Bosch Nigeria and American Tower Company. Expert in end-to-end event delivery—concept development, budgeting, logistics, stakeholder management, compliance, and post-event evaluation. Recently completed an MBA in Digital Marketing at the University of Hertfordshire and bringing additional UK experience as a Compliance Officer.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Conference and Event Coordinator
MO EVENT ASHFORD
ASHFORD, KENT
01.2023 - Current
- Managed small and large scale events, conferences and seminars.
- Planned, organised and executed promotional events.
- Managed on-site event operations, overseeing staff and resolving issues promptly, to maintain high service standards.
- Supervised event happenings and intervened quickly to resolve problems.
- Gathered event requirements, including venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines through face-to-face client meetings.
- Booked venues, arranged technical and catering service providers and created programmes for event activities.
- Maintained close communication with clients and sought solutions for problems, achieving event goals and mitigating service issues.
- Handled administrative requirements for events to manage contracts, payments and records.
- Analysed post-event feedback, identifying areas for improvement, to elevate future event quality and satisfaction.
- Inspected facilities ahead of conferences to maintain quality standards.
- Led event staff and contractors in production and logistics to meet key deadlines.
- Organised and implemented decoration plans to enhance the aesthetic appeal of parties, weddings, and media events.
Compliance Officer
Myablecare Limited
Dartford, KENT
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Acted as key compliance contact and officer for regulatory matters, answering queries promptly and politely.
- Monitored company compliance with regulations and internal policies to verify that relevant standards and requirements were met.
- Conduct audits, risk assessments, and quality checks to ensure compliance with UK health and social care regulations.
- Investigated and reported on suspected breaches of compliance laws, regulations and standards.
- Supported development of policies, ensuring documentation accuracy and adherence to safeguarding protocols.
- Strengthen internal processes and improve service delivery through structured compliance frameworks.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff, enhancing understanding of compliance standards and best practices.
- Liaised with regulatory bodies to stay updated on new legislation and compliance requirements.
- Engaged with industry forums and workshops to benchmark compliance practices, driving identification of improvement areas.
General Manager / Senior Project Manager / Project Manager
ABELINIS LTD
01.2011 - 01.2021
- Led a team of 50+ employees, fostering a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Managed multi-disciplinary teams, vendors, and logistics for events with 5,000+ attendees.
- Directed creative development, production, risk management, and post-event reporting to ensure successful event execution.
- Developed project scopes, budgets, timelines, and execution plans for national campaigns.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, securing repeat business and fostering long-term account retention.
- Delivered 100+ large-scale events and brand activations across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, Minna, and Lokoja.
- Analysed market trends and adjusted business strategies to capitalise on new opportunities for growth.
- Monitored organisational performance against objectives, refining strategies to effectively align with targets.
- Major Projects Delivered: Guinness Nigeria (Diageo), MTN Nigeria, British American Tobacco (BAT), Lafarge Corporate Events, American Tower Company Year-End Event, and others.
- Event Marketing & Project Intelligence Company (Nigeria)
Education
MBA - Marketing
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomoso12-2016
PGD - Management
LAUTECH
Ogbomoso12-2014
HND - Business Administration
Osun State Polytechnic
Iree, Osun state, Nigeria12-2004
ND - Business Studies
Osun State Polytechnic
Iree, Osun state, Nigeria12-2000
MBA - Digital Marketing
University of Hertfordshire
UK07-2026
Skills
- Event Planning & Execution
- Event Marketing
- Experiential Marketing & Brand Activation
- Project management
- Vendor & Logistics Management
- Budget management
- Stakeholder management
- Risk management
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Team leadership
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- TV production
Certification
- Project Management Certificate (PMBOK – 35 Hours), 2013-01-01
- Human Resources Management Certificate, Reed Business School, London, 2014-01-01
Languages
English
Yoruba
Custom
- Table Tennis
- Football
- Music
- Movies
- Networking
- Travel
Timeline
Conference and Event Coordinator
MO EVENT ASHFORD
01.2023 - Current
Compliance Officer
Myablecare Limited
01.2021 - 01.2023
General Manager / Senior Project Manager / Project Manager
ABELINIS LTD
01.2011 - 01.2021
MBA - Marketing
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
PGD - Management
LAUTECH
HND - Business Administration
Osun State Polytechnic
ND - Business Studies
Osun State Polytechnic
MBA - Digital Marketing
University of Hertfordshire