Jane Kalu
Liverpool
Summary
Creative Business Development Manager with impressive track record of improving sales and growing company customer base. Innovative program management, strategic planning and team leadership skills. Successful team builder with exceptional communication abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Mentor
Upskill Digital
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Coordinated consistent, hi-quality provision of marketing strategies that will produce results for my mentees.
- Led and inspired over 100 small business owners to uphold brand standards and demonstrate professionalism In their business.
- Actioned feedback from service users, resulting in improved satisfaction levels.
- Controlled expenses, advising on efficient use of resources to minimize unnecessary costs.
- Identified training needs and opportunities to provide Continued Professional Development (CPD) for my trainees.
- Identified service gaps, developing plans to strengthen communication, achieve brand positioning and increase conversion.
Business Development Manager
Hostclass Technologies
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted market research to refine digital advertising campaigns.
- Increased students and lecturers subscription by 1000 in 3 months.
- Produced photo and video content with excellent editing skills.
- Communicated with potential leads via phone calls, cold emails and in person, providing information
- about product portfolio.
- Established robust and original lead follow up plan, increasing customer conversion by 30% in a month.
- Maintained professional relationships with existing clients, upselling where possible.
Marketing and Sales Manager
Axion Africa
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Achieved consistent revenue growth by directing efforts towards high-opportunity accounts and industries.
- Strengthened brand identity by overseeing visual elements such as logo design, website layout, and promotional materials consistency.
- Launched targeted email campaigns that resulted in increased open rates, click-through rates, and lead conversions.
Startup Founder
KJ's Spot Digital Agency
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Drove product development from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with customer needs.
- Built an extensive network of connections within the industry, facilitating collaboration and resource sharing among startups.
Marketing Coordinator
9mile Cooperative
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail.
- Developed visually engaging marketing materials to support product launches and promotions.
- Collaborated with external agencies on advertising campaigns, ensuring alignment with overall marketing objectives.
Administrative Manager
Save The Blind Foundation
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Provided exceptional administrative support for executive-level staff, ensuring that their needs were met promptly and accurately in order to facilitate smooth daily operations.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Education
Master Of Science - Global Healthcare Ethics
University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom 12.2024
Diploma - Digital Marketing
Innovation Growth Hub
Abia, Nigeria 02.2019
Bachelor Of Science - Microbiology
Michael Okpara University
Nigeria 08.2017
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Business development and planning
- Customer Service
- Relationship building and management
- Strategic Planning
- Client Relationship Building
- Sales and Marketing
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Lead Generation
Accomplishments
- She Inspires Woman of The Year in Social Media (Nominee, November 2022).
- Best Volunteer of the Year 2021 (Sistmentors Africa).
- Top 20 SIWA Inspiring Women, 2023.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
- Google Digital Skills (January, 2019)
- Entrepreneurship and Employability Training (Whitefield Foundation, March 2021).
- Content Creator (Hubspot, August, 2022).
References
- Upon Request
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Hostclass Technologies
08.2022 - 10.2023
Marketing and Sales Manager
Axion Africa
05.2022 - 11.2022
Business Mentor
Upskill Digital
03.2021 - 09.2024
Marketing Coordinator
9mile Cooperative
03.2021 - 07.2022
Startup Founder
KJ's Spot Digital Agency
04.2020 - 08.2022
Administrative Manager
Save The Blind Foundation
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Google Digital Skills (January, 2019)
- Entrepreneurship and Employability Training (Whitefield Foundation, March 2021).
- Content Creator (Hubspot, August, 2022).
Master Of Science - Global Healthcare Ethics
University of Liverpool
Diploma - Digital Marketing
Innovation Growth Hub
Bachelor Of Science - Microbiology
Michael Okpara University
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