Oluwatofunmi Oyawoye
Summary
Final-year BA English Literature and Creative Writing student at the University of Southampton with experience in public relations, communications, audience engagement, event coordination and leadership. Skilled in content creation, stakeholder engagement and relationship building through professional and extracurricular roles. Seeking a graduate opportunity in Public Relations or Communications where I can contribute strong communication, organisational and creative skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations Officer
The LabTutor
Southampton, Hampshire
12.2025 - Current
- Elevated visibility and reputation by crafting effective communication strategies for prospective clients.
- Enhanced awareness of labtutor services through targeted public communications.
- Expanded campaign reach by developing engaging promotional ideas for advertising activities.
English Tutor
The LabTutor
Southampton, Hampshire
12.2025 - Current
- Planned interactive sessions that clarified complex material, fostering greater learner participation.
- Designed personalised lesson plans and adjusted regularly to optimise learner progress and outcomes.
- Delivered tailored online and face-to-face lessons, enhancing learner engagement and understanding.
Head Group Leader
Camp Beaumont
07.2022 - Current
- Led activities and coordinated teams to deliver impactful programmes for events.
- Supervised safe, engaging group activities to enhance experiences for young people.
- Maintain high safeguarding standards while supporting enjoyable participation during programmes.
- Achieve better group confidence through clear communication under pressure.
- Adapted activities to individual needs, enhancing overall participant satisfaction.
- Deliver smoother events by coordinating stakeholders through effective communication.
- Support fundraising planning by contributing creative ideas for programmes and events.
- Advance public relations readiness through transferable stakeholder engagement skills.
Team Member & Children's Party Host
High Score Arcades
Southampton
03.2024 - 03.2026
- Hosted children’s birthday parties by coordinating activities, welcoming guests, and answering questions.
- Engaged children, parents, and guests to keep events positive and memorable.
- Managed arrivals, bookings, and guest requests efficiently to ensure smooth party operations.
- Supported daily arcade operations by delivering customer service and performing administrative tasks to enhance guest experience.
- Represented the organisation professionally while collaborating in fast-paced customer settings.
- Built communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through busy daily interactions.
- Balanced party hosting responsibilities with university studies and work commitments to maintain high performance in multiple areas.
Education
BA (Hons) - English Literature with Creative Writing
University of Southampton
Southampton, STH07-2026
A-level - English literature, Psychology, History
Invicta Grammar School
Maidstone, Kent06-2023
Skills
- Public relations and marketing communications
- Event planning and time management
- Content creation
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Customer service and interpersonal skills
- Communication skills and public speaking
- Project management and organisational skills
Extracurricular Activity
- Vice President, University of Southampton Gospel Choir, 01.05.2025 to 30.06.2026
- Supported the management and strategic direction of the society.,
- Coordinated communications between committee members and choir members.
- Demonstrated event planning skills
- Young Professionals, Law virtual work experience, 2021, https://verified.cv/en/verify/11790192409754
- Activity Leader, Twinn Group, Nottingham,01.06.2025 to 31.08.2025
. Support and supervise groups of international students., Deliver engaging activities.
Timeline
Public Relations Officer
The LabTutor
12.2025 - Current
English Tutor
The LabTutor
12.2025 - Current
Team Member & Children's Party Host
High Score Arcades
03.2024 - 03.2026
Head Group Leader
Camp Beaumont
07.2022 - Current
BA (Hons) - English Literature with Creative Writing
University of Southampton
A-level - English literature, Psychology, History
Invicta Grammar School