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Steven Akinjide Alabi

Steven Akinjide Alabi

Rotherham,South Yorkshire

Summary

To remain an accomplished and self-fulfilled professional in a dynamic organisation, where I can use my skills and knowledge, to help the organisation meet and surpass its goals in a challenging and rewarding career with an opportunity for growth and development.

Reliable Support worker enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Manager/Radio Presenter/TV Presenter

Silverbird Television
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
11.2007 - 11.2019
  • Rhythm 93.7fm (Novermber 2007 to Novermber
  • Set and reviewed daily playlists of [Number]+ songs, maintaining on-trend music selections to engage listeners.
  • Developed and implemented [Type] interactive segments to encourage listener participation.
  • Presented Sports Cafe and Rhythm Sports and Top of the hour news+ live on-air and prerecorded advertisements per show.
  • Expertly operated panel equipment for seamless segment transitions.
  • Liaised with listeners on social media, increasing engagement by 70% over 60mins.
  • Promoted from presenter to Manager programmes and then Head of the station.
  • Produced engaging interviews with guests including.
  • Answered [Number] live on-air calls from listeners per show.
  • Increased cumulative audience by 100% over 52 weeks.
  • Introduced alternate report segments including weather, traffic and news updates in line with NBC protocol.
  • Created seamless transitions between songs, segments and advertisements.
  • General day to day administration of the 2 stations.


Presenter

Nigerian Television Authority, NTA
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Introduced programmes, entertainment segments and guests with personality and flair to engage viewers.
  • Hosted corporate and social events, using jokes and oratory skills to engage and entertain audiences.
  • Worked with producers and head of programme to determine topical, interesting Sport, music and movie programme content.
  • Organised and presented on-air competitions including quiz and give-aways to increase viewer and listener engagement.

Actor

freelance
lagos, Lagos , Nigeria
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • And voice-over artist and occasion-compere (Master of Ceremony)
  • Maintained 100% punctuality to reduce shooting schedule delays.
  • Performed original and stock tricks to mystify audiences, sometimes involving audience members as participants.
  • Narrated live theatre shows, informing and entertaining audiences.
  • Brought out character traits through body language, gestures and facial expressions.
  • Discussed role with director, producers and other actors to improve overall show performance.
  • Participated in dress rehearsals to practice one last time before opening night.
  • Worked with other crew members responsible for costumes and makeup to get ready for shoots.
  • Travelled to various set locations for recording.
  • Attended auditions and casting calls to auditions for roles.
  • Developed stage characters to completely embody acting roles.
  • Interpreted director's notes and incorporated feedback into performances.
  • Promoted films and television shows at different public events and reality shows.
  • Read different scripts to understand character requirements and plot.
  • Dressed in comical clown costumes and makeup and performed comedy routines to entertain audiences.
  • Told jokes, impersonated mannerisms of others and used other devises to amuse audiences.
  • Researched character personal traits and circumstances to more authentically portray roles to audiences.
  • Rehearsed lines on stage or in front of cameras with other actors

Radio presenter (Sports and Entertainment)

Brila fm
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
09.2002 - 06.2005
  • Produced engaging interviews with guests including sports and music.
  • Answered 30 live on-air calls from listeners per show.
  • Presented 10+ live on-air and prerecorded advertisements per show.
  • Promoted from presenter to Head of Presentation.
  • Presenter of the most popular game show in Nigeria

Public Relations Manager

Tastee Fried Chicken, Tastee Group
Lagos, Lagos , Nigeria
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Involved in the Recruitment and training of staffs (with the Admin Manager) on a regular basis
  • Involved in the organisation's expansion project (Chairman of the expansion committee).
  • Organised press conferences to answer questions and deliver announcements.
  • Coached and mentored junior team members on pitching and story development.
  • Worked with advertising agencies to devise and implement social media strategies to support portfolio brands and corporate priorities.
  • Managed enquires and interview requests from media to deliver accurate information.
  • Wrote targeted, impactful press releases for heightened brand awareness.
  • Designed media kits of clients to feature brand, products and services.
  • Pitched engaging stories to media to gain coverage and publicity.
  • Developed content for events and corporate activities.
  • Created flyers and business cards to support marketing and promotions.
  • Created marketing content to promote brand awareness among targeted audiences.
  • Researched, created and distributed impactful press releases to targeted media, heightening brand awareness and exposure.
  • Composed speeches for organisational leaders to deliver impactful message.

Senior Clerk Cashier

NYSC
Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • (Reconciliation of daily imprest account and monthly salary account), -Ibom State
  • Press corp
  • And Protocol Department of the governor's office
  • Responsibility: Involved in the scheduling of the governor's daily, weekly and monthly activities.
  • Maintained and recorded gift certificate documentation for accurate financial records.
  • Helped customers to locate specific products by conducting thorough stockroom checks, delivering exceptional service.
  • Regularly cleaned and straightened work areas, ensuring stores stayed tidy in line with company standards.
  • Displayed and restocked merchandise by following brand guidelines.
  • Operated cash registers with proficiency during high-volume shopping times, reducing customer queues.
  • Issued receipts for customer purchases and gifts, advising on in-store return and exchange policies.
  • Recorded daily transaction information using POS systems, enabling stock success monitoring.
  • Minimised long register queues by completing sales transactions quickly and accurately.
  • Processed cash, cheque, credit and debit payments accurately and efficiently, minimising till discrepancies.
  • Maintained excellent client satisfaction by providing professional, courteous customer service.
  • Processed sales, exchange and refund transactions efficiently to reduce customer waiting times.
  • Answered phones, replied to emails and directed calls to appropriate department.

TV Presenter

Africa Independent Television, AIT
Alagbado, Lagos, Nigeria
09.1997 - 02.1998
  • Introduced guests with interesting information and set tone for interviews or entertainment using prepared commentary.
  • Kept fun atmosphere for establishment by coordinating entertainment.
  • Developed planned and improvised commentary on current events.
  • Met audiences' expectations while following directions of artistic director.
  • Delivered announcements with appropriate tone of voice.
  • Adapted to live events and changing situations.
  • Memorised and delivered scripts.
  • Showcased presenting skills across variety of mediums.
  • Employed vocal and pronunciation techniques for clear, accessible communication.
  • Adapted to changing live situations, performing improvisation when needed.

Teacher

Bamaka College
Lagos, Lagos , Nigeria
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Business studies,
  • Commerce,
  • Pitman Short-Hand
  • Typing,
  • Economics,
  • Accounting
  • School Social Activities: Involved in the coordination of the Literary and Debating Society, Drama Group and Sports.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback by school management.
  • Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
  • Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
  • Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
  • Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
  • Developed programme to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.

TV Presenter

Lagos Television
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
06.1996 - 08.1997
  • Introduced guests with interesting information and set tone for interviews or entertainment using prepared commentary.
  • Kept fun atmosphere for establishment by coordinating entertainment.
  • Developed planned and improvised commentary on current events.
  • Met audiences' expectations while following directions of artistic director.
  • Delivered announcements with appropriate tone of voice.
  • Adapted to live events and changing situations.
  • Memorised and delivered scripts.
  • Adapted to changing live situations, performing improvisation when needed.
  • Prepared materials and delivered polished advertisements for upcoming segments or paid sponsors.
  • Employed vocal and pronunciation techniques for clear, accessible communication.
  • Rehearsed role with production team for smooth performance.

Foreman/Supervisor/company cashier

Tate Industries Plc
Lagos, lagos, Nigeria
01.1990 - 01.1994
  • In charge of Production (Sugar, Icing-Sugar, Cornflakes and Corn meal)
  • Maintained high levels of customer retention by resolving complex customer complaints.
  • Guaranteed consistent working order of cash registers through troubleshooting and promptly addressing issues.
  • Created positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect and morale, reducing staff turnover.
  • Developed strong customer relationships, resulting in high rate of repeat customers.
  • Tracked cashier training requirements and reported to corporate office upon completion.
  • Performed financial transactions such as payment of wages and salaries.

Support Worker

Sense
Rotherham , South Yorkshire
05.2023 - Current
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
  • Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.

Education

Executive Masters - Project Management

Project Management College, London
06.2011 - 08.2011

Masters - Education Management

Lagos State University
09.2006 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Science - Political Science & Education Management

Lagos State University
09.1997 - 06.1999

National Certificate of Education - Business Education

Federal College of Education
09.1994 - 06.1996

Second Class Upper Division, (Upper Credit)

Certificate - commercial/Business

Government Senior Secondary Commercial School, Wudil, Kano, Nigeria
09.1984 - 06.1989

First School Leaving Certificates - school cert

Myhoung Military Primary School, Lagos NIgeria
09.1977 - 06.1983

Skills

  • Good Interpersonal and leadership skills, Ability to learn fast, Team Spirit, Self-Motivated and innate skills toward achievement of organisational goals
  • Professional - Conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills, ability to analyze situations and provide holistic professional opinions
  • Communication - Excellent Oral & written Communication skills, ability to address forums
  • Teamwork - Demonstrated interpersonal skill and ability to work in cross-functional
  • Multi-cultural, multi-racial, multi-ethnic environments
  • IT skill: Proficiency in
  • Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Power point & Access)
  • Medication administration
  • Life skills development
  • Care plan development
  • Documentation expertise
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Development support
  • Personal care
  • Intervention techniques
  • Social care
  • Clean driving record
  • Safeguarding policies
  • Support group management
  • Quality improvement techniques
  • Care management

Accomplishments

  • Parent Governor Thornhill Primary school, Rotherham. (2022 till date))
  • Grandson to late Pa Oshinowo (maternal Grandfather), who was a great actor in the 1950s with late Chief Hubert Ogunde theatre troope (he later became a police officer)
  • I became a professional actor in 1989 with the lead actor in the movie “Golden Tide” and well over 50 others
  • First major break was in 1996 with Tunji Bamishigbin's soap opera “Palace” on AIT, where I played “Sanjay Rafsanjani” the Indian man
  • Featured in several Soap operas and sit-coms including Wale Adenuga's Super Story, This-life, Papa
  • Ajasco (Randy professor), Binta and Friends (Baba Binta) and the new Village headmaster, (between 1996 to 1999)
  • Featured also as a major character in Africa magic's soap opera Tinsel, Riona, Eve and many others
  • Featured as lead character in works of legendary Directors and producers such as:
  • Riona by James Omokwe for Multi Choice/Africa Magic,
  • Edge of Paradise by Greg and Debbie Odutayo
  • Behind the siege by Tade Ogidan
  • Head of state by Jimi Odumosu
  • Most wanted directed by Tunji bamishigbin ý
  • Dishonoured directed by Tunji Bamishigbin

Interests

I also featured in other English movies such as God and Man, Mean girls. etc just to mention a few I have also featured in well over 70 Yoruba movies, first of which was in 1996; Asiri Eko by Yomi Ogunmola, Ida Oluwa by Funmi Martins, Omi oju Arugbo by Awofe, Ibeji Orun by Korede films, Jogbo Bioro directed by jide Kosoko, Obirin Lesu, Co-produced by Jide Alabi and Omobode oderinde and directed by Yomi Fash and Jide Alabi (2006), Shise-shise (german machine) etc just to mention a few. My acting career span through 1989 till date INTEREST Research, Innovations and Image Rebranding.

Additional Information

  • MR ALABI STEVEN AKINJIDE RESUME

Languages

English
Fluent
Hausa
Fluent
Yoruba
Native

Timeline

Support Worker - Sense
05.2023 - Current
Project Management College - Executive Masters, Project Management
06.2011 - 08.2011
Manager/Radio Presenter/TV Presenter - Silverbird Television
11.2007 - 11.2019
Lagos State University - Masters, Education Management
09.2006 - 06.2007
Presenter - Nigerian Television Authority, NTA
01.2006 - 01.2007
Actor - freelance
01.2006 - 01.2007
Radio presenter (Sports and Entertainment) - Brila fm
09.2002 - 06.2005
Public Relations Manager - Tastee Fried Chicken, Tastee Group
01.2000 - 01.2002
Senior Clerk Cashier - NYSC
01.1999 - 01.2000
Lagos State University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science & Education Management
09.1997 - 06.1999
TV Presenter - Africa Independent Television, AIT
09.1997 - 02.1998
TV Presenter - Lagos Television
06.1996 - 08.1997
Teacher - Bamaka College
01.1996 - 01.1998
Federal College of Education - National Certificate of Education, Business Education
09.1994 - 06.1996
Foreman/Supervisor/company cashier - Tate Industries Plc
01.1990 - 01.1994
Government Senior Secondary Commercial School - Certificate, commercial/Business
09.1984 - 06.1989
Myhoung Military Primary School - First School Leaving Certificates, school cert
09.1977 - 06.1983

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