Comfort A. Akolo

Executive Support & Project Management Professional

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About

Dynamic Executive Support and Project Management professional with a robust background in legal compliance and a proven track record in digital content strategy and data-driven campaign execution. Adept at orchestrating high-impact initiatives, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and leveraging analytics to drive organizational objectives. Committed to advancing women's health and policy innovation through strategic communication and analytical expertise on a national scale.

Work Experience

Content & Social Media Coordinator

Earthmoving Services Ltd.

Sep 2024 - Present

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Led content and social media strategy, enhancing brand presence and engagement through data-driven campaigns.

  • Streamlined executive operations by orchestrating high-level scheduling and correspondence, improving meeting prioritization and stakeholder engagement.
  • Designed and executed a comprehensive content strategy across LinkedIn, Facebook, and X, increasing audience reach and engagement by 25%.
  • Developed robust analytics dashboards using Excel and Power BI, enabling real-time tracking of project and campaign progress for data-driven optimization.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional coordination for awareness campaigns, effectively managing stakeholder communications to amplify brand impact and reach.
  • Authored and disseminated impactful press releases, internal communications, and strategic reports, ensuring brand consistency and regulatory adherence across all platforms.

Associate and Communications Assistant (Digital Focus)

T. J. Aondo & Co.

Dec 2023 - Aug 2024

Abuja, FCT, NG

Provided legal support and managed digital communications, enhancing thought leadership and stakeholder engagement for a legal firm.

  • Produced and published over 15 regulatory and women's health-related content pieces, significantly enhancing the firm's thought leadership and stakeholder engagement.
  • Improved operational efficiency by managing complex executive calendars and digital communications, ensuring timely responsiveness to high-priority stakeholders.
  • Coordinated and executed 5+ successful webinars, workshops, and public information campaigns, fostering key industry partnerships and expanding community outreach.
  • Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a range of contracts and legal documents, ensuring robust compliance and mitigating legal risks for diverse clients.

Legal and Compliance Analyst

Source Rock Ltd.

Nov 2022 - Nov 2023

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Analyzed regulatory environments and developed compliance strategies, supporting advocacy and partnership initiatives for clients in regulated sectors.

  • Conducted in-depth research on Nigeria's regulatory and socio-political environment, delivering strategic guidance that ensured organizational compliance and mitigated potential risks.
  • Developed and successfully implemented comprehensive policy frameworks and compliance strategies for 3+ organizations in highly regulated sectors, improving operational adherence.
  • Managed complex stakeholder relationships to support advocacy and partnership-building initiatives, contributing to enhanced organizational influence and collaboration.

Education

Data Analysis

AltSchool Africa

Jan 2025

Courses

  • Python Programming
  • SQL Querying
  • Power BI Data Visualization

Law

Nigerian Law School

Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

Yola, Adamawa State, NG

Law

Afe Babalola University

Sep 2016 - Oct 2020

Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, NG

Projects

“Safety First” National Campaign

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Conceived and managed a multi-platform social awareness campaign focused on health and safety best practices.

Compliance Newsletter Overhaul

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Revamped internal communications for a compliance newsletter.

Audience Insight Dashboard

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Developed a cross-channel analytics solution for campaign optimization.

Skills

Content Creation & Copywriting

  • Blog Posts
  • Social Captions
  • Email Newsletters
  • Ad Copy
  • Strategic Reports
  • Press Releases
  • Internal Communications

Social Media Management

  • Platform Strategy
  • Community Engagement
  • Scheduling
  • Hootsuite
  • Meta Business Suite
  • X (Twitter)
  • Instagram Insights

Analytics & Reporting

  • KPI Dashboards
  • A/B Testing
  • Performance Optimization
  • Excel
  • Power BI
  • Google Analytics
  • Power Query
  • PivotTables

Graphic Tools & CMS

  • Canva
  • Adobe Spark
  • WordPress
  • Google Sites

Brand Compliance

  • Style Guides
  • Editorial Standards
  • Regulatory Adherence

Project Coordination & Management

  • Campaign Planning
  • Cross-functional Liaison
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Asana
  • Trello
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Legal & Compliance

  • Regulatory Research
  • Policy Frameworks
  • Contract Drafting
  • Legal Document Review
  • Negotiation
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Organizational Compliance

Programming

  • Python (Data Analysis, Automation)
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • SQL Querying