OBIANUJU O.

OBIANWU
www.TheLifeofanUj.com | www.LinkedIn.com/in/UjuObianwu
609-744-6786 | thelifeofanuj@gmail.com
*Please visit LinkedIn for full portfolio

CORE SKILLS: EDUCATION

Writing, editing, and designing original content for social platforms Howard University
Skilled community managemer and team leader Degree Expected May 2018
Critical thinker and problem solver Major: Broadcast Journalism
Experienced event planner and public speaker Minor: Sports Administration

EXPERIENCE: BLAVITY | www.Blavity.com

The Life of an Uj, Inc. www.TheLifeofanUj.com Marketing Assistant | Jan. 2017 May 2017
CEO & Founder | Jan. 2015 Present Managed four Instagram accounts to 250k+
JustJu Events | Jan. 2017 Present followers a day. The main Blavity account
The online platform reached over 8k readers, in 10 countries consistently grew +2,000 each week.
in its first weekend. I coordinated 70+ events, and spoke at Posted during effective times to increase
approx. 20 engagements, with appearances on WTTG FOX5. impressions from 4,841imp. to a max. 217,569
My work has notably been featured in Wedding Wire, Subur- in six months for a total of 900,610imp.
ban Family, and Vogue. PLUS+: A Celebration of Our Curves, Developed social engagement strategies to
our flagship event, has garnered 400+ unique reach a high of 9,588 likes
attendees in its two years, with over 30 acquired sponsors.
Our services include: Varied use of content to achieve 45,915 video
Strategic content marketing views
Graphic design and content creation Wrote content copy to no less than 198,340
Social media campaigns unique viewers per day.
Website development
Marketing & Events Intern | Aug. 2016 Dec. 2016
VINA | San Francisco Bay Area
Digital Marketing Intern | Jun. 2017 Aug. 2017 Collaborated on the launch of the Afrotech
Conference. I designed graphics and email
Hey!Vina is the sister company to Tinder. On the applicaton campaign templates, pitched ideas, and wrote scripts.
women swipe to build friendships, and join new communities. Blavity Events page, and created the aesthetic
Provided comprehensive portfolios for for Blavity Lituation.
partnerships, event promotion, and campaigns Used Hootsuite, Tweet Deck, and Instagress to
Contributed weekly editorial pieces for the Vinazine
Facilitated city specific targeted email marketing schedule posts and grow followers
campaigns Organized local activation events

TheGrio | Greater New York City Area
Digital Marketing Intern | Jun. 2017 Aug. 2017
My objective was to boost our social media footprint. After my
first week on TheGrio Instagram, impressions increased by
+33,616, thus reaching 3k more users. I implemented
consistent use of Instagram Story to engage followers,
resulting in consistent impressions.
Designed diverse graphics for press junkets during BET
Awards BETX, Essence Fest, and Ford.
Corresponded with special guests to execute cross
promotion
Collaborated with TheGrio Live for on-site coverage
Transcribed, edited clips, and wrote scripts
Howard University Office of Student Life & Activities
Creative Content Director | Apr. 2016 Apr. 2017
Designed the Howard University 150th Year
Student Handbook
Created university-wide graphic designs
Planned and assisted with events and programs
LiveNation | The Fillmore Silver Spring
Marketing Intern | Aug. 2016 Nov. 2016
Pitched unique promotional tactics
Facilitated ticket giveaways & tracked progress
Researched influencers and potential
collaborators for shows

CONTENT SAMPLES & EXPERIENCE CONTINUED ON BACK

 OBIANUJU O. OBIANWU
www.TheLifeofanUj.com | www.LinkedIn.com/in/UjuObianwu
609-744-6786 | thelifeofanuj@gmail.com
*Please visit LinkedIn for full resume

CONTENT SAMPLES: WTTG FOX5 Tech & Media Trends: http://bit.ly/2y1OGs6 Wrote Anchor Lead-In*
BLAVITY Afrotech Commercial: http://bit.ly/2iKywl9 Wrote Script*
Electronic Press Kit: https://adobe.ly/2yUPvYd Designed*
TheGrio Sandra Bland Act: http://on.thegrio.com/2yUFHxF Wrote story and designed video*
Technology Trends: https://adobe.ly/2gLL8UE

EXPERIENCE (CONTD) RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Digital Media Academy | George Washington University Social Media & Integrated Marketing
Lead TA| Jul. 2016 Aug. 2016 Honors Computer Science
As a TA, I managed schedules for the teams and students. That Digital Media Literacy
included the curriculum, breaks, and lunches. I worked directly Digital Design
with the Programs Director solve problems at the university, and
act as a laizon to parents. Events & Facilities Management
Courses included: Governance
Robotics & Electrical Engineering with Arduino
Adventures in Animation Basic PR Writing
Visual Effects with Adobe After Effects & Premiere Pro Multimedia Storytelling
Sports Marketing
PBS Affiliate - Spotlight Network, WHUT-TV32
Communications & Branding Director | Apr. 2015 Dec. 2015
Collaborated with WHUT-TV PBS to produce news
packages for live broadcasting
Shot & edited news packages
Shaped and facilitated a new direction of branding
Reached out to potential sponsors, speakers, and guests

42nd Administration of the Undergraduate Student Assembly

Director of Public Relations | Apr. 2015 May 2016

The Undergraduate Student Assembly is the premiere

programming body of the University that caters to holding
year-round events to the undergraduate student body of over
8,000 students.
Managed Instagram and Twitter (@HU_UGSA and @UGSA42)
Created graphic designs
Ensured that each event adhered to the safety policies
Collaborated with the programs director to successfully
market, and plan each program
Pitched to the respective media outlets

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES VOLUNTEER WORK

African Students Association
External Programs Director
Howard University Assoc. of Black Journalists
Director of Public Relations
New Jersey Club
Director of Public Relations
African Students' Association
Graphic Designer
HU Homecoming Steering Committee
Assistant to Creative Director
Nigerian-American Young Adult Association
President (2017) | Director of Public Relations
The Outdoor Nation Foundation
Campus Challenge Analytics Intern
Beauty, Brains, & Blogging
Founder
Boys & Girls Club of America
Counselor / Tutor
Genesis Healthcare
Patient Assistant