Work experience

• President and CEO

  Welcome Home ConnecticutTM

  2023.12-Current

  (3 years)

  (2 years 7 months) We provide affordable and comfortable homes for aged out foster youth, working adults with mild autism and seniors.
• Content Creator & Entrepreneur For All Things Women Empowerment

  Girl Get YoursTM

  2023.01-Current

  (4 years)

  (3 years 6 months) Creates products and facilitates workshops surrounding women's empowerment and self-care.
• UGC Creator and Script Writer| Creative Digital Marketer

  Iola Adekale

  2020.06-Current

  (6 years)

  (6 years 1 month) Create authentic content via videos. Blog posts and photography to help brands connect with their audience Partner with national and international brands to create video ads that help spread awareness, build community, and increase sales on their social media accounts as well as sales funnels Research brand’s target audience by creating content via videos, blogs and ads scripts Write scripts and create videos such as product demonstrations, how to use, unboxing, and testimonial videos Execute creative briefs while adding unique creative spins to the content Write brand pitch emails to secure short and long-term partnerships with brands around the world. I hope to continue to be an asset to brands in this area. I strive to bring authenticity and a sense of belonging to brands and their customers.
• Creative Copywriter

  Iola Writes

  2018.01-Current

  (9 years)

  (8 years 6 months) Remote
• Copywriter| Digital Marketer| Creative Strategist

  Gbrands

  2018.07-2022.08

  (4 years)

  (4 years 2 months) Worked with marketing agency to create ads and social media content for brands of various industries Partnered with Marketing agency to write ad copy for Facebook and TikTok ads, brought in $600,000 -over 1 million dollars in monthly revenue Assisted in managing and directing 6-man creative team to create video and photo ads for various international brands User Generated Content (UGC) Creator who created 20+ ad videos per month for agency client Crafted strategic and engaging online marketing copy for a variety of Coaches, Consultants, and Speakers engaging in multi-channel campaigns Wrote sales funnel copy for advertorials, landing pages, thank you pages, upsell pages. long-form sales pages and explainer videos
• Online English Teacher

  Don Lee & Company/ VIPKIDS

  2017.08-2021.12

  (4 years)

  (4 years 5 months) Online English instructor to Career Professionals and Children in China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Turkey Led, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions for Senior professional level students. Evaluated and documented students understanding of English, keeping appropriate records, and preparing progress reports Researched, selected, and prepared resources that catered to the unique interests and cultural backgrounds of students. Organized detailed lists of resources to help students apply lessons beyond classroom environments. Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies to translate lesson plans into productive student learning experiences. Utilized available technologies in daily learning, such as Zoom and Skype to enhance learning and engage students.
• Trainer| Workshop Faciliatator | Brand Story Consultant

  Iola Adekale (The Brand Story ShopTM)

  2011.12-2020.01

  (8 years)

  (8 years 2 months) SUMMARY: Dedicated to helping corporations and government entities craft and use compelling stories to make sales, introduce a product/service, influence change, engage employees, deliver results, humanize data and create positive company culture, via storytelling marketing trainings, workshops and courses. ️ Strong creative expertise in workforce. ️ Have a vast knowledge of helping Corporations and Government Entities create and implement and scale deliverables to their employees and clients with the use of stories. ️ Craft specified virtual and in person courses, presentations and workshops. ️ Experience with course creation, workshop facilitation and classroom training. ️ Experience with content & classroom management programs such Camtasia, Zoom, Webinar Jam ️ Understands the importance of using a powerful story to foster and implement change. ️ Ability to work from any location at any time
• Eligibility Specialist

  State of Connecticut

  2013.04-2014.12

  (2 years)

  (1 year 9 months) Provides information and process applications in regard to State and Federal Eligibility for Connecticut residents Eligibility Worker, 2013-2014 ️ Interviewed individuals to obtain information; determined and granted services and public assistance ️ Verified and evaluated statements given by clients and other factors to ensure compliance with program eligibility ️ Entered and modified all relevant case eligibility information in the State Eligibility Management System ️ Provided periodic cycle of eligibility redetermination services to ensure correct client benefits level ️ Assisted clients with application and receipt of various federal, state and municipal social services benefits ️ Provided customer service and information regarding state public assistance programs to clients, social service agencies
• Agent

  KRA

  2012.01-2013.01

  (a year)

  Provides Career Training and Counseling to Unemployed, Underemployed and Dislocated customers in Northeast Connecticut Region Career Counselor, 2012 to 2013 ️ Maintained partnerships with community organizations while assisting customers to become financially self-sufficient. ️ Facilitated employment based workshops to help enhance customers’ employment skills. ️ Completed intake and eligibility determination, assessing jobseekers career and training needs. ️ Provided guidance to jobseekers through the preparation of individual employment plans based on specific occupational goals. ️ Counseled customers on available job opportunities, training programs and other services. ️ Referred customers to appropriate services, training programs and job opportunities. ️ Maintained accurate individual case files in accordance with Federal guidelines. ️ Tracked enrollment process through verification of scheduled hours, attendance and progress, required documentation and enter data into CTWBS database system as required by CT One stop Center. ️ Counseled and refer participants to various community programs in colleges and organizations such as: NorthStar Brownsfield Program, SNAP program, CNA classes, Jobs Funnel program and The Department of Labor educational and training sites in the community.
• Career Specialist

  Easter Seals

  2011.02-2012.01

  (a year)

  ️ Managed a caseload of 60 participants; responsible for making in-depth assessments of customer’s employment needs and assist in finding them employment. ️ Trained and supervised 25-member participant group on interviewing techniques and best practices, conducting workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions that contributed to sound employment decisions. ️ Devised creative programs that increased employee satisfaction and productivity. ️ Assisted in screening and admissions process of participants in the Senior Employment program. ️ Developed and maintained positive relationships with supervisors and employers of various businesses and non-profit organizations to assist in the success of customers’ employment needs. ️ Maintained accurate case notes on each client’s progress/needs to help determine the most successful path to achieve employment.

Educational experience

• University of Hartford

  Communications

  2005.01-2007.01

  (2 years)
• Binghamton University

  English

  2001.09-2005.05

  (4 years)
• Binghamton University

  English Language and Literature, General

  2001.01-2005.01

  (4 years)
• Binghamton University

  English Language and Literature, General

Certificates