Olayinka is a brand consultant with over 10 years industry experience. My creative abilities led me to establish D’Acero Limited, a creative agency based in the heart of Lagos. After stabilizing the brand company, I later set up Drape Kings, an event décor company, another channel to explore my creativity.

My latest project is Thomas O. Women Network (TOWN), a women focused NGO focused on promoting and empowering Nigerian Women all around the world.

Educational Background
I graduated from the University of Ibadan (UI) with a B.Sc. in Geography, and M.Sc. in Geographical and Information Systems (GIS). I later proceeded to the United Kingdom where I obtained another M.Sc. in Project Management from Queen Mary University of London. I am currently undergoing a doctoral study at Walden University, Minnesota, USA, where I am specializing in Entrepreneurship.

Work Experience
My career history started in Zenith Bank Plc in 2006 as an Executive Officer where i impressively achieved milestones before travelling to the United Kingdom in 2007 to pursue a Masters in Project Management. As an assistant Project Manager in April 2008- October in a renowned security solutions provider company in United Kingdom; Group 4 Securicor, UK, I coordinated major events and team projects. I returned to Nigeria in November 2008, and resumed shortly at Stanbic IBTC Bank as a Relationship Manager.

Certification

PRINCE2 - PMI, UK

Trainings

• Event Décor Academy (EDA) – Miami, USA. (July 2013);
• Owner Manager Program – Lagos Business School, Nigeria (March – July 2013);
• Women in Leadership – United States Consulate, Lagos, Nigeria (Jan 2013);
• Building Entrepreneurs Today – Enterprise Development Centre (Pan Africa University) Lagos, Nigeria (Nov 2011 – April 2012);
• Brand Masterclass – Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK (Dec. 2011);
• Introduction to Branding - Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK (Dec. 2011);
• Social Media Masterclass – IIRME Middle East, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Sept. 2011);
• London School of Photography, UK (Feb. 2010)

Award

JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) 2014