Ayodele Richmond
Creative Director | Content Architect | Corporate Storyteller
Abuja, NG.About
Dynamic and visionary Creative Director and Content Architect with a proven ability to translate complex concepts into compelling narratives and strategic content ecosystems. Specializing in corporate storytelling, brand development, and multidisciplinary team leadership, I drive impactful communication strategies that enhance organizational identity and achieve audience engagement goals. Adept at optimizing content for diverse digital platforms and fostering client relationships to deliver high-quality, mission-driven results.
Work
Tortoise Inc.
|Creative Director
Summary
Founded and led a boutique storytelling agency, overseeing creative vision and strategic narrative development for diverse clients, with a focus on impactful, mission-driven content.
Highlights
Established and scaled a boutique storytelling agency, defining its creative vision and operational framework to deliver tailored narratives for client missions.
Directed and executed a pro bono storytelling campaign for a faith-based organization, crafting emotionally compelling narratives that amplified their mission across digital and multimedia platforms.
Led a small, multidisciplinary team of 3+ writers and designers, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, mission-driven content despite resource constraints.
Developed and implemented comprehensive narrative strategies in close consultation with organizational leadership, ensuring alignment with core values and audience engagement goals.
Integrated emerging storytelling trends and innovative techniques to enhance campaign relevance, laying the groundwork for securing future paid client engagements.
Students & Scholars
|Academic Research Writer
Summary
Provided specialized academic writing, editing, and research services, synthesizing complex scholarly information into publishable manuscripts and reports.
Highlights
Specialized in synthesizing complex scholarly research into publishable manuscripts, adhering rigorously to APA, IEEE, and Harvard citation standards.
Provided comprehensive editing and proofreading services for over 100 academic manuscripts, including dissertations, theses, and journal submissions.
Enhanced manuscript clarity, coherence, and formatting for clients via platforms like Scribbr and direct contracts, achieving a consistent 95% client satisfaction rate.
Conducted in-depth literature reviews for independent research projects, delivering concise, evidence-based reports and summaries.
Applied expertise in mixed methods research methodology to inform and structure research outputs effectively.
VantagePREP
|Lead Facilitator
Summary
Designed and delivered engaging educational content and test preparation materials for a wide range of standardized exams.
Highlights
Designed and developed engaging study guides and comprehensive test preparation materials for high-stakes exams including GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, SAT, and PTE.
Facilitated dynamic and effective test preparation sessions, guiding numerous candidates toward achieving their target scores on standardized examinations.
Education
Obafemi Awolowo University
Pre-Med Programme
Pre-Med Programme
Courses
Entry Pass and Induction into the OAU College of Health Sciences
Languages
English
Fluent
Skills
Creative Direction
Creative Vision, Team Leadership, Content Strategy, Resource Management.
Strategic Communication
Targeted Messaging, Corporate Communications, Nonprofit Communication.
Brand Storytelling
Brand Consistency, Corporate Identity, Value-Driven Narratives.
Narrative Development
Emotional Resonance, Audience Tailoring, Organizational Objectives, Faith-Based Storytelling.
Business Writing
Proposals, Briefs, Scripts, Client Outcomes, Digital Platforms.
Stakeholder Engagement
Client Collaboration, Concept Presentation, Feedback Integration, Trust Building.
Project Management
Project Oversight, Ideation to Execution, Timely Delivery, Resource Optimization.
Trend Awareness
Emerging Storytelling Trends, Impactful Content, Social Media.
Cross-Platform Content Creation
Short-Form Content, Long-Form Content, Digital Channels, Multimedia Channels.
Curriculum and Content Development
Educational Content Design, Learning Materials, Student Engagement, Comprehension Improvement.
Academic Research, Analysis, and Synthesis
Literature Reviews, High-Impact Academic Content, Research Synthesis.
Scholarly Writing and Communication
Peer-Reviewed Manuscripts, Academic Standards, Educational Materials.
Editing and Proofreading
Manuscript Clarity, Coherence, Revision Cycle Reduction.