Kokayi Olushola (KO)

Kokayi Olushola (KO) has a diverse work experience spanning various industries.

In 2010, KO worked as a Business Development Representative at The Art Institute of Atlanta, where they developed partnerships with educational institutions and companies to increase student enrollment. Kokayi also implemented CRM software to support career development and create employment opportunities for students.

From 2014 to 2019, KO served as the Vice President of Business Development for the Atlanta Business Journal. In this role, they provided business-related content as a journalist, while also establishing and maintaining beneficial business relationships. Kokayi managed special event projects, including budgeting and logistics, to ensure revenue goals were met.

KO joined the U.S. Census Bureau in 2019 as a Partnerships Specialist, where they worked on establishing partnerships and collaborations. Kokayi then moved on to Allstate, where they worked as a Business Development Specialist. KO focused on developing pricing strategies, reviewing budgets, and achieving sales goals through new business generation and cross-selling existing customers.

In 2020, KO joined CareFree Insurance Services, a CVS Health Company, as a Pro Insurance Advice role. Kokayi obtained certifications to provide guidance on Affordable Care Act insurance for clients under 65 and Medicare Advantage Plans for clients over 65. Kokayi also established community outreach partnerships in the Atlanta metro area.

Currently, KO is working as a Business Development Consultant for First Connect Insurance Services. Kokayi is licensed in multiple states and works with various insurance carriers to provide residential, small business, life, auto, umbrella, pet, flood, home warranty, and cyber protection insurance.

Overall, KO's work experience showcases their expertise in business development, partnerships, event management, and insurance services.

Kokayi Olushola (KO) completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Economics from Rutgers University between 1980 and 1984. In 2011 to 2013, they pursued a Master's degree in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from Argosy University Atlanta. Additionally, KO has obtained various certifications in the field of insurance and healthcare, such as the 2023 Marketplace Circle of Champions Certificate from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Moving Forward Assessment from Aflac. Other certifications include the Affordable Care Act Training certificate from Marketplace Health Insurance Services and multiple insurance licenses from different states.