Olu Gbenga Obafemi

Mentor / Senior Branded Content Producer at Marcus Graham Project

Olu Gbenga Obafemi has a diverse range of work experience in the media industry. Olu Gbenga started their career as a Recruitment/ Diversity Intern at SUNY Fredonia, where they planned multicultural events and led training sessions. Olu Gbenga then became a Creative at The Marcus Graham Project, where they played a key role in campaign development for a lifestyle brand and created visual marketing materials. Olu then worked at Hand Me Down Records as a Senior A&R Representative, managing budgets and facilitating contracts.

In 2010, Olu worked as a Marketing Assistant at Fusicology, proposing interactive marketing ideas and assisting the CEO with brand partnerships. Olu Gbenga later joined CultureLab LLC as a Social Media Coordinator, refining the brand's social media voice and increasing registrants by 20% through engagement. Olu then became a Social Media Community Manager at The One Club, engaging online audiences and developing social media marketing strategies.

In 2017, Olu founded Ijo Mundo, a company focused on diverse cultural experiences. Olu Gbenga curated events and managed the company until 2021. Olu then joined Creative Culturalist LLC as a Director/Creative Director, serving as a creative consultant and overseeing brand video production. After that, they worked as a Senior Branded Content Producer/Mentor at the Marcus Graham Project, where they developed branded video content and managed the production process.

Currently, Olu is the Sr Director of Content Development at FaZe Clan, a prominent esports organization. Olu Gbenga is responsible for leading content development initiatives. Overall, Olu's work experience demonstrates their expertise in creative direction, content production, brand development, and social media marketing in the media industry.

Olu Gbenga Obafemi pursued their education at the State University of New York at Fredonia from 2006 to 2010. During this time, they completed a dual degree program in Marketing and Music Business, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree.

In 2008, Obafemi briefly attended London Metropolitan University, where they focused on marketing and music, although no specific degree was mentioned.

In 2013, Obafemi enrolled at Hyper Island. The duration of their studies at this institution is not provided, and there is no information about the degree pursued or the field of study chosen.

Overall, Obafemi's education history includes a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Music Business from the State University of New York at Fredonia, as well as some coursework in marketing and music at London Metropolitan University and studies at Hyper Island.

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