Toyin Oteri (PMP, CSM)

Toyin Oteri is an experienced professional with a diverse range of roles and responsibilities. Starting in 2017, Toyin served as a Fitness Instructor at Wilfrid Laurier University, focusing on creating lesson plans, organizing equipment, and motivating participants. In the same year, Toyin also took on the position of Project Lead & Game Designer for the live-action puzzle-based adventure, Framed in The Past. In this role, Toyin collaborated with various teams, established project documents, and directed large groups to ensure the success of the game.

Continuing in the field of game design, Toyin transitioned to the role of Project Lead & Game Designer for Cache These Waves at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2018. This project involved collaborating with MediaSmarts to develop an educational game aimed at teaching students about the internet cache and potential risks.

Throughout Toyin's career, there has been a focus on leadership, teamwork, creative problem-solving, and effective communication. In 2019, Toyin joined Uken Games as a QA Analyst II, ensuring quality assurance for their gaming products. Additionally, Toyin served as a Basketball Coach at JUMP Basketball, where focused on coaching and development.

Prior to this, Toyin gained valuable experience as a Camp Counselor & Sports Instructor at the City of Brampton: Brampton Soccer Centre from 2014 to 2019. In this role, Toyin demonstrated strong conflict resolution skills, effective communication with parents/guardians, and the ability to delegate tasks to volunteers based on their strengths.

Overall, Toyin Oteri's work experience showcases a diverse skill set, including project management, game design, coaching, quality assurance, and leadership.

Toyin Oteri holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Game Design and Development from Wilfrid Laurier University. This degree was obtained between 2015 and 2019, with a focus on Game and Interactive Media Design. Additionally, Toyin Oteri has obtained two additional certifications: Scrum Master Certified (SMC) from the International Scrum Institute (Scrum Institute) in December 2021, and Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute in May 2021.