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Adetoun Bankole

@adetounbankole

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Experienced content editor and publishing leader specializing in curriculum development.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in publishing or content development where I can manage end-to-end editorial projects, mentor teams, ensure high-quality curriculum and print production, and contribute to organizational growth.

I am an adaptable content editor and publishing specialist with 22 years' experience in editorial strategy, curriculum development, print production and team leadership. I have led multi-person editorial teams, managed projects from manuscript to publication, and delivered commercially successful titles while maintaining high editorial and brand standards.

My track record includes directing publishing operations, sourcing and managing authors, enforcing copyright compliance, and improving workflows to hit deadlines and quality targets. I combine strong negotiation and administrative skills with hands-on copyediting, proofreading, and digital publishing proficiency to drive consistent, accurate, and engaging content.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Publishing Director

Current

DEVAT Prints and Publishing

May 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Sourced and managed authors and guided titles from manuscript to publication, oversaw editorial, design, production and marketing activities to drive commercially successful publishing projects.

Editorial Management Production Planning Author Relations Marketing Project Management

Publishing Manager

Spectrum Books Limited

May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)

Coordinated editorial and production units to ensure timely delivery of high-quality textbooks, implemented work-tracking systems, and maintained author and printer relationships to protect copyrights and brand standards.

Production Management Project Management Quality Assurance Workflow Optimization

Publishing Manager

Extension Publications Limited

Sep 2021 - Apr 2022 (7 months)

Developed editorial strategy and standards, managed copyright compliance and end-to-end curriculum publication processes, supervised a 20-person team and implemented KPIs to improve productivity and service quality.

Curriculum Development Copyright Management Team Leadership KPIs Process Improvement

Senior Editor

Evans Brothers (Nigeria Publishers) Limited

Jun 2010 - Sep 2021 (11 years 3 months)

Led editorial team of 16 to produce educational and commercial titles, managed acquisitions, editorial planning for 54 home-use educational titles, and coordinated with production vendors to ensure quality and compliance.

Editing Team Management Production Coordination Fact Checking Editorial Standards

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Nigerian Library Association

Membership/Certification, Library Science / Publishing

2019 - 2019

Held membership or completed an activity with the Nigerian Library Association in 2019.

Association of West African Book Editors

Membership/Certification, Publishing

2013 - 2013

Participated in activities or received membership/certification from the Association of West African Book Editors in 2013.

Nigerian Publishers Association

Certification, Publishing

2008 - 2008

Completed a professional certification or program through the Nigerian Publishers Association in 2008.

University of Ibadan

Master of Arts, Classics

Awarded a Master of Arts in Classics from the University of Ibadan.

University of Ibadan

Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Classics

1994 - 1999

Grade: Second Class Upper Division

Activities and societies: One Year National Youth Service Corps at Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (1999–2000)

Completed a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Classics, graduating with Second Class Upper Division; studies included classical literature and related humanities coursework.