Esther Kayode
@estherkayode
I lead media operations as Managing Director, scaling creative workflows and delivering high-impact campaigns.
What I'm looking for
I’m a strategic, solution-driven operations leader with 6+ years of experience across media, creative strategy, real estate, and tech-enabled businesses. I currently serve as Managing Director at a Lagos-based media company, Ayotoni Creative Studio, where I oversee creative production, team leadership, and business development while structuring processes to elevate performance in fast-paced environments.
At Ayotoni Creative Studio, I spearheaded operational restructuring that improved internal creative workflow by 40% and led end-to-end execution of creative campaigns, short films, and client media projects—managing logistics, timelines, team output, and client satisfaction. I also design internal systems, coordinate stakeholders, manage project budgets, and run staff training (including strategy, marketing, and Google Workspace operations) to strengthen alignment and accountability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Team Lead
Onchain Roundtable
Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Led weekly Crypto X Space discussions as Team Lead, coordinating guest appearances and internal planning. Built operating systems to standardize execution and managed task delivery across team members.
Managing Director
Ayotoni Creative Studio
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Spearheaded operational restructuring at Ayotoni Creative Studio, improving internal creative workflow by 40%+ and strengthening team accountability through training. Led end-to-end execution of media campaigns and client projects, managing logistics, timelines, budgets, vendors, and talent to deliver on-budget work and higher client satisfaction.
Brand Development Manager
Creativity Beyond Colors
Mar 2024 - Jul 2024 (4 months)
Created client engagement and outreach strategies that increased high-value partnerships and improved conversion rates, driving a 50% revenue lift through client acquisition and service optimization. Recruited and onboarded professionals, analyzed competitor strategies and market trends, and developed proposals and presentations to support sales.
Executive Assistant
Ministry Of Youth And Sport
Jul 2022 - May 2023 (10 months)
Provided executive support for the Ogun State Ministry of Youth and Sport by drafting communications, coordinating meetings, and maintaining records. Produced detailed meeting minutes in Microsoft Word and managed phone/email follow-ups to keep leadership aligned on priorities.
General Manager
Expat Laundromat
Sep 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Managed Expat Laundromat operations by setting performance goals and improving staff performance, increasing profit margin from 50% to 70% within 3 months. Developed an online desk to answer client questions and complaints, achieving 70% complaint resolution, and recruited and trained staff to improve efficiency.
Front Desk Personnel
Phemmylyn Cleaning Service
Feb 2018 - Aug 2021 (3 years 6 months)
Handled front-desk operations at Phemmylyn Cleaning Service, including call routing, client complaint resolution, and email correspondence. Increased client satisfaction and service delivery by 40%, improving referrals through proactive service clarification and follow-up.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IE Business School (Coursera)
Business Management Certificate, Business Management
2022 - 2025
Completed a Business Management certificate with IE Business School via Coursera (Aug 2022–Jan 2025).
Ekiti State University
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
2016 - 2021
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science at Ekiti State University (2016–2021).
Saylor Academy
Brand Management, Brand Management
Completed Brand Management training through Saylor Academy.
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