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Lawal Fatimah

@lawalfatimah

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Student recruitment specialist connecting West African students to international opportunities.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in student recruitment, outreach, or admissions where I can leverage relationship-building, event coordination, and West African education expertise to grow international enrollment.

I am a Nigeria-based student recruitment specialist and current university student with hands-on experience in outreach, communication, and event coordination.

I have led student governance roles and welfare initiatives at Osun State University, building relationships with students, faculty, and institutional stakeholders while coordinating logistics and communications.

As a freelance virtual assistant and B2B lead generation specialist, I conducted targeted outreach, managed data in Google Sheets, and maintained client relationships through personalized follow-up.

I bring deep knowledge of the West African education landscape, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a proven ability to drive engagement for international student recruitment initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Regional Student Recruitment Specialist

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Self Employed

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year)

Conducted targeted outreach and engagement to recruit prospective students across West Africa, leveraging deep regional knowledge to build relationships and increase candidate pipelines. Managed communications, follow-up, and data records to drive recruitment activities.

Outreach Lead Generation Relationship Building Event Coordination Communication Google Sheets Remote Work Prospecting

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Chief Whip & Chairperson

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Osun State University

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Represented and communicated student interests, organized legislative activities, and coordinated stakeholder engagement to improve governance and campus relations. Built cross-campus relationships and managed logistics for council operations.

Stakeholder Engagement Communication Event Logistics Relationship Building Governance Coordination Public Speaking Administrative Support

Assistant Welfare Director

Osun State University

Dec 2024 - Nov 2025 (11 months)

Organized information sessions and student engagement activities, coordinated event logistics and vendor communications, and served as liaison between students and faculty, earning a Certificate of Achievement for outstanding performance.

Event Coordination Vendor Management Communication Logistics Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Osun State University

Bachelor of Science, Anatomy

Activities and societies: College Legislative Council (Chief Whip & Chairperson, Ethics and Disciplinary Committee); Assistant Welfare Director, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences; Planning Committee Member, Faculty Dinner 2024

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy with expected graduation in 2027; active in student leadership and event coordination.