Lawal Fatimah
@lawalfatimah
Student recruitment specialist connecting West African students to international opportunities.
What I'm looking for
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
Regional Student Recruitment Specialist
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.
Chief Whip & Chairperson
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.
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.
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.
Tech stack
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