Idris Taiwo

Community Manager & Product Marketing Professional

Ibadan, NG.

About

A dynamic marketing and operations leader passionate about product marketing, community building, and strategic storytelling. Currently serving as Community Manager at CapitalSage Holdings and instructor in Product Marketing at AltSchool Africa. Recognized for creating high-impact engagement systems and winning accolades such as JCI Odua’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award.

Work

CapitalSage Holdings

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Community Manager

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

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Summary

Leading community engagement initiatives at CapitalSage Holdings, a pan‑African conglomerate investing in fintech, agribusiness, FMCG, and healthcare, with a mission to build sustainable prosperity in Africa.

Highlights

Managing community relations and engagement for CapitalSage's diverse portfolio of brands and businesses.

Supporting internal and external stakeholder communication aligned with company’s values: Sustainability, Innovation, People‑First, Accountability.

Operating within a mission‑driven corporate culture aimed at inclusive development across the continent.

AltSchool Africa

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Instructor – Product Marketing

Austin, Texas, US

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Summary

Delivering training in product marketing: covering market research, customer segmentation, positioning, messaging, and go‑to‑market strategy via a product marketing diploma program.

Highlights

Taught development of Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs) and personas, market research, Voice of the Customer (VoC) frameworks, and GTM strategy execution.

Graduated with distinction from AltSchool Africa, earning a diploma in Product Marketing (2023–2024).

Be Linked In

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Creator

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

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Summary

Founded and created content for a local events services community platform in Ibadan, organizing and curating event experiences.

Highlights

Built brand presence and community through engaging content and events.

Thrive Hub

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Partnerships & Communication Consultant

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

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Summary

Consulted on partnerships and branding communications for a non‑profit organization supporting community development in Ibadan.

Highlights

Developed strategic brand communications and partner engagement approaches.

Prestmit

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Growth Marketing Manager

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Led growth marketing initiatives for a fintech startup in Lagos, focused on expanding user base and revenue through strategic campaigns.

Highlights

Designed and executed growth campaigns targeting market expansion.

Optimized performance marketing and user acquisition strategies.

Imprexi Integrated Concepts

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Chief Operating Officer

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

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Summary

Oversaw operations and strategic execution at a boutique architecture and planning firm in Ibadan.

Highlights

Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency.

Managed cross-functional teams and project delivery.

USDT Africa (SaverTech)

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Human Resources Manager

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed HR operations and team development for an IT services firm in Ibadan.

Highlights

Established HR policies and frameworks to support organizational growth.

Cardify Africa

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Chief Marketing Officer

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

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Summary

Directed marketing strategy for Cardify Africa, a financial services provider in Ibadan.

Highlights

Led marketing and brand strategy as CMO.

Drove positioning and market outreach in the financial services sector.

USDT Africa (SaverTech)

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Team Lead, Product Operations & Training

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

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Summary

Led product operations and training initiatives, facilitating product adoption and team competency.

Highlights

Managed product operations processes and training programs.

Alerzo

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Learning & Development Specialist

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Designed and implemented learning and training programs for a growing technology company in Lagos.

Highlights

Developed L&D content; facilitated employee training and onboarding.

Load Africa

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Human Resources Manager

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

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Summary

Led HR functions in a financial services startup, driving talent acquisition and organizational development.

Highlights

Managed recruitment and HR strategy in a dynamic startup environment.

Volunteer

Head of Operations (Volunteer)

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Ibadan Jobfest

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Led operational planning and execution for a major job fair in Ibadan.

Highlights

Implemented a full‑funnel engagement strategy: awareness via targeted flyers, nurture via email sequences, and conversion through urgency‑based messaging.

Achieved 1,545 registrations and 918 confirmed attendees (59.4% show‑up rate), exceeding industry benchmarks by 14–24%.

Education

AltSchool Africa

Austin, Texas, United States of America
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Diploma Product Marketing Grade: Distinction

Courses

Market Research

Customer Segmentation

Product Positioning

Go‑to‑Market Strategy

Messaging Frameworks

Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta

Abeokuta, Ogun, Nigeria
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ND/Certificate Social Science Education Grade: N/A

University of Ibadan

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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PhD/Masters Conflict Resolution Grade: N/A

University of Ibadan

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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Bachelors General Studies Grade: N/A

Skills

Product Marketing

Market Research, Customer Segmentation, Go‑to‑Market Strategy, Positioning, Messaging.

Community Management

Engagement, Community Building, Internal Communications.

Growth Marketing

Performance Marketing, User Acquisition, Data Analysis.

Operations & HR Management

Team Management, Training & Development, HR Strategy.

Content & Copywriting

Branded Content, Storytelling, Email Marketing, Copywriting.