Damilola Gbadeyan

Event Manager and Project Coordinator with hands-on experience taking corporate events, galas, conferences and entertainment activations from concept through flawless execution. Skilled at managing vendors, budgets, timelines and senior stakeholders simultaneously, with a background spanning executive assistance, public relations, media and corporate operations that brings a strong combination of logistics discipline, relationship management and creative judgment to every event. Experienced working directly with senior executives and C-suite principals, coordinating vendors and service providers, developing event concepts and proposals, managing on-the-ground logistics, and ensuring a seamless guest and stakeholder experience from planning through post-event follow-up.

Executive Assistant to Group Managing Director — Event & Project Coordination - MASE Group - Lagos, Nigeria

(2026)

• Led planning and coordination of MASE Group's 15th Anniversary Gala Night ("15 Years of Impact and Excellence"), owning venue selection, vendor management, guest arrangements, budgeting and executive requirements end to end.
• Coordinated corporate conferences, seminars and executive speaking engagements, including briefing documents, travel, schedules and on-site logistics for senior leadership.
• Managed vendor sourcing, negotiations, payment coordination and service delivery across multiple concurrent events.
• Tracked event-related follow-ups, payment requests, documentation and deliverables across internal teams and external partners to keep projects on schedule.
• Prepared event briefs, proposals, correspondence, reports and executive presentations for management review.
• Supported corporate communications, website updates and social media activity, connecting event execution to brand visibility and public messaging.
• Managed multiple concurrent priorities and stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced executive environment without compromising on deadlines or detail.

Chief Operating Officer / PR & Project Coordinator - Culture Plug PR - Lagos, Nigeria

(2025 - 2026)

• Coordinated entertainment and PR projects including concerts, promotional activities and charity events from planning through execution.
• Directed media outreach strategy and maintained relationships with media platforms, press and industry stakeholders.
• Managed timelines, deliverables and communication across clients, creatives, media partners and vendors on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Supported artists and creative clients with project planning, publicity and campaign execution.
• Developed project briefs, campaign plans and press materials, and identified partnership opportunities to grow audience reach and visibility.
• Oversaw social media and content requirements as part of wider event and promotional campaigns.

Talent Manager - DEEPLOW

(2024 - 2025)

• Directed strategic career development and brand positioning for high-profile recording talent.
• Developed comprehensive social media content and campaign roll-out strategies to enhance audience engagement.
• Cultivated and sustained industry partnerships through proactive networking and strategic alliances.
• Administered precise documentation for bookings, legal contracts, financial payments, and professional correspondence.
• Managed complex studio production schedules, international travel, and session-day logistics.

Artist Manager - Zamorra

(2022 - 2024)

• Delivered comprehensive operational and logistical support for a touring recording artist.
• Orchestrated content roadmaps and project roll-out initiatives to maximize brand visibility.
• Coordinated live performance bookings, tour scheduling, and end-to-end travel logistics.
• Nurtured key relationships with venue owners, event organizers, and industry promoters.
• Maintained rigorous tracking of contractual agreements, scheduling, and financial disbursements.

Bachelor's - Performing Arts - Olabisi Onabanjo University (2021)