Daniel Ekanem

Project Manager and Operations Professional with experience delivering live events, entertainment productions, brand activations, and business development initiatives across fast-paced environments. Proven ability to coordinate end-to-end project execution including planning, stakeholder communication, logistics coordination, vendor management, team supervision, and operational delivery. Experienced in managing cross-functional teams, executing large-scale cultural and entertainment projects, optimizing operational workflows, and driving audience engagement through strategic planning and creative execution.

Skilled in project coordination, production scheduling, operational planning, partnership development, event operations, media coordination, and public relations support.

Creative Manager / Operations Lead at FanVault (2025-01 – Present)

• Led creative strategy and operational planning for fan engagement campaigns, live event activations, and digital experiences.
• Coordinated content production workflows, event stream execution, and creator focused brand activations.
• Negotiated and managed partnership collaborations, sponsorship discussions, and cross promotional campaigns.
• Managed event timelines, task delegation, vendor coordination, and setup logistics for seamless live event execution.
• Led on ground brand activations at Mainland Block Party and Even In The Day, increasing creator engagement and strengthening brand visibility.
• Developed go to market and monetization strategies that expanded digital ticketing and live stream access.
• Oversaw cross functional teams during event execution to ensure operational efficiency and successful project delivery.

Media & PR Manager / Personal Assistant at Justadetoun (2024-01 – 2025-01)

• Directed PR campaigns and coordinated media communications that improved brand visibility and audience engagement.
• Managed scheduling, stakeholder communication, and operational logistics to support smooth execution of projects and media activities.
• Coordinated press coverage, interviews, publicity opportunities, and partnership communications for talent representation.
• Oversaw social media content planning, digital storytelling, and campaign coordination to strengthen online presence.
• Secured partnership collaboration with Lagos State Government for the Feed a Child initiative across multiple LGAs.

Event Operations & Coordination at Davido 5ive Homecoming Tour

• Supported live event operations for a high capacity entertainment production, coordinating vendors, logistics personnel, and backstage activities.
• Assisted with crowd flow management, attendee coordination, and operational troubleshooting to maintain seamless audience experiences.
• Facilitated communication between operations teams, production staff, and backstage personnel to ensure real time issue resolution.
• Contributed to successful event delivery through proactive coordination, operational support, and execution management.

Founder / CEO / Creative Director at City Plugs Entertainment (2021-01 – Present)

• Established and scaled City Plugs Entertainment as a youth focused cultural events and entertainment brand.
• Directed and executed large scale entertainment and campus events across multiple cities and university communities.
• Successfully delivered Vibezz & Chillzz 2023 with over 2,000 attendees through strategic event planning and operational execution.
• Managed end to end event operations including logistics coordination, vendor management, budgeting support, and production scheduling.
• Built strategic partnerships and collaborations including MC Galaxy and Glo Campus Tours.
• Implemented audience growth and market expansion strategies that increased brand visibility across campuses and entertainment communities.

Event Operations Volunteer at 2407 Events

• Supported event setup, logistics coordination, and operational execution across live events.
• Assisted operations teams with workflow coordination and real time problem resolution during event delivery.

Sales Coordinator & Supervisor at IROKO TV (2019-01 – 2021-01)

• Increased customer conversion rate by 38 percent through targeted sales campaigns and audience engagement strategies.
• Conducted market research and competitor analysis to support strategic product positioning and business growth.
• Coordinated sales operations, supervised teams, and organized promotional campaigns to improve performance outcomes.
• Supported market expansion initiatives through data driven sales strategies and client acquisition efforts.

HND in Business Administration & Management – Heritage Polytechnic

ND in Public Administration – Temple Gate Polytechnic