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Olisaelloka Tasie-Amadi Jr

New Rochelle

Summary

Olisaelloka is a Nigerian-born writer, editor, and aspiring creative marketing and communications director within the sectors spanning culture, new-age media, arts, and youth development. I am guided by a charismatic and eclectic vision for thoughtful and detailed output. A well-proven truth seeker, Olisa is constantly looking to engage with new minds and stretch himself across different fields, all while building a community of like-minded entrepreneurial innovators.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Agency Intern

ICNCLST/
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in the creation of agency pitch decks to potential clients, and lead writing copy for proposed concepts.
  • Updated agency capability decks to keep up with new projects, clients, and artists.
  • Worked on developing Electronic Press Kits for artists in the agency's network
  • Co-led the creation and execution of quarterly agency newsletters, alongside the design team, to boost brand awareness and increase audience interaction with the agency.
  • Conceptualized and assisted in the production of marketing strategy for brands and projects such as Timberland, CDG, MoMA, Nina Chanel, Stussy, and more.
  • Conducted ongoing agency research agency on brands and artists for potential collaborative work.

Founder

NOCTURN IV
08.2022 - Current

Nocturn IV is an artistic and cultural research vessel created with the goal of engaging, assessing, and catalyzing the on-going youth exploration of arts, identity, and human existence.


  • Leading and curating research and explorative youth projects centered around arts, identity, and occasionally cross-pollinated practices.
  • Curated and organized the incubator's first solo NYC exhibition on Bowery street, welcoming over120 people across a two days span in its first opening, in collaboration with New York based artist MillerScottie.
  • Conceptualizing, in a freelance format, creative brand strategy and marketing channels across various platforms.
  • Leading the development of a central charity art funds for NIgerian-based orpahange, DBI, with the goal of increasing brand awareness and widening exposure internationally.


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nocturniv/

Freelance Writer

Freelance
06.2020 - Current
  • Wrote commissioned stories, particularly centered on arts and cultural dialogue, for publications such as 032c, Document Journal, Office Mag, GoodBlackArt NYC, Tmrw Mag, PAUSE Magazine, and more

Head of Editorial

Take More Photos
01.2020 - Current
  • Wrote and commissioned arts and photography centered editorial content, particularly short-form content for social media.
  • Interviewed industry personalities and up-and-coming talents such as Yavez Anthonio, Kid Circus, Karis Beaumont, and more.
  • Lead developed and copywriting across all platforms: Instagram, Website, LinkedIn, Twitter.
  • Worked in conceptualizing and co-leading production on creative campaigns for brands namely Adidas London British Black History Month Exhibition, Budweiser x Messi, Spotify in collaboration with Grammy Artist Davido, and more.
  • Developed key campaign and brand marketing strategy focused on increasing audience traffic across all platforms, as well as, brand awareness in New York.

Arts and Culture Writer

Guap Mag
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Wrote and edited commissioned pieces for the publication's arts and culture sections, specifically with the goal of expanding their editorial coverage to the cities of New York, and key culture hubs in the US.
  • Interview creative personalities such like Jewel Ham, Annabel Faustin, A-Cold-Wall's Samuel Ross, Freddie Peacock, and more.
  • Commissioned the production of cross-section editorial photo essays.
  • Conceptualized editorial panel talks across both physical and digital platforms, as well as assisted in building brand relations to acquire talent.

Arts & Diversity Editor

Mission Statement Magazine
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Wrote and edited commissioned news, features, and interview pieces for the magazine's arts and diversity sections.
  • Worked in developing collaborative relationships with select interviewed personalities such as Grammy-nominated Artist Venna, Kida Kudz, Myles Loftin, Ania Hobson, Andre Uncut, Harry Kirton, and many more.
  • Organized and developed creative campaigns focused on highlighting minority voices and diverse communities.
  • Assisted in lead development of digital marketing strategies to maximize coverage and advertiser funding across all platforms.
  • Lead an agile production team of 6 people in the development of physical and digital marketing campaigns in collaboration with Converse London alongside John Boyega, centered on highlighting black filmmakers across the country.

Staff Writer

New Wave Magazine
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Transcribed feature and short-for interviews for senior editors.
  • Wrote article and news pieces for the arts, film, and cinematography publication sections.
  • Assisted in building brand awareness around the magazine and its online platforms outside of London, particularly within the city of New York.

Design Assistant

TileMasters
09.2017 - 06.2020

TileMasters is a Nigerian-based ceramic ware and tile distributor company that sells quality-imported tiles to local business, both wholesale and retail.


  • Ran clerical errands for senior staff members across all departments.
  • Maintained product stock, databases, and in-store inventory.
  • Designed company product flyers, billboards advertisements, and developed social media content.
  • Assisted on website copywrite.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Project Mangement

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
08.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Northfield Mount Hermon
Gill, MA
01.2016 - 05.2020

Skills

  • Interviewing
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Timeline

Agency Intern

ICNCLST/
06.2023 - 08.2023

Founder

NOCTURN IV
08.2022 - Current

Arts and Culture Writer

Guap Mag
02.2022 - 07.2022

Arts & Diversity Editor

Mission Statement Magazine
07.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Project Mangement

Syracuse University
08.2020 - Current

Freelance Writer

Freelance
06.2020 - Current

Staff Writer

New Wave Magazine
06.2020 - 08.2021

Head of Editorial

Take More Photos
01.2020 - Current

Design Assistant

TileMasters
09.2017 - 06.2020

High School Diploma -

Northfield Mount Hermon
01.2016 - 05.2020
Olisaelloka Tasie-Amadi Jr