MOBOLAJI AYENI
is an artist, writer and designer living and working in Detroit, Michigan.
Work
February 2022 – Present
Principal
Origin Story Creative Studios – Detroit, MI
August 2023 – February 2024
Digital Strategist
Compass Stategies – Detroit, MI

Vision and Strategy: Management and development of social media and digital communications strategies.
December 2020 – August 2023
Digital Communications Manager
Co.act Detroit – Detroit, MI

Management of communications strategy, visual and brand identity, and vendor relationships.

Developed and implemented strategic communications plans for multiple audiences, including foundation leaders, nonprofit professionals, government officials and corporate giving professionals.

Established robust social media presence across channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, achieving consistent annual growth and engagement across all channels.

Ensured timely and accessible dissemination of resources to our audience across multiple channels, including social media, newsletter, and other digital platforms. (2023 newsletter average open rate 36%.)

Developed compelling storytelling campaigns, including novel storytelling forms, like long-form blogs, short-form videos, and podcasts.

Managed relationships with vendor and consultant partners, including graphic designers, photographers, videographers, podcasters, and writers, ensuring alignment and consistency with organizational
July 2019 – December 2020
Senior Associate, Policy + Communications
EarlyWorks, llc – Detroit, MI

Primary responsibilities included marketing, communications, and community engagement on behalf of southeast Michigan-based foundations, nonprofits and intermediaries.

Community Engagement: Developed overarching communications and outreach plans for promotion of the 2020 Census, coordinating resources among 30 local nonprofit grantees of a Detroit-based foundation.

Marketing & Communications: Established branding, marketing, and communications frameworks for nonprofit intermediary, beginning with their launch in July 2019.

Narrative: Developed annual report and communications framework for Detroit-based foundation, highlighting key themes and grantees, and ghostwriting letters on behalf foundation of president and trustee chair.
Education
May 2018
Master of Public Affairs
Brown University – Providence, RI

Relevant Coursework: Theory of Economic Growth; Policy Analysis & Program Evaluation; Comparative Politics of Financial Institutions; Management and Implementation in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
May 2015
Bachelor of Arts – English Language + Literature
Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI

Staff, Offbeat Literary Magazine; Member, African Student Union; Member. Black Student Alliance