Environmental Tech Labs · Oct 2026 · ✅ Verified by Extern
Environmental Tech Lab Startup Sourcing for NYC's Water Utility
Top performerPartnerships StrategyStrategyEntrepreneurship
TikTok Externship via ExternJO
Graduate student building practical, job-ready project experience
I take on hands-on projects to strengthen my resume and prepare for internships and early-career roles.
Work samples
Practical, project-based work completed during my master's program, including a startup sourcing externship for NYC's water utility through Environmental Tech Labs.
Environmental Tech Lab Startup Sourcing for NYC's Water Utility TikTok: Social Media Content & Brand Strategy Externship 
TikTok · ✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress
TikTok: Social Media Content & Brand Strategy Externship
Digital MarketingBrand StrategyContent CreationStorytelling
About me
I take on hands-on projects to strengthen my resume and prepare for internships and early-career roles.
I am a graduate student pursuing a masters degree with limited formal work experience. I am focused on building practical project experience to strengthen my resume and become more competitive for jobs and internships. Recently I completed a startup sourcing project through an Environmental Tech Labs externship focused on solutions for NYC's water utility.
Externships
TikTok: Social Media Content & Brand Strategy Externship
In progress
Experience
Undergraduate Researcher
Chemistry Research Laboratory, Federal University of Technology, Akure · 2023 - 2024
Analytical Assistant 6 Environmental Impact Assessment (Contract)
Distinct Laboratory, Akure · 2025 6 2026
Adjunct Lecturer (National youth service)
College of Education, Gindiri, Mangu, Plateau State · 2024 6 2025
Student Intern
Professor Okojie Central Research Laboratory, Federal University of Technology, Akure · 2022 6 2023
Education
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo, Nigeria.
B. Tech. Industrial Chemistry (Second Class Upper Division) (4.06/5.00)
Staff Secondary School, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State.
West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination
Skills
Startup sourcing (externship work)Project-based researchResume-strengthening project experience
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Environmental Tech Lab Startup Sourcing for NYC's Water Utility
Partnerships StrategyStrategyEntrepreneurship
Overview
The work selected a Resource and Energy Recovery lane, sourced and profiled candidate startups, ran eligibility gates and relevance rubrics, and produced a four-slide Top Companies Briefing that ranked a sourced pipeline and defended one best bet. The work was awarded Top Performer by Environmental Tech Labs.
What I've accomplished
I selected the Resource and Energy Recovery lane, produced a focused opening slide, sourced and profiled multiple companies including SewerAI, completed eligibility screens and relevance ratings, and delivered a four-slide Top Companies Briefing.
Top performer
Project breakdown
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TikTok: Social Media Content & Brand Strategy Externship
Digital MarketingBrand StrategyContent CreationStorytelling
Overview
The externship explored content and brand strategy for TikTok, concentrating on social media performance and creative positioning. The work reviewed and evaluated existing social content for a small sporting-goods brand, assessing formats, tone, and engagement patterns. Deliverables documented strengths and improvement areas for the brand's TikTok presence.
What I've accomplished
I produced a Brand Strategy Document for Pro Crew Gear that defined a brand promise, three strategic pillars, two target personas, voice guidelines, and an accompanying Canva mood board.
Project breakdown
I reviewed Pro Crew Gear and competitors, gathered engagement data, then drafted a Brand Strategy Document with brand promise, three pillars, two target personas, voice guidelines, and a Canva mood board to guide TikTok videos.
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