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Five years across content, community, and the systems that connect them.

B.Sc. Human Anatomy, University of Port Harcourt. A science background that turned into a career built on structure, evidence, and people. I design the programmes, platforms, and content systems that hold a community together, backed by 5+ years across GIZ-DTC, NITDA, AfriLabs, and BAS Group.

Ashley Best

The throughline

Why This Work

Every role I've held (community manager, content strategist, programme designer, web builder) has been the same job wearing a different hat: understanding a group of people well enough to build something that actually serves them. Whether that's a training curriculum for 500+ entrepreneurs, a content calendar for five brands, or a website for a solar company, the method is identical. Listen first, structure second, ship third.

Career timeline

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BAS Group Nigeria

Content Strategist & Community Manager. Content systems across 5 brand subsidiaries, 2025 to present.

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The CANs Park, Abuja

Community & Innovation Programs Manager. 5 years designing and running ecosystem programmes, ending April 2026.

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03

cyPHER (GIZ-DTC)

Designed and won a competitive €20,000 grant for a women-led MSME empowerment programme. Two cohorts delivered.

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DBOT (GIZ-DTC)

Program Lead & Lead Trainer for the Digital Business Optimisation Training. Applicant screening, curriculum delivery, and reporting for GIZ-DTC Nigeria.

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Maverick Ivy

Registered freelance web design brand (SMEDAN SUID-4909-6806-3922-5864). 3 live client builds across solar, education, and youth sectors.

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06

AfriLabs RevUp Women Initiative

Facilitator, Visa Foundation-funded women's entrepreneurship programme across Africa.

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Certifications

Credentials
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Google AI Creative Expert

 

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GIZ-DTC Certified DSE Trainer

 

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Meta Community Management

 

Beyond the work

Korean Language & Culture

Outside of client work, I've spent several years studying Korean language and culture. I completed the King Sejong Institute Beginner Korean course in 2025, won 1st Prize at a Korean Poetry Competition in 2024, and regularly attend Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN) events and film festivals. It's a small but genuine thread running alongside the professional work: curiosity for its own sake, not just for a client brief.

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