Oluwatobi O.

Are you looking for a trusted professional who can help you secure your next career opportunity, win grant funding, earn scholarships, or deliver high-quality research and strategic writing? I help professionals secure better career opportunities and organizations turn funding opportunities into competitive grant and proposal applications. My work combines career strategy, persuasive writing, research, and strategic positioning, not simply document preparation. I'm Oluwatobi Matthew, a Career Strategist, Executive Resume Writer, Job Search & Application Specialist, Grant Writer, and Research Specialist with experience supporting professionals, executives, nonprofits, startups, and mission-driven organizations. RESULTS I'VE HELPED CLIENTS PURSUE ✔ Supported professionals in securing interviews and roles with compensation exceeding $170,000 annually, including executive positions with performance bonuses. ✔ Helped nonprofits and startups secure $30,000+ in grant funding through proposal development and funding strategies. ✔ Successfully earned a 100% Mastercard Foundation Scholarship for postgraduate study at the University of Edinburgh. ✔ Earned a 50% scholarship for the Master of Public Health (Global Health) programme at the University of Liverpool. My experience navigating competitive recruitment, scholarship, funding, and selection processes allows me to approach applications from the perspective of the decision-maker—not simply the applicant. 1. JOB SEARCH & CAREER APPLICATION SUPPORT If you're qualified for the job but struggling to get interviews, I help you build a stronger positioning and application strategy. I can support you with: • ATS-optimized executive and professional resumes/CVs • Resume tailoring for specific job descriptions • LinkedIn profile optimization • Job search strategy and target-role identification • Customized job applications • Cover letters and supporting statements • End-to-end job application support • Application tracking and job-search organization • Executive career positioning • Career repositioning and transition strategy • Interview preparation My focus is not simply to make your resume "look good." The goal is to position your experience around what employers actually need and create applications that communicate your value clearly. 2. GRANT & PROPOSAL WRITING I help nonprofits, startups, social enterprises, research organizations, and mission-driven businesses identify opportunities and develop stronger funding applications. Services include: • Grant research and funding opportunity assessment • Grant proposal writing • Concept notes • Funding strategy • Donor prospect research • Partnership proposals • RFP/RFI responses • Business plans • Proposal review and editing • Budget narratives and supporting documents • Research and evidence development My public-sector and public-health experience also gives me a strong understanding of technical, development, government, and social-impact projects. 3. SCHOLARSHIP & INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION SUPPORT For students and professionals pursuing competitive scholarships or international education opportunities, I provide strategic application support. Services include: • Scholarship research • University and programme selection • Scholarship application strategy • Personal statements • Statements of Purpose • Motivation letters • Scholarship CVs • Essay editing • Application review • Application tracking 4. RESEARCH & STRATEGIC WRITING I provide research and analytical support for consultants, academics, nonprofits, government-related projects, and organizations. Services include: • Research reports • Literature reviews • Policy research • Market research • Online research • Data collection and analysis • Evidence synthesis • White papers • Technical reports • Presentation development • Strategic documents WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME ✔ Strategy-focused rather than transactional support ✔ Strong research and analytical background ✔ Experience with competitive career and funding applications ✔ Public-sector and development-sector experience ✔ Strong technical and professional writing ability ✔ Detail-oriented and deadline-driven ✔ Clear and professional communication ✔ Confidential and reliable ✔ Experience supporting professionals, executives, nonprofits, startups, and researchers TOOLS Google Workspace | Microsoft 365 | ClickUp | Asana | Trello | Notion | Canva | HubSpot | Slack | Zoom If you're trying to secure a better job, strengthen a competitive application, win funding, or communicate a complex idea clearly, I can help you develop the strategy and documentation needed to move forward. Send me a message with your goal, the opportunity you're pursuing, and where you're currently stuck. I'll help you determine the best way forward.