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Donna Akodu has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Donna started their career at Barclays in 1987, working as a Cashier/Office Managers Assistant until 1991. Donna then joined the UK Ministry of Defence, where they held roles such as Administrative Officer and Budget Manager from 1991 to 2000. In 2000, they transitioned to CIPD and took on various positions, including Publishing Administrator, Customer Service Executive, Digital Editorial Executive, Marketing Planning Executive, and currently holds the role of Digital Marketing Planning Executive. Additionally, they pursued their passion for music and has been actively involved as an Artist under the name "Donna Akodu Music" since 1993.

Donna Akodu began their education at St Marks CofE secondary School from 1980 to 1985, but they did not obtain a degree or field of study during this time. Afterward, they attended Hounslow Borough college from 1985 to 1987, where they earned a BTEC Diploma in display and exhibition with a field of study in Art/Art Studies, General.

In addition to their formal education, Donna has obtained various certifications throughout their career. Donna obtained the Association of Accounting Technicians - MAAT certification from AAT in March 2001. Donna also achieved the Customer Service NVQ Level 3 Silver Level from The Institute of Customer Service in May 2008.

Furthermore, Donna has obtained several certifications in recent years from LinkedIn. In November 2019, they completed courses such as "2-Minute Tips for Marketing," "Aligning Sales and Marketing," "Microsoft Teams Quick Tips," "Microsoft Teams Tips and Tricks," "Pitching Your Ideas Strategically," "The Key to Good Communication: Your Audience," "The Songwriting Process," and "Unconscious Bias." Additionally, in October 2019, they completed the "Leading without Formal Authority" course. Most recently, in August 2020, Donna obtained certifications in "Design Your First Infographic" and "Design Your First Logo" from LinkedIn.