Ruby Igwe
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French Limited working proficiency
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Ibo Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Yoruba Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Leadership & Management
Beni American UniversityJun, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Sand Technologies
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Country General Manager
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Apr 2023 - Present
In this role I oversee all operations across Nigeria.
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Country Activation Manager
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Aug 2022 - Sep 2023
In this role, I focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience to:- Anyone applying to our ALX programs- Our ALX program learners (we are piloting blending learning this year) and- Our ALX graduates who have made it to the Room as Fellows.For context, the total above number of people was well into the tens of thousands in 2022, and should be the same if not more this year.
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City Generalist, Lagos
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Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
Sand via its training arm ALX has a goal to place 3 million young people (aged 18-35) in Africa in jobs by 2030, starting by training 60,000 for free in various skills in 2022 in Nigeria. I have:- Developed recruitment and landscaping strategies for Lagos and Nigeria- Recruited over 89,000 students in Nigeria in six months across four training verticals- Planned and executed events in Nigeria and across Africa for 8000 participants with an NPS score of 80- Secured strategic partnerships with 8 international and public organizations- Communicated with a minimum of 15,502 leads per week Show less
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Lagos Pathfinder
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
In this role, I focused on young leaders and young professionals in Lagos, Nigeria; in line with the company's pivot to more location-specific services towards the end of 2021. Lagos was used as the touchpoint for all Nigerian stakeholders, actual and potential.A major highlight of this position was getting to develop and execute a taster session with employers and youth at CcHub in Yaba, Lagos, which was wildly successful and resulted in a number of connections and job opportunities!
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Young Professional Pathfinder
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Apr 2021 - Sep 2021
I work hand-in-hand with young professionals in building the foundation for a career of impact by helping them navigate their early career challenges to achieve their life's missions and aspirations.I also curate the necessary guidance and connections to propel their growth and assist them in mapping out their career journey. I have placed young people in roles and provided timeous advice on their journey.
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Archivi.ng
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Nigeria
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Dec 2019 - Present
I am proudly part of a Herculean effort to document my country Nigeria's history by archiving our newspapers, led by Fu'ad Lawal. I am proudly part of a Herculean effort to document my country Nigeria's history by archiving our newspapers, led by Fu'ad Lawal.
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Adjunct Lecturer
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Apr 2018 - Present
I undertake teaching, research and administrative duties in law at the Centre for Law at Business. Currently lecturing in Introduction to English Law and Method on the LLB course at the University of London. Deeply considering picking up Criminal or Contract Law in the medium to long term. I undertake teaching, research and administrative duties in law at the Centre for Law at Business. Currently lecturing in Introduction to English Law and Method on the LLB course at the University of London. Deeply considering picking up Criminal or Contract Law in the medium to long term.
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PinPoint Media
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Nigeria
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager & Production Executive
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Aug 2017 - Apr 2021
I worked with the Chief Executive Officer (No. 1) to provide high level management of the company. This manifested in various ways: by running operations and logistics, conducting research, and liaising with the three other arms of the media services group: A production company (ScreenKraft), a publication company (True Nollywood Stories), and a social enterprise (LFA). I worked with the Chief Executive Officer (No. 1) to provide high level management of the company. This manifested in various ways: by running operations and logistics, conducting research, and liaising with the three other arms of the media services group: A production company (ScreenKraft), a publication company (True Nollywood Stories), and a social enterprise (LFA).
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MTV Shuga 6 Post-Production Compliance Officer
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Dec 2017 - Apr 2018
The position ensures the production of MTV Shuga Naija Series 6 is in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that policies and procedures are being followed, and that behavior in the production meets global broadcasting standards.
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MTV Shuga 6 Production Secretary
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Aug 2017 - Nov 2017
Provided administration assistance to the Production Co-Ordinator and Production Manager on the set of MTV Shuga Naija Series 6. More than a traditional secretarial role, I helped provide full administrative support to the production.
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TEMPLARS
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Nigeria
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Extern (Nigerian Law School)
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
Back at Templars since 2015, I worked here during my Nigerian Law School externship program, which is 6 weeks of working on case law, research, and preparation for the final Bar exams. Back at Templars since 2015, I worked here during my Nigerian Law School externship program, which is 6 weeks of working on case law, research, and preparation for the final Bar exams.
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Kent Union
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Activities Administrator
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Dec 2015 - Jun 2016
Working as part of a flexible team in a busy environment with a high volume of work, providing administrative support for the Union, ensuring that students' needs are met and that all work is carried out in accordance with agreed procedures and quality standards.
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Chair of AGM & Chair of Executive Committee
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
Lead the AGM & Executive Committee, ensuring that in doing so the Union fulfills its responsibilities, constitutionally and otherwise. Objectively and impartially chairing and facilitating meetings.Planning the annual cycle of Executive Committee meetings and setting the agenda for meetings. Monitoring that decisions and actions agreed at meetings are implemented. Working to ensure there are long term and short term goals and the role the Executive Committee can play in helping to achieve these. Helping to draft and vote in Union Policy. Providing direction, and addressing and resolving conflicts that arise. Show less
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University of Kent
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Negotiation Competition Asst. Co-ordinator
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
Spearheaded the organization and facilitation of a novel Negotiation Competition based on Nigerian oil and gas, land and corporate law, under the tutelage of the Negotiation Module Convener and a Clifford Chance lawyer. Will be helping to co-ordinate the International Negotiation Competition in March 2016, which is being held at the University of Kent at Canterbury.
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Kent Law Student Ambassador
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2016
• Acting as ambassadors for the University.• Representing the University at events run by the Outreach; Recruitment; and University Tasters teams. Events include: visit and open days; primary, secondary and sixth form school visits both on and off campus; HE Fairs; and summer schools.• Inspiring and raising aspirations of future generations of universitystudents by sharing own university experiences.• Supporting the activities of the Recruitment and Outreach Department.• Opportunities to support individual teams and projects such as:mentoring; tutoring; schools liaison; and enquiries handling.• Assisting members of University staff in carrying out office duties.• Other duties appropriate to the post as required. Show less
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Website Consultant
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Mar 2014 - Apr 2015
Researching and writing articles under deadlines concerning areas of innovation, creativity and enterprise both within the University of Kent and in the world at large.
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TEMPLARS
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Nigeria
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Summer Legal Intern
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Jul 2015 - Jul 2015
Worked on an opinion for a company in liquidation, receivership, and the rules of agency. Visited the DPR, the Department of Petroleum Resources on behalf of a client Learnt about Petroleum Depot Licenses, tank farms, oil blocks and OML (Oil Mining Licenses) Researched about contempt, and the Sheriff and Civil Process Act 2004. Attended the Federal High Court Ikoyi, in Justice Abang’s court. Worked on winding up under s.408 of CAMA, and the implications of a joinder of party. Attended the weekly Associates’ Meeting Show less
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Aluko & Oyebode
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Nigeria
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Legal Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Summer Legal Intern
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Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Learnt how to incorporate a private limited liability company, Researched cases and topics appropriately using indexes; and summarizing material, Presented information gleaned in a clear and concise presentation to a partner at the firm Learnt how to incorporate a private limited liability company, Researched cases and topics appropriately using indexes; and summarizing material, Presented information gleaned in a clear and concise presentation to a partner at the firm
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Streamsowers & Köhn
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Nigeria
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Legal Intern
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
Learnt to cite and research cases effectively using both Nigerian and English Law Reports, Studied leading law cases concerning company law, negligence and contract law Learnt to cite and research cases effectively using both Nigerian and English Law Reports, Studied leading law cases concerning company law, negligence and contract law
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Efere Ozako & Associates
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Yaba, Lagos
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Summer Legal Intern
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2011
Examined old/on-going cases in Nigeria through research and attending court; Attended and took notes at numerous meetings with clients; learnt client management, and worked on a few entertainment law cases. Examined old/on-going cases in Nigeria through research and attending court; Attended and took notes at numerous meetings with clients; learnt client management, and worked on a few entertainment law cases.
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Education
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2013 - 2016
University of Kent
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law -
2017 - 2017
Beni-American University
Certificate, Leadership & Management -
2012 - 2013
Highbury College
A-Levels, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Biology -
2003 - 2011
Greensprings School Lagos
High School Diploma, Six A*s, 1A and 2Bs. -
2019 - 2019
JA Worldwide
Venture in Management Program (ViMP), Business Administration and Management, General
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