Ngozi Okonta
Senior Project Manager, Innovation at Co-creation Hub (CcHUB)- Claim this Profile
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Yandile Nuku
Ngozi has an amazing ability to capture information and coordinate board activities to ensure the board receives information in a timely manner to make decisions. She is effective in coordinating virtual team's in different locations.
Remi Olutimayin
Ngozi is a great person to work with. She's a powerful leader, a bold explorer in terms of tasks and outcomes expected of her and her teams. She's easy to communicate with, has a sharp eye for changing dynamics that affect outcomes, and is an earnest problem solver. I would work with her again, any given day
Yandile Nuku
Ngozi has an amazing ability to capture information and coordinate board activities to ensure the board receives information in a timely manner to make decisions. She is effective in coordinating virtual team's in different locations.
Remi Olutimayin
Ngozi is a great person to work with. She's a powerful leader, a bold explorer in terms of tasks and outcomes expected of her and her teams. She's easy to communicate with, has a sharp eye for changing dynamics that affect outcomes, and is an earnest problem solver. I would work with her again, any given day
Yandile Nuku
Ngozi has an amazing ability to capture information and coordinate board activities to ensure the board receives information in a timely manner to make decisions. She is effective in coordinating virtual team's in different locations.
Remi Olutimayin
Ngozi is a great person to work with. She's a powerful leader, a bold explorer in terms of tasks and outcomes expected of her and her teams. She's easy to communicate with, has a sharp eye for changing dynamics that affect outcomes, and is an earnest problem solver. I would work with her again, any given day
Yandile Nuku
Ngozi has an amazing ability to capture information and coordinate board activities to ensure the board receives information in a timely manner to make decisions. She is effective in coordinating virtual team's in different locations.
Remi Olutimayin
Ngozi is a great person to work with. She's a powerful leader, a bold explorer in terms of tasks and outcomes expected of her and her teams. She's easy to communicate with, has a sharp eye for changing dynamics that affect outcomes, and is an earnest problem solver. I would work with her again, any given day
Credentials
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Google Project Management Certificate
Coursera | GoogleFeb, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
High-Impact Business Writing
University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing EducationJun, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization
UC Irvine
Experience
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Co-creation Hub (CcHUB)
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Nigeria
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Manager, Innovation
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May 2021 - Present
● Leading the development and implementation of a coordinated set of projects, Program and Portfolio Management● Develop and execute Communications strategy for project stakeholders (internal and external)● Team Management, Goal Setting and Project Planning
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Project Manager, Programs Unit
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Apr 2018 - May 2021
● Responsible for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of key projects.● Developing project documentation including proposals, project plans, sponsorship documents, budget sheets, crisis management documents and general reports.● Developing content of external communication (website, press releases, banners, social media etc) in collaboration with the Communications Team.
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L.A.T Cleveson
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United Kingdom
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Retail Office Equipment
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Office Manager
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Feb 2016 - Feb 2018
● Coordinated/managed over 50 employees and put numerous systems in place for the successful operations of both the office and farm.● Created documented policy procedures from scratch, including maintenance code, drivers policy, recruitment & onboarding policy, performance management, quarterly calendar, renewal tracking sheets, expatriate immigration, travel policies and implemented them for all staff.● Scheduled and executed company internal events and weekly team meetingsKey notes:1. Created and edited documented policy procedures for the company, including maintenance code and drivers policy, implemented for all staff in FCT.2. Created an excel quarterly calendar for all needs/renewals, including vendor contact communications, conferences, events, travel, leasing agreements and expatriate immigration documents.3. Received award for the most energetic of staff members, voted by employees in FCT.
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Easy (Easy Taxi)
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Brazil
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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400 - 500 Employee
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Public Relations, Deals and Events
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Jun 2015 - Jan 2016
● Easy Taxi’s loudspeaker and demand generator in Abuja, brokering mutually beneficial partnerships to engage media, key influencers and stakeholders Duties Include:*Coordinating ET presence and involvement in a steady pipeline of events and other brand marketing in relation to events and social media.*Developing smart, clear and compelling event marketing (partnerships, barter deals etc.) proposals*Directly organizing special/branded events to promote ET*Planning, developing and implementing PR strategies*Liaising with colleagues in different departments (especially sales) *Liaising with and answering inquiries from media, individuals and other organisations, often via telephone and email*Collating and analysing media coverage*Sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities*Commissioning market research
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Office: President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Strategist
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Sep 2014 - 2015
● Responsible for managing all information disbursed to the general public through four social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Plus) with respect to the person of the First Lady of Nigeria and the former President of Nigeria.● Drafting media statements to be released to journalists.● Creating collages, writing and editing documents dispersed on the social media channels● Promotion of the First Lady's charity works and affairs to the general public. Primarily through social media channels.● Keeping up with political events so a response could be disbursed as quickly as possible when necessary.
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Administration and Projects
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Feb 2006 - Aug 2011
*Manage employee records* Supervises all Human Resource functions in two branches (Rolland Heights, Los Angeles), including employment, termination, leave management, and employee welfare for 16 employees.*Track all utility and vendor usage*Marketing of all computer products, through event marketing and direct marketing for both branches. *Typing, Editing and filing reports pertaining to the finances of the branch.*Business support services by preparing business documents and contacting clients via emails/calls.
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Education
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University of California, Riverside
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
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