Experience

Borderless Trade Network

• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  The Borderless Trade Network (BTN) is a Trade Promotion Organization with a focus on Women in Trade. BTN collaborates with key players in the trade and investment space to boost the participation of women in the same. Through partnerships with businesses, investors, financial institutions, DFI’s, associations and government agencies, BTN accelerates systemic solutions that are both qualitative and quantitative in nature to drive women's participation in cross-border trade and achieve inclusive economic growth. Show less



Export Community Agency

• Wholesale Import and Export

• President

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  - Establishing an Export Community mainly to increase Women participation in Trade & Export - Introducing different Export Trainings for Startups and Entrepreneurs - Assisting members with Export Funding and investments opportunities - Identifying Export-ready businesses suitable for the international market and providing them with access to markets - One-on-one Export Consultancy for MSME's - Establishing an Export Community mainly to increase Women participation in Trade & Export - Introducing different Export Trainings for Startups and Entrepreneurs - Assisting members with Export Funding and investments opportunities - Identifying Export-ready businesses suitable for the international market and providing them with access to markets - One-on-one Export Consultancy for MSME's



The Ark Coaching Company

• Nigeria
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Transformational Coach

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  -Unpacking the subconscious mind -Building a wealth mindset -Helping minds understand power dynamics -Establishing a supernatural living and unpacking you like no other Coach will, I will help you on this life transforming journey until you achieve Self Mastery. It is our unique gift; to unveil you to you. -Unpacking the subconscious mind -Building a wealth mindset -Helping minds understand power dynamics -Establishing a supernatural living and unpacking you like no other Coach will, I will help you on this life transforming journey until you achieve Self Mastery. It is our unique gift; to unveil you to you.



The Katie-Wang Company

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Founder

  • Nov 2011 - Jan 2019

  -Apparel Industry Executive with progressive experience in global sourcing, design and development, supply chain and manufacturing, small scale retail, business development and sales specifically in Womenswear but with significant experience also in Men’s and Children’s Apparel. -Lead operations and strategic direction with full responsibility for bottom-line factors. Cross functional management and spearheading operational improvements to drive TOAST’s productivity and reduce cost.-Identifying and developing business in international markets with medium sized fashion brands. Show less

• Business Side Of Fashion

  • May 2017 - Oct 2017

  Led a quarterly 4-week class to teach fashion entrepreneurs on the Business side of Fashion. Particular focus on structure, export readiness and export opportunities available at their current level.

• Fashion Buyer

  • Apr 2013 - May 2016

  Senior Buyer -Buyer in RTW Womenswear, Formalwear, African Fashion, Women’s private labels.



Women In Management, Business & Public Service

• Nigeria
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Mentor

  • Feb 2018 - Mar 2018

  Serving as a business mentor for women in business, particularly in Fashion and Lifestyle business. Serving as a business mentor for women in business, particularly in Fashion and Lifestyle business.



Leading Ladies Foundation

• South Africa

• Volunteer

  • Oct 2016 - Feb 2018

  Through its Business Institute, Leading Ladies has a goal to empower 10,000 women economically by the year 2020, through our free business growth workshops, Conferences, seminars, Free Online training platforms and ‘The Basic Leadership and Entrepreneurship Course’ offered by the institute. I serve as a facilitator and a mentor for the free business workshops held frequently throughout the year. Through its Business Institute, Leading Ladies has a goal to empower 10,000 women economically by the year 2020, through our free business growth workshops, Conferences, seminars, Free Online training platforms and ‘The Basic Leadership and Entrepreneurship Course’ offered by the institute. I serve as a facilitator and a mentor for the free business workshops held frequently throughout the year.

• Mentor

  • Mar 2016 - Nov 2017

  The Big Sister Program (BSP) is WIMBIZ's girl mentoring impact program for public secondary school students. It aims to equip and empower young girls between the ages of 14 – 18 years with the life skills required to boost their confidence and build their leadership capacity; preparing them for post-secondary education. I was appointed to facilitate the Leadership Training program. The Big Sister Program (BSP) is WIMBIZ's girl mentoring impact program for public secondary school students. It aims to equip and empower young girls between the ages of 14 – 18 years with the life skills required to boost their confidence and build their leadership capacity; preparing them for post-secondary education. I was appointed to facilitate the Leadership Training program.

• Conference Planner

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

  Appointed as the youth representative on the committee responsible for the 12th and 15th WIMBIZ annual conference which attracted over 1,200 women from all sectors and walks of life. I was in charge of Media and Publicity for the event. Appointed as the youth representative on the committee responsible for the 12th and 15th WIMBIZ annual conference which attracted over 1,200 women from all sectors and walks of life. I was in charge of Media and Publicity for the event.



SwiftThink

• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Management Executive

  • Feb 2011 - May 2012

  Projects Development and Management - Part of the team responsible for innovating ground-breaking strategy ideas for the development and implementation process of the LIFT project. -As part of the strategy plan, meet with clients and tertiary institutions for input in the LIFT project; thereby improving my public speaking and presentation skills of project briefs and plans. -Supervised the Production aspect of the TV show “Divine Encounter” for R.C.C.G in a team of editors, producers, animators and sound engineers. -Assisted in the facilitation of the ‘Employability Skills’ training programme held with Palmbrooks Ltd held nationwide for students and Corps members in Nigeria. Show less



Honourable Foods Ltd

• HR Officer

  • 2009 - 2010

  Recruitment and Selection -Handled Honourable Foods’ sourcing and recruited staff (contract and full-time) for their in-door and out-door catering services. -Developed special contractual working terms used in recruiting committed and hard-working individuals for Honourable Foods’ bulk orders. -Developed Pay-roll system for Honourable Foods staff which resulted in increased staff motivation and improved quality of foods produced. Recruitment and Selection -Handled Honourable Foods’ sourcing and recruited staff (contract and full-time) for their in-door and out-door catering services. -Developed special contractual working terms used in recruiting committed and hard-working individuals for Honourable Foods’ bulk orders. -Developed Pay-roll system for Honourable Foods staff which resulted in increased staff motivation and improved quality of foods produced.



National Children's Bureau

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Volunteer

  • Sep 2004 - Sep 2006

  I was a trained Young Advisor for the NCB; set out to give Children the voice they deserve in their communities, showing that age is not a barrier in helping adults who work with Children. I was a trained Young Advisor for the NCB; set out to give Children the voice they deserve in their communities, showing that age is not a barrier in helping adults who work with Children.



F.I.X.U.P

• Construction

• Community Volunteer

  • Jan 2004 - Sep 2006

  Volunteered as a Group Leader; FIXUP was set up for Women and Young people in form of workshops, seminars majorly for mind re-building. The Forum was widely acknowledged by Corporate Bodies, Universities, Schools and Religious organisations. I volunteered as a mentor and accountability partner. Volunteered as a Group Leader; FIXUP was set up for Women and Young people in form of workshops, seminars majorly for mind re-building. The Forum was widely acknowledged by Corporate Bodies, Universities, Schools and Religious organisations. I volunteered as a mentor and accountability partner.