Experience

Griot Studios Limited

• Nigeria
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Achievement: Successfully planned and managed over five multi-million dollar projects to ensure the company is profitable and minimized risks resulting in a consistent reduction in project cost. All projects were executed on time and within scope resulting in client/funder satisfaction and repeat business CORE DUTIES • Leading multiple projects from initiation to closure, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and communication with stakeholders. • Managing and supervising multiple teams of over 10 members, ensuring the project team understands all aspects of the project and relating it to their respective responsibilities as well as providing all the resources they need • Coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes, including working with film and documentary production crews, game developers, quality assurance testers, and user experience designers. Meeting with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to report on project progress • Identifying and mitigating risks and issues as they arose during the course of project implementation, including conflict resolutions and negotiations with contractors and other external stakeholders. • Developing all project department documentation such as project plans/ charters, Work back Schedules (WBS), the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the projects department, project reports, annual reports to funders, closeout reports, etc. Ensuring that the records are up to date and are stored properly. • Managing contracts and MOU with external stakeholders that clearly define the scope and provisions of potential contracts. Also involved in contract negotiations • Ensuring permits and legal papers are secured ahead of the project’s needs • Coordinating any travel needs, schedules, and meetings pertaining to the project Show less



Girls' Power Initiative Calabar

• Nigeria
• Program Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  CORE DUTIES • Setting an actionable mission and an inspiring vision for the organization • Hiring the center coordinators, supporting their efforts, and evaluating their performance • Partnering with key staff to create short- and long-term plans, monitoring results, and modifying when needed • Ensuring the effectiveness of programs and services that GPI offers to young adolescent girls • Helping to secure operating funds and providing ongoing financial oversight AND managing and improving board performance • Meeting or exceeding legal and ethical standards and expectations including maximizing stakeholder and community Show less



Dugrin Limited

• Nigeria

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Feb 2022

  CORE DUTIES • Developing innovative and strategic plans geared at improving operational processes, policies/procedures and ensuring that set targets and goals are achieved. • Designing and managing supply chain and logistics strategies that maximize productivity, minimize risk and maintain high quality standard of products and services • Supervising the implementation of marketing strategies and plan promotions via social media platforms to improve brand awareness and generate sales for revenue growth. • Involved in the recruitment and human resources planning of the organization. • Contract management and administration and supplier relationship management. • Planning and scheduling tasks for team members to accomplish set targets and objectives. • Managing and supervising the proper use of all machinery and equipment of the company especially developing maintenance schedules and recommend replacement of machines. • Creatively and innovatively designing plans and ideas to improve production process and product design. • Responsible for preparing regular performance reports including sales reports and projections and budgets. • Perform quality control functions and monitor performance KPIs ensuring that all team members are performing efficiently, and the business is meeting all production and sales targets. Show less



Girls Inc.

• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Program Assistant/Youth Facilitator

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  CORE DUTIES: • Responsible for the implementation of GPI’s adolescent and youth-related project in the Annual budget • Coordinate efforts with other departments of GPI and the regions to enhance the achievement of GPI’s initiatives and objectives on adolescent and youth program. • Advise on youth-related policy and implementation issues. • Provide technical support, guidance and oversight to the youth sexuality education information and services. • Participate and lead in periodic program review meetings. • Closely monitor adolescent and youth project expenditure through review of budget, financial management and reports. • Ensure the timely submission of adolescent and youth components of various reports – quarterly, half-yearly and annual. • Ensure full participation of adolescents and young people in the development and implementation of programs that affect them. • Establish and maintain good working relationship with partner agencies involved in and supporting GPI’s adolescent and youth programs. • Identify, document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices related to adolescent and youth project activities. • Undertake regular field visits to monitor the quality and timely implementation of adolescent and youth project activities in secondary schools where GPI carries out its activities • Prepare proposal analysis including written summaries and recommendations for review and action. • Develop reports to aggregate evaluation results and communicate the GPI’s impact in the community as may be required. • Ensure that grant records are complete, accurate and current. Maintain statistical information regarding grant-making activity of GPI. • Monitor implementation of grant by requesting and reviewing written evaluations by youth facilitators to measure impact of GPI’s activities. • Prepare and develop proposals for funding GPI activities and, conduct additional research into the relevant field of interest and/or non-profit organization. Show less



COLVI

• France
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Franchise and Special Projects Manager

  • May 2011 - Dec 2014

  CORE DUTIES • Coordinated the set up and establishment of new branches (franchises) of operations, supervised all franchise locations and activities of the franchise department of Colvi for targeted growth • Led franchisor relations, contract negotiations, logistics, and all customer service functions, ensuring that all franchisees receive the company’s message regarding business strategy, promotions and products. • Responsible for all new permits, renewals and license enforcement including franchise contracts with franchisees to ensure participation, maintaining the company guidelines and cooperation with the company values and agendas. • Involved in the recruitment and human resources planning for all franchise locations. Performance appraisals and evaluations of the franchises, training of all employees to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. • Designed the internal facility layout to ensure all franchise locations adhere to all organizational procedures and processes. • Developed innovative and strategic plans geared at improving operational processes, policies, and procedures and ensuring that set targets and goals are achieved. Show less



Hands for Help for the Niger Delta Grassroots Economic Regeneration (HANGER) Abuja

• Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

• Youth Counsellor (Consultant)

  • Apr 2010 - Mar 2011

  Duties: • To provide general life skills counseling for youth ex-militant of the Nigeria Delta granted Amnesty by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Duties: • To provide general life skills counseling for youth ex-militant of the Nigeria Delta granted Amnesty by the Federal Government of Nigeria.



Ashoka Innovators for the Public

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Mar 2010

  CORE DUTIES • Performed all Administrative tasks associated with the Fellowship department of Ashoka such as purchases, activity calendar, maintaining and updating Fellows files etc. • Represented Ashoka and made presentations during conferences and trainings • Coordinated and facilitated cross regional and national collaborations between Fellows • Revitalized the West African Health Network (Incorporate Sahel, East and South African Fellows in the West African Health Network) • Raised Funds and Planned for Fellows Training, Graduation panel for Fellows and other fellowship activities • Arranged and Supervised travel arrangements for the Fellows who represented Ashoka in Conferences, meetings or trainings etc. • Reviewed Fellows reports, internet incentive applications, challenge pot applications and other requests and proposals from Fellows • Nominated fellows for awards and scholarships • Reviewed and responded to stipend Fellows bi-annual reports and make recommendations to Country Representative. • Impact assessment of Fellows project and site visits to Fellow’s project. • Produced activity reports and annual reports of Ashoka Fellowship in Nigeria. • Represent the Country Representative at relevant conferences and meetings Show less



Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era (DAWN)

• Fiji
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Feb 2000 - Jan 2006

  CORE DUTIES: • Assisting the Administrative and communications officer in preparing international bank transfers and monitoring communications from other DAWN regional offices. • Assist in handling travel arrangements for tickets, visa procurements, meetings, seminars, conferences. • Organizing and filing DAWN materials (books, files, journals etc.) for easy referencing in the library. • Writing reports of trainings, workshops, seminars and conferences etc. • Assisting in other administrative duties and management of DAWN office. • Scheduling appointments and making travel arrangements for the coordinator. • Performed other administrative duties assigned by the Accountant and Communications officer. Show less