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ANASTASIA O. OMEKE
Human Resource Professional
Lagos
Summary
Performance-driven Human resource Professional, with excellent talent management, customer service and marketing communications skills, coupled with more than 19 years of experience. Aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
VP/Head, Human Resource Consulting
H. Pierson Associates Limited
Ikoyi, Lagos
07.2019 - Current
- Managed a team of 4 Line Managers for the HR Consulting practice to deliver monthly business targets.
- Successfully directed and project managed various Human resource consulting projects for client companies
- Collaborate with the internal Learning solutions team to develop capacity building initiatives for some client companies
- Worked in a team to develop a competency framework to guide succession planning and other business continuity efforts for client company.
- Collaborated with our strategy team to come up with cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Implemented successful leadership development programs for several of our clients.
- As part of an advisory team, carried out organizational culture transformation and structure review (through surveys, management interviews and desktop analysis), for a power distribution company.
- IMPACT
- Consistently maintained Risk & Quality Management (RQM) ‘A’ rating for all projects implemented in the last three years
- Customer satisfaction ratings of our HR projects stood at an average of 4.8/5.
- Maintained project cost percentage at 9%.
Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition
H. Pierson Associates Limited
Ikoyi, Lagos
10.2014 - 07.2019
- Liaised with hiring managers to understand each position’s expectations.
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
- Defined work plans in alignment with stakeholder requirements.
- Achieved client satisfaction and loyalty by establishing collaborative relationships, facilitating needs assessment.
- Promptly mediated disputes between associates to promote better collaboration and avoid work disruption.
- Effectively led the recruitment top management teams for various clients including, an MD for a leading electricity distribution company.
- Recruited several critical talents into the various positions across client companies working with our Technical Experts.
- IMPACT
- Ensured A-rated Technical Experts at all competency-based interviews.
- Clients' testimonials to evident firm-wide transformation as a result of high calibre employees recruited.
- Consistently maintained internal Risk & Quality Management (RQM) ‘A’ rating for all projects implemented within the period.
- Customer satisfaction ratings of our HR projects stood at an average of 4.9/5 consistently for five years.
Head, Marketing Communications
H. Pierson Associates Limited
Ikoyi, Lagos
09.2012 - 10.2014
- Developed marketing communications plans, goals, budget and marketing materials for all strategic business units at H. Pierson.
- Coordinated placements in print, electronic and online media.
- Organized several interviews with the press for top management via electronic media, to increase awareness and interest in the H. Pierson brand.
- Developed contents in conjunction with practice area heads, for press releases, thought leadership articles, and keynote presentations at industry events.
- Edited content for organizational publications, employee newsletters and stockholders' reports.
- Constant research to keep abreast of industry trends and aid the brand in better positioning itself in the market place.
- Ensured timely production of all promotional materials for the H. Pierson brand.
- IMPACT
- Reduced vendor production costs by 46%, applying my negotiation skills.
- Achieved over 95% success on KPIs in the following areas-
- * Brand visibility (social media platforms experienced almost a 100% hike in number of followers.
- * Several interview opportunities with top management on electronic media, including Channels TV and Arise TV.
- * Increased slots for top management key note presentations at industry events.
- * Corporate and practice area adverts placements on strategic pages in top industry events brochure .
- Achieved over 80% success on KPIs for placement of thought leadership articles in strategic positions, in top National dailies.
Public Relations Manager
MediaPlus International Limited
Victoria Island, Lagos.
10.2009 - 09.2012
- Raised brand awareness through consistent marketing efforts and product campaign launches for client companies.
- Researched, negotiated, implemented and tracked advertising and public relations activities.
- Coordinated the production of radio jingles and Tv commercials for client companies.
- Edited and updated promotional materials such as brochures, flyers etc for client companies in conjunction with the creative team.
- Monitored, analyzed and communicated PR results to stakeholders in conjunction with an independent media monitoring company.
- Liaised with third party service providers for the execution of marketing campaigns.
- Media Planning and Buying for client companies.
- Managed media inquiries and interview requests with senior management.
- IMPACT
- Negotiated and got over 25% discounts on placement costs for bulk media buying.
- Achieved 98% placements on scheduled dates.
- Achieved 85% placements on strategic pages in print media.
HR/Admin Executive
MediaPlus International Limited
Victoria Island, Lagos
10.2003 - 10.2009
- Worked in a team to develop employee manual, covering company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits information for the Holding company (Atlantees Isle Group Ltd.).
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates, including placements and confirmation of hires.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with state and federal laws.
- Assessed training needs and coordinated learning and development initiatives for 25 employees to provide them with the competencies required for their current and future planned roles.
- Supported in implementing the company's Salary structure and Payroll compilation for all staff.
- Coordinated the processes and contents for Performance improvement, Discipline, Grievances, Absences, Redundancies, while, ensuring compliance with the labour laws.
- Ensured best practices in conditions of employment, and compliance with relevant labour laws.
- Led HR business partnering strategies; ensuring timely and effective support to leadership, line management and employees.
- Coordinated the implementation of workplace safety and health programs, including, enrolling all staff in the Health insurance scheme.
- Monthly compilation of staff Pension scheme schedule and payment to approved Pension Fund Administrator.
- Answered approximately 50 calls per day to assist callers and redirect calls to proper personnel.
- Coordinated company-wide town hall meetings and strategy sessions to convey updates, brain storm and get feedbacks.
- Maintained company assets, including Staff records, vehicles, generating plant, etc.
- IMPACT
- Happy Employees
- Attrition rate was at about 12%
- Healthy Employees
National Youth Service Corp Member
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Jos, Plateau State
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Seconded to the Development Finance Office (DFO), where I was responsible for registering farmers and processing their loan guarantee certificates.
- Served with the Establishment department, where my duties were mostly administrative duties, including, scheduling internal stakeholders meeting, typesetting of letters, memos, taking minutes of meeting and disseminating same.
- AWARD
- Received a letter of recommendation for excellent performance throughout my service year with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Nigeria 10.2016 - 03.2019
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Business Administration And Management
Auchi Polytechnic
Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria 09.1998 - 12.2000
Skills
Coaching and mentoring
Additional Information
Taken several leadership courses (on site and online), and has traveled to different parts of the country on various work-related tasks.
Interests
Gardening
Playing a tambourine
Charity
Meeting people
Affiliations
Member, SHRM, Nigeria.
Graduate member, Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered).
Timeline
VP/Head, Human Resource Consulting
H. Pierson Associates Limited
07.2019 - Current
MBA - Human Resource Management
Ahmadu Bello University
10.2016 - 03.2019
Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition
H. Pierson Associates Limited
10.2014 - 07.2019
Head, Marketing Communications
H. Pierson Associates Limited
09.2012 - 10.2014
Public Relations Manager
MediaPlus International Limited
10.2009 - 09.2012
HR/Admin Executive
MediaPlus International Limited
10.2003 - 10.2009
National Youth Service Corp Member
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
01.2002 - 01.2003
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Business Administration And Management
Auchi Polytechnic
09.1998 - 12.2000
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