Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Additional Information
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Chidi Ogbonna

Chidi Ogbonna

Abuja

Summary

Meticulous and systematic Administrative assistants are skilled in organizing, planning, and managing daily clerical needs. Bringing solid expertise in coordinating documents, reports, and records, handling correspondence, and managing deliveries Skilled in oral and written communication, team leadership, and relationship building.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Secretary (Voluntary)

P-layout Community Residents, Kubwa
Abuja, Nigeria
02.2022 - Current
  • Anticipated leadership needs by preparing or gathering records, reports, and correspondence.
  • Scheduled meetings and sent invitations specifying time and location.
  • Processed documents and materials for dissemination to appropriate parties.
  • Serve as the administrative head of the community secretariat and procurement officer.
  • Identified all problems arising in the community and, with other executive members, critically analyzed and resolved conflicts among residents.
  • Interfaced with private establishments, non-governmental organizations, and elected government officials as a representative of the community.
  • Assessed basic community needs and worked out modalities to provide them, relying on the community’s resources and human efforts.
  • Developed and evaluated programs and resources for the community.
  • Coordinated community general assembly meetings and took records of minutes and proceedings.

Election/Political Consultant

Future's Worth Global Initiative
Abuja, F.C.T
01.2021 - Current
  • Analyzed and interpreted policies, legislation, and public issues on behalf of young people's groups.
  • Recommended institutional and organizational changes to existing programs and policies based on political implications.
  • Collected and interpreted election results and public opinion surveys.
  • Identified and pursued research topics of interest with well-planned studies based on electoral and political issues.
  • Coordinated seminars and programs on young people's inclusion in policy development and implementation.
  • Advocated for gender balancing and young people's inclusion in decision-making and governance.

Supervisory Presiding Officer

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Abuja, Nigeria
02.2015 - 04.2023

• Supervised the conduct of polls in a cluster of Polling Units.

• I assisted in the training of Poll Officials under my supervision.

• Ensured that all sensitive and non-sensitive election materials were available at the designated Polling Units in quantity and at the right time.

• Facilitated refresher training for Poll Officials at the RAC and Super-RAC to perfect strategies for a smooth Polling process, including checking the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for operational readiness.

• Regularly visited Polling Units under my supervision to address issues during the period of the election.

• Ensured that the results of the poll for designated Polling Units were delivered to the Collation Officer by Presiding Officers.

• Ensured the delivery of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) to the RA Collation Officer by the Presiding Officers and retrieved it from him after collation.

• I liaised with Security Agents to ensure that order was maintained within the Polling Units under my supervision.

• Liaised with Polling Units and the Electoral Operations Support Center (EOSC).

• I located and visited the Polling Units under my supervision a few days before polling day.

I ensured that all election materials returned to me by the Presiding officers were submitted to the Electoral Officer immediately after the election.

Data Quality Manager

T-ONE Technologies Limited in Collaboration with the European Union Support to Democratic Governance
Abuja, Nigeria
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Worked with programmers to correct data quality errors.
  • Developed process improvements to enhance overall data quality.
  • Analyzed, queried, and manipulated data to define business procedures.
  • Worked with programmers to correct data quality errors.
  • Performed manual and automated tests on applications and submitted reports.
  • Delivered consistent and quality mentoring, training, and onboarding for teams of contractors and staff members.
  • Provided technology consultation for growing businesses, making recommendations, and upgrading existing systems.
  • Adhered to quality and service standards to support project goals.
  • Captured and managed the verification of Polling Units in the North Central geopolitical zone of Nigeria, comprising the States of Kwara, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, FCT, Niger, and Plateau using GIS Data Capture.
  • Prioritized projects, effectively meeting critical deadlines.
  • Collaborated with department leads, coworkers and senior management to coordinate operations and drive improvements • Managed the activities of both the Data field coordinators and Data collectors across the wards and L.G.A.s of North Central geo-political zone.

Personal Legislative Assistant

Bomadi Legislative Arm
Bomadi, Delta-State, Nigeria
01.2008 - 03.2011
  • Leveraged and continuously increased knowledge of legislative processes within state and local government structures.
  • Responded to staff and constituent requests for meetings, information, or other concerns.
  • Facilitated constituent communication with government agencies to support access to services.
  • I undertook and performed clerical (office) duties for and on behalf of my Principal.
  • Critically took urgent decisions, especially those my principal was not aware of, and acted according to instruction.
  • I ensured that my principal approved all decisions taken by me on his behalf.
  • I acted in the best interest of my principal, his good office, and the constituency he represented, to protect his honor, integrity, and image.
  • Always accepted responsibilities anytime called upon, irrespective the inconveniences.

Education

Proficiency Certificate - Law, Human Rights & Constitutionalism

NAOWA Institute of Management & Technology
Abuja
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

National Open University of Nigeria
Abuja
10.2017

Master of Science - Elections And Party Politics

National Institute For Legislative & Demo. Studies
Abuja

Skills

  • Research and Report Preparation
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail
  • Judgment and decision-making
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Creative and Critical Thinking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Community Advocacy
  • Administrative Support
  • Public Relations
  • Team Collaboration
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Establishing Effective Relationships
  • Collaboration and teamwork

Languages

English
First Language
IGBO
Proficient
C2
Hausa
Upper Intermediate
B2

Accomplishments

  • Author, with a book listed on Amazon KDP

Affiliations

  • Member, National Open University of Nigeria Alumni Association

Additional Information

Self-motivated research professional offering a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Master in Election and Party Politics. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines every time.

Certification

  • Law, Human Rights and Constitutionalism, NAOWA Institute of Management and Technology, 2020
  • Letter of Exclusion, National Youth Service Corps, 2018

Reading, Writing, Travelling, Driving, Watching Soccer

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Travelling
  • Driving
  • Watching Soccer

Timeline

Data Quality Manager

T-ONE Technologies Limited in Collaboration with the European Union Support to Democratic Governance
11.2022 - 01.2023

General Secretary (Voluntary)

P-layout Community Residents, Kubwa
02.2022 - Current

Election/Political Consultant

Future's Worth Global Initiative
01.2021 - Current

Supervisory Presiding Officer

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
02.2015 - 04.2023

Personal Legislative Assistant

Bomadi Legislative Arm
01.2008 - 03.2011

Proficiency Certificate - Law, Human Rights & Constitutionalism

NAOWA Institute of Management & Technology

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

National Open University of Nigeria

Master of Science - Elections And Party Politics

National Institute For Legislative & Demo. Studies
Chidi Ogbonna