Teaching
Chima Chima-Dike
Ph.D Candidate
Lagos,Lagos
Summary
Motivational and positive Academic Advisor with success effectively instructing students who are also working professionals, to succeed in professional and academic educational programs using proven teaching methods. Advises incoming master students on the challenges ahead, navigating the Virtual Learning Environment portal, coping with job demands while engaging in academic work, achievement and career goals.
Focused HR consultant with over 26 years of success guiding young ones on academic and career decisions and teaching young working professionals needed soft skills to excel in their careers. Skilled at counseling young people on methods for forging relationships and living a crises-reduced life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Academic Program Advisor
Rome Business School Italy (Nigeria Study Center)
Lagos, Lagos
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Provided comprehensive support services encompassing career and personal goals of student.
- Conducted seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Assessed data gathering methods for validity and reliability purposes.
- Directed students in clear definition of problem statement, precise research questions, proposed methodology and literature review.
- Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Discussed student success strategies and development of study skills.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Made recommendations for continuous improvement related to use of new teaching tools, resources and training and improvement of online Master education instruction.
- Taught modules on the basics of Research Methodology, marked students' scripts, and sat on thesis defense panels.
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Anthony Consulting Limited
Lagos, Lagos
02.2014 - Current
- Increased company revenue from =N=0 in 2014 to =N=19,000,000.00 in 2019 through aggressive new market strategies. (=N= is the Naira, Nigeria's unit of currency)
- Taught staff of organizations different soft skills to improve effectiveness and resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels in those organizations.
- Developed programs in the various areas of Human resources Management using existing work but tailoring it to industry/Nigeria specific situations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Oversaw large-scale staff recruitment and development initiatives in an organization to keep workforce skilled and effective.
- Led teams on various Human Resource Projects
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Spearheaded product line diversification to achieve 10% increase in revenue and penetrate wider markets.
- Formed partnerships with other consulting firms in order to always have quality consultants without having to keep them permanently on the payroll thereby reducing overhead costs without compromising quality of delivery.
Deputy General Manager
Dale and Parker Limited (Management Consultants)
Lagos, Lagos
09.1994 - 12.2013
- Fostered and promoted cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity and effectiveness.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Prepared reports in Microsoft Word and Excel and made recommendations for items requiring corporate approval.
- Enforced safety and health policies and implemented procedures to correct hazardous conditions
- Collaborated with department heads to establish goals and work plans.
- Participated in planning process to achieve corporate objectives.
- Projected favorable image of company to promote objectives and enhance public recognition.
- Informed the CEO of unusual matters of significance and launched corrective action plan.
- Applied creative reasoning and logic to resolve complex and specialized managerial issues and develop sound solutions.
- Maintained qualified staff and communicated areas of accountability and expected performance.
- Administered operating budget, approved expenditures and implemented budgetary adjustments.
- Oversaw the Business Development Unit, Consulting Unit, HR/Admin Unit, Programs Development Unit.
- Facilitated full programs and program parts.
- Led in the In-house training and development of new staff/Other HR functions.
- Participated in/led many HR projects.
- Developed program parts and prepared power point presentation slides.
- Managed business operations, working closely with senior management to develop KPIs, build operating dashboards, and monitor performance.
- Managed performance of team members by conducting performance appraisals and recommending promotions.
- Recognized for excellence in building, motivating and managing teams.
- Mentored many entry-level associates to achieve leadership positions and quickly became trainers for new managers.
Education
Master of Science - Agribusiness Management
Rome Business School, Italy
Nigeria Study Center 10.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture (Soil Science)
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State, NigeriaSkills
Academic counseling
undefinedAccomplishments
- Completed a Master degree from Rome Business School including the thesis defense within the stipulated time despite working full time on many HR training projects.
- Motivated and supported 3 different Master students, who where becoming overwhelmed with the demands of work and academics in Rome Business School, to carry on with their program. They will be graduating in March 2022.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members during a major staff audit for a major bank in Nigeria.
- Trained and mentored 2 former subordinates who presently run their own consulting firms in Nigeria.
Certification
• May 2021 Working Remotely - How to succeed in the new workplace - Udemy
Interests
Travelling
Football (Soccer)
Timeline
Academic Program Advisor
Rome Business School Italy (Nigeria Study Center)
01.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Agribusiness Management
Rome Business School, Italy
10.2019 - 09.2020
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Anthony Consulting Limited
02.2014 - Current
Deputy General Manager
Dale and Parker Limited (Management Consultants)
09.1994 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture (Soil Science)
University of Nigeria
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