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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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Chinedu Olekah

BRANCH MANAGER
ABUJA

Summary

Skilled Sustainable Business Development leader offering 14 years of experience in leading operations and enhancing revenue with a background managing the Oil & Gas Business Value Chain. Bringing expertise in client acquisition, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding sales and revenue objectives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Development Associate

Doncaster Gas & Energy
Lagos
09.2006 - 04.2008
  • Estimated Customers Gas demand profile to determine future investment requirements of Natural gas distribution along our franchise area
  • Forecasted Gas Consumption patterns of industrial, commercial and domestic customers
  • Promoted natural gas to domestic, commercial, Petrochemical, and industrial customers
  • Enhanced sales techniques and marketing plans to strengthen business development efforts.
  • Researched, analyzed and projected market data for potential markets.

Business Development Officer, NNPC & Subsidiaries

United Bank for Africa (UBA)
ABUJA
05.2008 - 09.2012

Processed Trade Transactions on behalf of NNPC & Subsidiaries

  • Applied core knowledge to effectively communicate sensitive or technical information while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
  • Liability Generation and Management from Strategic Business Units of NNPC & Subsidiaries
  • Collated & Monitored using Microsoft Excel weekly Sales of 26 NNPC Retail Affiliate & Mega Stations & 2 floating stations ensuring remittance to NNPC Consolidated Accounts
  • Facilitated and won Collections mandates of various NNPC & PPMC SBUs
  • Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
  • Engaged with customers to build business relationships.
  • Negotiated contracts and closed sales with new and existing clients.
  • Strategized with sales team to prospect and qualify potential customers within assigned geographic territories.
  • Delivered campaigns to solidify new client opportunities and generate new business.
  • Built relationships with colleagues to facilitate teamwork, cooperation and success.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.

Business Manager, NNPC Corporate

United Bank for Africa (UBA)
ABUJA
09.2012 - 08.2014
  • Managed a balance sheet of over 1billion USD and generated profits of over 1billion Naira monthly
  • Established outward and inward letters of credit on behalf of the Corporation
  • Increased the Banks share of transaction business by over 200%
  • Supervised two subordinates and guided team members in meeting up with individual and team targets
  • Facilitated and won Collections mandates of various NNPC & PPMC SBUs
  • Created, managed and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
  • Brought in new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
  • Executed business plans to further strengthen and maximize territory sales and profits.
  • Provided feedback on effectiveness of strategies, selling programs and initiatives and identified areas requiring improvement.
  • Processed vital documentation, completed forms and obtained appropriate insurance verification and authorization for services.

Team Lead, Energy/Power

UNITY BANK
ABUJA
08.2014 - 09.2016
  • Pioneer Staff tasked with setting up and building the liability and transaction base of the department
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Reported on updates to project specifications and progress.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Supervised two subordinates and guided team members in meeting up with individual and team targets
  • Facilitated and won Collections mandates of various NNPC & PPMC SBUs
  • Achieved over $10million Transactions with NNPC & Subsidiaries

Branch Manager

UNITY BANK
ABUJA
10.2016 - Current
  • Management and development of new business opportunities with retail, corporate and public sector customers
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
  • Resolved various issues impacting sales management and business operations.
  • Gathered and reviewed customer feedback to improve operations.
  • Developed and maintained relationship with customers and explored new business opportunities in both Assets and liabilities sides with various classes of customers
  • Increased the Bank’s e-channel penetration by over 100%
  • Supervised the Branch’s credit processing, writing and analysis memo for management approval.
  • Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
  • Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
  • Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
  • Reviewed and edited loan agreements to enhance clarity and monitor compliance with requirements.

Education

Investment Foundations Certificate - Investments And Securities

CFA Institute
10.2013 - 04.2014

Master of Science - Gas Engineering & Management

University of Salford
Manchester
05.2004 - 05.2006

BSc Chemical Engineering - Engineering

University of Lagos
Lagos
08.1998 - 07.2004

Skills

    Revenue Generation

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Accomplishments

  • Implemented Sustainability Calculator in the Branch to enable tracking and measurement of Sustainability Performance
  • Increased the Banks share of transaction business by over 200%
  • Increased monthly revenue 200% through implementation of strategic initiatives.
  • Repeatedly received recognition from superiors for excellence in service.
  • Increased the Bank’s e-channel penetration by over 100%
  • Supervised team of 17 staff members.
  • Awarded Investment Foundations Certificate by the CFA Institute
  • Passed CFA level 1


Affiliations

  • Affiliate Member, Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA)
  • Associate Member, Nigerian Gas Association (NGA)
  • Student Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria, CIBN

Additional Information

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

•Nigeria Oil & Gas Outlook (2022)

•Domestic Gas Summit: Building a Sustainable Gas Economy (2022)

•Nigerian Gas Association 12th International Conference & Exhibition 2021

•The Development of Ginger Value Chain in Nigeria (2017)

•Nigerian Gas Association 10th International Conference & Exhibition 2016

•Nigerian LPGas Association Conference 2013

•8th International Gas Conference & Exhibition Abuja (NGA 2012)


PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

•Affiliate Member, Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA)

•Associate Member, Nigerian Gas Association (NGA)

•Student Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria, CIBN

Timeline

Branch Manager

UNITY BANK
10.2016 - Current

Team Lead, Energy/Power

UNITY BANK
08.2014 - 09.2016

Investment Foundations Certificate - Investments And Securities

CFA Institute
10.2013 - 04.2014

Business Manager, NNPC Corporate

United Bank for Africa (UBA)
09.2012 - 08.2014

Business Development Officer, NNPC & Subsidiaries

United Bank for Africa (UBA)
05.2008 - 09.2012

Business Development Associate

Doncaster Gas & Energy
09.2006 - 04.2008

Master of Science - Gas Engineering & Management

University of Salford
05.2004 - 05.2006

BSc Chemical Engineering - Engineering

University of Lagos
08.1998 - 07.2004
Chinedu OlekahBRANCH MANAGER