CHIOMA QUEENETH OKPALA
Bradford,West Yorkshire
Summary
A result-driven Data Analyst (in training), with a zeal for excellence, continuous learning, and improvement. Through my academic and work experience, I have been able to develop strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. I critically apply my digital skills as a Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer and a Licenced Environmental Health Officer to effect excellence in any given task. Skill set includes Python (programming language), MySQL RDBMS, MS Excel, Web scraping with Beautiful Soup, Report Writing, etc. I can contribute to the growth of your organization, using my skills and knowledge drawn from exposure to a variety of disciplines and job sectors in the best way possible.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Environmental Health Officer
FCTA Public Health Department
Abuja, FCT
2019.08 - Current
- Management of the database of all Food Services Establishments (FSEs) in the FCT and their compliance status
- Documentation and issuance of Medical Certificate of Fitness to FSEs, and computation of Internally Generated Revenue
- Routine inspection of FSEs and hospitality industries and a weekly compilation of inspection reports
- Provide advisory service to FSEs, sensitization, and health education
- Enforce compliance with Public Health laws on environmental health matters, food safety, and hygiene
Ad hoc Assignments
- Data entry and Management of Covid-19 test results
- Baseline assessment of the Covid-19 risk perception and vaccination uptake among healthcare workers in FCT
- Investigation of Cholera Outbreak in FCT
- Decontamination of offices, homes, and isolation centres; safe handling and evacuation of Covid-19 corpses.
Relationship Manager
United Bank for Africa Plc
Abuja, FCT
2013.05 - 2019.08
• Managed customers of the bank; sold value-added products and services, and proffered solutions to business needs
• Account acquisition and management, and maintenance of investment instructions
• Profit generation by driving low-cost funds and fee-based transactions
• Acquired and processed credit facilities and contingent liabilities e.g. PTA, TOD, IATA BG
• Developed various marketing concepts and business development activities that created awareness of the bank and equally promoted the core values of the bank
Data Entry Officer
FEDERAL MINISTRY of AGRICULTURE/RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Abuja, FCT
2011.11 - 2012.05
- Inspected, validated, and amended raw data
- Data examination to detect errors and discrepancies
- Verified the accuracy of the information for computer entry
- Supported the development of a National Database for Farmers in Nigeria.
Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant (Youth Corp)
Yakubu Gowon Centre
Abuja, FCT
2010.11 - 2011.10
- Post-monitoring of the Roll-back Malaria Project in a Global Fund-supported State
- Program evaluation and training activities for the Roll-back Malaria Project in Nigeria
- Generated monthly implementation report
Administrative Assistant (Intern)
NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
Abuja, FCT
2008.07 - 2008.12
- Receipt and review of oil spill call-out forms
- Provided administrative support to the unit
- Research team member- examined remediation technologies for NNPC sludge pits and prepared the Oil Spill Contingency Plan for NNPC.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Data Science
University of East London
United Kingdom 2023.04 -
Advanced Postgraduate Diploma - Public Health Management
James Lind Institute
Switzerland 2021.04 - 2023.03
Postgraduate Diploma - Environmental Health
Green Eden Public Health College
Abuja, FCT 2020.02 - 2021.01
Bachelor of Technology - Environmental Technology
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Nigeria 2004.11 - 2010.01
Skills
- Microsoft Excel- data cleaning, validation, and visualization; dashboarding, pivot tables, vlookup, macros, etc
- MySQL RDBMS
- Python- basic procedural and functional programming skills
- Data extraction and Web scraping with Beautiful Soup and APIs in Python
- Data cleaning and visualization with Python Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn libraries
- Data collection, extraction, analysis, and reporting
- Great analytical and quantitative skills
- Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative skills
Affiliations
Python Institute
- PCEP- Python Certified Entry-Level Programmer 2023 to date
Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria
- Registered Environmental Health Officer (EHO/SA/12095)
Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria
- Licenced Environmental Health Officer (2022/2023/0314)
Languages
English
Fluent
CPD
Python Institute
- PCEP- Python Certified Entry-Level Programmer (2023)
IBM Developer Skills Network
- Excel Essentials for Data Analysis
- Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel & Cognos
- Python for Data Science, AI & Development
Udemy Incorporated
- Microsoft Excel- Beginner to Advanced
- Python Programming Masterclass
- MySQL for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
- Web Scraping with Python
NIIT NIGERIA
Linux and Oracle Database Administration (2010)
BADGES
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Work availability
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Quote
"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
Zig Ziglar
Timeline
Postgraduate Certificate - Data Science
University of East London
2023.04 -
Advanced Postgraduate Diploma - Public Health Management
James Lind Institute
2021.04 - 2023.03
Postgraduate Diploma - Environmental Health
Green Eden Public Health College
2020.02 - 2021.01
Environmental Health Officer
FCTA Public Health Department
2019.08 - Current
Relationship Manager
United Bank for Africa Plc
2013.05 - 2019.08
Data Entry Officer
FEDERAL MINISTRY of AGRICULTURE/RURAL DEVELOPMENT
2011.11 - 2012.05
Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant (Youth Corp)
Yakubu Gowon Centre
2010.11 - 2011.10
Administrative Assistant (Intern)
NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
2008.07 - 2008.12
Bachelor of Technology - Environmental Technology
Federal University of Technology
2004.11 - 2010.12