Kelechi Vivian ODOGWU
Economist
Abuja,FCT
Summary
Economist well-versed in conducting analyses and studies on effects of economic conditions on business products, assets and investments. Skilled in product development, financial and risk management, capital market projects, and exercises with economic analysis to produce result. Successfully represents company in trade associations, professional groups and publicly to advance company vision.
Overview
4
4
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager
ENGRAP Limited
Abuja, FCT
06.2021 - Current
- Boosted branch sales by developing and deepening customer loyalty through incentive programs.
- Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
- Developed and delivered polished sales presentations in order to highlight product and service quality.
- Uncovered and resolved strategic and tactical issues impacting sales management and business operations.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill set.
- Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
- Gathered and reviewed customer feedback to improve operations.
Business Development Manager
CARZ DOT COM LIMITED Abuja
Abuja, FCT
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Ensure that continuous growth is achieved in sales, efficiency, and marketing.
- Oversee all departments to identify areas of potential improvement and develop plans and marketing strategies to implement changes.
- Maintain knowledge of market changes to make the most informed decisions possible.
- Take part in interview process, providing input into which candidates are hired.
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
- Collected data and performed customer needs analysis.
- Directed successful SEO and link-building campaign to increase website's credibility and drive traffic.
- Devised SWOT analysis to create and execute business plan supporting achievement of established quotas.
Sales Centre Manager
CARS45 Limited
Abuja , FCT
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed all client accounts and guaranteed strong relationships with acceptable interactions.
- Ensured clients were satisfied and would continue their business with the company.
- Oversaw any center am assign to determine whether quotas were being met.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Retail Sales Representative
SMILE COMMUNICATION LIMITED Abuja
Abuja, FCT
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Constantly found unique ways to follow up with clients to get about 29% referrals and 45% of return customers monthly.
- Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns and employed sales tactics for Smile Network.
- Established beneficial professional networks and partnerships to gain insight and campaign support resulting in long-term business relationships and sales.
- Update and maintain customer accounts in the systems.
- Collect and follow up customer orders.
- Ensure a close follow up of daily order entering and guarantee strict order management accuracy.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Generated brand awareness and positive product impressions to increase sales.
Business Analyst
V-KELS DIAMOND ENTERPRISES
Port-Harcourt, River State
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Analyzed financial data and offered consultation for potential growth.
- Assessed the risk of investments and aided corporate decisions to minimize loss.
- Applied economic understanding to encourage market presence and influence.
- Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
- Built library of models and reusable knowledge-base assets to produce consistent and streamlined business intelligence results.
- Evaluated trends to understand competitive environments and assess current strategies.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain business information and key data informing responses to development requests.
- Drafted quarterly and yearly reports on company financial metrics to assess successes and account for deficiencies.
Marketing Manager
V-KELS DIAMOND ENTEPRISES
Port-Harcourt , Rivers State
11.2009 - 03.2014
- Sales approach and techniques to a specific client need to increase marketing effectiveness.
- Helped resolve client problems quickly with superior customer service and proper product knowledge.
- Grew business sales through effective cross-selling, exceptional customer services and cold calling.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning and creative material distribution.
- Collaborated with senior sales, engineering, and other business development executives to create best practices marketing initiatives and media positioning for vertical markets.
- Coordinated meetings between project members and clients to develop ideas, discuss progress and set goals.
- Developed consumer-tailored print marketing materials for targeted distribution.
- Managed marketing budget and associated P&L to develop and execute marketing strategies, budgets, and sales plans for business segments.
Marketing Representative
BOFA ENERGY
Port Harcourt , Rivers State
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Achieved or surpassed monthly and yearly sales goals on consistent basis.
- Prepare marketing reports weekly, by collecting and summarizing sales data.
- Mentored and guided executive team during business development decision-making to optimize profitability, marketing strategy and communications planning.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Collaborated with product development team to effectively modernize and update promotions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Port Harcourt
Rivers State 01.2008 - 01.2013
Certificate - Negotiation Skill
Management Study Guide
Online 02.2018 - 03.2018
Certificate - Growth Mindset
Virtual College (UK)
Online 01.2021 - 01.2021
Skills
Sales professional
Project Management
Financial Advising
Marketing
Staff Training
Business Development
Team Player
Verbal/written communication
Staff Management
Documentation
Relationship Management
Proficient in MS Office
Familiar with account coding
Human resources knowledge
Goals and performance
Timeline
Branch Manager
ENGRAP Limited
06.2021 - Current
Certificate - Growth Mindset
Virtual College (UK)
01.2021 - 01.2021
Business Development Manager
CARZ DOT COM LIMITED Abuja
05.2019 - 01.2021
Certificate - Negotiation Skill
Management Study Guide
02.2018 - 03.2018
Sales Centre Manager
CARS45 Limited
09.2017 - 04.2019
Retail Sales Representative
SMILE COMMUNICATION LIMITED Abuja
07.2015 - 08.2017
Business Analyst
V-KELS DIAMOND ENTERPRISES
02.2013 - 01.2015
Marketing Manager
V-KELS DIAMOND ENTEPRISES
11.2009 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Port Harcourt
01.2008 - 01.2013
Marketing Representative
BOFA ENERGY
08.2007 - 06.2009