OBINNA SAMUEL OKECHUKWU-OSUAGWU
Summary
Numerate and analytical BSc Economics graduate from Aston University with a strong grounding in accounting principles, data analysis, and reporting. Eager to contribute to a high-performing finance team through attention to detail, effective communication, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Currently studying towards the CFA qualification.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Commercial Services Assistant
Aston Students’ Union
Birmingham, UK
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Supported budgeting and planning for high-profile student events including Astonbury 2023, 2024 & 2025.
- Assisted with invoice processing, cost tracking, and post-event financial reviews.
- Demonstrated operational flexibility and time management by rotating across departments (front-of-house, kitchen) based on business needs.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver financially viable events for student societies (Iftar, HOLI), ensuring compliance with internal policies.
- Responsible for the overall affairs of the building during select events and weekends.
- Processed high volumes of financial transactions (cash and card), ensuring accuracy and accountability in line with internal controls.
- Balanced tills and conducted end-of-day cashing-up procedures, developing attention to detail and financial responsibility.
- Supported commercial operations across multiple outlets (retail, bar, café), gaining insight into pricing, profit margins, and cost control.
- Maintained stock and inventory records, helping minimize waste and improve cost-efficiency across retail and hospitality functions.
- Interpreted sales patterns and assisted in implementing promotional strategies to improve revenue during peak periods.
- Developed strong customer service skills while resolving payment and product-related queries in a fast-paced environment.
- Contributed to cross-functional teamwork, supporting the union’s commercial objectives while prioritizing financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Applied economic thinking to real-world scenarios by observing supply/demand trends, consumer behaviour, and price elasticity during campaigns and events.
- Gained practical exposure to commercial performance reporting and operational data, forming a solid foundation for financial analysis.
- Instigated the integration of electronic transactions which led to a 37% increase in worker satisfaction.
- Responsible for monitoring the store and sorting out customer issues or queries.
- Helped integrate new employees into the organization by coordinating an extensive training program.
- Responsible for monitoring and replenishing of stock.
- Responsible for keeping daily records of sales and storing them in an excel database to enable accurate and efficient end of year accounts.
Retail Assistant
Neighbourhood Supermarket
Lagos
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Instigated the integration of electronic transactions which led to a 37% increase in worker satisfaction.
- Responsible for monitoring the store and sorting out customer issues or queries.
- Helped integrate new employees into the organization by coordinating an extensive training program.
- Responsible for monitoring and replenishing of stock.
- Responsible for keeping daily records of sales and storing them in an excel database to enable accurate and efficient end of year accounts.
Education
BSc - Economics
Aston University
Birmingham 09.2020 - 07.2023
Business Studies
Oxbridge Tutorial College
01.2020 - 08.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Excel – VLOOKUP, PivotTables, budget tracking
- RStudio – Data regression & forecasting for coursework
- Microsoft PowerPoint/Word – Report generation, financial presentations
- Data Analytics – Applied statistical models in econometrics and business analytics module
LEADERSHIP ROLES
- Led a BBC Interview conducted with a few students at sixth form college https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF-Caz89fxA
- Led multiple public speaking events at sixth form and University
- Promoted to a Team Leader role during my time as a Commercial Sales Assistant
PROFICIENT IN BOTH VERBAL AND WRITTEN ENGLISH
Scores in English proficiency exam, IELTS: Reading – 7.0, Writing – 7.0, Speaking – 7.0, Listening – 8.5
Affiliations
- I love making music and I engage in digital marketing to learn promotional strategies
- I enjoy watching and playing football with friends
- I enjoy reading books
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commercial Services Assistant
Aston Students’ Union
08.2021 - 08.2025
BSc - Economics
Aston University
09.2020 - 07.2023
Business Studies
Oxbridge Tutorial College
01.2020 - 08.2020
Retail Assistant
Neighbourhood Supermarket
08.2018 - 01.2020
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