OJIAKU CHIGOZIE PRINCE
New Owerri,Imo
Summary
Resourceful Manager with exceptional background in successfully coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Proven success building and motivating program teams to meet project goals. Demonstrated leadership in systems implementation, program execution and process improvement engagements. Leverages clients orientation skills to cultivate and grow relationships with key clients and manage program portfolio of $50, 000. Skilled in Behavioral change communications best practices for process improvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Program Manager
National Orientation Agency
Owerri, Imo
09.2014 - Current
- Performed program research and analyzed data collection to develop cost estimates and budgets.
- Tracked and reported monthly program results to UNICEF and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities.
- Mentored and supported 30 personnel in Human Resource department employees in creating strong workplace culture.
- Identified system needs and designed processes to support client's requirements.
- Assists in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Collaborate with development teams, relevant stakeholders and management to verify delivery of desired quality services to under served populations.
- Engaged with partners and constituent groups to create positive, trusting and professional relationships.
Training Facilitator
National Orientation Agency, State, UNICEF
Headquarters, Imo
09.2014 - 06.2021
- Collected data on program effectiveness through surveying, data analysis and other methods and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Planned and facilitated capacity building workshops in accordance with community engagement modules for over 500 community volunteers, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Gathered feedback from team and department leaders to devise new training materials targeted on current needs.
- Administered assessments before, during and after courses.
- Documented class attendance and participation and provided feedback to management.
- Provided assistance for delivery of training courses by scheduling virtual meeting rooms and managing team calendars.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for trainers.
- Provided leadership for over 50 program workers and 100 attendees, guiding day-to-day activities and facilitating workshop environment
Communications and Social Media Manager
National Orientation Agency
Headquarters, Imo
09.2011 - 06.2021
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Increased citizens engagement through social media by 20%.
- Engaged online audiences by placing strong focus on citizens feedback support and responding to inquiries and comments timely and knowledgeably.
- Monitored online presence of Agency's brand to engage with citizens and improve citizens perception of government intentions.
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Managed media relations and campaigns to address public communications in crisis situations.
- Listened carefully to each caller, asking vital questions and worked hard to keep caller calm in very stressful situations.
- Represented company at multiple public forums and conferences.
- Multi-tasked effectively by speaking to callers and simultaneously typing information into system to maintain optimal performance levels.
Executive Assistant
National Orientation Agency
Owerri, Imo
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Researched, proposed and implemented vendor agreements to decrease costs and improve services.
- Responded to over 50 emails and other correspondences per day to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting, arranged spaces and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Marketing Intern
Airtel Telecommunications Limited
Owerri, Imo
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing channels.
- Planned and executed internal and external marketing events.
- Performed market analysis and researched latest trends.
- Set up, completed and tracked customer surveys for local, regional and national campaigns.
- Organized contacts and orchestrated innovative marketing campaigns to boost awareness, engagement and increased sales by 10%.
- Conducted consumer surveys and gathered data on purchasing habits for use in branding efforts.
Education
M.Sc. - Public Administration
University of Nigeria Nsukka
Nsukka, Enugu State 08.2012 - 01.2015
BSc. - Government and Public Admin
Imo State University
Owerri, IM 06.2004 - 01.2008
Senior School Certificate -
Government Secondary School Owerri
Okigwe Road Owerri 08.1999 - 01.2004
First School Leaving Certificate -
St. Juliana’s Primary School Owerri
Ikenegbu Owerrri 09.1992 - 01.1998
Skills
Implementation planning
Project coordination
Negotiation
Staff Management
Budgeting
Risk management
Search Engine Optimization
Creative merchandising
Scope management
Simultaneous Development Team Management
Policy writing
Written and verbal communication
Written documentation
Public Relations
Event Coordination
Strategic planning
Emergency call response
Supervising staff
Social media platforms
Problem-solving skills
Social Media Management
Building media relations
Engaging stakeholders
Developing promotions
Service dispatch
Caller information obtainment
Supporting fundraising
Strategy development
Program evaluation
Data analysis
Lesson writing
Workshop coordination
Curriculum Development
Community outreach
Advocacy
Trainer coaching
Lecturing skills
Materials Preparation
Program implementation
Schedule Management
Feedback collection
Employee training
Online training experience
Training material development
Public speaking
Classroom expertise
Creative writing
Proofreading
Consistent brand messaging
News writing
Promotional marketing and advertising
Concept development
Editing skills
Team contribution
Promotional planning
Brand messaging
Editing and review
Networking skills
Self-publishing experience
Articulate communications
Formatting abilities
Unique content creation
Affiliations
Associate Member, Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria (IPMA-NIG.)
Graduate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM/NYSC Proficiency Certificate in Management)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Principal Program Manager
National Orientation Agency
09.2014 - Current
Training Facilitator
National Orientation Agency, State, UNICEF
09.2014 - 06.2021
M.Sc. - Public Administration
University of Nigeria Nsukka
08.2012 - 01.2015
Executive Assistant
National Orientation Agency
09.2011 - 08.2014
Communications and Social Media Manager
National Orientation Agency
09.2011 - 06.2021
Marketing Intern
Airtel Telecommunications Limited
05.2011 - 08.2011
BSc. - Government and Public Admin
Imo State University
06.2004 - 01.2008
Senior School Certificate -
Government Secondary School Owerri
08.1999 - 01.2004
First School Leaving Certificate -
St. Juliana’s Primary School Owerri
09.1992 - 01.1998