Olaoluwa Aasa
Research and Development
Akure,Nigeria
Summary
Driven Research Assistant experienced in conducting social science, library and field research. Skilled in working within collaborative environments to collect and evaluate research data for variety of projects. Adept at conducting interviews, literature reviews and data synthesis and analysis. Well-versed creating efficient systems to organize and manage data.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching and Research Assistant
The Federal University of Technology, Akure
Akure, Ondo State
01.2016 - Current
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports.
- Developed fact sheets, graphs and tables to analyse and summarize survey data.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Catalogued data and research into SPSS, MS Excel and System dynamics tool databases.
- Generated data models, performed Multi-Criteria, Regression, analysis and helped produce reports outlining results.
- Supervised undergraduate students research.
- Managed affairs of department in absence of 3 supporting office staff for over 7 months and at other times.
- Developed system dynamics model for reduction of campus environmental footprints.
- Authored 10 journal and conference articles in collaboration with other faculty members
Research Consultant (Part-Time)
Delice Consultants
Ibadan, Oyo State
08.2013 - Current
- Set up and trained 60 students (among other individual consultations) on use of Statistical Package for Social Science for data analysis purposes.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Participated in planning and implementation research project.
- Developed data collection instruments.
- Performed quality assurance for research projects, and administrative needs.
- Conducted statistical data analyses on SPSS, MS Excel for social science research.
- Prepared research reports, presentations, publications and periodicals.
National Service
National Youth Service Corp
Owerri, Imo State
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Participated in Community Development Services (CDS)
- Tutored over 40 young scholars at basic school level using planned lessons and out-of-classroom activities with over 70% performance
- Participated in school administrative activities
Address Verification Manager/Database Administrator
Yamaguchi International Network Nigeria Limited
Ibadan, Oyo State
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Managed team of 3 address verification officers to successfully verify 94% of addresses of bank customers for commercial bank in Oyo state within 24 hours of uploading by bank.
- Administered, supported and monitored databases by proactively downloading addresses and uploading verified ones.
- Ensured information security through proper safe-keeping of records of verified addresses
- Planned and implemented security measures to safeguard vital customers information.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Intern
Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research
Ibadan, Oyo
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal needs.
- Provided consistent logistic supports for project team (UNICEF Conditional Cash Transfer baseline survey)
- Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
- Designed and initiated implementation of special research project to 60% completion during internship.
- Mastered usage of SPSS for data analysis
Education
Master of Technology - Project Management Technology
The Federal University of Technology, Akure
Akure, Ondo State Nigeria 03.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Project Management Technology
The Federal University of Technology, Akure
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria 11.2008 - 04.2014
Professional Postgraduate Diploma - Customer Relationship Management
Institute of Customer Relationship Management
Lagos, Lagos State 08.2014 - 05.2015
Skills
Research reporting
Research design
Questionnaire development
Literature reviews
Research and analysis
Grant writing
Technical Writing
Project Management
Documentation abilities
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficient in SPSS
Proficient in system dynamics tool
R-Programming
Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA)
Search Engine Optimization
Extra Curricula Activities
- Member, E-Mobility working Group (Policy and Regulation), Clean Energy Hub (Volunteering) 2022-
- Assistant General Coordinator, Postgraduate and Staff Fellowship, FUTA 2019-2021
- Member, Directorate of Academic Success (DAS), Postgraduate and Staff Fellowship, FUTA 2017-
- Champion, Campus Environmental Literacy (CEL-FUTA) Group 2017-
- Member, 6th School of Management Technology Annual Lecture Committee 2019
- Member, 5th School of Management Technology Annual Lecture Committee 2017
- Member, 1st School of Management Technology International Conference Committee 2017
- Provost Marshal, Nigeria Red Cross Society (NYSC Batch B), Imo State branch 2014-2015
- Member, Directorate of Academic Success (DAS), DLCF, FUTA 2010-2014
- Koinonia (Fellowship) Leader, Deeper Life Campus Fellowship, FUTA 2010-2014
- Head Boy, Ogbomoso High School, Ogbomoso, Oyo State 2005-2006
- Senior Time Keeper, Ogbomoso High School, Ogbomoso, Oyo State 2004-2005
- Member, Community Women and Development (COWAD), Ogbomoso, Oyo State 2001-2006
Health Prefect, The Apostolic Special School II, Ogbomoso 2000-2001
Timeline
Master of Technology - Project Management Technology
The Federal University of Technology, Akure
03.2017 - 02.2019
Teaching and Research Assistant
The Federal University of Technology, Akure
01.2016 - Current
National Service
National Youth Service Corp
08.2014 - 08.2015
Professional Postgraduate Diploma - Customer Relationship Management
Institute of Customer Relationship Management
08.2014 - 05.2015
Address Verification Manager/Database Administrator
Yamaguchi International Network Nigeria Limited
05.2014 - 07.2014
Research Consultant (Part-Time)
Delice Consultants
08.2013 - Current
Intern
Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research
05.2012 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Technology - Project Management Technology
The Federal University of Technology, Akure
11.2008 - 04.2014