Omosojie Okobiemen

• Researches, priorities and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the CEO, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral or response.
• Communicates on behalf of the CEO to the Trustees, Governing Board and the Executive Management. Manages Board activities, which include coordinating Board meetings and Annual General Meetings, Board Retreat/new Board member orientations.
• Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO's office and internal departments, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with members of staff

• Responsible for the supervision and operational management of the school’s administrative office. Maintaining cordial human relations as necessary to ensure effective communication and information dissemination.
• Coordination of admission process into the school, which includes organization of school tours for prospective parents, processing and reviewing of application forms, evaluation of potential applicants and orientation for new pupils and parents.
• Prepare a variety of documents including correspondence, newsletters, event programs, schedules and calendars. Create and maintain filing systems for pupils and staff (paper and electronic).
• Provide administrative support to the Head of School, teachers and visitors.

This role required me to work remotely, performing the following tasks:

• Supported the project lead on project objectives and direction varying in scope and duration. Whilst liaising with various teams to ensure that project deliverables meet the expectations of clients.
• Co-ordinated designated project meetings, participated and contributed to all other relevant meetings and ensure timelines and compliance requirements were met.
• Monitored team members to ensure adherence to quality assurance procedures and given specifications for each project team.
• Strict control of all relevant documentation, master copies of completed work and regular update of resource materials on Google drive for various teams.

• Successfully coordinated annual conferences, eduvisits, meetings, trainings, retreats and workshops for members of the Board of Trustees, General Assembly and all stakeholders.
• Planned and organized School Leadership Development Programme for Heads of School in collaboration with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) and ensured that all elements of the programme (faculty,training modules,project work and internship placements)met the expectations of their sponsors.
• Coordinated Quality assurance evaluation of prospective member schools to ascertain that these schools meet an acceptable level of international standards, made recommendations on category of membership and ensured membership confirmation.
• Responsible for overseeing APEN Partnerships with EdTech Companies and Educational Institutions. Coordinated Partnership with Finland consortium (SEPPO & KIDE SCIENCE) for education pilot projects done with APEN member schools.

• Scheduled and planned quarterly meetings for members of the Board of Trustees and General Assembly, developed an agenda and action plan for all meetings. Maintained regular communication with APEN members and partners.
• Liaised with approved EdTech partners to ensure that technology related procedures for the association are well implemented to promote the vision of APEN. Provided end-user support for all registration portals and routine checks for online platforms and IT–related procedures.
• Provided support via phone call and email to existing and prospective members for all enquiries as regards the association.

• Collaborated with Customer Service Department (CSD) to resolve exceptions on export packages and update consignee information as provided by the shipper on Exception Resolution Notification (ERN) to enable partners in destination countries expedite delivery of packages.
• Authorized partners in destination countries to keep export packages in over goods and likewise keep import packages in over goods as authorized by partners in origin countries via mail and ERN.
• Full visibility tracking (FVT) of packages to ascertain package progress in relation to the location, ERN,delivery information and Proof of delivery (POD)updates.

• Developed and nurtured the growth of ICT Teaching skills amongst teaching staff through training and development of learning resources.
• Facilitated pupil’s learning and staff development, by introducing them to new software and hardware solutions, keeping them abreast of trends and developments in EdTech and its application to support the school’s vision and mission.
• Assisted in procurement of supplies and equipment, whilst maintaining accurate asset records of equipment purchased by the School.