Research and Development
UCHENNA CHIAWOLAM
Independent Risk And Insurance Advisor, Small-scale Entrepreneur
Lagos
Summary
Multi-faceted, efficient and reliable administrative enthusiastic with over 3 years of experience supporting executives, sales perosnal and managers to improve internal operations for small, medium scale businesses. As a recent insurance and actuarial science graduate with excellent record of extraordinary client and people relationship and Risk management, i reserve a remarkable verve for team work, human resource management, goal oriented challenges and a sophisticated drive for world-class result
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Small Business Owner
Self-Employed
Lagos State
07.2022 - Current
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Determined best courses of action for company based on regional market trends and demands.
- Frequently studied market to keep abreast of new industry trends.
- Generated and developed leads, using networking and communication system to acquire new clients.
NYSC
Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Four Towns Uyo,
Akwa-ibom State
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Risk And Insurance Advisor
Voluntry Service
Imo State
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Evaluated business and individual customer needs and financial situations to propose individualized policy recommendations.
- Calculated premiums and established payment methods.
- Explained features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote insurance sales.
Agro Business
Self Employed
Imo State
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Office Secretary
Gacco Ltd Ajao Estate
Lagos State
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Routed business correspondence, documents and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Received incoming mail and evaluated and distributed correspondence requiring priority attention.
Education
BSc - Insurance And Actuarial Science
Imo State University
Owerri 11.2014 - 09.2018
Skills
Relationship building
Business growth and retention
Business management and development
Opportunity identification
Strategic planning
Effective leader
Business Development
Delegation
Good Problem Solving Skills
Excellent Organizational Skills
Highly Proficient In Microsoft Packages
Great Computation and Analytical Skills
Proven Leadership Acumen
Accomplishments
- Completed Jobberman soft skill training (November 2022)
- Servicom Community Outreach: The Need For Security Awareness and Good Community/Police Relationship (January 2022)
- NYSC Orientation Camp (Nsit Atai, Akwa-ibom State) Pioneer Corp Camp Director and Platoon 8 Leader 2021 Batch B Stream One (July 2021)
- Senatorial Aspirant, Student Union Government (SUG) Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State (October 2017)
- Pioneer Chairman, Department of Banking and Finance Student Parliament Yaba College of Education, Yaba, Lagos State (January 2014)
Affiliations
Member Community Sense (NGO)
Member Syndicate Group (NGO)
Interests
Indoor and Outdoor Sports
Politics and Outreach Programs
Business Management and Organisational Administration
Music and Travelling
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Self-Employed
07.2022 - Current
NYSC
Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Four Towns Uyo,
07.2021 - 07.2022
Risk And Insurance Advisor
Voluntry Service
10.2020 - 05.2021
Agro Business
Self Employed
02.2019 - 11.2019
BSc - Insurance And Actuarial Science
Imo State University
11.2014 - 09.2018
Office Secretary
Gacco Ltd Ajao Estate
07.2014 - 10.2014