NAME: AKWAOWO JOSEPH AKPANUWA

Contact Details:

PROSPECTS MFB LTD

*** **** **, ***, ****-IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

TEL: +234**********

EMAIL: htvgis@r.postjobfree.com

MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE

AVAILABILITY: IMMEDIATE

PROFILE:

Profile Enthusiastic and self-motivated IT Graduate with a keen interest in the application of Information Technology in business. With proven interpersonal skills, problem-solving capabilities and computing skills, I am currently seeking career opportunities in organisations that value excellence.

EDUCATION:

Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom (2004 – 2005)

MSc. Business Information Technology

Modules and technologies used:

• Database Systems – Oracle SQL plus, Relational database

• Information System Analysis and Design - SSADM/UML using Select Enterprise

• Object-Oriented Software Development – Java

• Internet Commerce – HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript

• Management Support Systems - Neural networks

• Design and evaluation of Interactive Systems – Heuristic evaluation

• Dissertation: Developing scalable data archiving software models for organisations – a case study on two financial organisations

Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria (1995 -2001)

BEng. Polymer & Textile Engineering (Second Class Upper)

Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria (1989 – 1994)

Senior School Certificate (O’ level – 8 subjects)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Prospects MFB Ltd, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom (Nov 09 – Date)

Position: Head, Information Technology

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the ICT requirements of the Bank are satisfied

• Ensuring the integrity of electronic data that is handled by the bank.

• Managing the ICT infrastructure of the Bank.

• Carrying out daily backup of electronic transactions.

• Querying database for business intelligence information as requested by management.

• Developing update scripts for banking software and database when necessary.

• Managing relationships with software vendor and other IT related clients

Major Achievements:

• Ensured the migration of some of the organisation’s processes from manual to automation.

Filing Plus Group Plc, London, UK (Oct 04 – Aug 08)

Position: Site Supervisor: The role mainly involves carrying out records management projects on behalf of my company at various client sites. Also, served as Interim Records Manager for the London Borough of Hackney (Aug 2007 – Aug 2008).

Major Clients: Thomson Scientific, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, NHS, First Choice, Sara Lee, Robson and Rhodes, Merrill Lynch, Nomura Asset Management, London Borough of Hackney.

Responsibilities:

• Working within prescribed budgets and tight deadlines to deliver records management solutions based on records management policies and procedures.

• Delivering excellent customer service by liaising with clients and colleagues to ensure that projects requirements are executed as specified.

• Updating Clients’ Electronic Document and Records Management Systems (EDRMS) – Hummingbird, O’Neil, etc.

• Carrying out Information audits/surveys on records.

• Carrying out data cleansing activities as need arises.

• Drafting and presenting progress reports on outstanding projects at client sites.

• Organising and prioritising workloads for team members and other supervisory duties as required.

• Modifying and improving filing systems and implementing new filing systems as and when appropriate.

• Agreeing Metadata and indexing structure of active and non-active records.

• Ensuring that non-active records are properly archived or destroyed in line with records management retention schedule.

• Carrying out audits of materials and files in order to ensure quality control.

• Dealing with post-project queries from clients and authorised document users.

Major Achievements:

• Gained recognition as highest performing temporary staff member for 2005 within a year of joining the company.

• Successfully took on the responsibilities of a Records Manager for a Local Government Council within 3 weeks of joining with enviable results. I was able to arouse a high level of response and participation in records keeping from the members of staff.

MannyBank Plc, Lagos (Aug 01 – Jan 04)

Positions: NYSC & Executive Trainee

Departments: Credit & Operations

Responsibilities:

• Assessed loan requests or commercial credit applications through interviews with applicants and checking given information.

• Assisted in compiling weekly and monthly credit reports for head office use.

• Answered enquiries concerning loan balances, commercial accounts, penalties and credit standing of customers.

• Prepared documentation setting out conditions and periods of loans and rates of repayment.

• Maintained records of arrears and prepared routine letters and made telephone calls requesting payment.

• Monitored overdrawn accounts to ensure compliance with credit limits.

• Marketing of the bank’s products and relationship sustenance.

• Produced weekly money laundering reports in line with regulatory guidelines.

• Carried out daily auditing of posted transactions data to ensure compliance and data integrity.

• Ensured that bank cheques were processed and forwarded to the clearing house.

• Issued bank drafts to customers as requested.

• Assisted in drafting quarterly and annual performance reports for the branch.

Major Achievements:

• Received commendation from Management for effective and efficient rendition of weekly money laundering reports: escalations on exceptions were significantly reduced.

• Demonstrated multi-tasking skills by effectively combining job functions within two departments (Credit & Operations).

Additional Information In my spare time I enjoy an active social life as well as watching football.

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