OCHUKO OKOTIE
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), 2013
Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC
Financial and Business Analysis, Marketing
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), 2013
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
International Business Analysis, International Marketing, Transnational
Business
WORK EXPERIENCE
Customer Service Representative, Sales and Marketing November 2012-
December 2013
Nordia Inc., Nanaimo, B.C.
. Received inbound calls including transferred sales leads and calls
from current and potential customers.
. Marketed and sold company products and services to increase company
revenue.
. Placed outbound follow-up calls to sales leads and persuade potential
customers to complete and submit applications.
. Answered questions about the product details, the company, and issues
with account for the customers.
. Performed basic account maintenance activities.
Research Intern
January 2013-April 2013
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Nanaimo, B.C
. Researched and developed new strategic plans for the organization.
. Planned, organized and implemented agency special events including:
"Bowl For Kids' Sake", and Annual "Ask" Event.
. Worked collaboratively with the CEO, director of programs, director of
marketing, grants administrator and others to identify and develop
opportunities for program expansion.
. Developed and implemented activities to identify and cultivate
prospective major donors and develop a major donor strategy.
. Assisted in raising over $22,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Central Vancouver Island.
Retail Banking Representative
April 2007 - March 2008
Oceanic Bank, Lagos
. Managed business and personal accounts worth over five million
dollars.
. Prepared bank branch's weekly financial report for senior management
review, keeping management abreast of the branch's financial standing.
. Identified and appraised new businesses and corporations seeking loans
and guarantees from Oceanic Bank, and their abilities to repay
loans and meet guarantee covenants, ensuring that the bank is
adequately covered in the case of a default.
. Created a positive client experience by understanding and meeting
client needs quickly, professionally and accurately.
. Marketed and provided banking services to new clientele to increase
bank's revenue.
. Took ownership of client complaints/issues, initiating action or
resolving the problem and keeping clients informed during the process.
. Demonstrated a strong code of ethics while adhering to and protecting
client privacy.
Administrative Officer / Assistant Human Resource Officer
May 2003 - June 2005
Corona Schools Trust Council, Lagos
. Received and filed incoming documents and letters.
. Received and transferred incoming calls to relevant department and
officers.
. Assisted in planning and organizing a $300,000 fund raiser in
celebration of Corona Schools' Trust Council`s 50 years anniversary
and the construction of a new school.
. Ensured payments to appropriate contractor and vendors.
. Reviewed resumes received from applicants seeking opportunities at the
school and conducted job interviews.
VOLUNTEER WORK
. MBA Student Mentor, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, B.C. June
2012- April 2013
. Oak Tree Manor (Senior Living Homes), Nanaimo, B.C. April
2012 - October 2013
. Big Brothers Big Sisters, Central Vancouver Island, Nanaimo, B.C.
July 2012 - April 2013
. Events Planner; The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Nanaimo, B.C.
December 2011 - present
Ochuko Okotie acb5os@r.postjobfree.com