Obinna Nwandu
**** ****** ****** *****, ***********, MD 21029
443-***-**** ************@*****.***
EDUCATION
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY – WASHINGTON, DC
Masters of Science in Engineering Management Graduation Date: December 2014
Concentration: Technology Management
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY - WASHINGTON, DC
Certificate in Project Management May 2010
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND – COLLEGE PARK, MD Major GPA: 3.30
Bachelor of Arts in Economics December 2009
Relevant Coursework: Project Management, Program Management, Planning & Control, Survey of Public Finance &
Economics, Calculus, Money & Banking, Risk Management, Systems Engineering, Management of Engineering Contracts,
Economic Statistics, Macro & Micro Economics, Marketing of Technology and Engineering Law.
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Software Languages: Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Operating Systems: Windows (XP, Vista, 7), Apple Mac OSX
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
MASTER HOLDINGS (NIG) LTD – Civil Engineering & Construction Company Enugu, Nigeria
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and Project Manager May 2011-December 2013
• Performed a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.
• Inspected the construction sites and ensured project documents were complete
• Co-ordinated the efforts of all parties involved in the project
AFLAC INCORPORATED Rockville, MD (USA)
Insurance Agent June-August 2009
• Managed all phases of the sales cycle-from prospecting to closing and follow-up support.
• Coordinated insurance sales to small and large market commercial accounts, products included full line of insurance and
financial products.
• Evaluated insurance programs, recommended insurance coverage and called policyholders to explain the terms and
conditions of the policies.
BROAD BANK Lagos, Nigeria
Banking Intern June 2007 and June 2008
• Learned about the financial services industry; became familiar with the firm's business and investment banking.
• Participated in equities trading simulations, which increased knowledge of securities trading.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND – Children Development Clinic College Park, MD (USA)
Clinician (Volunteer) September 2008 – August 2009
• Worked with children experiencing various developmental difficulties such as learning and social interactions.
School Projects:
• Designed a UHF F11 communication satellite project plan for the United States Air force
• Created a marketing technology video for Northrop Grumman
ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS & AWARDS
• Memberships: Finance Banking & Investment Society, International Economics & Finance Society, African Students
Association, and National Association of Black Accountants
• Collegiate Achievement: Charles Drew Hall Honor Society for High Academic Achievement
• Interests: Traveling, Soccer, Financial Markets, Real Estate, Construction, Oil &Gas, Music, Reading, Volunteering