RESUME

PERSONAL DATA:

NAME: Benedict Bekewuru Ballard

PLACE OF BIRTH: Ayamassa

RELIGION: Christianity

MARITAL STATUS: Married

STATE OF ORIGIN: Bayelsa State

NATIONALITY: Nigerian

CONTACT ADDRESS: No. 224 Melford Okilo Rd., Scholar Bookshop/Stationeries,

Opp. Human Rights Bus/stop, Agudama-epie,

Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Phone: +234**********

SCHOOLS ATTENDED:

oGovernment College Bomadi, Delta State, Nigeria 1969-1973

oUniversity of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State 1978-1982

oUniversity of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State 1988-1989

oNigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos State 1999-2000

oSheffield Hallam University, UK 2012-2015

oWalden University, USA 2015-2019

oWalden University, USA 2015 – 2023

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES

oWest African School Certificate (WASC) June, 1973

oGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE) O/A Levels June,1977

oB.A. (Hons.) Theatre Arts July,1982

oPost Graduate Diploma in Education(English) July, 1989

oPost Graduate Diploma in Public Relations (PR) Nov. 2000

oMsc Int. Hospitality, Tourism, leisure, and Events MGMT Oct. 2015

oMPhil Leadership and Organizational Change MGMT August,2019

oPh.D Leadership and Organizational Change MGMT Nov. 2023

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

oBayelsa State International Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Jan. 2016-April 2018

Position: Lecturer

oMinistry of Culture and Ijaw National Affairs July 2011-Nov. 2015

Position: Director of Culture and Tourism

Responsibilities: (i) To advise the Hon. Commissioner on cultural and tourism matters

(ii) To oversee the staff in the culture and tourism department

(iii) To develop strategies and methods to improve the culture and

tourism sector in the state

(iv) To supervise the sub-cultural and tourism sector in the state

(v) To plan and organize troupes for local, state, national, and

International festivals.

oCouncil for Arts and Culture (1998 – 2011)

Position: Ag. Director

Responsibilities: Administration of the council

oSt. Jude’s Girls’ Sec. School (September, 1996-1998)

Position: Classroom Teacher: (subjects taught: Lit. in English, English Language & Creative Arts)

oNational Teachers Institute (Jan. 1990 – September, 1996)

Position: Lecturer (subject taught Creative Arts)

oGovernment Girls’ Secondary School, Rumoukwuta, Port-Harcourt ( September, 1989 – October, 1996)

Position: Classroom Teacher: (subjects taught: English Language, Lit. in English & Creative Arts)

oCommunity Grammar School Aghoro (January,1985 – 1989)

Position: Principal

Responsibilities: (i) General administration of the school

(ii) (subjects taught: Lit. in English, English Language & Creative Arts)

oIkpeshi Grammar School (NYSC) Sept.1982 – Oct. 1983

Position: Classroom Teacher: (subjects taught: English Language & Lit. in English)

oPost and Telecommunications(P&T) Jan. 1976- Sept. 1978

Position: Clerical Officer

Responsibilities: Clerical duties

REFERENCES:

Prof. Ayakorma B.F

Head, Department of Theatre Arts

University of Africa

Toru-orua

Bayelsa State

Dr. Stella Kladou

Sheffield Hallam University, UK

ad2gdw@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Danetra Quarterman

Walden University, USA

Contributing Faculty in the PhD in Management Program

ad2gdw@r.postjobfree.com

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