CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAILS

Obinna Joshua Anagwu

ad4nl1@r.postjobfree.com

+234**********

** ***** ******, *** ****** Road,

Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

LANGUAGES

English:

Spoken: Native Written: Native

Igbo:

Spoken: Native Written: Native

LINKS

● https://jossidy.com.ng

● https://www.facebook.com/ojay.anagwu

● https://www.twitter.com/obianagwu

● https://www.linkedin.com/in/ObiAnagwu

INTRODUCTION

Personality:

Honest, self-driven, creative and resourceful hard-worker, determined to achieve measurable results.

Work Objectives:

Seeking a challenging position in a conducive environment, one that requires creative flair, marketing and promotional skills, experience, organizational abilities, and self-motivation. Being part of decision-making, and pledging to work with total dedication and commitment, with the aim of leaving indelible footmarks on the organization for which I work.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Work Title: General Manager

Company Name: Bims Securities Limited

Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Job Description: General Manager, supervising Bims Securities' branches in 7 cities in 5 states in Nigeria.

Led and motivated a diverse team to achieve goals and exceed expectations.

Developed and implemented effective business strategies to drive growth and increase market share.

Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through personalized interactions and prompt resolution of issues.

Streamlined operations and improved efficiency through the implementation of process enhancements.

Managed and evaluated performance of team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Dates: May 2021 – September 2023

Work Title: Brand and Customer Relations Manager

Company Name: Sinachi Properties Limited

Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Job Description: Brand and Customer Relations Manager of Sinachi Properties Limited, saddled with the responsibility of putting the brand on the real estate map in Port Harcourt

Developed and implemented a successful brand strategy for Sinachi Properties Limited.

Conducted market research to identify the most pertinent needs and preferences of our target market.

Created marketing campaigns to promote the company's products and services.

Enhanced and better managed brand experience by automating important aspects of our transactions.

Modified customer service routines to improve responses to inquiries and complaints.

Dates: October 2017 – April 2021

Work Title: Creative Director

Company Name: Cinnax Creatives

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description: Head of the Creative & Artistic Department, plus public relations duties.

Led a high-performing, creative team of graphic and web designers, web developers, digital animators, mobile app developers and printers to achieve project goals and deliver exceptional results.

Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and delivering excellent customer service.

Wrote proposals for, and handled presentations for advert campaigns.

Created engaging and compelling concepts and visual elements for various marketing materials in advertising campaigns.

Developed and implemented brand strategies to enhance brand visibility and reputation.

Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.

Dates: August 2014 – July 2016

Work Title: Creative Director and Head of Marketing & Business Development

Company Name: Vivante Advertising Agency

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Description: Creative director and head of marketing and business development for Vivante, an Abuja based advertising agency.

Provided creative direction, leading a team of professionals: graphic and website designers, website developers, digital animators, copywriters and printers to successfully meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations.

Successfully ran the marketing and business development department to give the new firm a strong start, effectively identifying and pursuing new opportunities.

Creating and implementing innovative marketing strategies for brand development.

Managed client relations and maintained positive relationships with key stakeholders.

Made presentations and pitches for advertising campaigns to our clients.

Developed and executed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive patronage.

Dates: June 2010 – July 2014

Work Title: Creative Director and Public Relations Officer

Company Name: Vox Advertising Agency

Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Job Description: Creative Director and Public Relations officer of Vox Nigeria, a Port Harcourt based advertising agency.

Provided artistic direction, supervising a team of graphic and website designers and developers, animators, copywriters and printers.

Brought the firm into the digital age, introducing the use of computers into all its departments, and designing and setting up its first website, social media accounts and digital marketing drives.

Managed media relations and effectively communicated with press and media outlets.

Oversaw brand management efforts to maintain brand consistency and enhance brand image.

Developed innovative marketing strategies to drive business growth and increase customer engagement.

Created and executed successful campaigns to reach target audience and achieve marketing objectives.

Dates: April 2008 – May 2010

Work Title: Hotel Manager

Company Name: Bellwood Hotels & Suites

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Description: Hotel manager at Bellwood Hotels & Suites, Kubwa, Abuja. As hotel manager, I ran the hotel effectively for over three years, supervising staff of various departments, including housekeeping, waiting staff, reception, laundry, maintenance etc.

Organized and executed successful events, managing budgets and vendors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring smooth operations.

Introduced the hotel to the digital age, introducing the use of computers, commissioning its first website, and setting up its first digital marketing efforts.

Greatly improved staff performance through professional training and strict adherence to set goals.

Delivered exceptional customer service, through promptly addressing enquiries, issues resolution, and prioritizing customer satisfaction.

Developed and implemented innovative marketing strategies to promote products, services, and events, thereby enabling impressive increase in income.

Effectively managed inventory control processes, including ordering, tracking, and maintaining optimal stock levels.

Dates: February 2004 – July 2007

Work Title: Part-time Teacher

Company Name: Abdul Wahid Private High School,

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Description: Part-time teacher of Fine and Applied Arts and English language. As a trained professional artist, I was employed specifically to train and inspire future artists. Also, to improve the students’ performance in the use of English in the JAMB exams.

Delivered engaging and interactive content to enhance student learning

Fostered a positive learning environment through interesting and exciting exercises and assignments

Provided constructive feedback to promote student growth

Achieved the feat of raising the first set of students from the school to enroll into the university to study Visual Arts.

Achieved the impressive feat of admission into the Visual Arts departments of Nigerian and foreign universities, eleven students of the school during the two years I worked there.

Brought great improvement in the English results of the school, especially in the JAMB exams, by introducing a strong reading culture among the senior students of the school.

Dates: March 2001 – June 2003

Work Title: Creative & Administrative Director

Company Name: Conelson Group Nigeria Limited

Location: Enugu, Nigeria

Job Description: Creative & Administrative Director of Conelson Group Nigeria Limited, a fair-sized advertising agency in Enugu, Nigeria. It was my first job in the advertising industry, where I cut my teeth in this sphere, starting as a graphic designer and illustrator, and graduating to the role of Creative & Administrative Director.

Achieved administrative excellence by reorganizing the firm in a professional manner, setting up various specialized departments, and greatly improving productivity.

Encouraged specialization by recruiting appropriate staff for the creative, printing, marketing and accounting departments, thereby skyrocketing staff output, and earning the firm a much higher level of income.

Introduced the use of computers to the various aspects of the firm’s work processes, bringing new skill requirements, and greatly improving the speed and quality of work.

Dates: April 1996 – August 2000

EDUCATION

Degree / Qualification: Bachelor of Arts Degree

Institution / School: University of Port Harcourt

Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Description: I got my Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Arts. Among other things, I am a painter, sculptor and graphic designer. I also design websites, write creatively, poetry, prose and drama. I have two published books available online, Vengeance of the Gods and Odyssey of the Lion-heart.

SKILLS

Administrative, Business & Managerial Skills: Communication & Presentation; Project Management; Team Leadership; Public Relations; Business Proposals Research & Writing; Event Management; Organization & Coordination; Decision Making.

Creative Skills: Creative Strategy & Thinking; Integrated Marketing Communications; Graphic designs; Website designs; Screen & Play Writing; Video Editing; Design Research; Copywriting; Creative Direction; Drawing, Painting & Illustration; Printing; Creative Writing.

Digital Marketing Skills: Brand Development; Search Engine Optimization (SEO); Blog Writing; Email & Social Media Marketing; Google & Social Media Adverts

Office Tools: Microsoft Office

Graphic & Website Design Tools: CorelDraw; Adobe Photoshop; Macromedia Dreamweaver & Fireworks; WordPress.

HOBBIES

● Reading

● Music

● Drama

● Writing

● Martial Arts

● Sports

● Carpentry & Woodwork

REFERENCES

Professor Benjamin Ejiofor, Head of Department, Department of Theatre Arts, University of Port Harcourt. +234**********

Professor Frank Ugiomoh, Head of Department, Department of Visual Arts, University of Port Harcourt. +234**********

Richard Asiegbu, Former Head of Sports Department, Radio Nigeria, Abuja. +234**********

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