Project Management Business Development

Summary:

A dynamic professional with proven record of generating and building relationships,

managing projects from concept to completion and coaching individuals to success. Skilled in building cross functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and making critical decisions during challenges. An adaptable and transformational leader with an ability to work independently, creating effective presentation and developing opportunities that further establish organizational goals. Skills:

Corporate leadership

Product development and expansion

Relationship management

New market penetration

Market research and analysis

Business management

Operational leadership

Project management

Essien, John Asuquo

Marketing Communication and Leadership Development Management Consultant

Marital Status: Married

Local Govt of Origin: Uruan

State of Origin: Akwa Ibom

Address: 90 Obio Imo Street

Phone: 080********

E-Mail: *********@*****.***

Work History:

2018 -01 – 2024 -06 General Manager

Starberry Engineering Industries Limited, Uyo,

Akwa Ibom State.

Coached and guided senior managers to improve

employee job satisfaction and achieve higher

performance levels.

Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce materials losses and

maximize profits.

Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall

workflow.

Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.

Represented organization at industry conferences and events.

Devised and presented business plans and forecast to board of directors.

2012-06 – 2017-12 Regional Business Development Manager Swisstech Industries Ltd, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Lead a marketing team that successfully penetrated the south-south region to present and promote a

company brand. With a track record of 20% annual

revenue growth within its 5 year at Swisstech

Industries Ltd.

Established relationship with key decision-makers with customer’s organization to promote growth and retention.

Assist in marketing development for national and regional divisions.

2009-06 – 2012-06 Manager, Compensation/Valuation Marketing Jide Taiwo & Co, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects.

Wrote detailed appraisal reports for property and submitted to clients or authorities.

Forecasted changing values of properties based on market conditions and trends.

Prepared descriptions or property for use in

transaction or official records.

Served both personal and business customers with accurate valuations.

Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Researched and evaluated market prices, result

pricing discrepancies and analyze critical assets and liabilities.

Generated monthly reports and participated in weekly team meetings with managers

2006-05 – 2009-06 Station Manager

Honeywell Oil and Gas Ltd, Calabar, Cross River State.

Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.

Collaborated with leadership staff to determine

appropriate budgets.

Worked across departments to create on-target

promotions for station activities, specified programs and special guests.

Delivered outstanding service to customers to

maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.

Build cooperate relationships with customers and industry associates

Expanded business development and increase

company profit by 25% aligned to overall company

goals.

Education:

2024 Executive Master: Marketing and Sales (In view) Rome Business School, Lagos Nigeria Study Centre

2011-07 – 2012-09 Chartered Post Graduate Diploma: Marketing National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, Lagos

2002-06 – 2007-03 Bachelor Of Science: Marketing

University of Calabar – Calabar

Year Professional Certifications Membership Grade

2024

2023

National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria

Institute of Leadership Manpower and Management

Development, Nigeria. (Chartered)

Fellow

2022 Institute of Corporate Administration Fellow

2015 Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) Member 2022 Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria Member Affiliations:

Rotary International

American Society of Safety Professionals.

Project Management Institute.

Languages:

English, Ibibio

Full Professional

Organizational Attainment:

Deputy Regional Coordinator – South, Peoples

Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Alliance.

Akwa Ibom State Coordinator, Peoples Democratic Party

(PDP) Youth Alliance

State Chairman, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria Akwa Ibom State Chapter.

State Vice Chairman, Advertiser Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom State Chapter.

Hobbies:

Reading

Surfing the internet

Playing table tennis

Doctoral Fellow

Referees:

His Excellency, Obong Victor Attah,

Former Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State.

Rt. Hon. Aniekan Akpan,

State Chairman,

Peoples Democratic Party,

Akwa Ibom State.

Akparawa, Okon Okon

Executive Chairman,

Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service,

Akwa Ibom State.

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