Kingsley Chukwuelozie Iloba
Conflict [Natural Resources, and Environmental, Ethnic, and Identity, and Intrastate] Analyst Profile
***********@*****.*** • 408-***-****
• San Jose, CA 95112
Analytical and motivated professional with strong educational background in environmental conflicts analysis, ethnic, and identity conflicts, civil war, and post-conflict peace-building. Credited with PhD degree in Development Science with specialization in Peace and Coexistence in the Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC) at Hiroshima University, Japan. Capable of developing post-war peace-building theory to entrench sustainable post-war peace and prevent relapse to war in post-war states. Skilled in maintaining positive work environment by identifying environmental issues and recommending solutions. Demonstrated expertise in arranging effective training and development programs and leading cross-functional teams to achieve shared visions and goals. Collaborative communicator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build collegial relationships with clients and senior management within multi-cultural environment.
Areas of Expertise
Environmental Degradation & Sustainability Science
Project Planning & Implementation
Research Methodology & Procedures
mediation, negotiation, facilitation and relationship building
Environmental Compliance
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Team Training & Leadership
Ethnic, and Identity Conflicts
Intrastate War
Data Collection & Analysis
Environmental Investigation
Budget Management
Natural Resources, and Environmental conflicts
Post-Conflict Peace-Building
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Development Science, Graduate School for Int’l Development and Cooperation
Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy, Graduate School for Asia Pacific Studies
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), Beppu, Oita-Ken, Japan
Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Honors, Awards & Funded Research
Recipient, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology (MEXT), Japan, Scholarship (Japanese Language, None Degree Research & Master’s Degree Programs).
Recipient, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan, Scholarship (Doctoral Program).
Professional Experience
Silicon Valley Security and Patrol Inc. 2018 – Present
Security Guard
Collaborated with local law enforcement and emergency medical personnel when providing security services for sporting events, music festivals that host up to 500K attendees each. Maintained peak physical fitness to patrol large venues by foot in adverse weather conditions during 12-hour shifts.
●Prevented a major robbery from taking place by recognizing the signs of irregularities in the behavior of “visitors” asking for directions to unknown place.
●Ensured constantly smooth traffic flow in all work areas by implementing standard procedures for traffic movement during work hours.
●Reported in time a discipline infraction, thereby eliminating chances of vandalism by outside forces.
●Ensured the safety of the clients’ properties and vehicles by day and night patrolling.
McRoberts Protective Agency (Maritime Security), Boston 2015 – 2016
Pre-Board Screener at Falcon Cruise Terminal
Identified and mitigated potential risks by accessing control, screening and checking identity documents, and leading embarkation of people, baggage, and cargo at Falcon Cruise Terminal. Maintained safe and healthy environment by monitoring restricted areas, including maritime security zones, authorizing entry and departure of employees/ visitors, and monitoring closed circuit television. Delivered quick response to emergency situations by calling the police and fire departments to secure largest cruise ships in the world.
●Deterred and prevented potential terrorists’ attacks on cruise ships by avoiding passengers with weapons, such as knives and guns from boarding cruise ship.
●Prevented a mass murder by denying assassin from boarding one of the largest cruise ships at Boston Falcon Cruise Terminal in 2016.
●Saved a cruise ship passenger’s life by identifying substance abuse through his mannerisms and immediately the attention of the authorities who transported him to the hospital when he collapsed at ship side.
Allied Universal Security Services 2012 – 2015
Security Guard
Cleared identification for all personnel entering and exiting premises of high-rise commercial buildings. Accompanied guests to destinations that required security clearance access. Monitored several camera video surveillance systems to identify unusual occurrences and violations; deterred many properties damage attempts with potential damage that could costs several thousands of US dollars. Monitored fire alarm system to trouble alarm and fire panel, putting client’s buildings offline.
●Prevented dangerous disruption attempt at nationally known festival by reporting security threat to authorities in San Francisco, California in 2013.
●Defused over 20 tense situations using tact and diplomacy.
●Secured assigned client’s property in Oakland, California completely by implementing security measures including barbed thereby reducing theft rate from over 15 to 0 per month.
●Often provided security compliance training to new security officers during my period with the company.
Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan 2010
Ph.D., Development Science
Completed doctoral degree in Development Science, in the Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC). Conducted in-depth research and publications on Reconstituting Democratic Governance Arrangements in Liberia: Re–examining A Framework of Peace–Building, Journal of International Development and Cooperation - Vol. 15, No. 1-2, 2009. PP. 75-93. And Rethinking Governance Arrangement in Liberia: The Impact of Democratic Self–Governance Strategy on Post–War Reconstruction. Published Doctoral Dissertation, 2010. http://iss.ndl.go.jp/books/R100000002-I000010991434-00
Additional Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Hiroshima University Law School Higashi, Senda Campus Hiroshima, Japan
Operation’s Officer, Nigeria Ports Authority / MIGFO Container (Customs Bonded Warehouse) Terminal Ijesha, Lagos State, Nigeria
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