ZAZA IKWEN IBOBO
Remi Oyefiade Crescent, Marshy Hill Estate, Ajah, Lagos, Nigeria.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A Creative and Result-driven Strategist with over 3 years of varied experience and a strong motivation to learn, combine passion, knowledge and an inclusive skill-set towards creating enduring values in a challenging, rewarding, and supportive organization. I have a proven ability to develop and implement ideas, and manage projects and programmes to meet expectations with key Analytical, Strategy, and Management skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DEVILLAGE Restaurant, Abuja Dec. 2019 – April 2021 Manager
• Provided key insightful strategic leadership to the management of the business
• Delivered overall general administration
• Carried out weekly, monthly and annual financial reporting
• Developed and maintained an astute administrative process which helped the company achieve its objectives and improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinated and organized overall operations and procedures which improved the company’s performance by over 75%
• Analysed operations to evaluate the performance of a company which exposed areas of improvements and implemented a corrective action plan to solve arising issues.
• Developed, managed relationships, and facilitated communications with cross-functional teams
• Prepared regular reports and communicated all information clearly and promptly for periodic assessment,
• Maintained confidentiality with all employee records and information and consistently displayed a professional appearance and conduct in all settings
• Managed recruitment process and handled team conflicts in a professional manner. EXPERIENCE (VOLUNTEERING)
The MATUMAINI Initiative (Nongovernmental Organization) January 2019 – Present Volunteer
• Assisted in the execution of various welfare outreach projects for the organization
• Provided thought opinions on ways to deliver the planned programs for the organization through advice, support and resources.
• Created a plan to deliver a career talk program to a primary school in Lagos, Nigeria which was successfully carried out.
• Evaluated the impact level of a care outreach to Modupe Cole Home for the Physically challenged students.
• Volunteered for the organization’s welfare outreach to Makoko slum community in Lagos.
• Ensured a follow through on executing a welfare outreach to the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.
The Next Big Thing TRIBE (Non-profit Initiative) June 2020 – Present Volunteer Member
• Assisted in organizing summits, conferences and masterclasses to help young people hone key skills and prepare for life.
• Supported young career professionals and small business owners in achieving career success through mentorship.
EDUCATION
Wrexham Glyndwr University February 2021
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
• Coursework in relevant modules: Management, Financial Management, Principles of Marketing, Business Organization, Fundamental of Economics, E-Business, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Marketing, International Human Resource Management, Globalization
• Dissertation: The Impact of Covid-19 on Marketing and Consumer Behaviour: The Nigerian Expose
First Class International School, Gwada 2014
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Utibe-Abasi Int’l Nur. & Pry. School 2002
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCE
Performance Improvement Effective Communication Active Listening Organization Complex Problem solving Critical Thinking Leadership Advocacy Persuasion Time management Emotional Intelligence
Social skills Self-awareness Collaboration Management Cooperation Analytical Negotiation Interpersonal skills Tact & Patience Observational Business Administration Social Perceptiveness Good judgment Offering advice Compassion Rapport Process Improvement Flexibility Strategic Reasoning
Use of Initiative People Management Strategic Planning & Execution Teamwork & Team Management
Leadership Adaptability Supervision & Documentation Project Management Programme Development and Implementation Research Information Technology Training & Development Presentation Empathy REFERENCES
Available on request.