Graduate Student_Environmental Sustainability

Kabiru Kehinde Lawal

Denver CO +1-720-***-**** ********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/kabiru-lawal-811a9237/ 1

Education

University of Denver, CO Expected: June 2024

Masters of Arts, Global Environmental Sustainability

Awards and Prizes: Founder’s Recognition Scholarship and Jerry Hagstrom Endowment Scholarship

Relevant Courses: Environmental Security and Political Risk Central European University, Vienna, Austria & Budapest, Hungary June 2021 Masters of Arts, Economic Policy in Global Markets

Awards and Prizes: Central European University Masters Scholarship

Study Abroad: University of Bologna September 2020 – January 2021

Relevant Courses: Corporate Finance and Risk Management, Data Analysis, Energy Market and International Economic Policy

University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria 2006

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Accounting

Awards and Prizes: Dean’s Honour winner for outstanding academic achievement

Relevant Courses: Audit & Investigation, Advanced Financial Accounting, and Taxation

Work Experience

Schneider Electric April – May 2021

Intern - Energy & Sustainability Services (ESS)

Participated in the energy audit report recommendations digitization (50%)

Conducted desk research into low carbon solution providers across major geographies in the EU (35%)

Reviewed documents related to energy efficiency regulations across the EU (15%) Credite Capital Finance and Investment Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria April 2018 – August 2019 Head, Risk Management, Credit Operations & Compliance

Managed Risk Management Unit (Risk, Credit Operations and Compliance) comprising of 6 staff and credit portfolio of around USD 4.2 million.

Performed core credit responsibilities include credit assessment, portfolio review, compliance reporting, and risk assessment

Led the internal team that developed and standardized credit documentation procedure and assessment process in conjunction with an external consultant.

Developed and led risk training for staff, as well as the development of a training manual on risk appreciation for staff.

Kabiru Kehinde Lawal

Denver CO +1-720-***-**** ********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/kabiru-lawal-811a9237/ 2

Led a team of four that conducted process re-engineering and cost monitoring that led to reduction of cost to income ratio from 78% in 2017FY to 64% in 2018FY.

Recognition: Staff recognition award

Fidelity Bank Plc, Sokoto Branch, Sokoto State, Nigeria March 20115 – December 2016 Relationship Manager (Commercial and Public Sector)

Awards and Prizes:

Executive Director’s prize for outstanding performance, Experienced hire induction Regional Prize Winner, Fidelity Bank Plc Quiz Competition – Northwest II

Led the relationship team that won the School Collection Accounts of Sokoto State University and Shehu Shagari College of Education. Cadbury Nigeria Plc, Kebbi State, Nigeria October 2013 – March 2015 Sales Development Manager

Led and implemented the retail and wholesale business strategy in the assigned area

Managed the sales team in the assigned location

StanbicIBTC Bank Plc, Sokoto State, Nigeria February 2013 – October 2013 Sales Team Lead, Sales Network North West Region

Managed of sales teams in Katsina, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara States

Led marketing presentation and relationship management Access Bank Plc (Fmr Intercontinental Bank) Lagos, Nigeria May 2008 – February 2013 Field Officer, Branch Audit Unit (Inspection Group)

Led the “Value Audit and Process Monitoring” team at Warri 2 branch

Conducted regular audit of branches to determine the level of compliance with international best practices and laid down rules in areas such as Fund transfer, ATM operations, Customer service, and Credit Administration.

Awards and Recognition

Best trainer Funtua branch 2010

Member, Talent Pool and Leadership team

Acting Branch Manager, Funtua Branch

Other Activities & Volunteering

Urban Agro-forestry – Budapest

Volunteer at Sustainable Green Project, Sokoto, Nigeria

Volunteer at “One Man, One Tree” Annual Tree Planting Awareness Program

Co-founder, The Pearl (A Girl-Child Education Advocacy Group)

Enjoys playing/watching football, gardening, traveling, and meeting people.

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