Business Development professional with 13+ years experience

THANKGOD, VICTORIA CHIDINMA

*, *** ***** *** ****** Street( Atlantis Estate), off Nero waters bus stop, Sangotedo, Ajah, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lekki, Lagos State.

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CAREER OBJECTIVES

To be the most resourceful worker, to invest an enduring legacy and contribute effectively to the achievement of the organization’s goal while enjoying job satisfaction.

Professional Profile: Victoria is an Astute Busines Development Specialist / HR with 12 years of working experiences in different roles in Oil & Gas.I have worked across diverse markets developed with a collaborative approach and able to build true partnership approach with clients and offer creative solutions to their needs.I have advanced competencies in Administration, Document control, Business Development, Market research and strategies, Stakeholder relationship, Project management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation and Collective Bargaining.

In my previous role(NYSC) as Business Development / Document Control Personnel at Idmon Engineering, an Oil servicing engineering company,I contributed immensely to the growth in business by sourcing for prospective clients and maintenance / corespondences with existing ones. Assisting with bid packaging and submissions. We were able to win contracts with Chevron Nigeria Ltd.

At Total E & P, where I worked as an Admin Secretary/ Logistics Personnel, I was the contact point in the department of Engineering, Construction & Production(ECP) in which I contributed immensely to the smooth running of the department. I handled company important documents professionally and confidentially, organized & booked meeting/meeting rooms and also the logistics of offshore personnel & expatriates. The logistics of our offshore personnel experienced a seamless dimension.

In my current role as Business Development Specialist, at Springview Services Limited, I am primarily involved in monitoring the NIPEX portal and our national dailies for prospective tenders & contracts, tendering of bids. Handling and submission of bids, tenders, proposals to prospective clients.I have successfully bidded and won several contracts in the top Oil & Gas companies. Procurement of company’s licenses & permits from regulatory bodies, procurement of offshore safety permits (OSP) for offshore workers, procurement of visas, temporary work permit, redsident permits for the expatriates and foreign personnel.I also represent my company in stakeholders meetings, workshops and seminars.My current position has enabled me to contribute effectively to the improvement of relationship with stakeholders & clients which has brought significant growth to the company.I have demonstrated expertise and proficiency in my field of work.

DEMONSTRABLE SKILLS

- Business Development & Management

- Marketing Strategies

- Operations Management

- Contract Negotiation and Collectve Agreement

- Cordinating travel arrangements / Logistics Management

- HR Supports & Employee Relation

- Business / Market Intelligence

- Problem solvin- Adaptability & Reliability

- Client Engagement

- Computer Literate

- Oral & Verbal Communication

- Collaboration & Teamwork

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES

One year mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC) - Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

Imo State University Owerri, B.Sc. Microbiology - Dec 2000 – Sept.2006

Madonna Senior Secondary School

for Science, Etiti, Imo State. WASSCE - Sept 1993 - June 1999

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) (Graduate Member) - Dec 2007

TRAININGS, Certification and WORKSHOPS

• Certificate in Oil & Gas Business Development

• ISO 45001: 2018 - Auditor’s course( Occupational Health & Safety Mgt System)

• ISO 9001: 2015 – Auditor’s Course ( Quality Management System)

• Health Safety & Environment - Fire Awareness & Fire Fighting.

• First Aid & CPR / AED Training.

• First Aid & Medical Emergency Training.

• Fire Prevention & Control.

• Cybersecurity awareness Training

• Ergonomics and Postures.

• 4th Annual Workshop for Private Employment Agencies on Harnessing the Benefits of outsourcing through enhanced regulatory environment by FMLP.

• 6th Annual Workshop for Private Employment Agencies on “Achieving Decent Work in Third Party Employment “The Role of Stakeholders” by FMLP.

• 7th Annual Workshop for Private Employment Agencies on Strengthening the Role of Private Employment Agencies in Human Resource Development in Covid Era by FMLP.

• Sensitization Workshop On Expatriate Quota Management Initiative To Companies In The Oil And Gas Industry by Nigerian Content & Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB).

• 9th Annual Workshop for Private Employment Agencies on Harnessing the Benefits of Outsourcing Through Compliance With Labour Administration Laws.- 2023

• SEPLAT ENERGY Vendors Forum 2023 - Enabling Partnerships for Sustainable Value Delivery.

• SEPLAT ENERGY Vendors Forum 2024 - “Promoting Nigerian Content through Diversity and Green Partnerships

WORK EXPERIENCES WITH DATES

Springview Services Limited,Lagos (An Oil & Gas Servicing Coy – Manpower Supply) Lagos

Postion: Business Development Specialist / HR Support. Feb 2013 - Date

Duties:

1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Identify and follow-up on prospective Clients

• Scouts and source for prospective jobs / contracts publications on our national dailies and on NIPEX portal.

• Manage local staff and expatriates onboard WARIBOKO- 300 POB Accommodation Barge

• Responsible for handling logistics – Travel arrangements, Work Permits, STR, CERPAC cards / Residents permits for all expatriates.

• Liaise with Management in handling Contract Negotiations and Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Perform office management duties and other special duties delegated to me by the Management.

• Generate and develop new and existing businesses / market for the Company’s Services in the upstream sector.

• Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions under the guidance of management.

• Conduct follow-ups with prospects and clients

• Monitor contract being pursued by company

• Network with executives in the Oil & Gas Companies with a view to developing support for new and ongoing projects

• Manage old and development of new contracts / clients

• Deliver values to customers,ensure their satisfaction and retention.

• Ensure prequalification of the Company with existing and potential customers, government agencies to enable Company to be in a position to bid for projects within its sphere of capabilities

• Provide regular market feedback and insights to management to support strategic planning.

• Represent the Company during meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences with NIPEX, NCDMB, NIMASA, DPR, NCDMB & Federal Ministry of Employment, Labour & Productivity (FMLP

• Daily record of Personnel on Board (POB) of Offshore Accomodation Barge(Wariboko).

• Prepare monthly report to Immigration Services on Expatriates working in the Barge.

• Monthly update of Clients’ staff records on SAP.

2. PROPOSALS, TENDERS & DOCUMENTATION

• Monitoring of national dailies & NIPEX portal for prospective tenders / bid publication.

• Registration of new product codes.

• Responsible for handling /Packaging / Submission of all Company contracts / bidding on the NIPEX portal, or directly to the prospective client.

• Ensure all required documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time.

• Liaise with internal teams to obtain pricing, technical details, and service capacity information.

• Maintain records of submitted proposals and contract status.

3. COMPLIANCE & PROCUREMENT

• Procurement of DPR Offshore Safety Permits (OSP) for Offshore Personnel.

• Procures & validates company’s Licenses /Permits/ Certificates with regulatory bodies

• Ensuring Compliance to regulatory bodies. Ensure Company is operating in-line with government laws, regulations and best practices.

• Ensuring up to date company registrations / Renewals /Permits / Certificates with regulatory bodies – DPR, NIMASA, NIPEX, NCAA, Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), Federal Ministry of Labour & Productivity, NSITF, ITF etc.

• Ensure Compliance to Company Policies and Standard

• Liaise with Immigration services in Procurement & Renewal of Temporary Work Permit (TWP) and Residence Permits (STR) and Business Visas for Expatriates/ foreign Personnel - Visa processing.

4. MARKET RESEARCH & BUSINESS INTELLIGENGE

• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities within the oil & gas sector.

• Reports trends to Management to determine the potential of new and existing business.

• Provide regular market feedback and insights to management to support strategic planning.

5. CLIENT ENGAGEMENT & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Manage & improve the relationship and correspondences with relevant Government Authorities: DPR, NAPIMS, NIPEX, FMLP.

• Evaluate and manage Company business relationships with the IOCs. NOCs and Government regulatory bodies.

• Assist in resolving client concern & ensure timely and regular collection of Client feedback

• Foster and develop positive customer relationships which result in increased and repeat business

• Understand client needs and assist in the development of project solutions that satisfy those requirements and provide new opportunities for the Company

• Interact with Managers in Client and potential client organisations, professionally and socially, to maintain relationships with Clients and potential clients.

Human Resources Officer

• Ensuring Employees welfare – NSITF, HMOs, Claims, Compensations, Trainings and Development.

• Act as a point of contact for Employees requests.

• Leave management and other staff related issues.

• Relates with Health Management Organisatios (HMOs) in staff Health Insurance premium.

• Mentor new Recruits and Onboarding.

• Manage local staff and expatriates onboard WARIBOKO- 300 POB Accommodation Barge.

• Responsible for handling logistics – Travel arrangements, Work Permits, STR, CERPAC cards / Residents permits for all expatriates.

• Liaise with Management in handling Contract Negotiations and Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Perform office management duties and other special duties delegated to me by the Management.

• Ensure Compliance to Company Policies and Standards.

• General administrative supports.

Achievement

• Tender documentation for Technical & Commercial in projects.

• NIPEX – New Registration, Renewal & Product Code Addition (PCA).

• DPR/NUPRC/ NMDPRA Permits – General, Major & Specialized category

• NCDMB - NCEC Certificate, NOGIC Certificate, Marine Vessel Certificate.

• Others certificate (ITF, NSITF, PENCOM, BPP, NIMASA,Fed. Min. of Labour).

• Employee onboarding

• Expatriates Work permits, CERPAC, STR, TWP.

• Clients relationships

Total Upstream Companies in Nigeria (An International Oil & Gas Company) - Lagos

Position: Administrative Secretary and Logistics Officer - Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

Duties: - - Secretary

• Serves as contact person for the Department (ECP-Engineering, Construction Projects).

• Perform archiving, filing of Administrative documents.

• Dispatching of documents to the Managing Director and other Departments.

• Ensuring confidentiality of the documents

• Process & follow up on all Mission Orders.

• Provides accuracy check on basic data and documents requiring DGM’s approval/signature

• Receives all incoming calls and takes messages.

• Makes travel and other logistics arrangements for the DGM and other members of the division.

• Ensures all documentation is appropriately filed for ease of reference and efficient retrieval

• .Carries out general administration e.g. – timesheets, vacation chart, follows up payment of invoices, mission allowances, etc

• Prepares and follow up expense notes for Personnel in the Department.

• Supervise, handle, sort and dispatch incoming and outgoing correspondences.

• Receive and confirm that all documents are in order before presenting them for hierarchical signatures.

• Responds to / Prepares memos/letters (internal/external) as directed by the DGM.

• Forward Mails and documents to Contractors/Vendors.

• Organize, order and storage of appropriate office supplies, maintenances and stationeries.

• Communicate all necessary correspondences within and outside the Department.

• Manage meeting rooms request for the department.

• Source for meeting rooms outside the Department when necessary.

• Coordinate, schedule and organize the holding of meetings, seminars, conferences when required.

• Manage Security Access request.

• Handles and follow up documents for hierarchal signature.

Duties: - Logistics Personnel

• Logistic arrangements for rig workers and workers out of town.

• Coordinate all related tasks concerning new members of the department, badge, welcome package, registration numbers and security pass, accommodation and travels.

• Supports team members regarding administrative formalities, travel activities.

• Monitor schedules in PTS (Personnel Transport Solution) and advice personnel on travel schedules.

• Prepare LAR (Logistics Assistance Request) forms and Mission Orders.

• Book and change flights for Personnel to suit their schedules.

• Arrange Pool cars, drop-offs and Escorts for Personnel travelling for out-of-town jobs.

• Book helicopter for Offshore Personnel and organize accommodation in vessels.

• Prepare Personnel Expense Claims and follow up.

• Execute established Logistics plans in line with policies and procedures to support operational requirements of the Company.

• Liaise with logistics team members (offshore and PHC) for smooth operations of logistics.

• Other Duties delegated to me in the department.

Achievements

• Managing schedules, calendars, and appointments.

• Handling phone calls, emails, and messages.

• Preparing documents, reports, and presentations.

• Organizing files and maintaining records.

• Providing general administrative support.

• Maintaining office supplies and equipment.

• Coordinating travel arrangements, meetings, and events

• Developing and implementing administrative processes and procedures

Safe Blood For Africa Foundation (USAID Funded NGO) - Owerri, Imo State)

Position: M & E / Community Youth Facilitator Jan 2009 – Dec 2010

Project: Youth Empowerment Project

Responsibilities:

• Enlighten Youths about HIV and its prevention by preaching abstinence from Sex.

• Mentor & Educate Youths on Abstinence from Sex as a way to have safe blood.

• Blood Donor Recruitment & Retention Training.

• Ensure Results of Programs are delivered.

• Select Youths from Communities and Tertiary Institution for Peer Education training.

• Organize and Monitor Peer Educators and Step- down training of their peers.

• Organize step down training.

• Educate youths on the need for Voluntary Non remunerated Blood donation and its benefits.

• Set up Club 25 in the community as a way of ensuring sustainability of the project.

• Organize stakeholders meeting in the communities.

• Ensure Results of Programs are delivered.

• Maintain regular communication with peer educators and evaluate progress of the project in the Local Government Area.

• Liaise with National Blood Transfusion Agency for Blood drive from Voluntary donors.

Idmon Engineering and Construction Company Limited (NYSC) - Feb 2007 - Feb 2008 (An Oil & Gas Servicing Engineering Company)

Position: Document Control /Business Development Officer

Duties:

• Partake in Company project monitoring.

• Sourcing of bids & tender publications in national dailies.

• Partake in packaging of bid / tender submission.

• Preparation of Clients’ Invoices through e- procurement.

• Assit in procuring of Company licenses / permits & certificates.

• Assist in follow up with other companies & Clients.

REFEREES: To be Provided on Request

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