CHIGOZIE JOSEPH ONU
Lagos, Nigeria
Email: ******.**@*****.***
Phone: +234**********
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chigozie-onu-phd
Professional Summary
Motivated Appointment Setter with experience in outbound outreach, lead qualification, appointment scheduling, and customer engagement within remote work environments. Skilled in communicating with potential clients through calls, email, and online messaging while maintaining professionalism and consistency. Experienced in customer relationship management systems, follow-up coordination, and target-driven workflows. Strong ability to build rapport, qualify prospects, and support sales teams by creating organised and reliable appointment pipelines.
Core Skills
Appointment setting and scheduling
Outbound calling and lead qualification
Customer relationship management systems
Lead follow-up and pipeline management
Sales communication and customer engagement
Email and online messaging outreach
Calendar coordination and scheduling tools
Customer interaction documentation
Objection handling and relationship building
Performance tracking and target management
Remote communication and collaboration
Time management and organisation
Professional Experience
Client Relationship and Sales Executive
Effortless Method Canada Remote
June 2025 – March 2026
Managed daily conversations with prospects and customers across remote communication channels
Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up communication with leads
Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and appointment activities
Worked within performance targets while maintaining positive customer engagement
Built trust with clients through active listening and clear communication
Supported customer retention through consistent follow-up and relationship management
Marketing and Client Engagement Specialist
Adbassador.net Remote
2025 – June 2025
Engaged with leads through direct communication and guided them toward scheduled sales discussions
Responded to inquiries professionally and handled customer concerns carefully
Managed appointment scheduling and organised follow-up activities
Worked closely with internal teams to support lead conversion processes
Helped improve communication workflows and customer engagement practices
Marketing Specialist and Lead Generation Setter
Casteforte Projects Remote
2024 – 2025
Contacted prospective clients daily through email and online outreach campaigns
Qualified leads using structured communication and booking processes
Scheduled appointments and maintained organised customer records
Tracked lead activity, booking performance, and outreach progress
Maintained professionalism while adjusting communication styles based on customer responses
Customer Engagement and Outreach Coordinator
Green Foot Sports Remote and Hybrid
2022 – 2024
Contacted customers and business partners to coordinate meetings and conversations
Managed communication across calls, email, and messaging platforms
Responded to inquiries and guided conversations toward next steps
Maintained accurate records of outreach and customer interactions
Supported communication and scheduling activities across teams
Technical Skills
Salesforce
HubSpot
Zoho
Airtable
Calendly
Google Workspace
Google Sheets
Slack
Zoom
Customer tracking systems
Call scheduling tools
CERTIFICATIONS
Google Digital Marketing
Customer Service Problem Solving and Troubleshooting (2024)
Information Technology Support Program (2024)
Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
Web Three Development
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Banking and Finance
Nnamdi Azikiwe University 2023
Master of Science in Banking and Finance
University of Nigeria 2015
Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance
Imo State University 2010
Additional Information
Fluent English communication skills
Comfortable with outbound calling and high-volume outreach
Reliable remote work setup and internet connection
Able to work independently and meet performance targets
Strong organisational and customer communication abilities