Mentor Box is a Social Enterprise aimed at providing a nexus between socio-economic problems and their solutions through an innovative, effective and efficient approach of providing an enabling environment for sustainable development and growth in Kogi State.Mentor Box is Kogi State’s pioneer co-working space and innovation lab aimed at providing a conducive working and learning environment that would enable young people get equipped with the right skills, tools and information needed to inspire innovative ideas, create solutions to problems in their environment and build a resilient and inclusive economy driven by young people.Spearheaded projects with budgets of up to $100,000, managing scopes, schedules and deliverables in collaboration with impact organizations.Worked with corporate organizations to deploy CSR initiatives across education, rural development and other inclusive programs.Facilitated business continuity, negotiated contracts and agreements with partners and also, cut costs by 30% by eliminating waste and unnecessary expenditure. Reduced duplication of roles with clear responsibilities, policies and procedures. Directed financial activities to fund business operations and investment activities.

Translated business needs, issues and ideas into successful strategies and action plans. Directed collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to review business performance.Engaged with attorneys to help clients navigate legal issues. Used technologies to revitalize lagging business processes. Contrasted product and service offerings to recommend enhancements.Established key business goals and priorities with team, clients or project management sponsors. Interviewed key personnel and stakeholders to understand business processes.Recommended and deployed data-driven improvements to projects, resources and systems. Implemented clear policies governing routine and special business operations.

Manage the planning department, including overseeing staff, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring the department's activities align with the organization's overall goals.Prepare and present reports on planning activities and progress to senior leadership and other stakeholders.Lead the development and implementation of short-term and long-term planning strategies that align with the organization's objectives and goals.Conduct research and analysis to identify areas of growth and improvement, and recommend changes to the organization's planning process as needed.Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic plans, including identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and developing metrics to track progress.Lead cross-functional teams to ensure effective planning and execution of projects, programs, and initiatives.

Created a new office reporting system that led 10% increase in response time and overall productivity. Developed all administrative goals and objectives for the office of the Deputy Governor.Managed, drafted and executed 90% of local and international communications for the office of the Deputy Governor of the state, ensuring that all communications were coherent and ethical. Entrusted with the execution of the World Bank's Care Program report for the entire state.Provided technical advice on mineral prospects as a member of the task force on raw materials extraction for the State Ministry of natural resources. Created a tracking system with metrics and used data to create charts and reports for the ministry to make informed decisions.Protected sensitive and confidential records by implementing data and cyber security initiatives, consistently following proper procedures and minimizing exposure.Control the private office of the Deputy Governor to ensure that his primary mandates and policies are effectively implemented

Created a process for receiving and storing mail electronically, which helped eliminate the problem of missing files. Maintained accurate databases and filing systems for local and international communication by championing a change of communication methods within the Government House that led to faster reporting and approvals.Co-designed and co-implemented the campaign strategy that led to the re-election of the Kogi State Governor in the 2019 elections. Assisted the Research and Development directorate in initiating the government's new direction roadmap blueprint for the first tenureWorked within a team to domesticate the SIP of the Federal Government to create inclusion of Kogi State indigenes, leading to more measurable goals being tracked and positive feedback from more than a million participants.Advised the government on differentiating State from reservoir boundaries leading to the Kogi State attaining the oil producer status, enabling them to share from the FG's 13% derivative for oil producing States.

Conducted reservoir engineering studies, including reservoir modeling, simulation, and optimization, to support development planning and operations.Provided technical guidance and support to cross-functional teams, including drilling, completions, production, and facilities engineering, to ensure alignment and integration of reservoir management plans.Analyzed and interpreted reservoir data, including production, pressure, and fluid properties, to identify opportunities for optimization and improved performance.Developed and maintained reservoir management plans, including production forecasting, reserves estimation, and field development planning.

Prepared and presented reports on business development activities and progress to senior leadership and other stakeholders.Managed the business development team, including setting performance objectives, providing guidance and coaching, and ensuring team members have the necessary resources to succeed.Led negotiations and contracts with new clients and partners to ensure favorable terms and conditions.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop proposals, presentations, and other materials to support business development efforts.Built and maintained relationships with key clients and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.Conducted market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities and potential partnerships.Developed and executed comprehensive business development plans that align with the organization's objectives and goals.

Served as personal assistant to the Chief financial officer of the groupPrepared all strategy reports using key metrics and performance indicators.Put together bid documentation for tender purposes and development