Ndiana-Abasi M. Email & Phone Number

Lekki, La, Ng

Greater Accra, Ghana

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

Team lead, Group Corporate Communications.

Swindon, Uk

Responsibilities contracted to Palm3 Strategic Communications include: Presentation of interactive lectures to multinational expatriates prior to their deployment into Nigeria on behalf of my client in Africa. Provision of support and coaching for multinational expatriates within their first month of deployment into Nigeria.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Palm3 works with emerging market companies to expand their domestic market share and build their businesses into global enterprises. Throughout its markets of expertise, Palm3 works with businesses, industries and business associations to build brands and reputations.Palm3 currently facilitates Business Ethics / Social Cultural Foundations trainings for expatraites from South Africa relocating to work in Nigeria under contract of Cartus Corporation USA.Responsibilities include:  Facilitation of active communication links between business stakeholders - investors, management, staff, suppliers and clients. Actively drive/manage business development and sales with regards to annual revenue budget.  Preparation of forecasts, annual fiscal plans and sales reports.Achievements: May 2012: Co-published, launched and distributed Luxury Hotels of West Africa, first-of-its-kind coffee table book out of Nigeria. May 2012: Organised Inaugural Nigeria Tourism Investor Summit, at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Lagos to industry acclaim. September 2012: Coordinated a $312,500 international exhibition and conference for the Interior Designers Association of Nigeria. Event held successfully with sponsorship budget exceeded and over 300 delegates from 12 different countries around the world in attendance.  October 2012: Provided Event Support & Logistics coordination for inaugural CSR Roadshow for Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCIN) in 3 cities: Lagos, Port-Harcourt and Abuja. September 2012 to December 2012. Appointed Strategic Partner to the managers of The Akwa-Ibom International Trade Fair 2012, (by the Uyo- Ikot Ekpene Chamber of Commerce) and IC Publications UK Ltd in Nigeria/South Africa.October 2015 - Founded, Youth Entrepreneurship Summit & Expo Nigeria http://yesnigeria.com.ng

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Responsibilities contracted to Palm3 Strategic Communications include: Driving client service excellence and a culture of delighting our consumers. Brand Management, Marketing Strategy and Channel Sales & management. General Management/Administration of KISUA’s head office operations in Johannesburg and supervising fulfillment/production/warehouse units in Beijing, Philadelphia and East Sussex, England. Obtaining client feedback and driving increases in client satisfaction and engagement.  Client Acquisition & maintenance.  Promoting KISUA's purpose, vision, values and strategic objectives. Maintaining a highly effective Customer Service unit that attracts the best people in the industry. Contributing to the development of a culture that enjoys the challenge of meeting stretched financial and performance targets. Project management of KISUA’s initiatives and team tasks/deliverables.  Business planning, performance management and international management/coordination of KISUA business units in China, London and Philadelphia, USA. Fund raising , International Channel Sales.

London, Uk

Responsibilities included: Actively managed the group’s relationship with a large network of West African based stakeholders: Public Sector/Governments, Advertising Agencies, multinationals and industry regulators/players. Exhibited and facilitated local and international, high profile Economic and Social Events with IC Partners (WEF, IMF/World Bank, AFDB, CBC, NESG, CDA)  Initiated Executive marketing and strategic networking with Business Prospects and Stakeholders that led to converted sales contracts. Delivered/exceeded a GBP 750,000 target annually.

Business Development / Brand Management / Event Management

Johannesburg, South Africa

Responsibilities included: Led all Africa Investor’s initiatives within the Anglophone West African Region, including: Marketing Operations, Sales Operations, Branding, Public Relations, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management, New Account Acquisition, New Product development, Business Development, Partnership Marketing, Strategic Relationships, Commercial and Retail Marketing. Capabilities developed: Highly networked and experienced deal closer, with specialisation in marketing management and business strategy and development. Experienced in launching new & ground-breaking sales interventions.  In-depth understanding of brand architecture and brand management disciplines.  Raised GBP 500,000 annually from Sub-Saharan Africa. Exceeded this target each year of employment at Ai. An experienced negotiator and marketer to chief executives and top government functionaries with a track record of thriving in fast paced & cross-functional business environments, and delivering beyond expectations against stretched targets. Experience with sales and marketing budgets, R&D, and forecasting.  Excellent analytical skills, with great attention to detail.  Ability to work effectively across functions, with minimal direction (self-starter).

Johannesburg, South Africa

Responsibilities included: Initiation and coordination of special projects in emerging markets in Africa. Event production and advertising sales for Africa Investor Magazine. Initiation of partnerships and multi-purpose vehicles with channel partners to increase sales.

Calabar, Nigeria

 Completed MTN Nigeria Induction/Training School 9 Modules with Distinction. Deployed to Manage MTN Nigeria’s Online Franchise World class Service Centre for Calabar. Led a team of 15 staff at the MTN Connect. Managed working capital of about USD 116,000.00 Generated monthly sales revenue of about USD 6,154.00 to USD 12,000.00 in a low income earning city. Raised monthly income to USD 23,000.00 from August 2006 through vigorous corporate account acquisitions. Created Pre paid, Post paid, Corporate Account and their administration using MTN C Systems software like Flagship, Single View, Min Sat. Development and implementation of marketing plan. Market the following accounts which are under my management now; TINAPA, United Cement Company, Cross River State Government, Cross River State Tourism Bureau, Julius Berger FTZ, and a host of other corporate accounts. Reported to MTN Nigeria the activities of the MTN Connect on a daily basis; attend quarterly management meeting,  Product development workshops etc. 100% recorded in Skill Junction, South Africa organized Coaching Course for MTN service centre managers. Weekly manpower training given to Connect work force on Customer.

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Responsibilities included: Management of 12 satellite dealerships in 6 cities across Nigeria. Management of day to day operations of dealership housing MTN, Airtel, Panasonic brands. Management of team consisting of 220 resources.

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Responsibilities included: Headed sales team, responsible for customer service. Management of the setup of the dealer network.

Lagos, Nigeria

Responsibilities included:  Analysis of well log cores and liaison with Houston based completion team on Bonga Deep Sea field to enable the extraction of oil in the right locations at the right time. Secretary to petroleum engineering technologist.

Pdm, Business Administration

B.Sc Honours, Geology

Activities and Societies: National Association of Geosciences And Mining Students

West African Examinations Council Certificate, Ssce Matriculation

Activities and Societies: Press Club, Arts & Culture Club, National House Captain, Music club.