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Illinois, United States

Lagos, Nigeria.

•Demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills, which were utilized to advocate for SDGs and project impact at international conferences and forums.•Exhibited financial acumen, including budget planning, allocation, and financial reporting for projects.•Showcased cross-cultural competence and adaptability, gained through project implementation in diverse communities across Nigeria.•Proved expertise in fundraising and grant proposal writing, securing over $15,000 in grants to support Foundation initiatives.•Managed a team of five and a pool of volunteers spanning undergraduate students in various higher institutions of learning in Nigeria.

Springfield, Illinois, United States

Springfield, Illinois, United States

•Managed and ensured the user-friendliness and web accessibility compliance of both internal and external hiring websites to enhance the user experience.•Assisted in data sorting and management for over 50 agencies within the State of Illinois during the transition to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, contributing to the seamless adoption of new technologies.•Collaborated with the recruitment team to provide responsive support to both internal and external applicants, addressing inquiries, and questions, and developing innovative solutions as needed•Applied industry-standard methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of existing programs. Identified program issues, assess multiple scenarios, and recommend optimal solutions to resolve challenges•Collaborated with project stakeholders (Deloitte) to understand project requirements and develop comprehensive test plans, including test scope, objectives, and test case design.•Executed functional test cases to verify software functionality, identify defects, and ensure that applications meet quality standards.•Documented and tracked defects, including detailed steps to reproduce issues, and collaborated with developers to facilitate defect resolution.•Supervised and tracked vendor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with project requirements set forth by the state of Illinois.

Lagos, Nigeria

•Spearheaded initiatives that boosted employee efficiency by 30% through the development and implementation of innovative strategies for staff motivation, career advancement, and retention.•Played a pivotal role in the successful launch of a new investment product by designing strategic documents, requirements, and procedures, ensuring a seamless introduction into the market.•Established a College Recruitment and Job Fair Participation Program, resulting in the employment of five recent university graduates from two job fairs. The program structure, known as "College to Corporate," remains an integral part of talent acquisition strategies.•Provided effective direction, leadership, and guidance to a team of 25 professionals, 10 support staff, and vendors, fostering a collaborative work environment that contributed to organizational success.•Assumed the task of organizing company records, transitioning them to a reliable cloud storage system, and creating a structured file organization, improving overall administrative unit efficiency by 72%.•Efficiently scheduled and managed stakeholder calls and meetings, facilitating productive discussions and fostering teamwork among colleagues.•Assumed responsibility for local and international business trips, ensuring seamless booking, precise reservations, and timely addressing of emergencies or last-minute changes.

Lagos, Nigeria.

Lagos, Nigeria

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Officer for NASELS