Hi, I’m
Augustine Okonji
Surrey,BC
Summary
I'm hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
West & Central Africa
Investigations Manager
07.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Conducted mandated assessments and investigations in a professional and ethical manner when BAT WCA employees breached the Standards of Business Conduct (SoBC) and/or committed fraudulent or criminal activities.
British American Tobacco Nigeria
Business Risk Manager
01.2015 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Identified key business risks in the operating environment and implemented cost-effective measures to mitigate such risks.
British American Tobacco
Chief Security Officer Investigation and Intelligence
01.2010 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Ensured the Security Risk Management model was embedded in the West Africa and Congo Area.
British American Tobacco
Senior Security Supervisor
10.2005 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Implemented group and departmental security policies.
Shell Nigeria
Lead - Command & Control Center
04.2004 - 09.2005
Job overview
- Communicated work goals and deadlines to employees to increase productivity and meet project benchmarks.
Schlumberger Nigeria
Emergency Response Supervisor
06.2003 - 04.2004
Job overview
- Regularly reviewed incident reports submitted by staff members after each event or exercise.
Education
International Academy for Security Management
Workplace Investigation and Interviewing
01.2012
Lagos State UniversityLagos, Nigeria
Completed coursework towards PGD in Computer Science
07.2006
Institute of Management and TechnologyEnugu, Nigeria
H,N,D in Electrical Electronic Engineering
01.2000
Union Secondary School Awkunanaw
West Africa Examination Council
01.1993
Market Road Primary School
F.S.L.C
01.1988
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Microsoft Office/Excel proficiency
- Training and development
- Reports generation and analysis
- Change management
- Computer proficiency
- Balance in judgment while investigating
- Investigations Management
- Compliance Risk Management
- Investigation Documentation
- Background Investigations
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Technical Proficiency
- Active Listening
- Creativity
- Dependable and Reliable
- Staff Management
- Budget Management
- Emergency Response
- Customer Service
- Cost Control
- Project Planning
- Performance Evaluations
- Interpersonal Relations
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Decision-Making
- Good Judgment
- Task Delegation
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Problem Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Computer Skills
- Negotiation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Training and Development
- MS Office
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Investigations Manager
West & Central Africa
07.2023 - 10.2023
Business Risk Manager
British American Tobacco Nigeria
01.2015 - 07.2023
Chief Security Officer Investigation and Intelligence
British American Tobacco
01.2010 - 01.2015
Senior Security Supervisor
British American Tobacco
10.2005 - 01.2010
Lead - Command & Control Center
Shell Nigeria
04.2004 - 09.2005
Emergency Response Supervisor
Schlumberger Nigeria
06.2003 - 04.2004
International Academy for Security Management
Workplace Investigation and Interviewing
Lagos State University
Completed coursework towards PGD in Computer Science
Institute of Management and Technology
H,N,D in Electrical Electronic Engineering
Union Secondary School Awkunanaw
West Africa Examination Council
Market Road Primary School
F.S.L.C
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