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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professional Training Certifications
Languages
Timeline
CHUKWU MARY-JOAN OBIANUJU

CHUKWU MARY-JOAN OBIANUJU

Hamilton,ON

Summary

An astute Customer Support and Marketing Professional, offering over 4 years commendable experience in Customer support, Brand Marketing, and skilled at driving business by ensuring exceptional customer experiences and delivering optimal customer satisfaction. Self-motivated, with the ability to excel in a fast-paced culturally diverse environment, communicate effectively at all levels, manage competing priorities, and adapt readily to new challenges.

Results-driven professional with strong foundation in program management, excelling in project oversight and implementation. Known for collaborative efforts in team environments and adaptability to dynamic project requirements. Expertise in strategic planning and stakeholder relations enhances operational efficiency and program success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

CODE FOR AFRICA
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Customized support strategies for high-priority clients to ensure their specific needs were met.
  • Developed feedback system for customers to share their service experience, leading to actionable improvements.
  • Collaborated with product team to communicate customer feedback, resulting in product enhancements.
  • Resolved complex issues proactively, preventing potential roadblocks to successful project completion.
  • Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Answered as many as 70 telephone and electronic inquiries per day.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND BRAND MARKETING EXECUTIVE

CWG PLC
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Manage approximately 30 customer records, incoming calls and follow up on ensuring customer satisfaction on services rendered per day.
  • Effectively manage and prioritize a high volume of incoming customer communications via various channels, such as email, social media DMs, ticketing third party tools
  • Troubleshoot technical issues in a timely manner ensuring solutions and tickets are handled without delays
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development and Operations, to address customer concerns and provide product/service feedback
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing message, marketing strategies and customer support strategies to ensure right messaging and best practices, promoting a customer-centric culture within the organization
  • Planned, implemented, and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
  • Conducted competitor analysis, identifying key differentiators to strengthen the brand's unique selling proposition.
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Implemented data-driven performance tracking methods for ongoing analysis and optimization of marketing efforts.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities for the brand and inform strategic decision making.
  • Enhanced customer engagement through the creation of compelling content for social media platforms.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND MARKETING OFFICER

GRANGE EDUCATION LIMITED
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Receive calls and serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, issues, and requests, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and efficiency when attending to parents and walk-in customers
  • Managed marketing campaigns, strategic partnerships, competition mapping and brand building initiatives
  • Vendor management and evaluation of performance on project delivery
  • Secured 3 partnerships to drive growth for the school which grew the admission rate from 15% to 22% in the 2022/2023 Academic term
  • Evaluated and maintained a marketing strategy for content and communications
  • Managed partnership with our customers in UK and Canada
  • Defined and tracked campaign effectiveness and adjusted strategies accordingly.
  • Increased brand awareness by implementing targeted marketing campaigns and strategies.
  • Led creative brainstorming sessions that resulted in innovative ideas for promotional projects.
  • Organized events and trade shows to showcase company products and services, generating valuable leads.
  • Spearheaded public relations efforts that resulted in increased media exposure and brand recognition.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND MARKETING MANAGER

GEMSTONE LEADERSHIP NETWORK
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Planned and assisted with new service launch and promotional activities
  • Managed and grew an online community of from 0 to over 750 individuals from 4 continents
  • Engaging customers to ensure learning and delivery satisfaction
  • Content Strategy and Execution for social media pages and community digital platforms
  • Took initiative to create content and manage communities associated with the brand and push the brand forward

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS LEAD

GALLANTBIZ LIMITED
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Created the customer support department and recruited a team of 5 persons
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Handle 70+ calls daily, with duties including signing up new customers, retrieving customer data, presenting relevant product information, and canceling services
  • Trained two new employees in how to use CRM Systems, entering customer data and organizing customer interaction logs
  • Received an average 85% customer satisfaction rating to date, 15% higher than the company average
  • Suggested a new tactic to persuade canceling customers to stay with the company, resulting in a 5% decrease in cancellations
  • Championed and led the team that worked on the ‘New Nigeria’ documentary
  • Initiated product launch ideas and ongoing features/benefits tailored for each target segment
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

CUSTOMER SERVICE & TRAINING OFFICER

JCI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
10.2013 - 10.2017
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, issues, and requests, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and efficiency
  • Effective management of the brand presence online and offline through feedback and evaluation from customers
  • Developed strategies that aided the proper running of the Training department
  • Ensured accurate electronic training records are kept for all courses
  • Managed the trained and licensing of over 2500 employees to enhance success in field operations.

Education

MBA - Marketing Management

Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State
07.2019

BSc. - Banking and Finance, Second class honors (Upper Division)

Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State
06.2008

Skills

  • Customer Support
  • Customer Experience
  • Brand Marketing
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Verbal & Written Communications
  • Strong Business Acumen
  • Telephone handling
  • Strategic Orientation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Partnerships

Accomplishments

  • Team Management, Managed a team of customer service executives and trained a team of interns to drive the brands success and foster upselling by ensuring a 30% increase in customer satisfaction rating.
  • Innovative Customer Experience, Developed and executed big, innovative customer handling techniques using emotional intelligence to reduce complaints by 15%.

Professional Training Certifications

  • Certification in Marketing (CIM UK), 2022
  • Data Analysis training by Dataleum, 2021
  • Product Master class: How to Build Digital Products, 2020
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification, 2020
  • Digital Marketing Training by Google, 2018
  • Market Research Practicalities with Versa Research, 2018
  • Certified E-CRM (Customer Relationship Manager) Professional, 2011

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE - CODE FOR AFRICA
10.2023 - 08.2024
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND BRAND MARKETING EXECUTIVE - CWG PLC
05.2022 - 10.2023
CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND MARKETING OFFICER - GRANGE EDUCATION LIMITED
01.2021 - 05.2022
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND MARKETING MANAGER - GEMSTONE LEADERSHIP NETWORK
02.2020 - 11.2020
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS LEAD - GALLANTBIZ LIMITED
02.2019 - 02.2020
CUSTOMER SERVICE & TRAINING OFFICER - JCI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
10.2013 - 10.2017
Covenant University - MBA, Marketing Management
Covenant University - BSc., Banking and Finance, Second class honors (Upper Division)
CHUKWU MARY-JOAN OBIANUJU