Ezekiel Ekata

Results-driven business professional with 10+ years of international experience in business analysis, project management, consulting, workplace management, and human resources. Skilled in making sense of data and implementing strategic solutions to maximize operational efficiency and add sustainable value. Proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions and process improvements. Expert in leading cross-functional teams and translating business objectives into actionable strategies.

• Global Goodwill Ambassador and Volunteer
• Volunteer Mentor, #HerFutureAfrica Programme
• Coordinator and Prayer Secretary, Nigeria Christian Corpers' Fellowship (NCCF)
• World Youth Alliance Member

• Business Analysis
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Workplace Management
• Consulting
• Strategy Formulation
• Process Improvement
• Requirements Gathering
• Risk Assessment
• Performance Management
• Training/Coaching
• Youth Development
• Humanitarian Aid
• Emergency Response
• Monitoring/Evaluation
• Human Resources

• Achieved over 30% cost reduction and over 20% time reduction in over 70% of projects due to process improvements as a Business Analyst and Workplace Manager.
• Received positive feedback on over 80% of reports, presentations, and training sessions as a Training Consultant.
• Instrumental in reducing customer complaints by 50% as a Library Helpdesk Analyst, resulting in a glowing recommendation.
• Spearheaded debugging and testing of the Credit Desktop Trading System during an internship at Barclays Capital.
• One of the top 10 traders in the Barclays Global Summer Internship Trading Competition.
• Recipient of the SMU Silver Internship Award for excellent performance.

● SiteReadyBC, WHIMS, Principles of H&S Management by BCCSA| WHMIS Certificate by Aix Safety| Caring about Food Safety by British Columbia Ministry of Health| Food Handler Certificate by FoodsafetyTraining.ca| Naloxone Training by St John’s Foundation| Responsible Adult Course in Child Development, Child Guidance, and Nutrition by YMCA BC| 2024

● Emergency First Aid, Community Care – Level B CPR/AED by St. John Ambulance Nanaimo BC | 2023

● Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI), USA (June 2020 - Sept 2020)

● Certified Facility Manager (CFM), International Facility Management Association (IFMA), USA (Sept 2019 - Dec 2019)

● PMDPro Level 1 & 2 | FMDPro | PgMDPro, PM4NGO | APMG, UK (Jan 2019 - May 2019)

● Project Management for Development Professionals | Financial Management for Development Professionals | Program Management for Development Professionals

● OSHA Construction Safety and Health Professional | OSHA Oil and Gas Safety and Health Professional | OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Professional, OSHAcademy US | OSHTRAIN (Aug 2015 - Dec 2015)