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Work History
Education
Skills
Areasofinterestandexpertise
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Research
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Osekaima Celestine George-Chuka

Gatineau,Canada

Summary

Dedicated and driven PhD student with a robust academic foundation in Business and International Law & Diplomacy, paired with extensive secondary school teaching experience. Proficient in developing and delivering comprehensive curricula, contributing significantly to scholarly research. Skilled in engaging students and simplifying complex concepts, committed to academic excellence and continuous professional growth. Proven ability to adapt and excel in diverse educational settings including a university, consistently making valuable contributions to academic teams.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Registry Associate

University of Derby
Derby, United Kingdom
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide agile frameworks for identifying, assessing, executing, and continuously monitoring the university's strategic business objectives, particularly those related to the entire student experience – from enrolment to post-graduation support journeys
  • Focused on achieving strategic objectives and ensuring overall corporate success
  • Champion research and development for business transformation initiatives in diverse teams whilst providing coaching support across the Registry.

College Advisor

University of Derby
Derby, United Kingdom
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provide academic administration across a range of programmes within the College of Health Psychology and Social Care as well as the wider Registry
  • Act as the contact point for students in providing information, advice and guidance whilst working with academic colleagues to deliver exceptional programme support.

Business Development (Ag. Head, Data Solutions)

Greenwich Registrars & Data Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Developed and delivered market activation programs across product offerings within my portfolio to optimize profitable client acquisition and support team members throughout sales cycles
  • Provided leadership, training and mentorship for the Marketing and Project Teams as well as researched and developed new products with the view of impacting P&L.

Senior Business Analyst

Braincraft Limited
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Led Business Development and Client Relationship Management of the Faculty by spearheading comprehensive, cohesive and strategic marketing campaigns
  • Delivered the development and commercial implementation of seminar presentations in an in depth and knowledgeable manner.

Relationship Manager & Change Agent

Union Bank of Nigeria
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Built and managed a complex portfolio of B2B relationships whilst maximizing growth potential of existing clients by capitalizing on cross-sell and up-sell opportunities
  • Drove positive transformation and brand sustainability through policy and change management initiatives across the region
  • Represented the essence of globally acceptable organizational culture and moderated effective transition within a multicultural workforce.

Language Teacher (French & English)

Nigerian-Turkish International Colleges
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Delivered classes (French & English Assimilation Classes) in an in depth and knowledgeable manner whilst providing individualized instruction by promoting interactive learning which maximized learning opportunities as they occurred during the course of running day to day activities
  • Supervised internal & external examinations as well as administered base line tests for special needs students triggering 85% success in examination.

French Language Teacher & Executive Assistant to the Director

Brighter International Schools
Niger State, Nigeria
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Planned, taught and managed language classes
  • Provided strategy and administrative support to the School Management.

Education

MBA Global (Distinction) -

University of Derby
12.2023

MA (Hons.) International Law & Diplomacy -

University of Jos
12.2013

Executive Masters (Project Management) -

British School of Project Management
01.2012

BA (Hons.) French -

University of Jos
12.2006

Skills

  • Policy Implementation
  • Program Support
  • Management Support
  • Relationship Building
  • Strategy Development
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Process Improvement
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • AI Aptitude

Areasofinterestandexpertise

  • International Development
  • Social Sciences & Sociology
  • Peer Support
  • Teaching, Coaching & Mentoring
  • Research & Analysis
  • Strategic Business Management
  • Communication & Negotiation
  • Innovation & Intellectual Curiosity
  • Sustainability & Policy Management
  • Strategic Thinking & Planning
  • Qualitative & Quantitative Metrics
  • Academic Writing
  • Adaptability & Flexibility
  • Theories, Policies & Practices
  • Collaboration & Delivery

Professionalmemberships

  • Institute of Leadership & Management – ILM Level 3, United Kingdom, 01/01/24
  • Generation Next, United Kingdom, 01/01/23
  • Chartered Management Institute, United Kingdom, 01/01/22
  • BrainCraft Academy, 01/01/16 - Present

Career Experience

  • Registry Associate, 01/01/23, Present, University of Derby, Derby, United Kingdom, Provide agile frameworks for identifying, assessing, executing, and continuously monitoring the university's strategic business objectives., Champion research and development for business transformation initiatives in diverse teams whilst providing coaching support across the Registry.
  • College Advisor, 01/01/22, 12/31/22, University of Derby, Derby, United Kingdom, Provide academic administration across a range of programmes within the College of Health Psychology and Social Care., Act as the contact point for students in providing information, advice and guidance.
  • Business Development (Ag. Head, Data Solutions), 01/01/18, 12/31/22, Greenwich Registrars & Data Solutions, Developed and delivered market activation programs across product offerings., Provided leadership, training and mentorship for the Marketing and Project Teams.
  • Senior Business Analyst, 01/01/16, 12/31/17, Braincraft Limited, Led Business Development and Client Relationship Management of the Faculty., Delivered the development and commercial implementation of seminar presentations.
  • Relationship Manager & Change Agent, 01/01/09, 12/31/16, Union Bank of Nigeria, Built and managed a complex portfolio of B2B relationships., Drove positive transformation and brand sustainability through policy and change management initiatives.
  • Language Teacher (French & English), 01/01/08, 12/31/09, Nigerian-Turkish International Colleges, Abuja, Nigeria, Delivered classes in an in depth and knowledgeable manner., Supervised internal & external examinations.
  • French Language Teacher & Executive Assistant to the Director, 01/01/06, 12/31/07, Brighter International Schools, Niger State, Nigeria, Planned, taught and managed language classes., Provided strategy and administrative support to the School Management.

Research

  • Evaluating the Role of Industry 4.0 Technologies for Resource Optimization in Supply Chain Management – Critical Success Factors for Decision Makers, 01/01/23
  • Extending the Frontiers of the Unilateral Use of Force in International Law: Issues and Challenges, 01/01/13
  • Examining Misery as a theme among Characters in Wirriyamu of Williams Sassine, 01/01/06

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Registry Associate

University of Derby
01.2023 - Current

College Advisor

University of Derby
01.2022 - 01.2023

Business Development (Ag. Head, Data Solutions)

Greenwich Registrars & Data Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2022

Senior Business Analyst

Braincraft Limited
01.2016 - 01.2017

Relationship Manager & Change Agent

Union Bank of Nigeria
01.2009 - 01.2016

Language Teacher (French & English)

Nigerian-Turkish International Colleges
01.2008 - 01.2009

French Language Teacher & Executive Assistant to the Director

Brighter International Schools
01.2006 - 01.2007

MBA Global (Distinction) -

University of Derby

MA (Hons.) International Law & Diplomacy -

University of Jos

Executive Masters (Project Management) -

British School of Project Management

BA (Hons.) French -

University of Jos
Osekaima Celestine George-Chuka