Victor Okon
Alberta,STATE_CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Knowledgeable MD/CEO with proven track record of strategic leadership and business development. Successfully led initiatives that resulted in significant revenue growth and enhanced client relationships. Demonstrated expertise in financial planning and operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Management Partner
Sea Guardian Nigeria Limited
Abuja, Nigeria
03.2018 - Current
- Directed the development and implementation of strategic business plans for the company.
- Created, maintained and monitored budgets to ensure financial stability.
- Developed key performance indicators to assess progress towards organizational goals.
- Cultivated relationships with potential partners, investors, customers and vendors in order to expand services and offerings.
- Participated in high-level negotiations with stakeholders on various projects.
- Reviewed financial statements and reports to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
Managing Director, CEO
Wright Links Logistics Services Limited
Abuja, Nigeria
02.2014 - Current
- Directed strategic planning to develop and implement corporate goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Established performance standards and monitored progress towards achieving them.
- Developed action plans to ensure that all organizational objectives are met in a timely manner.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the company while coordinating with staff members.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to maximize cost savings for the organization.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to business operations.
- Created strategies for increasing revenue streams by leveraging existing customer relationships.
- Monitored financial performance of the organization and initiated corrective actions as needed.
- Reviewed reports from departments to identify areas of improvement in operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with senior leadership teams to develop long-term growth plans for the organization.
- Managed external communications such as press releases, media interviews.
- Analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for expanding market share.
- Identified potential risks associated with operations and developed mitigation strategies.
- Implemented process improvements initiatives across various departments within the organization.
- Developed budgeting models used in forecasting future revenues and expenditures.
- Organized marketing campaigns to promote new products and services offered by the company.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers through periodic meetings and follow-ups.
- Provided guidance to team members on project management principles and best practices.
- Generated large-scale operations, budget or expense reports to organize and analyze data.
- Reviewed employee reports before submission to recommend changes or give approval.
- Eliminated company bottlenecks, reduced financial obstacles and addressed work constraints to promote overall growth.
- Conducted presentations to outside groups to drive programs, policies and company objectives.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
HEAD SHIPPING AGENCY OPERATIONS
OCEAN MARINE TANKERS LIMITED
Delta State, Nigeria
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Developed strategic plans for implementing changes within the financial services and government sectors.
- Provided support to project teams by identifying areas of risk, developing mitigation strategies, and providing guidance on change management best practices.
- Collaborated with senior leadership across multiple departments to gain consensus on proposed changes.
- Facilitated meetings between stakeholders at all levels of the organization to ensure successful collaboration during the transition period.
- Developed feedback loops for gathering information from stakeholders about their experience with the change process.
- Provided recommendations on how existing processes can be improved upon based on findings from post-implementation reviews.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency using various Change Management methodologies.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Shipping Management & Technology
Federal University of Technology (FUTO)
09.2021
Certificate in Protocol Professional Training - STCW95
Charkins Maritime Academy
09.2011
B.Sc. (Hons) - Physical Oceanography
University of Calabar
06.2008
Secondary School Certificate -
OdoroIkono Secondary Schools
11.2000
WAEC -
West African Examination Council | OdoroIkono Secondary School
11.2000
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) -
Methodist Primary School
01.1992
First School Leaving Certificate -
Government Primary School | Ikot Akpan Ike
10.1990
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Social interaction
- Negotiation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Business planning
- Empathy
- Tact
- Diplomacy
- Management
- Prioritization
- Planning
- Enthusiasm
- Motivation
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Conscientiousness
- Hardworking
- Attention to detail
- Numeracy
- Technical ability
- Critical reasoning
- Logical thinking
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Team player
- Initiative
- Fast learner
- Coaching
- Motivating
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Coordination
- Knowledge of standards and policies
- Logistics readiness
- Shipping management
- Basic math
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Internet Explorer proficiency
- Administrative management
- Company processes
- Recruitment
- Hiring
- Marketing
- Financial administration
- Customer relationship building
- Policy knowledge
- Contract review
- Creative thinking
- Critical thinking
- Judgement
- Decision making
- Client representation
- Advisement
- Operations management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Management Partner
Sea Guardian Nigeria Limited
03.2018 - Current
Managing Director, CEO
Wright Links Logistics Services Limited
02.2014 - Current
HEAD SHIPPING AGENCY OPERATIONS
OCEAN MARINE TANKERS LIMITED
08.2013 - 10.2015
Certificate in Protocol Professional Training - STCW95
Charkins Maritime Academy
B.Sc. (Hons) - Physical Oceanography
University of Calabar
Secondary School Certificate -
OdoroIkono Secondary Schools
WAEC -
West African Examination Council | OdoroIkono Secondary School
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) -
Methodist Primary School
First School Leaving Certificate -
Government Primary School | Ikot Akpan Ike
Post-Degree Certificate - Shipping Management & Technology
Federal University of Technology (FUTO)