Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Manager
HKK Ventures, Auchi
Auchi, Edo State , Nigeria
08.2014 - Current
Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that boosted brand awareness and generated significant sales leads.
Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
Conducted competitive analysis to identify market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth.
Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
Academic Staff Member
Auchi Polytechnic
Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria
08.2005 - Current
Lecturing and assessing students in Economics, Entrepreneurship and Research methodology across the entire Polytechnic, Project supervision, Exam invigilation, Result preparation
Maintained accurate records of student performance, tracking growth and identifying areas for improvement over time.
Analyzed budget and implemented financial plans for academic programs and related events.
Teacher
Community Quality Grammar School
08.2002 - 08.2003
Teaching Mathematics and Economics in Senior secondary level, Preparation of students results, Internal and external examination invigilation
Computer Instructor
Arnold & McGhee Ltd.
Benin City, Edo State
01.1997 - 01.2001
Training course organization, Training in Ms-word, excel and Introduction to Disk Operating System, Office Administration/Management, Typesetting of books and other documents
Developed comprehensive lesson plans focused on teaching essential computer skills and fostering digital literacy.
Education
M.Sc - Economics
University of Benin
01.2008
B.Sc - Economics with Mathematics
University of Benin
01.2001
Diploma - Data Processing
University of Benin
01.1998
SSCE -
NIFOR Girls’ Secondary school
01.1992
1st School Leaving Certificate -
NIFOR Staff School
01.1987
Skills
Staff Development
Marketing
Business Administration
Contract Management
Workforce Management
Financial Management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Salesforce Management
Verbal and written communication
Revenue Forecasting
Project Planning
Budget Management
Published Journal Articles
Digital technologies for business sustainability in Nigeria: An empirical analysis, African Journal of Management and Business Research, 5, 1, 12 - 22, 2022, http://publications.afropolitanjournals.com/index.php/ajmbr/article/view/180
An empirical analysis of the Energy-growth hypothesis for Nigeria (1991 – 2019), Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy, 11, 5, 18 - 28, 2021, 10.7176/JETP/11-5-03
Student’s attitude towards entrepreneurship education in Edo state: A case study of three tertiary institutions, Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development, 59, 43 - 50, 2021, 10.7176/JPID/59-05
Impact of MSME output, unemployment and inflation on importation in Nigeria, Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 20, 6, 360-376, 2020
Socio-economic impact of flooding on Edo state: Case study of Anegbette, Osomegbe, Udaba and Environs, Journal of Economics & Sustainable Development, 11, 22, 22-39, 2020
Economic growth, trade openness, unemployment and foreign direct investment in Nigeria: an empirical analysis, Sub-Saharan African Journal of Management Science and Entrepreneurship, 2020
The impact of firm-specific characteristics on the growth of listed small and medium enterprises in Nigera, Niger Delta Economic and Financial Review, 2, 1, 130 -149, 2020
Social and Economic Implications of Girl-child Education in Nigeria: A Case Study of Auchi Community and Environs, International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 6, 4, 202 – 219, 2018
Gender Mainstreaming And Economic Development In Nigeria, International Journal of Management Science and Entrepreneurship, 9, 6, 248 – 262, 2017
Improving Nigeria’s Economy Through Entrepreneurial Agricultural Diversification, African Scholar Journal of Management Science and Entrepreneurship, 6, 5, 190 -198, 2017
Achieving Sustainable Economic Transformation In Nigeria Through Education, Multidisciplinary Journal of Industrial Strategies, Information and Management, 2, 1, 172 – 179, 2016
Constraints And Prospects Of Electric Power Supply By Power Holding Company Of Nigeria As A Tool For The Economic Development Of Nigeria, Multidisciplinary Journal of Technical Education and Management sciences, 9, 2, 170 - 183, 2014
Developing Cottage Industries In Nigeria – Goal Of Entrepreneurship, Multidisciplinary Journal of Technical Education and Management Sciences, 2, 2, 31 - 37, 2011
Impact of Government Budget Deficits on Balance Of Payments In Nigeria, International Journal of Social Sciences, 3, 6, 153 - 161, 2011
Education, Key To Human Resource Development For National Development, Journal of Academics, 5, 2, 160 – 165, 2011
Globalization: Employment Generation And Poverty Reduction Strategies For Nigeria, Multidisciplinary Journal of Research Development, 15, 3, 97 - 103, 2010
The Impact of Income Inequality on the Nigerian Economy, Multidisciplinary Journal of Research Development, 15, 2, 39 – 44, 2010
Impact Of Government Budget Deficits On Economic Growth In Nigeria, International Journal of Economics and Management, 1, 1, 95 - 103, 2009
Trade Liberalization and Economic Growth In Nigeria, Journal of Academics, 3, 2, 132 - 141, 2008
Dominant Policy Paradigms: Compliance and Shifts In Nigeria, African Journal of Social Policy and Administration, 1, 1, 108 - 115, 2008
Economic Impact of Migration In Nigeria, Journal of Social and Policy Issues, 5, 2, 117 – 120, 2008
Conference Papers Presented
The impact of industrial sector on the economic growth of Nigeria, The National Conference of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), 02/01/23
Impact of globalization, economic growth and labour participation on net migration in Nigeria, UNIJOS Multidisciplinary Academic Conference, 09/30/22
Flooding menace in the millennium era: Socio-economic impact of the 2016 flooding on Udaba community of Edo state, The 19th Multidisciplinary Academic Conference, 06/29
Impact of MSME output, unemployment and inflation on importation in Nigeria, Proceedings of the Academic Conference on Sub-Saharan African Resources and Opportunities: Sustainable Development in 21st Century, 10, 2, 318 - 334, 05/28
Impact of Selected Macroeconomic Indicators on Budget Deficit in Nigeria, The 14th Multidisciplinary Academic Conference, 03/05
Impact of Rural Financial Market on Capital formation in Nigeria (1991 – 2018), The 7th Interdisciplinary Academic Conference, 08/15
Ministry Of Finance/Petroleum And Corruption In Nigeria: An Empirical Analysis, 2nd International Gender Conference, 01/21
Enhancing National Development Through Cashless Policy Literacy/Education, 6th Annual National conference of the Association for Promoting Researches and Development in Nigeria, 04/24
Improving Nigeria’s Economy Through Entrepreneurial Agricultural Diversification, School of General studies 3rd International Conference, 10/03
Gender Mainstreaming And Economic Development In Nigeria, International Multidisciplinary Conference on Gender, 03/10
The Social and Economic Implications of Girl-Child Education For A Sustainable Future, 9th Annual National conference of the Association for Encouraging Qualitative Education in Nigeria, 05/13
Education, Key To Human Resource Development For National Development, Association of Nigerian Academics (ANA) Conference, 03/24
The Impact of Income Inequality on The Nigerian Economy, National Association for Research Development (NARD) Conference, 10/05
Globalization: Employment Generation And Poverty Reduction Strategies For Nigeria, National Association for Research Development (NARD) Conference, 10/05
Workshops Trainings Attended
2021, Baseline assessment of Digital Literacy and proficiency on emerging skills in ICT
2014, Workshop on Leadership and Self-awareness Plus Performance Management
2013, Workshop on Performance Improvement Techniques for Academic staff of Auchi polytechnic
2011, Training in Pedagogy
2008, Training on Basic Skills in Microsoft office Tools
2007, Mandatory Advancement Continuous Educational Training on Prospects and challenges of Environmental Economics and sustainable development
Special Assignments
2009, Monitoring of WAEC and NECO Examination in Edo North Senatorial District for Edo state Government
2010, Monitoring of WAEC and NECO Examination in Edo North Senatorial District for Edo state Government
2011, Monitoring of WAEC and NECO Examination in Edo North Senatorial District for Edo state Government
2012, Monitoring of WAEC and NECO Examination in Edo North Senatorial District for Edo state Government
2013, Monitoring of WAEC and NECO Examination in Edo North Senatorial District for Edo state Government
Professional Body Membership
Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered) Membership No. 67003
Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN)
Personal Information
Maiden Name: ODIAI, Victoria Oshuare
Local Government Area: Owan East
Place of Birth: Edo
Date of Birth: 02/15/75
Gender: Female
Nationality: Nigerian
Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
Researching and Reading
References
Will be provided on request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered) Membership No. 67003
Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN)
Federal Min. of Labour and Productivity Certificate of Competence (2017, no. LA/1/136144) [(i)Tailoring & dress making (ii) Hairdressing and body care]