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About
I am Odebola Taiwo James, a graduate of MSc. in Economics from Near East University, Lefkosia, North Cyprus, with Bachelor from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria and a graduate diploma in Business Management from Nigerian Institute of Management, University of Awka Study Centre. I want to avail myself of the opportunity of widening my career scope on profitable organisation’s pedestal and to spread my tentacles by gathering the requisite on-the-job experience from relevant organisations to expand my career insight, give me comparative advantage and enhance my academic background. I hope you would consider me for key jobs as I love team work, I am a team player and I have team spirit. I give attention to slightest of details and I can work with little or no supervision. I earnestly hope to be considered for job opportunities from your reputable organizations or clients. I need the competitive edge to further enhance my efficiency and career continuity. I hope I can get this from you, and you can get the result from us.
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As a natural born go-getter, my passion has continuously driven me to expand my knowledge, experience, and relationships. With a strong background and diverse skill set, I’m confident in the creative ideas and successful solutions I bring to the table. Keep exploring my site to learn more information about me, and reach out directly with any questions.
My Experience
Background & Expertise
06/01/2018-Present
Assistant Student Agent (Informal)
Near East University, Student Boulevard, Lefkosa, Turkey
Approval for student admission and acceptance
​Airport Pick up of students at arrival
Organizing accommodation for fresh students
Assisting new students with registration process
Helping students with rising issues
05/01/2014–06/01/2017
Student Agent
Global Logistiks Services
12, jalan yap, kwan seng, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Application for student admission and approval
Pick up of incoming student from the Airport
Arranging accommodation for fresh students
Assisting new students with registration process
Serving in advisory capacity to fresh students
Troubleshooting and assisting student with rising issues
Acquisition and renewal of study visa for new and existing student
03/08/2012–30/08/2013
commercial officer
Grooming Micro Finance Institution
234001 Lagos (Nigeria)
www.groomingcentre.org
Sales and Marketing Of bank products and loan packages
Setting up clients group and committees for savings and loans
Client's business evaluation and home verification
Risk analysis, determining client's capacity and ability to pay.
Recommendation of loan to customers via business evaluation
Credit analysis and presentation to Credit and Risk Manager
Daily tracking of customer and the client payment pattern
Follow up on repayment, Recovery of outstandings from defaulters
Evaluating the clients committee for next cycle of savings and loans
16/06/2009–28/02/2012
Credit and Risk Officer
Accion Micro Finance Bank
4th Floor Elizade Plaza,
322A Ikorodu Road, Anthony, 23401 Lagos. (Nigeria)
www.accionmfb.com/
Marketing and sales of various banks products and loan packages
Market penetration and client sourcingÂ
Client business evaluation and home verification
Credit analysis and client's worthiness
Risk analysis, Determining client's capacity and willingness to pay
Recommendation of loan to customers via business evaluation
Credit analysis and presentation of loan proposal before credit committee
Daily tracking of customers and clientele base
Follow up on repayment and recovery of bad loans
Serving in advisory capacity to my clients.
Background & Expertise
06/04/2009–16/06/2009
Savings and Loan Officer
Touchstone Micro Finance Bank
5, Association Avenue, Obanikoro Palmgroove, 23401 Palmgroove (Nigeria)
www.touchstonemfb.com
Marketing the bank's services and financial product packages
Selling the bank's various account, product and packages
Opening of savings and current account for interested clients
Managing clients and clientele base
Processing of loan application for customers
Loan disbursement and repayment follow-up
Monitoring customer's account maturity and managing complaints
Troubleshooting challenges arising from operations
04/05/2008–23/04/2009
Operations Officer
People's Microfinance Bank, Abagana, Anambra (Nigeria)
Administration of cash deposit and cash withdrawal
Posting of salaries, ledgers and cheques
Casting, calling over, daily and monthly balancing
And reconciliation, attending to customers complaints
Opening of customers account, savings or current
Monitoring Customers balance and transaction
Entry of transaction into cash book and account jotter
Lodgement and logistics of customers share dividends
Logistics of petty/miscellaneous cash from our banker
04/04/2008–30/03/2009
Secondary teaching staff
Nimo Girl's secondary school, Nimo
1, school road, Nimo, Abagana, Anambra, 434243 Abagana (Nigeria)
Teaching junior secondary school students mathematics
Composition of weekly Lesson notes and curriculum
Setting of evaluation exams on mathematics and appropriating marks
Recording students attendance and extracurricular activities
Marking students exam paper and recording their marks
Making students reports cards/sheets by performance review
02/10/2007–31/03/2008
Teaching and Administrative staff
Heritage Group of Schools, Ejigbo.
3, Aiyelegun Road, Iyana Ejigbo, Lagos., 234001 Lagos (Nigeria)
Preparation of revenue schedule from school fees
Preparation of expenditure schedule for student salary
Logistics of School fees and staff salaries from the bank
Mobilization of cash for sundry expenses and project execution
Management of Miscellaneous cash and petty project execution
Education
What I’ve Learned
03/09/2001-27/11/2006
Bachelor of Science
Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Economics Department.
BSc. Economics, Honours, Second Class Lower-Division
Introductory insights to key economic principles and theories
Principles and applications of Economics
Core courses in Economics Major.
Relevant models, assumptions, theories, axioms and paradigms in economics.
Mathematical concepts and Statistical applications in Economics.
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics Theories.
Long Essay and Dissertation
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17/05/2008–08/04/2009
Certificate of proficiency in Management
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Nigerian Institute of Mangement, Lagos (Nigeria).
Graduate Member (Certificate), University of Awka Study Centre, Anambra State.
Management Principles and Techniques
Communication Skills for Managers
Corporate Law and NIM Act
Small Business Management
Marketing Management
Financial Management
Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
Management Case Analysis
02/07/2011–Present
Diploma In Accounting
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant, ACCA, Lagos (Nigeria)
(Suspended to be continued), Diploma in Accounting attempted
Accountant in Business
Financial Accounting
Management Accountant
28/09/2017-04/01/2019
Masters In Economics (Thesis)
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Near East University, Lefkosa (Turkey)
MSc. Economics, Honours, Second Class Upper-Division
Microeconomics
Econometrics
Macroeconomics
Mathematical Economics
Global Economics
International Economics
European Monetary Integration
Thesis
11/09/2013–03/08/2014
Certificate in Bahasa Melayu
Pusat Bahasa Linguistik Global, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Introduction into Malaysian Language, Bahasa Malayu
Learning numbers in Melayu
Learning Pronunciation of words
Learning how to write simple words
Combination of Melayu words into sentences
Identifying objects and their names
Learning greetings and salutations
11/05/2008–08/04/2009
Diploma in Desktop and MS Office Application
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Centre Point Computer Institute, Abagana (Nigeria)
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MS Office Word
MS Office Excel
MS Office Powerpoint
MS Office Picture Manager
Interests and Hobbies
Just for Fun
Social Gathering
Favorite Pastime
We are formed as social being, no man is made to be alone, none can survive living in isolation, hence IÂ participate in social gatherings as it has helped me in interactions, connections and networking even relative to my work. I am outgoing, even if it is just for visit or coffee, but IÂ do it mostly for work.
Campus Surfing
My Latest Hobby
I like visiting campuses, love going to the four-wall of universities, I feel good strolling a citadel of higher learning, seeing faculties and students gives me positive inspiration and enhances my aspirations. I love academic environment precisely, so, I make sure I visit available universities in any town, city, country or nation I visit or find myself
Relaxation
True Self-Fulfillment
I take time off work to free my mind and relax but for a short period, however, I make sure I relax my mind away from work at least for few minutes daily as it helps me to reboot, recuperate and unwind. This helps me to get back to work stronger.
"Well done is better than well said"
Benjamin Franklin
My Skills
What I Do
Survey Skills
Only the Best
I have the requisite marketing experience and drive. I have done quite some surveys and I can conduct or administer surveys, either academic or product surveys. I can work with little or without supervision relative to stated project guidelines, using discretion and strictly abiding by vocational ethics.
Problem-Solving Skills
Outstanding Quality
I am analytical , love problem-solving activities and likes troubleshooting. I give attention to the slightest of details and I take cognizance of key factors necessary for any project success in a constructive and rational manner.
Marketing Skills
Truly Top-Notch
I am conversant with products cum services sales and marketing. I am good at prospecting, market potential, client sourcing, product promotion, also skilled at recovery from defaulters. My attitude to sales, marketing and matters arising is very impulsive and spontaneous for remarkable achievement in marketing drive.
My Projects
What I’ve Done
Privatization and Commercialization of Public Enterprises in Nigeria.
Exceptional Achievement
A graduating dissertation on capitalization and commercialization of public cum government owned local companies and industries in Nigeria in order for proper management, efficiency of service delivery and how it will eventually culminate into development of the nation. Importantly, I suggested that industries, ventures, SMEs, Government parastatals and institutions should be monetized by either full or partial privatization or commercialization approach. Moreover, I also x-ray the factors inhibiting expansion and profitability of these governmental institutions and their privatization cum commercialization which includes, unhealthy competition from foreign direct investment (FDI), lack of proper structures, effective monitoring system and regulatory agencies and inadequate infrastructural facilities and amenities which include electricity, good roads that should be provided by the government for proper functioning and increased output of these local ventures and companies. Also treated in the thesis which was sequential to my graduation is that the citizens of the nation state, Nigerians, need a re-orientation on the need to appreciate and patronize the locally-made goods and services within the economy to boost the morale of the local producers, investors and entrepreneurs, while firms and industries should work towards production of quality goods, commodities and services that will attract the patronage of locals, they should look beyond manufacturing at low cost of production for the purpose of maximizing their profit, a case of break-even is still allowed at the initial stage of production before their products can gain market popularity within the populace, locally and in the international markets spanning the frontiers of global market.
Boko Haram Effect on Nigerian Economy
Perfect Execution
As a result of my quest to x-ray the effect of the ongoing deadly activities of Boko Haram activities in Nigeria and how it has affected the Northeastern part of the country and the macroeconomy of the nation. Sequel to this, was why I decided to centre the work on these purposes; to enunciate the organization, its history, activities and implication on Nigerian economy. More so, this work looked at the history of Nigerian economy, various contributors cum indicators to its GDP and growth. Therefore, I have submitted my results known through qualitative methodology and made requisite conclusion from various findings, employing the use of existing and secondary data. Additionally, this work evaluated the core effects of the Boko Haram terror of 2014 on the economy, importantly, its impact which is more profound following its declaration as terror group, aftermath its 2014 activities using data, figures and illustration to juxtapose the standpoint. More importantly, this work justifies and shows that Boko Haram was one of the root causes of the economic recession witnessed in the Nigerian economy through 2016 to second quarter of 2017. Justifications used are GDP components, economic indicators, key sector contributors; their percentage contribution to GDP, value added as share of GDP, with the values mostly in US billion dollars and percentage change in the indicators, for effective evaluation of the impacts and implications of terrorism on the macro-economy of Nigeria.
TERRORISM WILL NOT SURVIVE IN THE REALM OF NEW ZEALAND
A Real Success
The study is to submit that terrorism will not survive in an economy like that of New Zealand, as the nation does not have history of armed conflicts, more so, there is an existing regulated political structure and a well-managed public governance. Therefore, existing and secondary data in form of tables and illustrations from reports of Global Terrorism Index, GTI 2015 and 2018 are used to juxtapose the topic and submission, that terrorism will not have a place in the realm of New Zealand. The country does not fall in the category or League of Nations to be infested with terrorism. As much as there were direct costs from the attack in form of loss of lives, the indirect cost will not have any significant impact on the economy of the nation or translate to an ongoing operation of terrorists or terrorism in its globally renowned peaceful realm.
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