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EMMANUEL NNA OKPARA

Greenwich, City of London

Summary

Skilled Sales Representative well-versed in sales, customer service and management. Demonstrated track record of success in generating new revenue streams while building customer loyalty and retention Innovative Architect with reputable background in diverse design and construction project management. Leverages industry knowledge and experience to bring complex concepts and sustainable designs to fruition. Pragmatic problem solver with strong knowledge of industry best practices.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Branch Architect/ Sales Executive

Wichtech Industries ltd
Umuahia, Nigeria
04.2016 - 11.2023

Building Development and Supply of Roofing/ Plumbing systems

  • Presented design proposals to clients with detailed sketches, colour boards and sample materials
  • Visited sites to review work progress and drive process improvements Coordinated contractors, subcontractors and laborers to deliver on projects
  • Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Delivered professional sales presentations, creatively communicating product quality and market comparisons to prospective clients.
  • Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.
  • Created and managed client contracts, negotiating positive, profitable terms to aid target revenue attainment.
  • Articulated product features and specifications in customer-centric language based on their priorities.
  • Worked on commercial and residential projects of different sizes using sound engineering principles and industry best practices for design
  • Redesigned existing building structures to incorporate new features and structural elements matching clients' changing needs
  • Monitored project progress, providing swift solutions and suitable alternatives to design problems.

Site architect

Rima Civil and Infrastructural Engineering Nig Ltd
Lagos
01.2011 - 02.2016

Construction of Berger Paint New Factory Warehouse, Ikeja, Lagos

  • Preparation of site layout drawing and setting up site.
  • Participate in planning, estimation, daily activities and retrospective meetings.
  • Reviewing and preparing design details.
  • Preparation of work program.
  • Monitored project progress, providing swift solutions and suitable alternatives to design problem.
  • Reviewed contractor proposals for new builds to identify missing information, generate questions and align budgets.

Construction of Dangote Sugar Refinery, Apapa Wharf, Lagos

  • Task allocation, progress tracking, technical support to team and review of drawings.
  • Involved in work shop drawing, monitoring and giving approval for fabrication of steel works.
  • Providing architectural design of details needed.
  • Coordinating site meeting and providing site activity sheets.
  • Meeting consultant and client for drawing changes and approval.

Design of Indo-Eye Hospital, Ajao Estate, Lagos

  • Provision of architectural drawings for Indo-eye hospital and setting up site.
  • Preparation of site layout drawing and setting out the building.
  • Participated in planning, estimation, daily activities and retrospective meetings
  • Reviewing and delivering of architectural details and preparation of work programme

Renovation of factory and office extension at 7up Bottling Company, Benin

  • Supervision and relating with consultant and client
  • Determined functional and spatial requirements of new structures and renovated areas
  • Redesigned existing building structures to incorporate new features and structural elements matching clients' changing needs
  • Site supervisor

Construction of Generator Facility for Coca-cola Bottling Company, Transamadi, Port-Harcourt

  • Involved in creating project plan
  • Involved in providing new drawing for new office Coordinating all site activities
  • Implementation of all steel works for proposed construction
  • Managed design projects from concept development through to completion
  • Reporting to office all work schedule and daily activities.

Architectural intern

Hazon space Limited
Lagos
01.2008 - 12.2009
  • Provided high-quality deliverables in alignment with quality standards and established protocols
  • Participated in Autodesk 3ds software training to develop proficiency in creating three-dimensional construction drawings
  • Provided clerical and administrative support to senior architectural staff
  • Facilitated project tracking, producing detailed, accurate progress reports in
  • PowerPoint.

IT student

D and Y Associates
Lagos
06.2006 - 11.2006
  • Documentation and design modeling
  • Site organization, planning and setting out site building Supervision, Defect fixing, construction
  • Conducted site inspections and surveys to determine conditions.

Education

Masters of Science - Architecture

Abia state university
Uturu, Abia
09.2011 - 09.2012

B.Sc - Architecture

Abia state university
uturu, Abia
09.2003 - 09.2007

GCSEs Ikeja Grammar School
1999

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Ewu Tun-tun Primary School
1992

Skills

  • Business development
  • Stock merchandising
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Superb time management
  • Object orientated analysis
  • Project planning Constructional ideas
  • Site planning and design expert Proficient in use of Autocad and
  • Revit
  • Market trends understanding
  • Retail marketing
  • Presentations and proposals

Timeline

Branch Architect/ Sales Executive

Wichtech Industries ltd
04.2016 - 11.2023

Masters of Science - Architecture

Abia state university
09.2011 - 09.2012

Site architect

Rima Civil and Infrastructural Engineering Nig Ltd
01.2011 - 02.2016

Architectural intern

Hazon space Limited
01.2008 - 12.2009

IT student

D and Y Associates
06.2006 - 11.2006

B.Sc - Architecture

Abia state university
09.2003 - 09.2007

GCSEs Ikeja Grammar School

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Ewu Tun-tun Primary School
EMMANUEL NNA OKPARA