EZIADA VANESSA GEEKAY-EGENI
London,ENG
Summary
A seasoned professional specializing in advisory and consultancy roles, dedicated to driving growth and performance through strategic planning and problem-solving.
Recognized for strong communication skills that cultivate lasting relationships and enable the delivery of informed personalized guidance. Skilled in decision-making, problem-solving, and team leadership, with a proven ability to delegate effectively and align teams with organizational goals.
Passionate about mentoring individuals from underprivileged backgrounds, fostering personal and professional development. Completed specialized training in critical thinking and mentoring from esteemed UK institutions.
Committed to applying expertise to drive organizational success while continuously advancing professional growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Professional Practice Advisor
London South Bank University
London
01.2025 - Current
- Managing a portfolio of professional placement providers and students, ensuring that their professional practice experiences are appropriate and meet compliance criteria.
- Assisting and guiding students with essential documents, strategies, and goals to complete their academic journey Creating and maintaining positive working relationships with all stakeholders, providing direction, information, signposting, and sharing specialist knowledge with the team.
- Providing accurate and timely responses to all portfolio-related queries and working directly with academic colleagues, elevating complex concerns as appropriate.
- Working as a team to plan and provide services by academic calendar deadlines, as well as contributing to discussions surrounding these dates.
Professional Practice Advisor
London South Bank University
10.2023 - Current
- The primary contact for reference inquiries via email - Assisting with outbound actions to follow-up with students and prospective employers for any outstanding information or documents connected to admissions decisions and the enrolment process.
- Liaising with department tutors and other professional services as needed, ensuring that requests are fulfilled on schedule.
- Resolved complex financial issues, contributing to overall customer satisfaction.
Student Administrator
London South Bank University
07.2023 - 09.2023
- The primary contact for reference inquiries via email - Assisting with outbound actions to follow up with students and prospective employers for any outstanding information or documents connected to admissions decisions and the enrolment process.
- Liaising with department tutors and other professional services as needed, ensuring that requests are fulfilled on schedule.
Front of House Receptionist
SKY
Osterley
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Performing all front-of-house duties for a 300-person media team. Visitors provided continuous good comments, resulting in an average customer satisfaction rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on feedback forms.
- Resolved difficult situations with grace and skill, successfully de-escalating complaints and guaranteeing guests'
Executive Assistant
Look Media
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Created and presented proposals for new and existing investors that aligned with the particular company's vision, mission, goals, and policies.
- Developed and delivered thorough investment proposals to key stakeholders, resulting in a 25% increase in funding for new projects.
- Successfully renewed contracts with 90% of existing customers with proactive communication and tailored account management, resulting in a 15% increase in revenue.
- Assist ed the CEO in launching two new businesses by arranging logistics, managing communication, and assuring seamless operations.
Relationship Officer
Streaming Faith Ministry
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Developed and cultivated solid connections with important clients, leading to a 30% increase in client retention and loyalty.
- Streamlined hospitality practices for visiting investors, resulting in a 20% reduction in coordination time and higher levels of satisfaction.
- Implemented a client feedback system, gathering and analyzing data to find areas of improvement and implementing changes that improved the overall customer experience.
- Identified and conveyed new business prospects to the Relationship Manager, resulting in a 10% increase in the client base and profitability.
Brand & Marketing Executive
Genesis Studios
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Explored new marketing alliances and sponsorship with chosen high-profile clients to expand the brand's reach and audience.
- Prices and services were negotiated.
Education
Master of Business Administration - International Business Management
London South Bank University
09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
Covenant University
04.2001 -
Skills
- Administrative: Proficient in office software, time management, verbal and written communication, customer service, office coordination, email management, organization, and communication skills
- Management: Proficient in decision-making, problem-solving, delegation, and time management Manage the media team in my local assembly regularly, preparing and sharing announcements and information about weekly activities, delegating workload as needed, and planning with the organization on how to best achieve our goals
- Mentoring: Competent in mentoring and coaching individuals, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds, to help them better develop themselves Completed a "Critical Thinking for Self-Development" course at the Metropolitan School of Business and Management in the United Kingdom, as well as a Mentoring course at Training Qualifications UK
- Strategy and planning talents include research, data collection, and interpretation, as well as brainstorming and organizational abilities
Additional Information
- Mentoring: I am now volunteering as an Independent Visitor for Croydon Council. This involves mentoring and coaching my IV, as well as weekly check-ins.
- Regularly manage the media team in my local assembly and get to prepare and share announcements and information on what the activities of the week would be, delegate workload accordingly, and plan with the organisation on how best to achieve our objectives.
Certification
Training Qualifications UK Training Qualifications Issued Jul 2023
- Student Counselling and Youth Mentoring
Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK) Issued Mar 2021
- Critical Thinking For Self Development
Timeline
Senior Professional Practice Advisor
London South Bank University
01.2025 - Current
Professional Practice Advisor
London South Bank University
10.2023 - Current
Student Administrator
London South Bank University
07.2023 - 09.2023
Front of House Receptionist
SKY
11.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Business Administration - International Business Management
London South Bank University
09.2022 - 09.2023
Executive Assistant
Look Media
02.2022 - 09.2022
Relationship Officer
Streaming Faith Ministry
05.2018 - 01.2022
Brand & Marketing Executive
Genesis Studios
06.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
Covenant University
04.2001 -
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