INYANG-UKO EFFIONG EKERE
Lokogoma, Abuja
Summary
To work as a Team Player with other Highly Motivated and Result Oriented Professionals in a Dynamic and Competitive Environment offering Solutions to challenges and focused on enhancing operational efficiency and achieving organisational goals..
A Technical Director with expertise in project management and team leadership.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Director
Smart Electrical And Mechanical Solutions Limited
Abuja, Nigeria
04.2024 - Current
- Consulted with clients to ascertain project requirements and communicated with internal staff to handle project planning and scheduling.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Communicated effectively with all key stakeholders, including project teams, internal clients and external parties.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and encouraging professional development within the technical team.
- Developed and managed proactive maintenance schedule for technical equipment to minimise breakdowns.
- Delivered exemplary training and mentoring to employees, boosting productivity.
- Analysed project requirements, formulated technical specifications, and provided detailed guidance to development teams.
- Managed budgets for technical departments, allocating resources strategically to support priority projects and initiatives.
- Supported employee morale and well-being by developing positive practices centred on career development and individual job satisfaction.
- Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
- Conducted technology audits to identify areas for improvement, leading initiatives to upgrade systems and processes.
- Cultivated work environment focused on personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.
- Delivered exemplary customer service, promoting positive interactions.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for technical projects, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies.
- Trained and supervised technical volunteers about projects projects to pass on skills needed to perform assigned tasks.
- Recruited and hired staff for organisational vacancies and enforced consistent policies across workforce.
- Established effective communication channels between technical and non-technical teams, enhancing collaboration and project outcomes.
- Coordinated tasks with business and technology units to meet delivery schedules and milestones.
- Gave guidance on relevant technical or building expenditure and managed consequent costs within agreed budgets.
- Adhered to health and safety policy to prevent injury to self and others.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and operational excellence.
- Collaborated with customers to assess and mitigate risks.
- Delivered updates to appropriate stakeholders on project status and feedback from clients.
- Prepared statements detailing operational detail and key performance indicators.
- Negotiated with vendors for cost-effective procurement of technology resources, achieving substantial annual savings.
- Reviewed information from projects and suggested improvements.
General Manager Projects, Business Development, & Operations
Mentdis Technological Systems
Treasure Estate, Ajah, Lagos
06.2019 - 03.2024
- - Supervision of Project Designing, Pricing, and submission to Prospective Clients.
- Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives, enhancing the company's community engagement and environmental sustainability.
- - Supervising the preparation of the Project Implementation Plan & Budget
- - Appointing and Managing Project Managers for our different projects
- - Assessment and Appointing of a Systems Subcontractor for our Project Database
- - Managing to ensure Awarded projects are well managed and implemented.
- - Assessment and Selection of Materials Vendors and Operational Terms of Business.
- - Supervision of Manager's Assessment and Selection of quality of materials approved for our projects.
- - Reporting to the Organization's Managing Director and Chairman
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining strict adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
- Managed financial budgets, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
- Controlled expenses and allocated financial resources to reach budget goals.
- Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
- Selected and mentored senior staff, creating successful leadership team.
- Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
- Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
- Analysed market trends and adjusted business strategies to capitalise on new opportunities for growth.
Corporate Business Development and Marketing Manager
Beko Home Appliances Nigeria
South West Ikoyi, Lagos State
11.2014 - 01.2019
- - Managing and Supervising the Corporate Business Development and Marketing Team of Beko
- - Assessing, Shortlisting, Developing, and Managing Relationships with Marketing Agencies Nationwide.
- - Developing Yearly Marketing Plans and Marketing Budgets for Nigeria
- - Implementing the Approved Plan/Budget
- - Identifying and liaising with certain Organizations' Events via Sponsorship to gain market visibility
- - Design and Implement Promotions for Beko/Grundig Brands
- - Implement various ATL and BTL Campaigns to create Awareness for the Brand.
- - Defend and Protect The Brand Image/Identity
- - Identify, Assess, Design, and Implement Exclusive Showrooms/Shop-In-Shops Fixtures
- - Design and Implement Exclusive Showrooms/Shop-In-Shops External and Internal Brandings
- - Design and Produce Brand Promotional Materials, Tee Shirt Uniforms, Shirt Uniforms, Etc.
- - Design and Implement Staff Training Programs – Product Knowledge/Attitudinal Training.
- - Identifies, Prequalifies, and selects vendors for Registration by Procurement for different Marketing activities.
- - Conducts Market Research and Compiles Competition Activity information with recommendations for Top Management.
- - Design and Print Product Catalogues, Company Profiles, Etc.
- - Preparation of Project Solutions Designs and Quotations
- - Preparation of Solutions Proposals for Prospective Clients.
- - Preparation of Presentation slides for clients/Management.
- - Sourcing, Assessing, and Signing-up of Dealers.
- - Preparation and submission of Monthly, Quarterly, Mid-Year, and Annual Marketing Reports.
- - Representing Marketing in Management Meetings.
- - Conducting Performance Appraisals for my Subordinates.
Regional Manager West
Blue Ocean Group (Strategic Partner of LG Electronics)
Ikeja, Lagos State
01.2010 - 04.2014
- - Managing the Sales B2B team to ensure consistent achievement of set targets.
- - Preparation/Vetting and Approving Project Solutions Designs and Quotations
- - Preparation/Vetting and Approval of Solutions Proposals for Prospective Clients.
- - Preparation/Vetting of Presentation slides for clients/Management.
- - Preparation of Yearly, Quarterly, and Monthly Sales Targets and getting approval from Management
- - Preparation of Yearly/Monthly Marketing Budget for the organization
- - Planning and implementation of Seminars, Exhibitions, Product Launches, Advertisements, and general Marketing Activities of the Organization.
- - Liaising and Building of Professional relationships with Architects, M&E Consultants, Quantity Surveyors, Developers - Specifiers.
- - Developing and Maintaining of Specifiers Database.
- - Provision of Training Sessions for Specifiers and Members of Staff
- - Developing and Maintaining of Partnerships with OEM
- - Conducting Performance Appraisals for my Subordinates.
Business Development Manager
Basscomm Group
Ikeja, Lagos
02.2008 - 12.2009
- - Preparation/Vetting and Approving Project Solutions Designs and Quotations
- - Preparation/Vetting and Approval of Solutions Proposals for Prospective Clients.
- - Preparation/Vetting of Presentation slides for clients/Management.
- - Preparation of Yearly, Quarterly, and Monthly Sales Targets and getting approval from Management
- - Managing the Sales team to ensure consistent achievement of set targets.
- - Preparation of Yearly/Monthly Marketing Budget for the organization
- - Planning and implementation of Seminars, Exhibitions, Product Launches, Advertisements, and general Marketing Activities of the Organization.
- - Liaising and Building Professional relationships with Architects, M&E Consultants, Quantity Surveyors, Developers - Specifiers.
- - Developing and Maintaining of Specifiers Database.
- - Developing and Maintaining Partnerships with Engineering Solution Manufacturers
- - Conducting Performance Appraisals for my Subordinates.
Project Engineer, Project Mgr, Head of Projects
Basscomm Group
Ikeja, Lagos
01.2001 - 01.2008
- - Preparing and Ensuring the achievement of the Organization’s Global Projects Plan
- - Supervising all Project Managers
- - Approving Project Program of Work and Timeline.
- - Monitoring the implementation and ensuring the achievement of Project Deliverables
- - Presentation of the consolidated Project Budget to Top Management for Approval.
- - Ensuring prudent Management of the Global Project Budget Implementation.
- - Provision of Adequate and Informed Representation of Organization in Project Site Meetings.
- - Liaising with Project Consultants on all Project Technical issues/requirements.
- - Timely preparation of Milestone Invoices and Approvals for Payments to Organization
- - Planning and Providing Training Programs for Project staff.
- - Conducting Performance Appraisals for Project Staff Globally.
- - Liaising with HR to provide proper and rightly fitted Personnel for different Project offices via Transfer, Promotions, etc.
- - Ensuring adequate punishment/discipline in the Project team at all times nationwide.
Education
Project Management Professional - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Shelton Street, London, United Kingdom2025
Certificate In HVAC Installation, Commissioning - HVAC, Mechanical Engineering
Hitachi HVAC Academy
Dubai, UAE2024
Certificate In HVAC Installation, Commissioning - HVAC, Mechanical Engineering
LG HVAC Academy, University Of Lagos
Akoka, Yaba, Lagos State2022
Certificate In Professional Marketing - Professional Marketing
The Chartered Institute of Marketing
Moor Hall, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK2017
Axis Communications CCTV Training -
Johannesburg SA
Johannesburg, SA01.2012
LG HVAC Systems Training -
LG HVAC Academy Lagos
Lagos01.2011
LG Business Solutions Training -
UAE Dubai
Dubai, UAE01.2011
Safety Health & Environment – Safety Officer -
Michael Morgan Consulting - UK
01.2005
Senior Management Program -
Pan African University, Lagos Business School
01.2005
Fast Track Training on Leadership -
DQC
01.2004
Gent Analogue Addressable 34k Fire Detection and Alarm System -
NOVAR GENT UK
01.2004
Safety Health & Environment Training -
Exxon Mobil Training School
01.2003
Interpersonal Skills & Team Work training -
Don Quester Consulting
01.2001
Higher National Diploma - Electrical Electronics Engineering
Yaba College of Technology
Yaba, Lagos01.1998
Associate Member -
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Skills
- Microsoft tools
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking
- Client consultation
- Risk assessment
- Resource allocation
- Personnel training
- Project management
- Budget management
- Technical specifications
- Team collaboration
- Staff mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Vendor negotiation
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership skills
- Leadership
Custom Section
Male, Obo Atai Nsit, Nsit Ibom LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading and Learning
- Music
- Dancing
- Movies
Timeline
Technical Director
Smart Electrical And Mechanical Solutions Limited
04.2024 - Current
General Manager Projects, Business Development, & Operations
Mentdis Technological Systems
06.2019 - 03.2024
Corporate Business Development and Marketing Manager
Beko Home Appliances Nigeria
11.2014 - 01.2019
Regional Manager West
Blue Ocean Group (Strategic Partner of LG Electronics)
01.2010 - 04.2014
Business Development Manager
Basscomm Group
02.2008 - 12.2009
Project Engineer, Project Mgr, Head of Projects
Basscomm Group
01.2001 - 01.2008
Project Management Professional - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Certificate In HVAC Installation, Commissioning - HVAC, Mechanical Engineering
Hitachi HVAC Academy
Certificate In HVAC Installation, Commissioning - HVAC, Mechanical Engineering
LG HVAC Academy, University Of Lagos
Certificate In Professional Marketing - Professional Marketing
The Chartered Institute of Marketing
Axis Communications CCTV Training -
Johannesburg SA
LG HVAC Systems Training -
LG HVAC Academy Lagos
LG Business Solutions Training -
UAE Dubai
Safety Health & Environment – Safety Officer -
Michael Morgan Consulting - UK
Senior Management Program -
Pan African University, Lagos Business School
Fast Track Training on Leadership -
DQC
Gent Analogue Addressable 34k Fire Detection and Alarm System -
NOVAR GENT UK
Safety Health & Environment Training -
Exxon Mobil Training School
Interpersonal Skills & Team Work training -
Don Quester Consulting
Higher National Diploma - Electrical Electronics Engineering
Yaba College of Technology
Associate Member -
Project Management Institute (PMI)