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Certification
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Israel Agboola

Israel Agboola

Media/Policing/Security Specialist
London,United Kingdom

Summary

Am a dedicated media and policing specialist with a track record of accomplishing corporate objectives via regular and coordinated methods. Capable of working under pressure and adapt to changing events and obstacles in order to best improve the corporate brand. I am professional who is organised and trustworthy and who can manage various responsibilities while maintaining a pleasant attitude. I possess a great willingness to take on more duties in order to attain team objective.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
1
1
Language

Work History

CONNECT User Specialist Manager

Metropolitan Police
London, United Kingdom
12.2017 - Current
  • Ensure that all 50,000 users follow correct CONNECT and POLE software platform procedures, policies and documentation requirements
  • CONNECT information security risk identification, response and management
  • Lead the team through the software implementation stages ensuring resources are fully trained and deployed appropriately to meet demand
  • Manage the daily performance and effectiveness of the team ensuring they actively promote a culture of continuous improvement
  • Set targets, implement guidelines and monitor performance to ensure the support team objectives are achieved
  • Review Detailed Level Designs in line with CONNECT functionality


Designated Officer

Metropolitan Police
London, United Kingdom
02.2008 - 11.2017
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Drugs testing administration

Producer /Reporter

BBC World Service
London, United Kingdom
10.2004 - 12.2007
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
  • Supervised breaking news coverage and determined priority for stories within each broadcast.
  • Source for news and sports stories for daily bulletins and sports programmes.
  • Source and write stories for the BBC website.
  • Cover major international events like African Union and Commonwealth Summits, Football's World Cups and African Cup of Nations, Confederation of African Football Champions League matches, World Athletics Championships.
  • Produced and source guests for live interactive programmes such as Africa Have Your Say!
  • Produce pre-recorded packages for African magazine programme.

African Independent Television(AIT)

African Independent Television(AIT)
Lagos, Nigeria
12.1997 - 11.2003


  • Ascertain that output adheres to the station's editorial, technical, design, and accessibility standards, while adhering to the company's health and safety policy at all times.

  • Enhance the company's editorial and creative vision by assisting in the acquisition of new business.

  • Contribute significantly to the continuing development and implementation of AIT's news and sports social media strategy.

  • Establish objectives, strategies, and associated metrics, manage initiatives, and monitor progress toward quality enhancements and operational efficiency benefits.

  • As a team, ensure that the sports desk has the necessary information to develop web-friendly content and take responsibility for their subsequent dissemination on our social media platforms.

  • Edit and proofread bulletin, headline, and report scripts.

  • Pitch and produce story and feature ideas, as well as follow up on leads from news agencies and other sources.

Education

MBA Intentional Business

Anglia Ruskin University
London/Cambridge
10.2018 - 11.2019

MA Criminology With Forensic Psychology

Kingston University
London
09.2017 - 07.2018

B.Sc Policing

Canterbury Christchurch University
Canterbury
10.2011 - 07.2014

Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism

Nigerian Institute of Journalism
Lagos,Nigeria
10.1996 - 11.1997

M.Sc Sports Management

University of Lagos
Lagos,Nigeria
10.1995 - 08.1996

B.Sc Physical Education

University of Lagos
Lagos,Nigeria
10.1989 - 07.1994

Skills

    Business Development & Planning

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Accomplishments

Assistant Police Commissioners Award -2020

OCU Commanders Award -2021

Affiliations

Chartered Management Institute

British Society of Criminology

Nigerian Union of Journalists

Sports Writers Association of Nigeria

Sports Psychologists of Nigeria

International Sports Press Association

Certification

CMI -Project Management

Interests

Reading, Research, Sports

Additional Information

Referees will be provided on request.

Timeline

Professional Scrum Master II

05-2023

NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence

08-2022

MBA Intentional Business

Anglia Ruskin University
10.2018 - 11.2019

CONNECT User Specialist Manager

Metropolitan Police
12.2017 - Current

MA Criminology With Forensic Psychology

Kingston University
09.2017 - 07.2018

B.Sc Policing

Canterbury Christchurch University
10.2011 - 07.2014

Designated Officer

Metropolitan Police
02.2008 - 11.2017

Producer /Reporter

BBC World Service
10.2004 - 12.2007

African Independent Television(AIT)

African Independent Television(AIT)
12.1997 - 11.2003

Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism

Nigerian Institute of Journalism
10.1996 - 11.1997

M.Sc Sports Management

University of Lagos
10.1995 - 08.1996

B.Sc Physical Education

University of Lagos
10.1989 - 07.1994

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