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Micheal Gbolahan

Castleford,United Kingdom

Summary

Economist and Project Management professional with 5+ years of experience conducting research, evaluating development projects, and supporting policy frameworks within both technical and non-technical sectors. Skilled in economic data analysis, statistical modeling, and preparing sectoral development reports. Holds an MSc in Project Planning and Management and a BSc in Economics. Demonstrated success in stakeholder collaboration, strategic planning, and cross-sector project execution in West Africa and the UK. Now seeking to contribute to economic intelligence and policy support at ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID).

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Project manager (Contract)

Guesthub.com
London, United Kingdom
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Oversaw planning and implementation of over 10 IT projects, ensuring economic viability and value-for-money analysis.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and documented project outcomes relevant to cost-efficiency and market impact.
  • Applied Agile methodologies and produced strategic reports for stakeholders.

Project support officer

Ashington Geoconcept limited
Ogun, Nigeria
05.2016 - 08.2024
  • Conducted field-level data analysis and supported reporting on groundwater exploration projects increasing sales by 10%.
  • Developed technical documents and supported policy inputs for water resource development.
  • Coordinated technical teams and advised on resource allocation, aligning projects with national development priorities. Drafted procedure manuals, work definitions and standard operating procedures by job title or work area.

Project manager

Enactus Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2015 - 04.2016
  • Led evaluation and reporting for 10 development projects across Nigeria’s western region.
  • Provided economic insights and feasibility analysis for product and service-based initiatives.
  • Managed stakeholders, designed project strategies, and reviewed data to support decision-making.

Project manager

Fair Deal waters Limited
Abeokuta, Nigeria
02.2013 - 04.2015
  • Oversaw infrastructure projects focused on water resource development.
  • Liaised with government and local authorities to assess compliance and strategic alignment.
  • Evaluated cost structures, materials flow, and environmental impact assessments.

Education

Master of Science - Project Planning and Management

University of Bradford
09.2022 - 12.2023

Bachelor of science - Economics

Tai Solarin University of Education
02.2012 - 11.2015

Skills

  • Economic and Sector Analysis
  • Macroeconomic Research
  • Strategic Policy Support
  • JIRA, Trello, or Mondaycom – For Agile project management and backlog tracking
  • Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or Google Analytics – For data analysis and KPI tracking
  • Figma, Balsamiq, or Adobe XD – For wireframing and UX prototyping
  • Statistical Modeling (SPSS, Stata)
  • Development Strategy Review
  • Data Interpretation and Visualization
  • Report Writing and Presentation
  • Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Access

Certification


  • Agile Project Management and Delivery, Almond Careers

Language

English

Timeline

Project manager (Contract)

Guesthub.com
09.2024 - 02.2025

Master of Science - Project Planning and Management

University of Bradford
09.2022 - 12.2023

Project support officer

Ashington Geoconcept limited
05.2016 - 08.2024

Project manager

Enactus Nigeria
05.2015 - 04.2016

Project manager

Fair Deal waters Limited
02.2013 - 04.2015

Bachelor of science - Economics

Tai Solarin University of Education
02.2012 - 11.2015
Micheal Gbolahan