Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Proven expertise in academic research, tutoring, management and business development. Skilled in effective time management, multitasking, and communication. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised, open to learning and quickly mastering new skills.
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UGOCHI IFEANYICHUKWU
Thornaby,Stockton-on-Tees
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
POJM Consult
Covid-19 Testing Team facility Manager/Data admin manager
01.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Daily running, coordination and overseeing all task in the facility
- Was responsible for the daily running, coordination and overseeing of all task in the facility.
- Managed staff of the facility, monitored procurement and delivery of supplies.
- Planned and coordinated field work, collated, developed and managed data gotten on and off field .
- Actively ensured development and maintenance of safety policies and procedures.
- Involved in coordination of all facility technical activities .
- I also managed and maintained contact with external contractors, and facilitated required training for facility staff.
- Developed and implemented preventative measures to reduce downtime while ensuring all task were completed effectively and efficiently
Nottingham Trent UniversityNottingham
Postgraduate PhD Student
03.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Conducted part of my PhD research work in both Bioscience and Chemistry laboratory.
- Participated in proposal presentations and also presented work outcome
- Observed and followed all safety protocol in the laboratory
North West University
Tutor/Graduate Assistant
06.2018 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Assisted and provided support to students individually or in groups during lecture time or out of class by providing one-to-one tutorials
- Attended mandatory tutor training sessions and created learning tools.
- Assisted students in the development of appropriate study skills.
- Maintained consistent communication with supervisory staff and provided feedback on students’ progress.
- Performs other assigned duties and helped in marking over 300 different tests and exams.
- Prepared and administered tests to assess student understanding of course material.
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
Skye Bank Nigeria Plc
Business Development Officer
08.2015 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Was responsible for driving business growth within the bank, as I brought in major accounts worth over 700 million.
- Developed network of contacts to attract new clients, while maintaining already established businesses.
- Researched for new market opportunities and managed different growth projects.
- Worked with team to map out sales projections and forecast revenue, in line with projected income.
- Worked with a team to develop proposals that addressed client’s needs, concerns and objectives.
- Ensured customer satisfaction and resolved any conflict
School of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
National Youth Service Scheme
01.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Participated in all phase of research including planning, preparation, application, evaluation, data analysis, writing and maintenance.
- Conducted literature searches and reviews on identified topics.
- Assisted other colleagues in sampling, testing, measuring, recording, collection and interpretation of data and specimen.
- Observed laboratory safety procedures in dealing with potential biohazard and chemical hazard materials.
- Recorded and logged in experimental results and also helped with different power point presentation.
National Hospital Abuja
Industrial training attaché
01.2008 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Assisted other medical laboratory technologist perform laboratory tests.
- Helped organize and run simple laboratory tests.
- Handled specimen collection and registration.
- Cleaned laboratory bench top, machinery, sterilized equipment, and prepared media and buffer solutions.
- Assisted in carrying out routine task accurately and followed strict methodologies to carry out analysis.
- Assisted and completed other duties to support the laboratory team
Faith Model Group of Schools
Class teacher
01.2001 - 01.2003
Job overview
- Planned, prepared and presented lessons to meet needs of the pupils.
- Facilitated learning amongst 23 pupils, and motivated them with imaginative presentation.
- Developed and fostered appropriate skills that helped improve their communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
- Organized and managed time, resources and the classroom.
- Ensured safety of pupils and provided feedback to parents and carers on pupils progress.
- Assessed students' understanding of concepts through quizzes, tests, and other assignments.
- Encouraged students to think critically and ask questions in order to foster a deeper understanding of the material.
Education
North West UniversitySouth Africa
Master's Degree (Thesis) Biology from Biology
07-2020
University Overview
North West UniversitySouth Africa
Honours degree Microbiology
05-2018
University Overview
University of Port Harcourt
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree Microbiology
12.2010
University Overview
University of Port Harcourt
Ordinary National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Physiology/ Pharmacology Technology)
12.2005
University Overview
Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT)
National Diploma Examinations
12.2005
University Overview
Skills
- Adequately groomed in computer skills
- Good understanding of safe practices and commitment to security, safety health, environment and operations integrity
- Well-developed communication and people management skills
- Self-motivated and commitment to duty
- Analytical thinking, quick learning ability
- Innovative, creative, flexibility and adaptability
- Performance Assessments
- Service planning and scheduling
Certification
- 2005 National Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT)
- 2015 Financial Statement Analysis Training Programme
- 2017 SAFE-T (Safety Auditing Forte & Training)
- 2017 Responsible Conduct of Research and Laboratory practice
- 2017 South Africa -Swiss Nanomedicine Symposium (TB & HIV/AIDS)
- 2019 IP-Wise Workshop
Articles In Progress
Articles In Progress
- Detection of Arginine Deiminase (ArcA) and Protective Antigen (Bay 046) Virulence Determinants in Streptococcus species isolated from Milk
- Design and Electrochemical Characterisation of Synthesized Metal Oxide Nanoparticles from Pomegranate (Punica gratum Antimicrobial properties of biosynthesized Zinc and iron oxide nanoparticles.
- Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Properties of Synthesized Metal Oxide Nanoparticles from Pomegranate (Punica gratum)
Awards
Awards
- 2017 North West University Merit List
- 2018 North West University Honorary Colour
- 2018 Golden Key Membership award
- 2019 NRF Masters Innovation Scholarship
Articles published
Articles published
- Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Extracts and Characterization of Their Antibacterial Activity
- Surviving Personal Financial Strain Amid Covid-19 Outbreak: A Conceptual Review of South African Context
REFERENCES
REFERENCES
- Provided on request
Timeline
Covid-19 Testing Team facility Manager/Data admin manager
POJM Consult
01.2022 - 01.2023
Postgraduate PhD Student
Nottingham Trent University
03.2021 - 11.2021
Tutor/Graduate Assistant
North West University
06.2018 - 11.2019
Business Development Officer
Skye Bank Nigeria Plc
08.2015 - 01.2017
National Youth Service Scheme
School of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
Industrial training attaché
National Hospital Abuja
01.2008 - 01.2009
Class teacher
Faith Model Group of Schools
01.2001 - 01.2003
North West University
Master's Degree (Thesis) Biology from Biology
North West University
Honours degree Microbiology
University of Port Harcourt
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree Microbiology
University of Port Harcourt
Ordinary National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Physiology/ Pharmacology Technology)
Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT)
National Diploma Examinations
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