Vincent Ishaya
Bradford
Summary
Motivated professional with a diverse background in education and customer service. Brings exceptional communication, organisational, and leadership abilities to foster collaborative learning environments whilst demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills in various settings. Experienced in developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies that boost brand awareness and drive customer engagement. Talented in fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and teams to achieve business objectives.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant/ Lecturer
Plateau State University
Bokkos, Plateau State
10.2019 - 07.2026
- Lecturing
- Teaching/ Lecturing Assistance
- Courses Taught: Undergraduate LIT 107 Introduction to Creative Writing, ENG 122 Introduction to Lit. II (Poetry & Drama), ENG 133 Introduction to Nigerian Literature, LIT 204 Literature, Popular Culture and Mass Media, LIT 206 Introduction to Contemporary African Drama, PLASU-LIT 221 Introduction to Children’s Literature, ENG 210 Creative Writing II, ENG 221 Survey of English Literature (Neoclassical-Modern), ENG 224 Satirical Literature, ENG 225 Survey of Modern African Literature, ENG 313 African Oral and Heroic Lit. in Translation, ENG 314 African Fiction, ENG 323 Native Language and Cultural Fieldwork, ENG 413 Studies in Fiction, ENG 416 Caribbean and African American Literature, ENG 417 Modern Literary Theory, ENG 423 Literature and English for Specific Purposes
- Course content creation
- Setting of exam questions and Marking scheme
- Supervised examination sessions, ensuring adherence to academic integrity and fairness standards.
- Evaluated student assessments and exams, delivering constructive feedback to support academic growth.
- Conducted interactive tutorials, fostering deeper student engagement and understanding of literature concepts.
Class Teacher (Corp Member, NYSC)
Government Secondary School
Kebbe, Sokoto State
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Delivered engaging lessons that fostered student participation and enthusiasm
- Set, marked, and collated exams, providing timely feedback to enhance student learning
- Organised meetings for debate and press club to encourage critical thinking and public speaking skills
Sales Representative/ Brand Ambassador
British American Tobacco
Abuja, FCT
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Achieved company targets by implementing successful sales strategies.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of friendly service.
- Addressed customer issues and complaints through effective problem-solving.
- Analysed customer data to guide strategic business decisions.
- Managed product maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance.
Marketing Staff/ Field Agent
Peak Marketing and Research Company
Jos, Plateau State
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Executed field marketing strategies to enhance product visibility and engagement
- Conducted survey on consumer behaviour to assess product engagement and preferences
- Collected and collated data for comprehensive market analysis to inform strategic decisions
Education
Masters of Arts (M.A.) - Literature-in-English
01-2025
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - English Literature
01-2010
West African Examination Council (WAEC) Certificate - secondary School Certificate in Arts
01-2010
First School Leaving Certificate - Primary School Certificate
01-2003
Skills
- Educational technology
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Administrative writing
- Copywriting
- Good research skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Good team player
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Works independently
- Administrative support
- Online curriculum interface
- MS office proficiency
- Online curriculum delivery
- Interpersonal relations
- Social media management
- Report-writing
- Research proficiency
- Administrative assistance
- Sales data analysis
- Qualitative research
- Exam coordination
- Course materials creation
- Course material preparation
- Data evaluation
- Student counselling
- Course materials development
- Academic writing
- Educational leadership
- Lecture implementation
- Academic presentations
- Presentation development
- Grant proposal writing
- Curriculum implementation
- Faculty liaison
- Budgeting and finance
- Academic research
- Curriculum Development
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
French
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Citizenship and Leadership training Certificate at Shere Hills Mountain School, Jos. Under the Federal Ministry of Youth Development Abuja, Nigeria. (May 2008)
- ICDL ICT in Education by Fozy Global Concepts Ltd. Abuja (May 2021)
- UNICAL-ACU Early Career Researchers’ Workshop on Grant-Writing Skills, University of Calabar. (September 2022)
Custom
- Reading
- Research
- Travelling
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Graduate Assistant/ Lecturer - Plateau State University
10.2019 - 07.2026
Class Teacher (Corp Member, NYSC) - Government Secondary School
05.2017 - 04.2018
Sales Representative/ Brand Ambassador - British American Tobacco
10.2016 - 05.2017
Marketing Staff/ Field Agent - Peak Marketing and Research Company
01.2011 - 08.2011
University of Jos - Masters of Arts (M.A.), Literature-in-English
University of Abuja - Bachelor of Arts (B.A), English Literature
Science Day Private Secondary School - West African Examination Council (WAEC) Certificate, secondary School Certificate in Arts
ECWA Staff School - First School Leaving Certificate, Primary School Certificate