Chigozie Igwe

No. 34 Duro Oyedotin Street, Off Adesina Street, Ijesha Surulere Lagos. Mobile No.: 08137232425 E-mail: gozieigwe@yahoo.com Age:30years, Sex: Male PROFILE A success driven individual who strives hard towards the attainment of organizational goals and objectives while continuously working towards personal development. A significant experience in business and partnership development, worked as the team leader in a team of four consultancy group which led to the business improvement of Norwich international airport. Possess an excellent client relationship skills, very good project management skill and excellent team playing spirit. CAREER INTEREST / KEY STRENGHTS Business Development, Clients Relations, Marketing and Management Consulting. KEY SKILLS Excellent analytical skills and distinct processing of business ideas. Excellent inter-personal and team building skills. Excellent clients relations skills which is targeted at continuous client retention. EDUCATION Norwich Business School University of East Anglia Norwich, United Kingdom MBA (Full time) Chartered Management Institute, London, United Kingdom Diploma in Management Consultancy University of East Anglia Norwich, United Kingdom M.A. International Relations & Development Studies Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria B.A. History & International Studies Federal Government College, Ikot-Ekpene, Nigeria S.S.C.E. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Dharmattan Gas & Energy Ltd

2010

2010

2009

2004

1999

Post: Business Development Manager 06/2012 Date

Developing the overall Liquefied Petroleum Gas business. Developing business processes including day to day management of all aspects of the business. Delivering a satisfactory bottom line with the resources allocated. Identifying new business opportunities, attracting high-end customers and building Clientele base. Developing and implementing growth strategies, aimed at positioning the company in new markets, Developing the corporate brand strategy and ensure that market is kept abreast of new capabilities within the company. Interfacing with relevant Marketing and Sales staff, and manage/coordinate staff affairs. Delivering month on month sales turnover. Writing technical proposals and generating required reports (weekly and monthly) to the Managing Director. Advising management on how to achieve superior service delivery. Conducting regular Market Intelligence (local and international). Playing a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.

Ezdoz Oil & Gas Nig Ltd. Lagos

Post: Business Development Manager 02/2011-May 2012 Sourcing for procurement contracts from companies operating within the oil and gas sector. Articulating and facilitating the development and implementation of effective business and product strategies. Ensuring that company documents are updated to meet industry and regulatory requirements. Developing synergies for new opportunities, customer retention and referrals. Developing customized and off-the-shelf programs and materials to support supply, and supply segmentation strategies. Managing key relationships with stakeholders group, general employee, external parties and corporate/regulatory bodies. Chadwicks Financial Services Ltd. Norwich, UK. Post: Business Development Officer 10/2010 01/2011

Initiating and developing new business process ideas. Reviewing and analyzing the UK financial Service authority (FSA) legislation on retail distribution review. Exploring options to be adopted by Chadwicks to structure its business towards meeting RDR requirements, and also conducting market research on competitors activities.

Women Employment Enterprise and Training Unit, Norwich

Post: Partnership Development Officer 03/2010 06/2010 Identifying and contacting potential partners, and developing partnership strategies for the organization. Identifying new options to undertake with potential partners while reviewing the old ones. Recommending actions needed to develop and maintain new and existing partnerships. Identifying discussion points to minimize any risks. Identifying income maximizing opportunities.

Balloon Dog Ltd., Norwich, United Kingdom Researching on issues around return on marketing investment (ROMI). Analyzing the concept of brand payback in relation to ROMI. Preparing weekly reports of findings on ROMI concepts within the UK FMCG Sector. Fourth nightly presentation of findings to the management of Balloon Dog Ltd.

Post: Business Consultant 07/2009 12/2009

Shaping Norfolks Future (Economic Development partner of Norfolk County Council, United Kingdom)

Post: Business Consultant 01/2009 07/2009

Investigating on issues around the business use of Norwich International Airport. Carrying out periodic assessment of customer demands and proffering solutions on how the airport management can satisfy those demands. Working in a team of four to analyze arising issues on the general business performance of the airport.

Marina Securities Ltd., Lagos Nigeria (Capital Markets)

Post: Clients Service Officer 02/2007 08/2007 Management of clients stock portfolios including advising on and implementing their transactions. Managing investor/company relations and ensuring both parties were satisfied with all transactions. Attending to clients general needs such as investment advices, transaction enquiries as well as providing solutions to their diverse queries. National Youth Service Corps (Osun state, Nigeria) Post: Corp Members Information Officer 2005 2006 Liaising between the local government authorities and the corps members. Organizing and facilitating youth development programs and events. Liaising with local government authorities in organizing HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns and periodic trainings for the local populace. Enhancing information flow between the local government authorities and the general public.

OTHER Personal Interests: Languages:

Socializing, Sporting activities, Reading and Travelling English and Igbo.

References: Available on request.