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Otokini George

Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Dedicated and self-motivated with experience in hospitality, event organisation, investment banking and asset management, with a particular interest in Law, Politics and Economics. Acquired many transferrable, powerful, and interdisciplinary skills through the International Baccalaureate Programme as well as King's College Liberal Arts Programme, and therefore the ability to adapt to different environments easily. Intend to implement and share acquired skills, as well as aid, assist, learn from and collaborate with all members of any team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Legal Intern

First Exploration and Petroleum Development Ltd
02.2024 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contract Review & Risk Mitigation - Conducted detailed contract reviews to identify potential risks and provide recommendations for mitigation.
  • Litigation Monitoring & Legal Coordination - Monitored ongoing litigation cases closely by maintaining open lines of communication with external counsel for regular updates.
  • Industry Research & Legislative Updates - Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and legislative changes, providing timely advice to colleagues and clients.

Co-Founder

AestFest Foundation
04.2017 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Donor Relations & Engagement - Maintained regular communication with donors to ensure satisfaction and alignment with expectations. Provided detailed feedback and reports to keep donors informed about operations and impact.
  • Fundraising & Financial Management - Successfully raised over 1.75 Naira to support selected charitable organizations. Managed budgets effectively, ensuring all donor-requested activities were executed within financial constraints.
  • Operations & Program Management - Organized and oversaw all donor-funded activities, ensuring they were carried out efficiently and effectively. Monitored operational processes closely, implementing improvements and delegating tasks to staff as needed.

Corps Liason Officer

National Youth Service Corps, NYSC
02.2024 - 02.2025

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Communication & Operational Leadership –Implemented process improvements that streamlined and enhanced communications, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
  • Representation & Advocacy – Acted as the voice of corps members, addressing their concerns with NYSC officials and local authorities.
  • Information Dissemination – Communicated official NYSC updates, policies, and announcements to corps members.
  • Conflict Resolution – Helped to mediate disputes between corps members, their Places of Primary Assignment (PPA), or NYSC authorities.
  • Welfare & Support – Assisted corps members in onboarding and integration processes, resolving accommodation, security, and/or work-related issues.
  • Supervision of Monthly Clearance – Ensured corps members completed monthly clearance and assist in resolving related issues.

Investment Bank Intern

Standard Chartered Bank
06.2022 - 08.2022

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administrative & Support Tasks - Handled phone calls and responded to emails on behalf of staff, keeping senior members free to focus on larger issues. Updated databases, reports, and tracked deal progress. Filed copies of important documents to maintain accurate and consistent records.
  • Client Relations and Financial Services - Wrote and produced bank support letters for visa applications, ensuring compliance with financial documentation requirements. Facilitated communication between clients and internal teams, streamlining the financial document approval process. Provided support in financial services operations, enhancing client experience and operational efficiency.


Intern

The George Hotel
07.2020 - 08.2020

Key Responsibilities:

  • Front Desk & Guest Services - Assisted with guest check-ins and check-outs, ensuring a smooth process. Handled guest inquiries, complaints, and special requests. Managed reservations and room assignments in the hotel system.
  • Sales & Marketing Support - Assisted in hotel promotions, social media updates, and guest engagement. Conducted market research and analyzed guest feedback.

Education

Semester Abroad -

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts With Major in Politics

King's College London
London, ENG
08-2023

GCSEs, International Baccalaureate -

Sevenoaks School
Sevenoaks, KEN
2020

Certification

  • Introduction to American Law - University of Pennsylvania
  • IE Business School - Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing

Timeline

Corporate Legal Intern

First Exploration and Petroleum Development Ltd
02.2024 - Current

Corps Liason Officer

National Youth Service Corps, NYSC
02.2024 - 02.2025

Investment Bank Intern

Standard Chartered Bank
06.2022 - 08.2022

Intern

The George Hotel
07.2020 - 08.2020

Co-Founder

AestFest Foundation
04.2017 - Current

Semester Abroad -

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts With Major in Politics

King's College London

GCSEs, International Baccalaureate -

Sevenoaks School
Otokini George