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BENSON NJOKU

BENSON NJOKU

Newark,New Jersey

Summary

Accomplished analytical Research Fellow with over 12 years of academic and professional records, conducting and sharing results of complex research. Partnered with faculty and students to achieve excellence in preparation and performance of research related tasks, proficiently captured in a Ph.D. Dissertation, titled ''Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of Firms listed on the United Kingdom and the Nigerian Stock Exchanges'' in 2018.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer and Research Fellow

Michael Okpara University Nigeria
Umudike, Abia State
08.2012 - 12.2022
  • Developed semester outlines and over 100 instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives on semester basis
  • Taught over 150 diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities on semester basis
  • Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications
  • Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework
  • Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
  • Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely
  • Participated in over 50 conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement
  • Led over 100 seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention

Banker

Sky Bank of Nigeria Plc
Enugu, Nigeria
12.2011 - 08.2012
  • Opened, closed, and updated 100 accounts for customers weekly basis
  • Established rapport with new clients to increase satisfaction and loyalty
  • Developed and maintained strong customer relationships, providing exceptional service and advice
  • Assisted over 150 customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services annually
  • Managed escalated phone calls by applying conflict resolutions skills and extensive knowledge of bank policies, products, and services
  • Generated reports and analysis of customer data to identify trends and potential business opportunities
  • Provided advice on different bank products and financial options
  • Evaluated client financial positions and identified most appropriate banking products
  • Wrote and distributed over 50 customer correspondence on daily basis
  • Educated customers on online banking and mobile banking applications
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce risk and increase profitability
  • Built and maintained portfolio of loans to meet established goals and objectives

Finance Manager

Dalex Bureau De Change
Anambra , Nigeria
11.2007 - 12.2011
  • Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations
  • Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health
  • Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue
  • Processed over 10 invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt on daily basis
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable
  • Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments
  • Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making
  • Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks
  • Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning

Education

Certification - Data Analytics

Online Google Coursera
Newark, NJ

PhD - Banking and Finance

Michael Okpara University
Abia State Nigeria
09.2018

Master of Science - Financial Management

University of East London
United Kingdom
06.2011

Bachelor’s Degree - Agricultural Economics

Enugu State University of Science And Technology
Enugu Nigeria
12.2004

High School Diploma -

Community Secondary School Oduma
Enugu Nigeria
06.1996

Skills

  • Extensive Research
  • Educational Research
  • Teacher Training
  • Survey Collection
  • Independent Research
  • Complex Data Interpretation
  • Self-Driven and Motivated
  • Hypothesis Testing
  • Proposal Development
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Internet Research

INTEREST

Running, Cycling

Vacation, Conferences, Tourism and Sightseeing 

Meeting people and making new friends, including professional friends. 

Timeline

Lecturer and Research Fellow

Michael Okpara University Nigeria
08.2012 - 12.2022

Banker

Sky Bank of Nigeria Plc
12.2011 - 08.2012

Finance Manager

Dalex Bureau De Change
11.2007 - 12.2011

Certification - Data Analytics

Online Google Coursera

PhD - Banking and Finance

Michael Okpara University

Master of Science - Financial Management

University of East London

Bachelor’s Degree - Agricultural Economics

Enugu State University of Science And Technology

High School Diploma -

Community Secondary School Oduma

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