Hi, I’m
CHUKWUDI NKWUNANWA
Summary
Economist well-versed in conducting analyses and studies on effects of economic conditions on business products, assets and investments. Skilled in product development, financial and risk management, capital market projects and exercises with economic analysis. Successfully represents company in trade associations, professional groups and publicly to advance company vision.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Department of Economics, Wichita State University
Graduate Assistant
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Managed administrative tasks such as grading, scheduling, and record-keeping to ensure smooth operations within academic departments.
- Developed and managed organized, orderly student databases and tracking systems.
- Served as a liaison between faculty members and students for addressing concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies.
- Administered coursework, graded assignments and provided constructive feedback.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data for tracking progress towards learning objectives throughout the semester.
- Analyzed acquired information and presented to professors.
Mogabs Nigeria Limited
Finance Officer
08.2021 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices and reducing outstanding debts.
- Improved budget planning and forecasting with thorough analysis of historical data and market trends.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Streamlined financial processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.
- Established strong relationships with key vendors, negotiating favorable terms to benefit the organization''s bottom line.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Central Bank of Nigeria
Assistant Economist
04.2019 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Supported senior economists in developing economic models and simulations, leading to more informed policy recommendations.
- Evaluated competitor strategies through comparative analysis, identifying strengths and weaknesses that informed future planning efforts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze the impact of proposed policies on various industries and sectors.
- Developed visually engaging presentations that effectively communicated complex economic concepts to non-experts at conferences or meetings.
- Conducted literature reviews on relevant topics, synthesizing findings into concise summaries for use by colleagues and senior economists.
- Strengthened interdepartmental communication by collaborating closely with other teams such as marketing or finance when working on joint projects.
- Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions that led to innovative approaches in addressing pressing economic challenges.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current economic events and trends, allowing for accurate assessments during team discussions and strategy sessions.
- Provided accurate data entry and management for complex datasets, ensuring reliability of information used in analysis and reports.
- Assisted in the preparation of high-quality research papers for publication, contributing to the organization''s reputation as a thought leader in economics.
- Researched emerging markets opportunities to identify potential areas of growth or investment focus for the organization.
- Prepares the daily staff position and administrative documents for the macroeconomic policy analysis division
- As an assistant economist at the monetary policy department, I wrote a paper on understanding the Phillips curve for publication in the understanding monetary policy series of the department.
Education
Wichita State University
Master of Arts in Economics
05.2025
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Bachelor of Science in Economics
08.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Stata
- Econometric Analysis
- Economic forecasting
- Policy analysis
- Python Programming
- Excel Functions
- R Programming
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer, Lan Health Initiative, 08/2021, 12/2021, Organized health awareness campaigns and outreach programs., Assisted in fundraising and event planning activities.
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Department of Economics, Wichita State University
08.2023 - Current
Finance Officer
Mogabs Nigeria Limited
08.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Economist
Central Bank of Nigeria
04.2019 - 03.2021
Wichita State University
Master of Arts in Economics
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Bachelor of Science in Economics
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