COLETTE C AJOKU
Sugarland
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Realtor
Real Estate
01.2023 - Current
- A member of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
- Platinum member of Houston Association of Realtors
- Providing consultation for home seekers and helping source affordable homes
- Support relocation services for domestic and international work movement
- Working with financial institutions for mortgage approvals
- Collaborating with contractors, vendors and suppliers in home development and furnishing
- Perform monthly market analysis for Houston housing markets relative to other big cities
- Foster good working relationship with clients, broker, home builders, suppliers, and contractors
Academic Advisor
Truth Hill University
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Providing supervision and partnering in different projects and programs
- Providing mentorship that will lead to continuous growth of students
- Holding interactive sessions during weekends to discuss courses taught during the week
- Grading students examination scripts weekly and forward same to the exam’s unit for final collation.
- Developed strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and fostering personal growth.
- Handling any administrative concerns or challenges students come across.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
Manager, Strategic Planning
Lagos Business School
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: (Enterprise Development Center)
- Head of the Strategic Planning team for the Business School (managed team of about 10 people)
- Responsible for developing the long term and short-term business plans (1 – 5 years)
- Facilitate performance review sessions to ensure that business activities within the departments are consistent with the business plan
- Develop monthly and quarterly reports for the Business School – showing performance indicators and business plan targets (performance scorecards)
- Conduct lookback sessions to identify improvement areas and develop actional activities to manage trend, to ensure that the plan is achieved
- Work with various departments, key stakeholders and partners to develop deliverables to achieve annual business plans.
Program Manager
Lagos Business School
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: (Enterprise Development Center)
- Responsible for coordinating and managing the execution of programs and events in the business school
- Work with the supply chain (contracting and procurement) team to develop scope of work and execute contracts and purchase orders from various vendors and suppliers
- Coordinate the activities of contractors, vendors and suppliers to ensure successful execution of planned programs
- Work with logistics team for quality control of materials before delivery
- Manage the global calendar for the school: plan and execute graduation ceremonies
- Coordinate new program and project development: Some of the new programs I helped in developing and execute: Agric-Business/Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Scheme (AgMEIS), Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), Business Owners Strategy Session (BOSS), Annual Alumni Conference, Capacity building for small and medium scale enterprises
- Served on the Advisory Committee: provide advisory sessions for business school alumni (start-ups)
- Help answer questions they might have regarding their business
- Anchored Pitching Sessions, member of the Pitching Panel and a Judge: Serve as panel member and facilitate pitching sessions for startup companies seeking to be funded by the business school
- Also served as a Judge in selecting the top companies.
Administrative Assistant Manager
Mamie George Community Center
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: (Catholic Charities)
- Consultation and assistance for flood and disaster victims
- Engaged in food assistance programs for less privileged
- Support in performing background checks for prospective members of the Charity
- Assist in the pantry department with clear identification and stocking of inventory
- Provide support in cashier and finance record keeping
- Join in volunteer programs for the elderly.
Education
Champion School of Real Estate - Real Estate
Champion School of Real Estate
01.2023
Management - Certificate In Enterpreneurship
Lagos Business School
01.2019
Associate Degree - Arts
Houston Community College
01.2016
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Biochemistry
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
01.2004
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Project Management
- Contracting
- Vendor Management
- Supplier Management
- Analytical Skills
- Data Management
- Organizational Skills
- Real Estate Valuation
- Negotiation
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Networking
- Technology
- Digital Innovation
- Market Analysis
- Agile Methodology
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Data Analysis
- Requirements Gathering
- Forecasting and planning
Membershipofprofessionalorganizations
- Professional/Personal (PERC) Member
- Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Texas
- Platinum Member, Houston Association of Realtors
- National Association of Realtors
- Texas Realtors Association
- Enterprise Development Centre Life Member
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Dean’s Honor List Member Houston Community College
Timeline
Realtor
Real Estate
01.2023 - Current
Manager, Strategic Planning
Lagos Business School
01.2020 - 12.2022
Program Manager
Lagos Business School
01.2020 - 12.2022
Academic Advisor
Truth Hill University
01.2019 - 12.2023
Administrative Assistant Manager
Mamie George Community Center
01.2016 - 12.2017
Champion School of Real Estate - Real Estate
Champion School of Real Estate
Management - Certificate In Enterpreneurship
Lagos Business School
Associate Degree - Arts
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Biochemistry
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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