Oyenmwen Uzebu
Summary
Student-Athlete who is a people-oriented team leader successful in monitoring performance, delegating work and motivating members. With experience in managing daily direction and team communication. Collaborative and resourceful professional dedicated to identifying any needs to develop and deliver creative solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Team Leader
AfroVibes Entertainment Group
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - Current
- Leadership Skills: Developing the ability to manage, motivate, and inspire a team towards achieving sales targets.
- Communication Skills: Enhancing both verbal and written communication abilities to effectively convey goals, provide feedback, and resolve conflicts.
- Strategic Planning: Gaining experience in setting sales goals, creating action plans, and strategizing to meet and exceed targets.
- Problem-Solving: Learning to quickly identify issues within the team or sales process and develop effective solutions.
- Negotiation Skills: Enhancing the ability to negotiate with clients and stakeholders to close deals and maintain favorable terms.
- Project Management: Managing multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
Assistant Financial Advisor
TBH Advisors
Nashville, TN
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Checked data input or verified totals on forms prepared by others to detect mathematical or procedural errors.
- Assisted in informing clients of potentially beneficial products and services, resulting in additional business opportunities.
- Supported work of senior-level accounting and tax preparation professionals to maximize office productivity.
- Assisted in advising customers on advantages and disadvantages of different product decisions in alignment with individual needs.
Business Analyst
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked with a business team of four to research and collect background information related to brands for a comprehensive business plan to promote its benefits.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define features, integrations and partnerships.
- Identified and analyzed user requirements, procedures and processes to develop optimization strategies.
Sales Associate
Top Golf
Alpharetta, GA
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Sales Techniques: Learning and applying various sales strategies to promote Topgolf memberships, events, and products.
- Communication Skills: Developing strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills through daily interactions with customers and team members.
- Teamwork: Collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations and a high-quality customer experience.
- Product Knowledge: Gaining in-depth knowledge about Topgolf’s offerings, including games, memberships, events, and food and beverage options, and being able to effectively communicate these to customers.
- Problem-Solving: Addressing and resolving customer issues promptly and efficiently, often requiring quick thinking and adaptability.
Education
Master of Arts - Learning, Diversity, And Urban Studies
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN12.2022
Minor - Business
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNSome College (No Degree) - Studied Entrepreneurship
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVSkills
- Leadership: Leading teams towards a common goal, inspiring and motivating members to achieve project objectives
- Communication: Effectively conveying information, expectations, and feedback to team members, stakeholders, and clients
- Planning and Scheduling: Developing comprehensive project plans, defining project scope, setting milestones, and creating schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks
- Risk Management: Identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, and developing mitigation strategies to handle uncertainties
- Time Management: Prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently, and ensuring that project deadlines are met
- Budgeting and Financial Management: Estimating project costs, managing budgets, and ensuring that the project remains financially viable
- Resource Management: Allocating resources effectively, including personnel, materials, and equipment, to optimize project performance
- Quality Management: Ensuring that the project deliverables meet the required standards and quality benchmarks
- Stakeholder Management: Engaging with stakeholders to understand their needs, expectations, and concerns, and maintaining positive relationships throughout the project
- Documentation and Reporting: Keeping detailed records of project activities, progress, and changes, and preparing reports for stakeholders and management
- Adaptability: Adjusting plans and strategies in response to changing circumstances or new information
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Vanderbilt University
NCAA Division I Men's Football (SEC)
• Committed approximately 30+ hours per week to training, meetings, film study, travel, and competitions while maintaining full course load
• Developed concentration, strong work ethic, and perseverance to meet personal and team goals
• Led tours of facilities to prospective student-athletes and their families
• Selected as a representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
- Commanded a offensive line that helped rush for over 1,000 rushing yards.
West Virginia University
NCAA Division I Men's Football (Big 12)
- Organized formal and informal meetings to facilitate and improve communication among team members
- Balanced a full academic course load with competition, practices, training sessions, and meetings
- Academic All-Big 12 Honor, 2018
Key Athletic Experience's Takeaways:
- Willingness to “go the extra mile”
- Communication and leadership skills
- Work ethic that can set you apart from other candidates
- Collaboration skills in a team environment
- Ability to manage your time – balancing practices, training, traveling, and your academic course load
- Competitive spirit that can drive you in the workplace
Volunteer Experience
- Christian Help| Volunteer| Morgantown, West Virginia| 2018-2019
Provides low-income families with essential needs and worked with a team to provide extra assistance for at-risk children.
- Salvation Army| Volunteer| Morgantown, West Virginia| 2019
Served food and spent time with local low-income senior citizens.
- Synchrony| Volunteer| Atlanta, GA| 2017-2018
Stocked canned goods, boxed items, refrigerated perishables and other shelf items.
- J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital| Morgantown, West Virginia| 2018-2019
Helped with children in need.
Timeline
Assistant Financial Advisor
TBH Advisors
05.2022 - 07.2022
Sales Team Leader
AfroVibes Entertainment Group
01.2022 - Current
Business Analyst
West Virginia University
03.2019 - 01.2020
Sales Associate
Top Golf
11.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Arts - Learning, Diversity, And Urban Studies
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Vanderbilt University
Minor - Business
Vanderbilt University
Some College (No Degree) - Studied Entrepreneurship
West Virginia University
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