EKENE ERNEST OPARA
ABIA STATE,NIGERIA
Summary
Results-oriented marketing professional with strong leadership and collaboration skills, focused on guiding teams to achieve success. Expertise in strategic planning and communication enables the development and execution of effective marketing campaigns. Dedicated to driving brand growth and delivering measurable outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Marketing team leader
NEW GENERATION STAR COMMERCIAL BROKERS
RASHIDIYA DUBAI
2023.04 - 2025.01
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, secured cost-effective deals.
- Piloted the development of an integrated marketing plan, drove company growth.
- Conducted competitive analysis to inform business decisions.
- Developed strategic marketing plans to enhance brand visibility.
- Identified new customer segments and target audiences to expand reach.
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify emerging opportunities and maintain competitive market edge.
- Executed marketing campaigns to promote brand visibility and drive engagement.
- Developed and executed sales promotions, increasing revenue through targeted campaigns.
- Developed strategy for social media marketing with cohesive messaging across multiple platforms.
- Planned events and activations to enhance brand presence and customer engagement.
- Delivered top-quality marketing strategy and consultative services with consistently high client satisfaction scores.
- Guided clients on brand image and ethos to foster winning brand strategy and increased online engagement.
- Monitored campaign performance using digital tracking tools to analyse and report results.
- Utilised search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, and social media marketing to fulfil comprehensive client marketing needs.
- Managed marketing budgets of £[Amount] for cost-effectiveness and maximum ROI.
- Managed multi-channel advertising campaigns to support sales objectives.
- Brainstormed ideas with clients and stakeholders to maximise project potential.
- Predicted and interpreted consumer trends to improve product offerings.
- Evaluated campaign performance to optimise return on investment.
- Compiled industry data on competitor pricing, materials costs and supply chain issues to help set accurate pricing.
- Developed holistic advertising strategies to achieve revenue and awareness goals.
- Devised creative strategies for highlighting goods and promoting specific attributes.
- Analysed paid and organic website data to enhance Return On Investment (ROI).
- Coordinated placements for television and radio, social media and print publication advertisements.
Senior security guard
AMINCO SECURITY SERVICE
Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
2015.03 - 2023.04
- Coordinated team schedules to ensure continuous site coverage.
- Assisted in implementing updated safety protocols for improved workplace security.
- Supported collaboration with local law enforcement to strengthen community relations.
- Maintained visitor log records for traceability and accountability.
- Implemented updated safety protocols; enhanced workplace security.
- Managed visitor log records accurately for traceability and accountability purposes.
- Maintained security systems to ensure operational efficiency.
- Operated CCTV systems to monitor premises effectively.
- Assisted in risk assessments, reducing potential threats significantly.
- Ensured public safety by responding quickly to emergency situations.
- Handled volatile situations calmly, preventing major incidents from escalating further.
- Enhanced site safety by conducting regular patrol rounds.
- Directed evacuation procedures during fire drills demonstrating expertise under pressure.
- Achieved orderliness with thorough incident report documentation.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring CCTV cameras.
- Triaged problems quickly, providing precise and clear information to enable prompt security support.
- Collaborated with security teams and emergency services to resolve urgent situations.
- Prevented security breaches through continuous monitoring, enhancing staff and visitor safety.
- Worked in security control room to continuously monitor CCTV feeds.
- Maintained consistent site security, enforcing rules, issuing notifications and removing violators.
- Secured cash and valuables against on-property loss or interference during transport.
- Used initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines to respond appropriately to security situations.
- Employed covert surveillance to monitor individuals and gather evidence of violations.
Stores operative
WELCOME CENTER HOTEL
LAGOS, NIGERIA
2013.04 - 2015.01
- Handled customer queries promptly; improved overall customer satisfaction rate.
- Managed daily dispatch schedules, ensuring timely deliveries of customer orders.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles efficiently whilst observing proper handling techniques.
- Fostered better team collaboration with effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Conducted stock checks, faced-up shelves and recorded out-of-stock items to fulfil customer demand.
- Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
- Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.
- Weighed individual items, boxes and containers and documented official numbers.
- Compiled detailed reports on production and inventory changes.
- Controlled booking slot allocation for smooth stock movement.
- Transported stock safely and securely using forklift trucks.
- Arranged smooth flow of goods between dock, staging and storage areas.
- Used automated and hand-operated scanners to maintain comprehensive product inventories.
- Compiled counts and prepared documentation for incoming and outgoing stock.
- Organised stock based on rotation requirements and expected use.
- Filed accurate paperwork for up-to-date records.
- Helped coordinate incoming deliveries, sorting and distributing stock based on immediate requirements.
- Reconciled stock counts for complete inventory records.
- Followed procedures to maintain accurate stock counts and organised storage system.
- Monitored stock levels to reorder replenishments in good time.
- Counted and recorded stock precisely for reliable audits.
- Received, unpacked and sorted high-volume deliveries.
- Reported delivery discrepancies for missing and damaged goods.
- Estimated needs and requisitioned new stock to meet demand.
- Prepared stock in pallets and containers for prompt despatch.
- Inspected stock shipments to verify quantities, quality and destination information.
Janitors supervisor
SPAKLEEN PROFESSIONALS MM2 AIRPORT
LAGOS, NIGERIA
2009.02 - 2013.01
- Monitored supply usage closely and reordered when necessary for uninterrupted service delivery.
- Utilised environmentally friendly cleaning products, promoting a more sustainable workplace environment.
- Fostered positive working relationships amongst janitorial staff through effective communication skills.
- Resolved any arising conflicts within the team quickly maintaining harmony among the workers.
- Implemented cost-effective cleaning solutions to reduce company overheads significantly.
- Supplied minibars with beverage and snack replenishments.
- Changed linen and made up guest beds ahead of check-in.
- Budgeted for cleaning staff and resource requirements.
- Responded proactively to changing housekeeping requirements.
- Stocked rooms with required towels, linen and toiletries.
- Escalated issues and complaints for prompt management resolution.
- Liaised with management to establish and complete priority cleaning jobs.
- Met health and hygiene regulations through rigorous cleaning rotas.
- Delivered professional, friendly service across customer-facing tasks.
- Scheduled staff timetables to meet business demand.
- Instructed maintenance staff to complete fixture and fitting repairs.
- Briefed staff on daily cleaning requirements and delegated tasks to suitable candidates.
- Mopped and swept hard flooring to maintain cleanliness.
- Cleaned bathrooms and kitchens thoroughly for exceptional hygiene standards.
- Kept well-stocked cleaning supplies to meet establishment housekeeping requirements.
- Coordinated cleaning teams to meet daily housekeeping demands.
- Communicated management feedback to improve team performance.
- Trained staff in proper cleaning, sanitisation and infection control.
- Stored and disposed of cleaning products and chemicals safely.
- Motivated cleaning staff to deliver housekeeping tasks within allotted timeframes.
- Established trust with clients by working with discretion and upholding strict confidentiality.
- Remained flexible to work shifts at short notice in busy periods.
- Ensured cleaning materials and equipment were fit for purpose through testing and quality inspections.
- Promptly reported accidents, emergencies and welfare concerns to managers for efficient resolution.
- Prevented risk of injury by clearly displaying safety signs and barriers, maintaining safe workspaces.
- Correctly used colour-coded equipment.
- Ensured proper, compliant handling of cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials, upholding excellent safety records.
- Dusted countertops, ceilings and furniture for pristine environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree - POLITICAL SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF ADOEKITI
NIGERIA 2002.03 - 2007.06
High School Diploma - SECONDARY SCHOOL
BOLADE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
NIGERIA 1993.03 - 1999.06
Diploma - STRATEGIC MARKETING BY NPTELHRD
COUSIV ONLINE LEARNING
ONLINESkills
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Upselling
- Marketing
- Programme development
- Multilingual
- Calm under pressure
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
Languages
English
Fluent
IBO
Native
YORUBA
Fluent
Certification
NATIONAL SECURITY INSTITUTE(NSI) UNITED ARAB EMIRATE
CERTIFICATE OF NATIONAL SERVICES (NYSC)
FIRE SAFETY(SAFER)
PRIVATE SECURITY BUSSINESS DEPARTMENT PSBD
Accomplishments
THE CITY AND GUILD OF LONDON INSTITUTE (DUBAI POLICE
Affiliations
- TOURIST
- RESEARCHER
- READING
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Marketing team leader
NEW GENERATION STAR COMMERCIAL BROKERS
2023.04 - 2025.01
Senior security guard
AMINCO SECURITY SERVICE
2015.03 - 2023.04
Stores operative
WELCOME CENTER HOTEL
2013.04 - 2015.01
Janitors supervisor
SPAKLEEN PROFESSIONALS MM2 AIRPORT
2009.02 - 2013.01
Bachelor's degree - POLITICAL SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF ADOEKITI
2002.03 - 2007.06
High School Diploma - SECONDARY SCHOOL
BOLADE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
1993.03 - 1999.06
Diploma - STRATEGIC MARKETING BY NPTELHRD
COUSIV ONLINE LEARNING