Histron Uwechue
Entrepreneur
Dubai,DU
Summary
Determined Business Owner with commitment to excellence and more than 5 years of experience. Effective collaborator promoting sales and development in any organization. Innovative Entrepreneur bringing progressive career spanning operations, sales and marketing, business management and distribution in international markets. Excellent business acumen and strategic planning skills to drive profitability and margins year over year. Known for strong leadership and communication skills to build and maintain profitable relationships while exceeding sales and revenue goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Public Relations Intern
Castles Lifestyle Magazine & Highbrow Living
Lekki, Lagos
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Drafted internal memoranda for company employees.
- Built media kits in support of specific strategic initiatives.
- Provided administrative support to senior team members.
- Wrote and distributed press releases for company and clients.
- Helped plan and execute private, company and client events.
- Proofread and edited materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar and style.
- Prepared social media posts and videos with eye for viral content strategies.
- Developed original content for blog posts and website articles.
- Responded to requests for information from media or designated appropriate spokesperson or information source.
- Prepared or edited organizational publications such as employee newsletters or stockholder reports for internal or external audiences.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Created unified messaging of public relations efforts in conjunction with advertising campaigns by working closely with marketing peers.
- Oversaw professional social media messaging through content development, follower engagement, social listening, trend analysis and by leveraging competitor research.
Car Dealer
Gushi Automobile Limited
Lekki, Lagos
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
- Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
- Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Contacted associated dealerships to locate desired vehicles meeting customer specifications.
- Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
- Completed registration paperwork and sales documentation.
- Reviewed vehicles before final delivery to validate for completed tasks such as installed add-ons and damage corrections.
- Located desired vehicles at auctions and other dealerships.
- Prepared purchased vehicles and completed final delivery checks.
- Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.
- Met customers on lot and in showroom to discuss available vehicles and options.
Customer Service Attendant
PHC Partners (Arcade Gaming Center Murtala Mohammed International Airport Departures)
Lekki, Lagos
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Assisted customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up.
- Evaluated account and service histories to identify trends, using data to mitigate future issues.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes.
- Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat business and improved sales.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
- Surpassed sales goals through implementation of effective marketing strategies.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
Administrative Assistant Intern
PHC Partners
Lekki, Lagos
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
- Offered office-wide software support and training, troubleshooting issues and optimizing usage.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
- Coordinated bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks and Lawson.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
CEO
Wechue Group of Companies
Lekki, Lagos
01.2017 - Current
Education
High School Diploma -
Bols International College
135/137 New Ipaja Road, Akinogun, Ipaja, Lagos, Ni 07.2007 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - International Realtions
Caleb University
Ikorodu, Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Rd, Imota, Nigeria 10.2017 - 09.2021
Skills
Communication and Writing Skills
Integrity
Ability to Negotiate
Active Listening Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Teaching Skills
Patience
Tech Savviness
Great Work Ethic
People Skills
Adaptibility
Negotiation Skills
Process improvements
Ability to Listen to Corrections
Total Honesty
Customer Service
Dealer Trades
Real Estate Management
References
Name: Mrs Abigail
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Job Role: Manager
Organization Name: PHC Partners Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Operations.
Name: Prince Abayomi Elegushi
Phone Number: +2349055566000
Email Address: gushiautoslimited@gmail.com
Job Role: Car Dealer/CEO
Organization Name: Gushi Automobile Limited
Name: Mr Dipo Davies
Phone Number: +2348177437959
Email Address: dipo.davies@castlesweekly.com
Job Role: Publisher/CEO
Organization Name: Castles Lifestyle & Highbrow Living
Name: Uwechue Nicholas Uzoma
Phone Number: +2348146625483
Email Address: nuwechue@outlook.com
Job Role: Partner/co-CEO
Organization Name: Wechue Group of Companies
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - International Realtions
Caleb University
10.2017 - 09.2021
CEO
Wechue Group of Companies
01.2017 - Current
Public Relations Intern
Castles Lifestyle Magazine & Highbrow Living
07.2016 - 01.2017
Car Dealer
Gushi Automobile Limited
01.2016 - 07.2016
Customer Service Attendant
PHC Partners (Arcade Gaming Center Murtala Mohammed International Airport Departures)
09.2015 - 12.2015
Administrative Assistant Intern
PHC Partners
07.2015 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Bols International College
07.2007 - 09.2015