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Matthew Ogunsemi

Summary

Diligently pursuing dual majors in Finance and Computer Science with an enriched international background. Exhibiting budding expertise in copywriting coupled with an entrepreneurial pursuit in Digital Marketing. Actively seeking professional opportunities that facilitate career exploration and practical application of academic knowledge, concurrent with the commitment to higher education.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance

Oando Trading
Dubai
06.2023 - 08.2023

Trade Finance:

  • Assisted in structuring several trade finance deals, prepared necessary documentation, and liaised with various banks and financial institutions.
  • Conducted due diligence on numerous potential deals, evaluating risk and profitability.

Legal:

  • Collaborated with legal team to review a multitude of contracts, identified potential legal issues, and ensured compliance with international trade laws and regulations.
  • Assisted in preparing and revising numerous legal documents.

Operations:

  • Supported operations daily, contributed to significant process improvement and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated cross-departmentally to ensure operational excellence, contributing to a noticeable increase in business activity efficiency.

Crude, Gas Oil, and NOC (National Oil Company):

  • Assisted in monitoring market trends and analyzing data related to crude oil and gas oil, impacting significant trades.
  • Liaised with National Oil Company and various stakeholders to manage operations and ensure timely delivery and quality of products for numerous customers.

Compliance/Risk:

  • Worked with compliance and risk team to identify potential risks, developed series of mitigation strategies.
  • Ensured business operations and transactions complied with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies, reducing risk significantly.

Gasoline:

  • Conducted market research and analysis related to gasoline, influencing numerous trades.
  • Assisted in managing relationships with suppliers, clients, and stakeholders in gasoline sector, contributing to noticeable increase in customer satisfaction.

Receptionist

EYBL (Edmonton Youth Basketball League)
Edmonton
01.2023 - Current
  • Welcomes customers with friendly greeting, answers general questions, gathers nature of visit and directs to specific basketball courts.
  • Resolves customer issues quickly and notifies supervisor immediately when problems escalate.
  • Maintains organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Completes all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Collects and distributes messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.

Creative Copywriter

Freelance Seo Copywriter
Remote
01.2023 - Current
  • Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
  • Selected high-quality photos and videos to complement written copy.
  • Improved click conversion rates with strategic creation of online advertisements.
  • Improved search result rankings with targeted SEO strategy.

Finance Intern

Savannah Energy
Lagos
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Sorted, organized and maintained company files/documents. Worked in various departments of finance,
  • Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.
  • Developed business, financial and analytical skills in fast-paced work environment.
  • Reviewed statements with staff accountants to inform corporate and individual financial planning.
  • Assisted with account reviews and preparation for account reviews. etc

Intern (Remote)

THE LIFE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Chicago
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Working as social media manager that manages company social media accounts
  • Attending scheduled weekly meeting with co-workers on assigned tasks for company
  • Sorted, organized and maintained files.

Resident Assistant

University of Alberta
Edmonton
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Regularly plan, facilitate and report on the success of programming (such as events, educational bulletin boards, etc.) that builds community, and supports student learning and development as outlined in training
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
  • Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
  • Responded to student inquiries and concerns, offering support and guidance.

Assistant Teacher

Google
Lagos
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • Government-funded training organization that partnered with Google, and was tasked to build technological skills in under underserved children aged 3-12
  • Helped teach students how to use computer software and in developing computer programming skills in HTML and Raspberry Pi.

Volunteer

LINKING HANDS FOUNDATION
Lagos
06.2016 - 03.2017
  • Worked with a team that collected and delivered school supplies for under- served schools
  • Assisted in constructing school furniture by assembling 30 pairs of desks and benches for an underserved school in my community
  • Volunteered at a school drive that helped to put together school supplies for schools in need

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Economics

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
05.2025

High School Diploma With High Honors -

Shattuck Saint Mary's
Faribault Minnesota
05.2021

Skills

  • Multilingual
  • Journalism
  • Multi-instrumentalist (Piano, Recorder, Saxophone, Guitar)
  • Public Speaking
  • Research
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Analytics and SEO
  • First aid
  • Marketing and advertising strategies

Accomplishments

  • High School Diploma- High Honors (Shattuck St Mary's, MN, USA), May 2021
  • Certificate of Completion Culver Naval School 19' Graduate; Skippers License, July 2019
  • First Aid & CPR/AED LEVEL C
  • University of British Columbia Digital Marketing Course Graduate

Activities


Instrumentalist, August 2017- May 2021

  • Member of School band/orchestra.
  • Alto Saxophone player

Member and senior leader of EDPA (Empowering Differences and Promoting Awareness),August 2017- May 2021

  • Participated in discussions to help improve diversity on school campus and deliver social justice solutions
  • Organized Fundraisers in order to help solve social justice issues in the city of Minnesota

Timeline

Finance

Oando Trading
06.2023 - 08.2023

Receptionist

EYBL (Edmonton Youth Basketball League)
01.2023 - Current

Creative Copywriter

Freelance Seo Copywriter
01.2023 - Current

Finance Intern

Savannah Energy
07.2022 - 08.2022

Intern (Remote)

THE LIFE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
10.2021 - 09.2022

Resident Assistant

University of Alberta
10.2021 - 04.2022

Assistant Teacher

Google
03.2018 - 05.2018

Volunteer

LINKING HANDS FOUNDATION
06.2016 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Economics

University of Alberta

High School Diploma With High Honors -

Shattuck Saint Mary's
Matthew Ogunsemi