Obi Chukwudi Sunny

No 1, Obi Close, Off Road 7, Low Cost Housing Estate, Umuahia, Abia State Tel: -, E-mail:-OBI, CHUKWUDI SUNNY OBJECTIVE To offer sustainable solutions at all times in the firm I work for and to attain professional proficiency in all positions SKILLS / ABILITIES Honest and hardworking Resourceful and very observant Diligent and dedicated to duty Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Good analytical and problem-solving skills Self-motivated and result-oriented Strong team spirit and positive attitude to work Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision Nose for news Content writing Time manager Strategic planning Reading Driving Cooking WORK EXPERIENCE: Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike – November 2022 – till date Position held: Senior Assistant Registrar Duties Provide administrative support Senior Assistant Registrar Registration and Enrolment: Managing the registration and enrolment process for both new and returning students, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. Academic Calendar Management: Coordinating and updating the academic calendar, including scheduling of classes, examinations, and other academic events. Curriculum Support: Assisting in the development and modification of academic programs, courses, and curriculum in collaboration with faculty and academic departments. Graduation and Degree Audit: Facilitating the graduation process, verifying degree requirements, and awarding degrees to eligible students. Faculty Support: Providing administrative support to faculty members, assisting with course scheduling, and coordinating teaching evaluations. Compliance and Regulations: Ensuring compliance with university and government regulations related to student records, data privacy, and academic policies. Student Services: Collaborating with various departments to enhance student services, such as advising, counseling, and academic support. Reporting and Analysis: Preparing reports on student enrollment, academic performance, and other relevant data for university administrators and regulatory agencies. Communication and Outreach: Communicating with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders regarding academic matters and university policies. Event Coordination: Assisting in organizing university-wide events, such as commencement ceremonies and convocations. Training and Supervision: Providing guidance and support to junior staff members within the registrar's office. Technology and Systems: Utilizing and maintaining student information systems and other technological tools to facilitate efficient administrative processes. Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative functions Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike – November 2020 – Oct. 2022 Position held: Assistant Registrar Duties Provide administrative support Assist the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration to facilitate effective management of collaborative programmes. Ensure effective and efficient running of the day-to-day activities of the office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration Write error-free reports, memo, etc Take minutes of meetings Proof-read and review reports, memo, handbooks and other documents as requested. Supervising subordinates to collectively achieve set goals in the office Driving Support the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration with preparations for routine meetings, Monitoring and Evaluation, facility tours and College visits etc. Distribute key materials and resources to Units, Colleges and Directorates. Shadow other team members and provide cover for specified tasks in their absence Register mails for dispatch Trace mails Schedule appointments, book flights and other travel itinerary Process communication and requests Other duties as delegated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration or any superior officer. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike – February 2019-November 2020 Position held: Administrative Officer Duties Provide support to key activities in the College Assist the College Officer and Dean to facilitate effective management of collaborative programmes. Take minutes of meetings, internal memoranda and other documents as requested. Proof-read and review reports, handbooks and other documents as requested. Act as secretary to College Academic Board Meetings. Assist College officer and Dean prepare for accreditation of departments in the College, students’ orientation and other University wide programmes. Collate accurate data of students and staff from departments. Support the College Officer and Dean of the College with preparations for routine meetings, Monitoring and Evaluation, College visits etc. Distribute key materials and resources to departments Shadow other team members and provide cover for specified tasks in their absence Preparing and updating staff directory and students’ records in the College. Driver Register mails for dispatch Process communication and requests from departments Receive and process mails for the Dean or College Officer Other duties as directed by the Dean of the college, College Officer or any superior officer. Sunnyblac Enterprises – July 2017 -Jan 2019 Position held: Fish Farmer Duties Clearing and securing of farm against intruders and robbers Installing moveable ponds Fertilizing ponds Introduction of fingerlings Feeding fish Grading fish by size, moving them to bigger tanks - weighing and sorting Marketing Driving Checking and maintaining water quality. Monitoring fish for disease, preventing and treating infection. Draining and cleaning tanks, filters and nets. Repairing tanks or cages. Processing live fish for sale Drying fish using heat technology Gutting them and packaging them transport Maintenance of fish farm and environments Updating knowledge of fish health and nutrition; Calculating the feeding regimen Monitoring the health of the fish and treating them when appropriate; Planning breeding programmes and growing schedules to obtain maximum efficiency and yield. Adhering to strict environmental standards; Ensuring the water supply is of a sufficient quality for the stock; Paying close attention to detail in order to reduce or avoid mortality Adapting to new technologies as they develop and learning practical skills; Sales of stainless steel smoking kiln Maintaining records of stocks. Consultancy services Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike – Oct 25, 2015 – July 2017 Position held: Assistant Lecturer Duties Lead and instruct students in the fundamentals of communication and writing for the mass media. Provide students with clear and concise outlines and scheme of work. Educate students on rudiments of writing and communication with an active lecture style to promote student engagement. Provide communication lecture notes, assist professors with research activities, guide students with assignments and research activities. Design additional writing activities to supplement the regular curriculum to help students in their learning. Prepare lesson plan, evaluation plan, and examination questions for the students Conduct written quizzes and examinations. Design courses on academic writing and communication Contribute to the development and delivery of computer-based lectures and course guidebook series in writing for the Mass media. Teaching, examining and grading students; Mentoring of junior staff; Conducting research and community outreach activities; Driving Writing proposals for attracting funding to the department; Perform any other official duties as assigned by the Head of Department. Preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars. Developing curricula and course material that can be used across a number of platforms. Collaborating with other academics and lecturers to improve teaching methods and expand knowledge base. Setting and grading assignments, tests, and exams. Conducting research, and writing papers, proposals, journal articles, and books. Attending and participating actively in meetings, conferences, and other events in and outside of the institution. Participating in training opportunities and initiatives at the institution. Providing support to students and other colleagues. Staying current by reading widely and producing published work in the field. Using learner based approach to teach communication courses. Setting of examination questions Marking examination scripts and continuous assessment. Invigilating examinations Collation of departmental results Processing departmental results. Other duties as assigned by my head of department or dean of the college or any superior officer. Digital Sense Africa Media Limited. (June 2014 – Oct. 2015) Position held: Correspondent, Online editor/ Blogger Duties Investigate story ideas as they develop Follow up on story leads Attend editorial meetings Compose variety of stories for print and online publication online and hardcopy Supervise interns and guide student writers Covered and reported events within and outside Lagos Wrote feature articles and IT based articles for publication online Wrote news stories for both newspaper and online medium. Research and wrote Information Technology based analyses Conducted and published interviews on IT related issues online Planned newspaper pages Sourcing and ensuring traffic to our online platforms Update our directory for weekly newsletters Other duties as may be delegated to me by my boss Straight Talk with Chukwudi Obi (Dec. 2013 – May 2012 ) Position held: Editor/ Publisher Duties: Generated, researched, and pitched story ideas for posts. Wrote, edited, published and promoted content. Promoted new posts using emails, social media, and other methods to alert and attract new readers. Advocated and educated audience about interests, products, or services. Maximized site traffic by utilizing Search Engine Optimization keywords. Invited contributions from diverse experts and other notable guests to ensure diversity in content of the webpage. Monitored feedback to posts via the website, social media, or other platforms to better understand the audience. Stayed current on industry trends for possible opportunities to attract new readers or create stronger, more engaging content. Charisma Cosmetics Ltd, Ikeja Lagos. (June 2012 – November 2013) Position held: Copy Writer Duties Produce engaging, straightforward text adapted to different advertising channels like websites or print ads. Writing clear and error-free content for a website that reflects the company’s voice and product lines. Meeting with clients Proposing copy concepts in an engaging way Interpreting creative direction and technical information and turning them into persuasive copy concepts Working with clients to edit and modify copy to meet their content expectations Writing advert copies of cosmetic products for online publishing Researching set topics and writing articles for newspaper column Penning letters and proposals for the company. Contract bidding Spearheading and executing select campaigns and competitions. Executing any other job directed by my superior. Marc & Rick Nigeria Ltd., Ikeja, Lagos (Dec. 2008 – May 2012 ) Position held: Chief Operations Officer Duties: Clearly identified target market and target audience. Developed and generated quality content. Used both media and direct communication, online and offline communication to market culture Tapped into rich storytelling as part of promotion Created experiential marketing moments Documented cultural traditions and festivals. Involved in promoting, preserving and marketing tourism destinations Created networking platforms and for a for partners and investors in cultural tourism Created platforms to curate, preserve and invest in cultural tourism Other duties as may be instructed by my boss Champion Newspapers Ltd., Oshodi, Lagos: (Nov. 2006 – Nov. 2008) Position held: Staff Reporter Duties: Collected, verified and analyzed thoroughly newsworthy information. Assembled findings into a news story. Wrote and delivered news stories with the reader's perspective in mind. Proof-read and edited news stories Cast tentative headlines for stories Attended editorial meetings Pitched new story ideas Followed up news leads Analyzed data gathered from the field Received assignments or investigate news leads/tips. Contacted, interviewed and researched sources Maintained notes and audio recordings Worked with fellow reporters, chief editor etc Stayd up-to-date with the latest current events in the “beat” by studying papers, attending events etc. Covered and reported events within and outside Lagos published human interest articles Authored analyses for Champion Insurance , Consumer Affairs, Champion Woman, Fashion Planned weekly newspaper pages for five columns Other duties as may be assigned to me by my Editor or any line editor Champion Newspapers Ltd., Oshodi, Lagos: for the NYSC programme. (Sept. 2005 – Sept 2006) Position held: Reporter Duties: Conduct research to uncover interesting and significant newsworthy materials. Gather, corroborate and interpret data. Interview key persons (witnesses, sources etc.) Use findings to construct a well-written article. Attend editorial meetings Pitch news or story ideas Obtain first-hand information by being present in happenings. Covered and reported events within and outside Lagos Wrote human interest articles and planned pages Other duties as may be assigned to me by my boss Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State, (2001) Position held: Intern Duties: Fulfilling editorial tasks set out by the departmental supervisor Attending editorial meetings Generating story ideas and following lead with support of the supervisor Performing research at a supervisor's request. Creating images for social media posts. Covered and reported events within and outside Umuahia Wrote feature articles and planned pages Other duties given to me by a superior officer EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES: University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos. 2008 - 2014 Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State 1999 - 2003 International Secondary School, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State.1993 -1999 Akanu Ibiam Federal Poly. Staff Primary School, Unwana Ebonyi State1988 -1993 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES: Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mass Communication 2014 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mass Communication 2003 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE)2000 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE)1999 COURSES ATTENDED WITH DATES Introduction to Cyber Security from The Open University – 2015 Driving course 2015 Climate Impact Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement - 2016 Solar Photovoltaic installation, products, entrepreneurship - 2018 CBN/ South East Entrepreneurial Development Commission Training – 2019 Workshop in Grant Proposal Writing - 2019 Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions 2022 AWARDS/ CERTFICATES Top ten Young Journalists Awards by Media Career Services 2008 Certificate of Honourable Mention for Essay from The Love Foundation (http://www.thelovefoundation.com/invitational.htm) 2012 CBN/ SEEDC Entrepreneurial Training Certificate 2019 USAID/ WINROCK International Workshop Certificate 2019 Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions 2022 REFEREES: Prof Ralph Akinfeleye Dr. Kingsley Nworgu Department of Mass Communication. Department of Mass Communication University Of Lagos, Akoka Imo State University, Owerri -