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THE ETIQUETTE AND MANAGEMENT SCHOOL LIMITEDHead of Academics and Training
Feb. 2025As Head of Academics & Training at The Etiquette Management School (EMS), I lead the academic operations to ensure excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and student outcomes. I am also part of the marketing team. My role focuses on positioning EMS as a leader in etiquette and hospitality education, while fostering student and staff development and maintaining industry-aligned standards. Key Responsibilities: Program Oversight: Design, implement, and monitor academic program, align content with industry trends, track student performance, and maintain accreditation standards. Staff Development & Management: Onboard, train, and support academic staff, conduct performance reviews, and foster a collaborative work culture. Teaching & Student Engagement: Deliver lectures, oversee assessments, promote student participation in workshops and industry events, and prepare students for careers in hospitality. Operational Management: Oversee academic calendars, scheduling, resources, and reporting while ensuring seamless communication across the school. Industry Alignment & Innovation: Build partnerships, integrate real-world insights into the curriculum, host guest lectures, and represent EMS at professional forums.
Jifunza AfrikaEducation Consultant, Managing Director
Sep. 2023As an education consultant and the Managing Director of Jifunza Afrika, I am passionate about reshaping the educational narrative across Africa. With decades of experience in mentoring, skills training, and career mapping, I have dedicated my career to empowering students, parents, and schools with tools and insights to make informed decisions about the future. By leveraging data-driven assessments, personalized guidance, and innovative resources, I aim to bridge the gap between education and meaningful career opportunities. At Jifunza Afrika, my mission is to create pathways to success by fostering collaboration between families, educators, and industry professionals. Through real-world mentorship and tailored career plans, I am committed to equipping the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive. My work is driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of education to unlock potential and create lasting impact.
Jifunza AfrikaLead Curator, Managing Director
Sep. 2023As an education consultant and the Managing Director of Jifunza Afrika, I am passionate about reshaping the educational narrative across Africa. With decades of experience in mentoring, skills training, and career mapping, I have dedicated my career to empowering students, parents, and schools with tools and insights to make informed decisions about the future. By leveraging data-driven assessments, personalized guidance, and innovative resources, I aim to bridge the gap between education and meaningful career opportunities. At Jifunza Afrika, my mission is to create pathways to success by fostering collaboration between families, educators, and industry professionals. Through real-world mentorship and tailored career plans, I am committed to equipping the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive. My work is driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of education to unlock potential and create lasting impact.
National Youth Service CorpsCareer Counselor
Nov. 2020 - Oct. 2021Yola North, Adamawa State, NigeriaAs part of my one year national service I was posted to a school. I was responsible for working with senior students on career planning, learning and development (outside their school subjects), skills development and preparation for post secondary school life. I trained 300 students to gain clarity on where they wanted to be and how to get there.
AIMECountry Head | Program Manager | Ambassador
May. 2018 - Dec. 2023Nigeria◆ I lead the execution of career mapping with future leaders across Africa
◆ I brokered partnerships between institutions and an Innovation Hub
◆ I engaged schools, businesses and philanthropists to create more opportunities for young Africans
◆ I raised funds to sponsor over 100 young leaders to participate in a mentoring and coaching program
◆ I shared the impact we make with our young leaders through storytelling
◆ I find solutions to any challenges that come from the implementation of our program across 52 countries
◆ I inspired young leaders to build confidence in themselves and the agency to be the stars of their own story If you want to be part of the solution of democratising learning and opportunities for young leaders, reach out to me.
FreelanceProject Manager
Mar. 2018 - Apr. 2018AustraliaI worked as a freelance contractor on different projects providing project coordination, operational guidance, people management and developing systems.
Nelson Mandela Day Commemorative Committee (NMDCC)Project Coordinator
Mar. 2017 - Feb. 2018Melbourne, AustraliaContributions & Achievements: → Devise and execute multiple event campaigns (via social media, digital media and promotional literature) to engage local government, schools and local youth groups across Melbourne. → Successfully recruit 2,000 attendees for the 2017 Nelson Mandela Day Celebration Youth 365 event → Research and secure additional local funding sources to sustain and grow the Youth 365 program
Kleffmann GroupProject Manager
Jan. 2014 - Feb. 2017Melbourne, AustraliaContributions and Achievements: → Successfully led the first fully digital global data collection project in Kleffmann, first across 42 countries, ensuring the project was completed within time and within budget. → Implemented an incentive system that boosted productivity by 25% for the year, resulting in savings of $60,000 on projects from a budget of $300,000. → Delivered staff training on quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques, with an achievement of 80% staff retention rate. → Fastest Kleffmann Group employee to be promoted within Australia’s history. → Introduced digital data collection which eliminated the need for data codification and entry, resulting in cost savings of $50,000. → Won the Kleffmann APAC Gala Award for Relationship Building skills at the APAC Kleffmann conference in the Philippines, 2014.
Kleffmann GroupMarket Researcher
Jun. 2013 - Dec. 2013Contributions and Achievements: → Winner of Kleffmann ANZ Cup 2013, awarded by the Director ANZ for the highest number of interviews, quality of data collected and overall work ethic. → Implemented operational initiatives including a more effective callback system that improved productivity and resulted in an increased survey response rate of 80%. → Successfully interviewed 500+ horticulturists, viticulturists, agronomists, livestock rearers, vets and broadacre farmers during 30-40minute in-depth telephonic surveys.
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