Fred Ukpong

FRED UKPONG DICK Idim Afia, Eket, Akwa Ibom State. -,- - linkedin.com/in/fred-ukpong SKILLS: Soft: Empathic, Kind and Collaborative, Humorous, Innovative, and Flexible Technical: CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects, AutoCAD, Microsoft (Project), Networking, Troubleshooting, Word Press, Safety Officer, Basic HTML, Interior Design, Creativity. WORK HISTORY Softouch Global Services - Eket, Akwa Ibom State. Head of Operations, Branding, Advertising & Multimedia • • • • • • • Created 500 artworks for digital and print media which includes: corporate branding, video directing and editing, and customized gift items Proposed a 26-day job tracking system to aid employees in streamlining daily progress and efficiency. Reduced budgetary expenditures up to 15% by effectively negotiating contracts for more profitable terms. Introduced a system that identified and qualified customer needs which improved overall company sales up to 23% in the first month. Grew working capital by 30% in 6 months, allowing the company to take advantage of better resources for continued growth. Facilitated the training of 20 employees on proper protocols and customer service standards. Co-ordinated loss-prevention program, reducing theft by 80 %. Itarharson Enterprises (Frontier Oil Limited) - Uquo, Esit Eket, Akwa Ibom State. Safety Officer & Cad Drafter (Uquo Land Rig) - Contract • • • • • • • • • • • • 2014 – 2015 Oversaw monthly practice of fire drills for 80 workers. Reduced Loss Time Incident (LTI) to 0 by identifying and eliminating hazards. Abridged safety incidents by 90 % by training risk management techniques, hazard identification, quality checks, and documentation. Outlined 5 systems to ensure worksites, practices, and gear are checked before commencement of work. Liaised with architects, engineers, and customers to efficiently resolve planning and construction issues of 56 projects. Completed, modified, and printed 18 drawings in AutoCAD. Evaluated information provided by 5 architects and 3 system subcontractors and created accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications. Executed the role of a primary backup to officer-in-charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and 80 staff supervision. Rosemike Ventures Nigeria Limited - Eket, Akwa Ibom State. General Manager • • 2015 – 2020 2011 – 2015 Drove year-over-year business strategies while leading operations that surpassed past revenue by 48% in the first year. Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent 15% overages monthly, minimizing burn rate, and support sustainability objectives. Completed budget implementations, conducted more than 32 employee training, schedules and closed 500 contract negotiations. After 10 new technology systems were purchased, I worked with the CEO to consolidate them into a new system that encompassed all programs needed to reach business needs. Managed and deployed profitable ad campaigns with a monthly budget of N20,000. Implemented 18 operational strategies which successfully built customer and employee loyalty. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Diploma in Interior Design 2020 Exxonmobil Permit-To-Work Training, Permit Holder Technical Training Center, NNPC/ Mobil Joint Venture, Eket, Akwa Ibom State.    2016 Electronic Permit to Work Electronic Job Safety Analysis Work Management System Occupational Safety & Health Professional - OSHA OSHAcademy, 1915 NW AmberGlen Parkway, Suite 400, Beaverton, Oregon 97006, United States of America.                          700 Introduction to Safety Management 701 Effective Safety Committee Operations 702 Effective Accident Investigation 703 Introduction to OSH Training 704 Hazard Analysis and Control 705 Hazard Communication Program 706 Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis 707 Effective Safety Committee Meetings 709 Personal Protective Equipment 710 Energy Control Program - LOTO 711 Introduction to Ergonomics 712 Safety Supervision and Leadership 713 Confined Space Program 714 Fall Protection Program 715 Electrical Safety Basics 716 Safety Management System Evaluation 717 Emergency Action Plans 718 Fire Prevention Plans 719 Fleet Safety Management 720 Preventing Workplace Violence 721 Developing OSH Training 722 Ergonomics Program Management 723 Conducting OSH Training 750 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene 755 Bloodborne Pathogens EDUCATION:  Heritage Polytechnic, Ikot Udota, Eket, Akwa Ibom State . Higher National Diploma - Computer Science  Heritage Polytechnic, Ikot Udota, Eket, Akwa Ibom State. National Diploma (Computer Science)  Government Secondary School, Afaha Eket, Eket, Akwa Ibom State. Senior School Certificate  Divine Nursery & Primary School, Afaha Uqua, Eket, Akwa Ibom State. First School Leaving Certificate - INTERESTS: I play football and other games, though I especially have a keen interest in chess and reading interesting books. PERSONAL DATA:  Date of Birth: September 27, 1986  State of Origin: Akwa Ibom 2013 – 2014   Local Government of Origin: Eket Nationality: Nigerian