Joan Ebinehita Ewonode

JOAN EBINEHITA EWONODE No 9 Sterling Street, Nvigwe, Woji, Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria. Mobile:- Email:-BACKGROUND& OBJECTIVE Result-oriented, strategic accounting and sales professional with Fifteen (15) years’ experience in financial services, accounting, audit and human resource management. A reliable Relationship Manager with excellent client management skills. Customer-service focused, Action-oriented, Personable with strong ability to communicate effectively to relevant business audiences. Also, highly motivated and detail-oriented Data Analyst with 3 years of experience in data analysis, interpretation & visualization. Proficient in using statistical tools & programming languages to drive business growth and inform data driven decisions. PERSONAL DATA Sex: Nationality: EXPERIENCE & ACOMMPLIMENTS Female Nigerian. January, 2006 – December 2016. Partnership Investment Company Plc, Port Harcourt, Rives State Position: Relationship/Marketing Manager. • Successfully Created and managed client's relationships which resulted to growth of branch cash inflow. • Consistently met my sales target for over a three-year period. • Successfully sold mutual funds, private placement and public offers • Managed clients stock portfolio worth over =N=700 Million. • Generated a consistent annual fixed deposit turnover of over =N=100 Million. • Initiated highly successful sales strategies that were adopted by my team to meet set targets. • Prepared routine reports for onward presentation to management. • Organized and facilitated investment sessions, seminars and workshop for targeted audiences. These improved our sales of investment product and advisory services tremendously. • Identified and resolved customer queries timely and effectively whilst maintaining the acceptable standard. • Answered customer questions regarding products, prices, adaptability and usage. • Cultivated relationships with key players in various industries to create ongoing and mutually beneficial referral systems. • Identified, coordinated and participated in client relationshipbuilding activities and meetings. • Identified, developed and evaluated marketing strategies based on knowledge of company objectives and market trends. • Monitoring, Training and Mentoring team mates. October 2017 - December 2019 Patrick Iwelomen& Sons Auditing Company, Benin, Edo State. • Co-planned financial audits of ourclients’ organization by x-raying their objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and • • • • • • • external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs. Assessed compliance with financial regulations and controls by executing audit program steps; testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements; examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation. Assessed risks and internal controls by identifying areas of noncompliance; evaluating manual and automated financial processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and operational issues. Verified assets and liabilities by comparing and analyzing items and collateral to documentation. Completed audit work papers and memoranda by documenting audit tests and findings. Communicated audit progress and findings by providing information in status meetings; highlighting unresolved issues; reviewing working papers; preparing final audit reports. Improved protection by recommending changes in management monitoring, assessment, and motivational practices, in the internal control structure, and in operating processes; identifying root causes. Protects our confidential. clients’ reputation by keeping information Unit Manager – (2020 – 2022) Custodian Insurance Company, Port Harcourt • Manage Records: Maintain employee and client records, and company documentation. • Manage Policies: review and ensure compliance with office policies. • Manage Schedules: Schedule meetings and other events. • Manage projects: Delegate projects to administrative staff. • Manage reports: prepare and review reports and presentations. • Manage communications: Respond to inquiries from employees, customers and managers. • Manage Staff: Hire, train and evaluate administrative staff. • Developing Strategies: Create strategies to meet business goals. • Providing Advice: Help clients find the right insurance policies. • Maintaining Compliance: Ensure the team complies with internal and external regulations. • Building relationships: Maintain long-term relationships with customers and other businesses. • Resolving issues: Handle customer complaints in a timely manner. Data Analyst - 2023 till date Oxford Choice Bakery, Port Harcourt • Collected, analysed and interpreted large data sets to inform business decisions. • Developed and maintained databases, data systems and data processes. • Created data visualizations and reports to present findings to stakeholders. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and improvement. PROJECTS • Analyzed customer purchase behaviour using python resulting in a 25% increase in sales. • Developed a predictive model using Microsoft Excel to forecast sales, resulting in a 15% reduction in inventory costs. EDUCATION • • • • • Certification on Data Analysis (CDA)- 2022 Masters in Business Administration (Oil and Gas); UNICAF University, ZM Certification On Safety – Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria - General HSE (2018) Certification on Safety Supervision – Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria- HSE Supervisor (2018). Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State. (2003) Higher National Diploma in Accounting (Lower Credit) COURSES ATTENDED COMPUPTER KNOWLEDGE KEY SKILLS TECHNICAL SKILL AWARD/ACCOLADE • • • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Word &Excel). • • • • • • • • • • • • • Human Resource Management. A good negotiator. Key Account Management. Creative problem solving. Proficient in selling to C-level Executives Business Development specialist. Customer Need Assessment. Customer Services. Team Spirit. Good presentation skills. Excellent Time Management. Excellent Trainer. Quick learner. Excellent analytical skills. • • • Programming Languages – Python & SQL Data Analysis & Visualization tools – Excel, Power BI Use of Microsoft Word and Excel • Best Intern in Partnership Investment Company PLC. Port Harcourt (Rookie Award 2008). Best Marketer Eastern Region (2010). Long Service/ Loyalty Award - Ten Years (2016). • • • INTEREST REFEREES Time Management-Eric & Partners Customer Service Excellence- Eric & Partners Selling Strategies to C-Level Executives - McTimothy Associates Reading, Playing Chess & Scrabble Games. Available on request.