Obinna Anagwu

CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL DETAILS Obinna Joshua Anagwu-- Peace Avenue, off Iworfe Road, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. LANGUAGES English: Spoken: Native | Written: Native Igbo: Spoken: Native | Written: Native LINKS ● https://jossidy.com.ng ● https://www.facebook.com/ojay.anagwu ● https://www.twitter.com/obianagwu ● https://www.linkedin.com/in/ObiAnagwu __________________________________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION Personality: Honest, self-driven, creative and resourceful hard-worker, determined to achieve measurable results. Work Objectives: Seeking a challenging position in a conducive environment, one that requires creative flair, marketing and promotional skills, experience, organizational abilities, and self-motivation. Being part of decision-making, and pledging to work with total dedication and commitment, with the aim of leaving indelible footmarks on the organization for which I work. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ WORK EXPERIENCE | Work Title: General Manager Company Name: Bims Securities Limited Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Job Description: General Manager, supervising Bims Securities' branches in 7 cities in 5 states in Nigeria. Led and motivated a diverse team to achieve goals and exceed expectations. Developed and implemented effective business strategies to drive growth and increase market share. Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through personalized interactions and prompt resolution of issues. Streamlined operations and improved efficiency through the implementation of process enhancements. Managed and evaluated performance of team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Dates: May 2021 – September 2023 | Work Title: Brand and Customer Relations Manager Company Name: Sinachi Properties Limited Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Job Description: Brand and Customer Relations Manager of Sinachi Properties Limited, saddled with the responsibility of putting the brand on the real estate map in Port Harcourt Developed and implemented a successful brand strategy for Sinachi Properties Limited. Conducted market research to identify the most pertinent needs and preferences of our target market. Created marketing campaigns to promote the company's products and services. Enhanced and better managed brand experience by automating important aspects of our transactions. Modified customer service routines to improve responses to inquiries and complaints. Dates: October 2017 – April 2021 | Work Title: Creative Director Company Name: Cinnax Creatives Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Job Description: Head of the Creative & Artistic Department, plus public relations duties. Led a high-performing, creative team of graphic and web designers, web developers, digital animators, mobile app developers and printers to achieve project goals and deliver exceptional results. Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and delivering excellent customer service. Wrote proposals for, and handled presentations for advert campaigns. Created engaging and compelling concepts and visual elements for various marketing materials in advertising campaigns. Developed and implemented brand strategies to enhance brand visibility and reputation. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes. Dates: August 2014 – July 2016 | Work Title: Creative Director and Head of Marketing & Business Development Company Name: Vivante Advertising Agency Location: Abuja, Nigeria Job Description: Creative director and head of marketing and business development for Vivante, an Abuja based advertising agency. Provided creative direction, leading a team of professionals: graphic and website designers, website developers, digital animators, copywriters and printers to successfully meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations. Successfully ran the marketing and business development department to give the new firm a strong start, effectively identifying and pursuing new opportunities. Creating and implementing innovative marketing strategies for brand development. Managed client relations and maintained positive relationships with key stakeholders. Made presentations and pitches for advertising campaigns to our clients. Developed and executed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive patronage. Dates: June 2010 – July 2014 | Work Title: Creative Director and Public Relations Officer Company Name: Vox Advertising Agency Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Job Description: Creative Director and Public Relations officer of Vox Nigeria, a Port Harcourt based advertising agency. Provided artistic direction, supervising a team of graphic and website designers and developers, animators, copywriters and printers. Brought the firm into the digital age, introducing the use of computers into all its departments, and designing and setting up its first website, social media accounts and digital marketing drives. Managed media relations and effectively communicated with press and media outlets. Oversaw brand management efforts to maintain brand consistency and enhance brand image. Developed innovative marketing strategies to drive business growth and increase customer engagement. Created and executed successful campaigns to reach target audience and achieve marketing objectives. Dates: April 2008 – May 2010 | Work Title: Hotel Manager Company Name: Bellwood Hotels & Suites Location: Abuja, Nigeria Job Description: Hotel manager at Bellwood Hotels & Suites, Kubwa, Abuja. As hotel manager, I ran the hotel effectively for over three years, supervising staff of various departments, including housekeeping, waiting staff, reception, laundry, maintenance etc. Organized and executed successful events, managing budgets and vendors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring smooth operations. Introduced the hotel to the digital age, introducing the use of computers, commissioning its first website, and setting up its first digital marketing efforts. Greatly improved staff performance through professional training and strict adherence to set goals. Delivered exceptional customer service, through promptly addressing enquiries, issues resolution, and prioritizing customer satisfaction. Developed and implemented innovative marketing strategies to promote products, services, and events, thereby enabling impressive increase in income. Effectively managed inventory control processes, including ordering, tracking, and maintaining optimal stock levels. Dates: February 2004 – July 2007 | Work Title: Part-time Teacher Company Name: Abdul Wahid Private High School, Location: Abuja, Nigeria Job Description: Part-time teacher of Fine and Applied Arts and English language. As a trained professional artist, I was employed specifically to train and inspire future artists. Also, to improve the students’ performance in the use of English in the JAMB exams. Delivered engaging and interactive content to enhance student learning Fostered a positive learning environment through interesting and exciting exercises and assignments Provided constructive feedback to promote student growth Achieved the feat of raising the first set of students from the school to enroll into the university to study Visual Arts. Achieved the impressive feat of admission into the Visual Arts departments of Nigerian and foreign universities, eleven students of the school during the two years I worked there. Brought great improvement in the English results of the school, especially in the JAMB exams, by introducing a strong reading culture among the senior students of the school. Dates: March 2001 – June 2003 | Work Title: Creative & Administrative Director Company Name: Conelson Group Nigeria Limited Location: Enugu, Nigeria Job Description: Creative & Administrative Director of Conelson Group Nigeria Limited, a fair-sized advertising agency in Enugu, Nigeria. It was my first job in the advertising industry, where I cut my teeth in this sphere, starting as a graphic designer and illustrator, and graduating to the role of Creative & Administrative Director. Achieved administrative excellence by reorganizing the firm in a professional manner, setting up various specialized departments, and greatly improving productivity. Encouraged specialization by recruiting appropriate staff for the creative, printing, marketing and accounting departments, thereby skyrocketing staff output, and earning the firm a much higher level of income. Introduced the use of computers to the various aspects of the firm’s work processes, bringing new skill requirements, and greatly improving the speed and quality of work. Dates: April 1996 – August 2000 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION | Degree / Qualification: Bachelor of Arts Degree Institution / School: University of Port Harcourt Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Description: I got my Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Arts. Among other things, I am a painter, sculptor and graphic designer. I also design websites, write creatively, poetry, prose and drama. I have two published books available online, Vengeance of the Gods and Odyssey of the Lion-heart. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ SKILLS | Administrative, Business & Managerial Skills: Communication & Presentation; Project Management; Team Leadership; Public Relations; Business Proposals Research & Writing; Event Management; Organization & Coordination; Decision Making. | Creative Skills: Creative Strategy & Thinking; Integrated Marketing Communications; Graphic designs; Website designs; Screen & Play Writing; Video Editing; Design Research; Copywriting; Creative Direction; Drawing, Painting & Illustration; Printing; Creative Writing. | Digital Marketing Skills: Brand Development; Search Engine Optimization (SEO); Blog Writing; Email & Social Media Marketing; Google & Social Media Adverts | Office Tools: Microsoft Office | Graphic & Website Design Tools: CorelDraw; Adobe Photoshop; Macromedia Dreamweaver & Fireworks; WordPress. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOBBIES ● Reading ● Music ● Drama ● Writing ● Martial Arts ● Sports ● Carpentry & Woodwork __________________________________________________________________________________________________ REFERENCES | Professor Benjamin Ejiofor, Head of Department, Department of Theatre Arts, University of Port Harcourt. - | Professor Frank Ugiomoh, Head of Department, Department of Visual Arts, University of Port Harcourt. - | Richard Asiegbu, Former Head of Sports Department, Radio Nigeria, Abuja. -