CAREER
SUMMARY:
More than fifteen years of progressive experience in the fields of education and market research with extensive management experience and analytical research skills enhanced by postgraduate level studies. Adept to problem identification, research analysis and resolution. Committed to developing clear objectives and getting results with a belief in building a shared sense of purpose.
EDUCATION:
Advanced Diploma: Institute for Economic Development and Corporation
West Berlin, Germany 1987
D. Phil. Degree in International Relations; Institute of Social Studies
Den Haag, Netherlands, Holland 1983
Master of Arts in Government Affairs/ International
Relations; St. John’s University
Queens, New York 1981
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Pace University
New York, New York 1979
EMPLOYMENT:
Adjunct Professor; Pace University New York, New York 1986-1990
Prepared and presented lectures in Political Science and International Trade, supervised independent studies students and facilitated international lectures with guest speakers.
Research Fellow; Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, Nigeria 1981-1989
Conducted research on international relations and diplomacy. Assisted External
and Internal Ministry in understanding development in International Relations & United
Nation regional organizations.
Areas of Effectiveness: Caribbean and Latin American Foreign Policy
Market Research Analyst; Liza
Sherman Associate, New York, N.Y. 1991
Identified target markets, created and maintained databases and manuals. Improved
data management and data presentation in all aspects of market research.
Compiled and analyzed telephone interview data. Assisted in direct mail,
advertising and catalog editing. Prepared and presented reports to management
on competitors’ data including recommendations for future action.
Training and Development Manager; Commerce Bank Inc. Mount Laurel, NJ 2000-2001
Developed and facilitated training programs in management development, customer service, employee skill enhancement, compliance and other programs as needed. Worked closely with human resource department in assessing training needs and outlined the necessary steps and resources required to achieve the department training goals. Created a training curriculum and scheduled training programs.
Plan Analyst 1-1V; Merrill
Lynch Incorporated New York, N.Y. 1976-1979
Processed all fund transfers and financial changes for daily/periodic 401K pension record keeping transactions which included mutual funds, stocks and guaranteed investment contracts. Resolved client problems and interfaced productively within a team.
AFFILIATIONS:
Phi Gamma Mu Fraternity, USA; Active Member
Pace University Model United Nations Advisory Council; Co-Chair
Nigerian Political Science Association
Institute for Contemporary Research, Holland
PUBLICATIONS:
United Nations Regional Organizations: Comparative Analysis.
Ipolima, Italy (Quarterly) Vol.no.3 December 19985 Pgs. 41-49
The Philippines: The struggle for Succession. The Nigerian Forum. (NIIA)
Lagos, Nigeria 1985 pg. 35-42
International Monetary Funds and Latin America: The Breaking of a Continent. (Concord Review London/NIIA, Lagos, Nigeria 1984 Pg. 267-275
United State-Cuban Relations: Continuity or Change.
The Nigerian Forum, (NIIA) Lagos, Nigeria. April 1984, pg. 313-326
Nigeria-Caribbean Relations: Agenda for the Future.
Nigerian Journal of International Affairs (NIIA) Lagos, Nigeria
Vol.23 no.9 July, 1983 Pgs. 33-46
Cuba- African Policy: A Historical Prospective.
Journal. The Spectrum. Lagos, Nigeria 1983
The Gaddaffi Element: The OAU Split at Tripoli, October 1982 Pg.780-788
The Nigerian Forum: (NIIA) Lagos, Nigeria 1982
United States Participation in Strategic Arms Limitation Talk (SALTII)
Nigerian Journal of International Affairs (NIIA) Lagos, Nigeria
1982 Pg 540-562
Attended 18 international bilateral
and multilateral economic/trade seminars in Africa, Europe
and the Caribbean.
32 seminar organized by Nigerian Institute of International
Affairs, Lagos.
