Chidozie Godwin Chukwugbo

Senior Business Operations and Project Delivery Professional

Lagos, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Business Operations and Project Delivery professional with over 10 years of experience leading strategic initiatives and operational transformations across diverse sectors including technology, e-commerce, and international development. Proven track record in optimizing operational performance, implementing digital transformation projects, and building scalable business processes, resulting in the successful onboarding of over 1,000 businesses and generating N200M+ in commercial revenue. Adept at managing complex cross-functional projects and stakeholder relationships, consistently delivering measurable results such as reaching 14,000+ program beneficiaries and managing N19M+ in digital financial transactions.

Work

ANANSE AFRICA

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Group Ecommerce & Operations Lead

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Summary

Led operational delivery across Ananse's marketplace ecosystem, ensuring efficient execution of merchant operations, customer experience, logistics, digital products, and commercial initiatives.

Highlights

Provided operational leadership and strategic direction, supporting significant marketplace growth and enhancing service delivery.

Drove operational improvements, significantly boosting scalability, efficiency, and overall customer satisfaction.

Orchestrated seamless cross-functional collaboration among technology, merchant success, production, and operations teams.

Supported strategic planning and execution for critical business expansion initiatives, contributing to market penetration and growth.

BARCODE

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Senior Project Management Consultant

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Summary

Provided strategic consulting, project management, and operational improvement services to diverse organizations across multiple industries, driving successful engagements and digital transformations.

Highlights

Successfully managed multiple simultaneous consulting engagements across diverse industries, ensuring timely and effective project completion.

Directed end-to-end project planning, stakeholder engagement, execution, governance, and delivery, achieving strategic objectives for clients.

Led branding, operational transformation, and digital implementation projects, enhancing client capabilities and market positioning.

Facilitated seamless collaboration among executives, technical specialists, and creative teams to achieve complex project objectives.

Delivered successful engagements for a portfolio of high-profile clients including Tamrose Marine Logistics, Christopher Kolade Foundation, Dangote Foundation, Diya Fatimilehin & Co., Zaza Furniture, and Zimvest.

ADARA FOUNDATION

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Special Projects Consultant

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Summary

Led strategic initiatives supporting organizational growth, operational efficiency, technology implementation, communications, and stakeholder engagement within a non-profit context.

Highlights

Managed and executed strategic organizational projects, contributing to significant growth and operational advancements.

Implemented digital systems and operational improvements, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.

Supported donor engagement and organizational communications strategies, strengthening key stakeholder relationships and fundraising efforts.

Led technology integration initiatives, streamlining processes and improving digital infrastructure.

ANANSE AFRICA

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Ecommerce & Operations Support Specialist

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Summary

Directed the operational onboarding of over 1,000 fashion entrepreneurs onto a digital commerce platform, implementing AI-enabled workflows and managing Mastercard-funded programs.

Highlights

Successfully directed the operational onboarding of more than 1,000 fashion entrepreneurs across Africa onto a digital commerce platform.

Spearheaded the implementation of AI-enabled merchant onboarding workflows, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing processing time.

Managed Mastercard-funded entrepreneurship programmes, coordinating multiple facilitators, vendors, and external stakeholders to achieve program goals.

Coordinated project schedules, communications, risk mitigation, and programme execution, ensuring seamless delivery of initiatives.

Managed merchant operations, customer fulfilment, reporting, and service improvement initiatives, enhancing overall service quality.

THE KOWA STUDIO

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Operations Manager

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Summary

Provided operational leadership for an international fashion manufacturing business, overseeing end-to-end business operations and driving process improvements for clients across Africa, Europe, North America, and the United Kingdom.

Highlights

Managed comprehensive end-to-end business operations, encompassing production, procurement, logistics, inventory, finance, and customer delivery.

Introduced and implemented standardized operational procedures, significantly improving workflow consistency and efficiency across departments.

Led and coordinated cross-functional teams responsible for efficient production planning and fulfillment, meeting delivery targets.

Effectively managed supplier relationships and optimized international logistics operations, reducing costs and improving supply chain reliability.

Generated insightful operational reports, providing critical data for executive decision-making and strategic planning.

Enhanced customer satisfaction by optimizing processes and improving service delivery, leading to positive client feedback.

ADARA FOUNDATION

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Programs & Communications Coordinator

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Summary

Managed planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for multiple community development programmes, delivering projects benefiting over 14,000 underserved individuals.

Highlights

Successfully delivered projects benefiting more than 14,000 underserved individuals, achieving significant community impact.

Led comprehensive program planning, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring accountability and transparency.

Managed grant proposals, conducted research, performed data analysis, and maintained thorough project documentation.

Coordinated multidisciplinary teams in delivering entrepreneurship and financial inclusion programs, empowering community members.

ADARA FOUNDATION

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Communications Manager

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Summary

Managed grants, directed donor-funded projects, and led commercial initiatives, significantly contributing to fundraising, revenue generation, and community impact.

Highlights

Successfully managed ACT Foundation grants, securing over N10 million in funding for critical initiatives.

Directed the full lifecycle implementation of donor-funded projects from inception through evaluation, ensuring successful outcomes.

Orchestrated an international fundraising campaign, raising US$9,000 to support vital water infrastructure for over 10,000 residents.

Led commercial initiatives that generated over N200 million in revenue, contributing significantly to organizational sustainability.

Designed and implemented a financial literacy programme, successfully reaching more than 9,000 entrepreneurs.

Led the development of a digital Trade Credit platform, efficiently processing over N19 million in repayments.

Rapparel

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Graphic Designer & Content Creator

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Summary

Built foundational experience in branding, marketing communications, customer engagement, and creative project execution, contributing to visual identity and content strategy.

Highlights

Created compelling branding and marketing communication materials that enhanced customer engagement and brand recognition.

Designed visual content for various campaigns, effectively supporting overall marketing objectives and promotional efforts.

Executed creative projects from concept to completion, demonstrating strong design and content creation skills.

Contributed to the development of marketing strategies by providing innovative creative input and design solutions.

Education

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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Bachelor of Science Organizational Psychology

Languages

English

Certificates

BCS Level 4 Diploma, Information Technology

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Skills

Business Development & Strategy

Strategic Planning, Commercial Initiatives, Marketplace Growth, Business Expansion, Revenue Generation, Fundraising, Grant Management.

Project Management

Strategic Initiatives, Project Delivery, Cross-functional Project Management, Program Management, Risk Mitigation, Agile Methodologies, Stakeholder Engagement.

Operations Management

Operational Transformation, Business Improvement, Operational Performance Optimization, Scalable Business Processes, Merchant Operations, Logistics, Customer Fulfillment, Process Optimization, Supply Chain Management.

Digital Transformation

Digital Implementation, AI-enabled Workflows, Digital Products, E-commerce Platforms, Technology Integration.

Leadership & Team Management

Multidisciplinary Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Coordination, Operational Leadership, Executive Decision-Making Support, Mentorship, Team Building.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Analytical Thinking, Operational Reports, Performance Metrics, Data-driven Decision Making, Monitoring & Evaluation.

Communications & Branding

Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Branding, Customer Engagement, Donor Engagement, Organizational Communications, Financial Literacy Programs.

Industry Expertise

Technology, E-commerce, Fashion, Consulting, International Development, Non-profit Management, Logistics, Financial Services.