Blessing OLUFEMI

Urban Planning & Research Professional
Sangotedo, Ajah, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Urban and Regional Planning professional with a Master's degree and a strong foundation in sustainable development, transport planning, and socio-economic analysis. Proven ability to conduct impactful research, manage complex projects, and drive client engagement, as evidenced by significant contributions to academic publications and successful relationship management in the financial sector. Seeking to leverage expertise in data-driven policy development and strategic planning to contribute to innovative urban solutions.

Work

Heritage Bank
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Relationship Manager

Osogbo, Osun, Nigeria

Summary

Led a team of Relationship Managers, driving customer satisfaction and achieving organizational objectives through strategic engagement.

Highlights

Led a team of Relationship Managers, consistently exceeding client satisfaction targets and achieving a 95% retention rate for key accounts.

Developed and executed strategic customer engagement plans, resulting in a 20% increase in client loyalty and product adoption.

Monitored and collated comprehensive reports on customer and team performance, providing data-driven insights that improved overall team productivity by 15%.

Fostered collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, streamlining operations and contributing to a 10% improvement in organizational goal achievement.

Lagos Business School, Nigeria
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Research and Teaching Assistant

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led research initiatives and provided comprehensive academic support, contributing to faculty publications and curriculum development.

Highlights

Authored and co-authored multiple research papers and book chapters, significantly contributing to scholarly publications and advancing field knowledge.

Developed and refined over 10 case studies, enhancing pedagogical materials and improving student comprehension for various courses.

Provided comprehensive teaching support to faculty, facilitating effective course delivery and student engagement for over 150 students annually.

Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
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Research Assistant

Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

Summary

Conducted rigorous quantitative analysis of mobility datasets to inform urban planning insights and contribute to academic research.

Highlights

Utilized SPSS for quantitative analysis of extensive mobility datasets, contributing to 3 published academic papers on urban planning and transport.

Identified critical correlations and patterns within complex data using descriptive and inferential statistical tools, enhancing research findings and informing policy recommendations.

Community Secondary School
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Class Teacher

Agbudu-Awgu, Enugu, Nigeria

Summary

Managed student progress and implemented adaptive teaching strategies for Geography and Basic Science, improving learning outcomes.

Highlights

Designed and administered standardized assessments for over 100 students in Geography and Basic Science, accurately evaluating academic progress.

Implemented adaptive teaching methods and instructional strategies, significantly improving student writing, reading, and comprehension skills by an average of 15% within one academic year.

Dayspring Design and Associates, Nigeria
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Intern

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Contributed to innovative housing design and social housing evaluation projects, informing community development initiatives.

Highlights

Collaborated on the design and development of 5 innovative housing prototypes, specifically tailored for marginalized communities and sustainable living.

Analyzed occupancy patterns of over 50 social housing units, identifying critical political and socio-economic disparities that informed subsequent policy recommendations.

Education

Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

M.Sc.

Urban and Regional Planning

Grade: Distinction, Grade 70/100

Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Urban and Regional Planning

Grade: Second Class Honours (Upper Division), GPA 4.12

Publications

Neighbourhood Walkability as a Determinant of Sustainable Transport Mode Choice: Evidence from Nigeria. In: Intelligent Transportation System and Advanced Technology. Energy, Environment, and Sustainability.

Published by

Springer, Singapore

Summary

This publication investigates the impact of neighbourhood walkability on sustainable transport choices in Nigeria, providing evidence for urban planning and environmental sustainability.

Determinants of Walking as an Active Travel Mode in a Nigerian City, Journal of Transport and Health, 6(1)

Published by

Journal of Transport and Health

Summary

This paper explores the factors influencing walking as a mode of active travel within a Nigerian city, contributing to public health and urban mobility research.

Metropolitan Transport Safety and Security: An African Experience, Journal of Transportation Safety and Security. 9(4)

Published by

Journal of Transportation Safety and Security

Summary

This publication provides an in-depth analysis of transport safety and security challenges and solutions within an African metropolitan context.

Skills

Urban Planning

Regional Planning, Sustainable Development, Transport Planning, Policy Development.

Research & Analysis

Quantitative Analysis, Statistical Analysis (SPSS), Data Analysis, Socio-economic Analysis, Academic Writing.

Project Management

Project Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving.

Relationship Management

Team Leadership, Customer Engagement, Client Satisfaction, Stakeholder Management.

Education & Training

Curriculum Development, Teaching, Assessment, Case Study Development.

Reporting & Communication

Report Generation, Data Visualization, Cross-functional Collaboration, Presentation Skills.

Technical Tools

SPSS, Microsoft Office Suite.