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Chidera Okonkwo

@chideraokonkwo

Business student in port operations & fintech, blending supply chain execution with financial leadership and outreach experience.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for opportunities in operations, supply chain, finance, or fintech where I can apply budgeting, compliance, stakeholder management, and logistics experience while growing through practical responsibility.

I’m a Business Administration and Marketing student with hands-on experience in port operations at ENL Consortium, a major terminal operator within the Nigerian Ports Authority. I support cargo tracking, inventory tallying, shipping documentation, and data reconciliation, working across terminal operations and logistics teams to maintain throughput while ensuring regulatory accuracy.

Alongside this, I serve as elected Treasurer for my university’s association, overseeing finance and appropriations, and I hold campus ambassador roles with fintech and financial services brands including Cowrywise, UBA NextGen, and FSI.

I’m interested in roles spanning operations, business development, and finance, where structured execution and clear communication matter. I bring strong research and outreach skills, comfort with CRM tools and spreadsheets, and a track record of managing cross-functional responsibilities independently.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Supply Chain & Operations Intern

Current

ENL Consortium

May 2026 - Present (3 months)

Assisted terminal operations for West Africa's largest port terminal operator, monitoring cargo movement, executing inventory tallying, and reconciling data discrepancies. Cross-deployed across terminal berths to streamline logistics workflows and support peak traffic operations.

Operations Logistics Inventory Management Data Reconciliation Compliance Documentation

Current

NextGen Campus Ambassador

Current

United Bank for Africa

Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)

Represented one of Africa's largest financial institutions on campus, driving youth engagement and financial literacy initiatives. Spearheaded awareness campaigns for UBA's digital banking ecosystem and financial products.

Financial Literacy Digital Banking Marketing Youth Engagement

Current

Campus Ambassador

Current

FSI (Financial Services Innovators)

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Championed Africa's foremost fintech ecosystem organization by promoting financial innovation and technology infrastructure awareness among students. Fostered engagement between student developers, founders, and FSI's network.

Fintech Advocacy Community Building Networking

Current

Member, Design & Management Chapter

Current

Google Developer Groups on Campus

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Collaborated within the Design & Management division of a 469-member campus technology community, contributing to project planning and tech event execution.

Project Planning Event Execution Collaboration Tech Communities

Current

Campus Brand Ambassador

Current

Cowrywise

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Served as the on-campus face for Nigeria's leading digital savings and investment platform, driving user acquisition and onboarding students onto automated wealth-building paths. Facilitated peer-to-peer financial literacy micro-events.

Wealth Management Financial Literacy User Acquisition Marketing Facilitation

Treasurer & Finance Committee Leader

Babcock University Student Association

Jan 2026 - Dec 2027 (1 year 11 months)

Elected to direct financial operations, fund allocations, and budget management for the student body. Led the Finance and Appropriations Committee, enforcing fiscal accountability and spearheading planning for BUSA Fintech Week 2027.

Financial Management Budgeting Project Management Sponsorship Strategy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Babcock University

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

Grade: 4.08 / 5.0

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework includes Financial Management, Introduction to Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Business Statistics, E-Commerce, Innovation Management, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a CGPA of 4.08/5.0, expected to graduate in November 2027.