Ikenna Eze
@ikennaeze
Academic professional specializing in marketing, research, and entrepreneurship education.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an academic professional with over five years of tertiary teaching experience in marketing, project management, and entrepreneurship, complemented by hands-on industry experience in real estate and operations. I design curriculum, deliver engaging lectures, and mentor students to promote critical thinking and academic excellence.
My research experience includes preparing manuscripts for publication, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, supervising Honours students, and coordinating research project communications and logistics. I have delivered workshops on financial literacy and marketing, and I manage administrative aspects of research projects with attention to detail.
I bring leadership, analytical thinking, and technological proficiency to academic and industry settings, with a strong commitment to student success, innovation, and research excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
NUResearch Associate
Nelson Mandela University
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Develop and prepare research papers, presentations, and manuscripts for publication while coordinating project communications and managing administrative and logistical research functions.
WUResearch Fellow
Walter Sisulu University
May 2023 - Apr 2024 (11 months)
Conducted and published peer-reviewed research, delivered workshops on financial literacy and marketing, proofread departmental submissions for external partners, and supervised Honours student research projects.
Adjunct Lecturer
AFDA School of Business Innovation & Technology
Feb 2020 - Aug 2023 (3 years 6 months)
Designed and delivered business management and marketing courses, contributed to curriculum development, and provided academic mentoring and personalized student support.
CIAdjunct Lecturer
Cornerstone Institute
Jun 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Taught and assessed business studies students, guided research projects, and created course outlines and instructional materials to support academic development.
CTRetention Officer
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Feb 2019 - Nov 2019 (9 months)
Collaborated with academic departments to identify and support at-risk students, facilitated student-faculty communication, and implemented strategies to enhance student retention and success.
Property Manager
First Unique Real Estate
May 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 9 months)
Marketed rental properties, set pricing strategies to optimize occupancy, oversaw maintenance and service providers, and managed tenant relations and lease agreements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CTCape Peninsula University of Technology
Master of Technology, Entrepreneurship / Business Administration
Completed an MTech in Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship, emphasizing applied research and business development.
FOFederal University of Technology, Owerri
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science
Completed a B.Tech in Computer Science with coursework in programming, systems, and computational theory.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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