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Michael Joy

@michaeljoy

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First-class Economics graduate focused on asset management and investing.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking finance roles in asset management or investment analysis where I can apply analytical skills, contribute to portfolio strategy, and grow through hands-on experience in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

I am a First-Class Economics graduate with strong analytical and research skills focused on asset management and investment banking. I completed the JPMorgan Chase Investment Banking Simulation and additional finance certifications, which sharpened my knowledge of portfolio management and financial analysis.

I founded and grew a retail beauty and hairstyling business, where I managed inventory, optimized pricing and marketing strategies, improved processes, and increased sales by 70%, while serving 25+ clients monthly. I also handled bookkeeping and financial transactions, improving reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

I seek to apply my quantitative grounding, practical entrepreneurial experience, and certification-backed finance training to roles in asset management, investment analysis, or related finance functions where I can contribute to portfolio strategy and continue developing as a finance professional.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Entrepreneur

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LadyJ Beautyscents & Hairstyling Services

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Founded and scaled a beauty and hairstyling business, increasing sales by 70% through pricing optimization, targeted social media marketing, and enhanced customer engagement while serving 25+ clients monthly.

Inventory Management Pricing Strategy Social Media Marketing Customer Relationship Management Bookkeeping Order Processing

Sales Representative and Accountant

Federal College of Forestry

May 2020 - Mar 2021 (10 months)

Managed 100+ daily sales transactions with accurate cash handling and reporting, improved financial reporting accuracy by 25% via enhanced tracking, and supported customer base growth through targeted relationship-building.

Cash Handling Financial Reporting Bookkeeping Customer Acquisition Documentation Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Obafemi Awolowo University

Bachelor of Science, Economics

2019 - 2024

Grade: First Class honours (4.58/5.0)

Activities and societies: Group research project: The Effect of Mass Media on National Development (2024)

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Economics with First Class honours, focusing on economic theory and research methods while participating in group research projects on media and development.