Ode Idoko
@odeidoko
Experienced business development specialist with a focus on entrepreneurship.
What I'm looking for
With over 17 years of professional experience in client services, entrepreneurship, and business development, I have dedicated my career to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their goals. My extensive background includes employment coaching, mentoring, and providing guidance to startups and established businesses alike. I specialize in business plan development and financial intermediation, ensuring that my clients have the tools and resources they need to succeed.
Currently, I serve as a Business Lecturer at SCL College in London, where I deliver engaging lectures and workshops while mentoring students to help them navigate their academic and career paths. My previous roles as Programmes and Operations Manager and Director of Business & Entrepreneurship Development have equipped me with the skills to secure funding, develop marketing strategies, and create impactful entrepreneurship programs that have generated thousands of jobs and supported numerous businesses in scaling up.
My academic credentials, including an MBA from Ulster University and an MSc in Financial Engineering, complement my practical experience, allowing me to bring a well-rounded perspective to my work. I am passionate about fostering entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for growth and development in the communities I serve.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Lecturer
SCL College
Oct 2024 - Present (9 months)
Delivered lectures, workshops, and tutorials to students while providing guidance, mentoring, and pastoral services to help them achieve their goals. Designed and revised curriculum and course materials in line with industry standards and trends.
Programmes and Operations Manager
True Cadence, UK
Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year)
Responsible for planning and executing employability and entrepreneurship projects within specified budgets and standards. Secured funding from various organizations and facilitated internship opportunities for young participants.
Director, Business & Entrepreneurship Development
Owofu Worldwide School of Entrepreneurship
Sep 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Managed enterprise, business development, and entrepreneurship programs, including business incubators and accelerators. Developed marketing strategies that increased sales by over 300% and consulted for over 120 businesses.
Principal Manager, Business & Entrepreneurship Development
LAPO Institute for Microfinance & Management Studies
Jul 2015 - Sep 2020 (5 years 2 months)
Facilitated partnerships for funding and academic programs to achieve the Institute's objectives. Initiated and implemented Social Impact Funds for entrepreneurs, enabling over 350 participants to access business loans.
Business & Entrepreneurship Specialist
CBN Entrepreneurship Institute
Sep 2008 - Jun 2015 (6 years 9 months)
Involved in financial intermediation for business plan funding and marketed training products through various campaigns. Coordinated student business plan pitching and partnered with financial institutions for SME funding.
Entrepreneurship Planning Officer
Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria
Mar 2005 - Aug 2008 (3 years 5 months)
Responsible for planning SME schemes, projects, and programs, including learning and development initiatives. Contributed to the development and launch of the One Local Government, One Product (OLOP) scheme.
Student Industrial Works Scheme
Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation
Mar 1997 - Sep 1997 (6 months)
Managed and oversaw daily product loads, preparing and presenting regular reports on products received and dispatched. Provided actionable feedback to management to improve customer experience and tested product quality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
European Institute of Technology & Management
Doctor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at the European Institute of Technology & Management. This advanced program focuses on in-depth business research and practical application.
Ulster University Business School
Master’s in Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at Ulster University Business School, London. The program provided comprehensive knowledge in various aspects of business management.
Worldquant University
Masters in Financial Engineering, Financial Engineering
Obtained a Masters in Financial Engineering from Worldquant University, New Orleans, USA. This program focused on quantitative methods and computational tools in finance.
Benue State University, Makurdi
BSc Chemistry, Chemistry
Completed a BSc in Chemistry at Benue State University, Makurdi. This undergraduate program provided a strong foundation in chemical principles and laboratory techniques.
Galilee International Management Institute
Diploma, Entrepreneurship Development and Financing
Completed a Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development and Financing: Creating Growth through Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Galilee International Management Institute, Israel. This program focused on practical aspects of entrepreneurship and innovation.
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
MSc Petroleum Chemistry, Petroleum Chemistry
Earned an MSc in Petroleum Chemistry from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The curriculum covered advanced topics in petroleum science and its chemical processes.
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