COMBINATION RESUME
SERIKI, JOSEPH OZOVEHE
8, Edochie Street, Olasepe Estate, Denro, Ogun.
Tel: +234-8056138665
Email: serikij@yahoo.com
EMPLOYMENT/ PERSONAL OBJECTIVE:
To work in a challenging and enabling environment, that encourages team work and professional development so as to be able to achieve the strategic goals of the organization while realizing my own potentials; thus, utilizing my editorial, communication, analytical, educational and administrative training and skills.
PERSONAL DATA
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: March 05, 1971
Place of Birth: Ihima
State of Origin: Kogi
Nationality: Nigerian
Residence: Nigeria
Marital Status: Married
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS/ QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES
- Akindada Computer Centre, AFSS, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Computer Appreciation, Desktop Publishing, Accounting Package,
Graphics, Internet Certificate Programme in Computer Studies(CAPS)- 2002
- University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
B.A. (Hons) English – 1995
- Government Day Secondary School, Inoziomi,Okene, Kogi State, Nigeria
WASC. (Ordinary Level) – 1988
- St Paul’s Anglican Primary School, Obeiba, Ihima, Kogi State, Nigeria.
First School Leaving Certificate – 1981
WORK EXPERIENCES WITH DATES
The Presidency, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Career
Management Office, Federal Training Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos. 2016-Till Date
Rank: Assistant Director (AD)
Position: Registrar (with effect from Nov 2023)
Position: HOD GNS Department 2021-Sept.2023.
Job: Head of Department (GNS)
Teaching Use of English, Business Communication, Communication in
English, Literature in English & Oral Presentation.
Ministry of Defence
Command Day Secondary School, Odogbo, Ibadan, Nigeria. 2012-2016
Position: Assistant Chief Education Officer
Job: Teaching English Language
Resource Person in Phonetics (Oral English)
Literary and Debating Club Coordinator
Editor in Chief (School Magazine)
Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education Banjul, The Gambia. (Marina
International Junior School). 2010(Contract)
Position: ExpatriateEnglish Teacher
Job: Teaching English Language
Assistant Class Administrator
Capturing Moments Club Coordinator
Resource Person in Phonetics (Oral English)
Ministry of Defence
Air Force Secondary School, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria 1998-2012
Position: SeniorEducation Officer
Job: Teaching English Language and Literature
Resource Person in Phonetics (Oral English)
Literary and Debating Club Coordinator
Class Administrator
Grace Polytechnic, Isolo, Lagos State, Nigeria 2005
Position: Part-Time Lecturer (Assistant Lecturer)
Job: Teaching Use of English
Living Bread Ministries 1995 – 1996
P.O. Box 770, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria
Position: Youth Corps/Programme Administrator
Job: Editor/Proof Reader of Ministry’s publication,
Planning of programmes and outreaches in secondary schools and rural areas.
MARASE Enterprises 1988 –1991
General Hospital Road, Okene, Kogi State, Nigeria.
Position: Administrative Officer
Job: Providing administrative assistance to the General Manager
Proper filing and documentation of Company’s information
Preparation of minutes
Liaising with Company’s contractors
Ensuring efficient management of office resources on daily basis
Coordinating, assessing and monitoring all procurement of goods and services.
TRAINING ATTENDED WITH DATES
- Train the Trainers Workshop on School Debate
Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. 2008
- In Service/Hands-on-Training Activity Oriented/Child Centered Teaching Strategies
Mathematics, Science, English Language and ICT Intergration using ICT
Marina International School, Bakau, New Town, The Gambia. 2010
- ICT Training
Federal Training Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. 2021
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AND CERTIFICATES
OBTAINED
- Executive Diploma in International Human Resource Mgt 2022
Osa First College in Collaboration with La Plage Meta Verse
- Certificate in Public Relation 2023
Danikal Management Consult in Partnership with La Plage Meta Verse
PAPERS PRESENTED AT TRAINING/WORKSHOP
- SERIKI, J.O. (2018) Effective Communication and Report Writing Skills, being a Paper Presented at the Annual Training and Manpower Development Programme for NNPC Members of the Chartered Institute of Certified Secretaries and Reporters of Nigeria at Airport Hotel, Ikeja. 3rd December,2018.
- SERIKI, J.O. (2008) Use of English, being a Paper Presented at a Workshop Organized by the Mathematics Department of Air Force Secondary School, Ikeja, Lagos as Part of Efforts to Improve on the Teaching of Mathematics with the Use of English as a Second Language Speakers at AFSS, Ikeja. 25th June, 2008.
- SERIKI, J.O. (2009) Mastering and Teaching Phonetics (Vowel and Consonant Sounds) in Primary Schools, being a Paper Presented at a Workshop Organized by Air Force Primary School, Ikeja, Lagos for its Teachers at AFPS, Ikeja. 2009.
EXTRA CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES
- Secretary, Disciplinary Committee Till Date Federal Training Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos.
- Student Affairs Officer 2019-2021
Federal Training Centre Ikoyi, Lagos
- Literary and Debating Club Cordinator 2008-2016
Mininstry of Defence (AirForce/Command Secondary School, Ikeja, Lagos.
- Capturing Moment Club Cordinator 2010
Marina International School, The Gambia.
- Youth Corps/Programme Administrator 1995-1996
Living Bread Ministries, Iwo, Osun State.
OTHER CAPABILITIES
- Communicated verbally to students in class and ensured coordination and understanding amongst my students.
- Planned education and interactive programmes and outreaches in secondary schools and rural areas.
- Organized students for retreat, seminar and competition to improve the socio-economic perception of participants.
- Various edited works and book review
- Presented papers at various workshops.
- Interactions with various personnel through interview which enhanced overall efficiency of operation.
- Class and house administrator which enhanced my human relationship and disposition
OTHER SKILL AREAS
- Communication skills (Good spoken and written English)
- A good knowledge in computer application
- A notch for perfection in whatever position I find myself
REFEREES:
Available on request.
MY ESSENCE
I have had to handle the mantle of leadership from my youthful years. This has contributed largely to my leadership abilities.
I am adept at public speaking and motivational talks. I have been exposed to several experiences in this area at church, school and other social events.
I have very strong organizational and administrative skills with team playing spirit. I
have a notch for excellence.