Chidinma Obula

Research and Data Analyst with over 4 years of experience supporting strategic decision-making through research, business analysis, data reporting, and project coordination. Experienced in analyzing economic and trade data, preparing business reports and presentations, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and supporting stakeholder engagement. Proficient in Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and business documentation with a passion for transforming data into actionable insights.

Certified Data

Analyst with strong communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.

Research Economics Analyst - Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG) - Lagos, Nigeria

(2022-07)

• Provide strategic research, administrative, and operational support to the Executive Secretary on organizational priorities and trade initiatives.
• Prepared analytical reports, executive dashboards, presentations, and briefing documents to support strategic decision-making across trade and export initiatives.
• Coordinated cross-functional projects involving internal teams, external stakeholders, and government agencies while ensuring timely execution of deliverables.
• Conducted quantitative and qualitative analysis of trade and economic data to generate insights that informed executive and policy decisions.
• Successfully coordinated the registration of over 80 products under the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS).
• Worked closely with executive leadership to achieve a 101% increase in organizational membership and revenue.
• Coordinated training workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions, and awareness programs, ensuring smooth planning, execution, and participant engagement.
• Supervised organizational website development while coordinating vendors and ensuring timely project delivery.
• Responded promptly to executive requests and stakeholder enquiries while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Management Trainee - Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG) - Lagos, Nigeria

(2021-08 - 2022-07)

• Supported senior management in daily administrative and operational activities.
• Prepared meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and executive documentation for management meetings.
• Coordinated communication between project teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Monitored project deliverables and followed up on agreed action items.
• Assisted in coordinating the launch of the NHL showroom in Lomé, Togo.
• Maintained organized documentation and administrative records.
• Supported exporters with regulatory compliance and export incentive processes.
• Increased MANEG membership and revenue by over 101% through strategic initiatives alongside executive leadership.
• Coordinated multiple stakeholder workshops involving government agencies and exporters.
• Coordinated successful registration of over 80 products under the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme.
• Supported executive leadership in organizing workshops and trade awareness programmes.
• Prepared executive-level reports and presentations for board meetings and stakeholder engagements.

MSc - Economics - Babcock University

B.Sc - Economics - Madonna University