Personal Information
§   Name: Minkop Terna Richard

§   Address: 30 Tunis Street Zone 6 Wuse, Abuja

§   Nationality: Nigeria

§   State: Kaduna State

§   Language: English Fluent, Hausa Fluent and French (Beginner)

§   Hobbies:  Traveling, Watching Movies

Objective
A successful and diverse background spanning strategic planning development, operational management; A goal and results-driven professional acknowledged for well-defined understanding of business-technology interface, Data Management, public health, Logistics, procurements products/services delivery.  Major objective is to add value to the organisation I work for.

Key Skills

§   Data Management
§   Monitoring and Evaluation
§   Strategic Business Development and Analysis
§   Operations Management
§   Project Management
§   Events Coordination and management
§   Team Management, Coordination & Development, Training & Recruitment, Performance Review
§   Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, Publisher, PowerPoint, QGIS, Health Mapper
§   Administrative management
§   Team Coordination, Management
§   Service Delivery Management, Clients Relationship Management
§   Communication, Negotiation and Relations Management
Professional Experience
Monitoring and Evaluation /Data Manager, Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) – (National Technical Coordinating Committee) Supplemental Immunisation Activities (SIAs)2019 – till date

§  Support the Development of multi-year work plan

§  Report writing and documentation

§  Pre-implementation strategic planning of vaccination campaign

§  National Readiness Assessment and weekly  updates global country working group

§  Monitoring and Evaluation of states Readiness

§  Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Government Readiness

§  Analysis of weekly consultants’ reports

§  Intra campaign monitoring and evaluation

§  Data entry, cleaning and analysis

§  Advisory service to heads of National technical coordination committee on readiness of states for implementation

§  Support Nations training of training for Micro planning

§  Interfacing of partners

§  For and integrated public health system, support the development of integrate data templates, field guide and National strategic plans

§  Designing and reviewing of questionnaires for field research or Open Data Kit

§  Development of templates for data collation

§  Reviewing and updating of data tools

§  Development of Analysis template

§  Systems development and implementation strategies for achieving target coverage for National Campaigns

§  Tracking of National and states dashboards

§  Development of presentations

§  Support the National Technical coordinating committee as directed by the Director Disease control

Data Manager  Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) – (National Measles Technical Coordinating Committee) Measles Vaccinating Campaign 2017/2018

Planning and implementation National Projects

Weekly collection and analysis of data for pre-implementation activities for all states for effective planning of MCV 2017/2018
Analysis of vaccine and syringes used during implementation; for data quality check and vaccine wastage
Daily / Weekly collection and analysis of data for implementation activities for all states for effective implementation of MCV 2017/20
Intra- campaign data collation and Monitoring to identify daily missed clients or children during implementation for next day follow-ups and mop-ups
Post-implementation activities (Campaign data analysis, cleaning) for North West Zone
Post Implementation activities (Campaign data analysis, cleaning) for National
Pre teleconferencing coordination, providing update information from consultant weekly reports
Mail corresponding and e-file management
Dropbox and Cloud Documents Management
Management and analysis of weekly Consultant Report
Weekly Monitoring of Pre – Implementation Dashboard
Training Facilitations at National and state level and for meeting and conferences
Mapping (Health Mapper/ Q-GIS) for data presentations for coverage, Campaigning Phasing etc.
Data analysis for planning and proposals for next measles campaigns.
Data tools review for optimal data capturing, for effective tracking of campaign
Dashboards design and tracking, to ensured state readiness for achieving a successful campaign
Data presentation and visualization for effective coordination and decision making.
Data support to state Liaison officers, for state follow-ups at pre-implementation, implementation and post implementations
Office Management
Intervention

§  Our first achievement was and still is, we presented data that was used for action, from pre-implementation, implementation and post implementations. Example; the analysis of the RCM data revealed the missed settlements in Kwara state, as a result, they were able to do a redo and eventually attained high coverage in the post-campaign survey.

§  The dashboard reporting improved greatly, information was timely and accurate especially for the yellow fever campaign this was attributed to the training on the use of dashboard and the simplifying of the template.

§  We improved all the data tools designed for measles campaign, including Pre-Implementation, Intra-Implementation and Post-Implementation tools there-by providing closer monitoring of pre-implementation activities.

§  Provided every form of data analysis and provision of information whenever it is required for reports, presentations, strategic plans and proposals for next measles campaigns.

§  Data training provided during micro-plan and implementation TOT helped the state to improve on the use of data tools for better reporting during the yellow fever campaign.

Planning and Coordination officer at KVS Management Company Limited 2015- 2017

Events planning (UN organisation, state and National level function)
Event facilities / Venue sourcing and booking
Protocols for high profile visitors Example – End Child Marriage launched by the Nigerian Federal Government and UNFPA, Unicef, etc
Coordination and supervision of breakout seasons during meetings
Supervision of protocol teams
Planning and coordination seating arrangement for high profile guest before and after their speech
Coordination of interagency protocol team, for effective communication and synchronisation
Coordination of VIP Refreshments
Business Development / Marketing Manager, Future of Africa Travels and Tours, Nigeria                          Jan 2014- 2015

Responsibilities:

Business Development/ Marketing

§  Data Analyzed & reviewed market response/ requirements and communicate the same to various teams for accomplishment of business goals.

§  Developed new marketing proposals and implement them in the most cost-effective and time-efficient manner.

§  Promote and market to new niche markets, thus selling travel products and tour packages and expanding client base.

§  Involved in market research in order to identify market requirements for current and future products.

§  Developed and lead a marketing team that will develop and execute new concepts, business models, channels and partners to position business as innovator and leader

§  Initiated, established and developed new business relationships, translating productive referral relationships into business systems.

§  Booked travels, tours, e-tickets and hotel accommodation for clients

§  High profile events management and protocols at National level

Strategic & Business Planning

§  Monitored competition to develop counter-strategies aimed at retention of existing market share and maximizing market penetration.

§  Oversaw the smooth and efficient running of the business and support organizational planning.

§  Outsourced IATA trained Travel and Ticketing officers.

§  Negotiated travel package (Transport, Accommodation and Tourism)

§  Liaised with travel partners and other vendors, including airlines and hotels, to manage bookings and schedules in advance.

§  Reported to the Executive Director or other directors who advise on any issues, trends and fiscal planning.

§  Managed organizational budget in coordination with Executive Director.

§  Ensured product quality management by designing and packaging of tours in Nigeria, Africa and other continent by sourcing products and destinations to meet consumer’s demand for customized or bespoke travel and tourism product.

Customer Relationship Management

§  Managed and maintained customer accounts.

§  Dealt with customer enquiries and aimed to meet their expectations.

Administration Operations and Office Management

§  Coordinated operations and administration by planning, organizing, and implementing administrative systems.

§  Involved in the supervision and coordination with travel officers focusing on explaining the company’s policies and expectations from their job.

§  Strategized monthly office supplies, through proper budget planning, implementation of supply schedules for equipment and technology systems.

§  Collaborated with sales and sourcing to develop strategic partnership activities and implement the execution framework and strategic plan on identified opportunities.

§  Coordinate/assigning drivers task and vehicles maintenance expedient

Team Management

§  Oversaw the recruitment and selection process of staff.

§  Motivated the team to meet sales target and ensure company profitability.

Assistant – Office of the National Coordinator/ Director Disaster Management – Nigerian Red Cross 2012- 2014

Administration Operations and Office Management

National Coordinators calendar Management, events prioritizing and coordination
Event planning and coordination for workshops, meetings and trainings for high profile persons
Strategic Planning

Planning and implementation of strategies for disaster preparedness/prevention and early warning signal meetings
Planning Responding to emergencies
Office and file Management
Planning and implementation of disaster recovery and rehabilitation strategies
Planning vulnerability and capacity assessment
Planning Emergency relief/response activities
Resource mobilization activates
Development of work plans
Team Management

Managing the Volunteer teams
Offer Staff support to National Coordinators and other staff the disaster management department

Manager, Skylinks Limited, Nigeria                                                                                Jan 2010- Nov 2012

Responsibilities:

§   Created and implemented the marketing strategy, digital marketing & promotions, process setup and demand generation.

§   Partnered and collaborated with private sectors and Government sectors to introduce the organization business portfolios.

§   Managed & expanded client’s database, create & sustain online presence of the company.

§   Liaison Coordinator by developing new relationships with established as well as emerging companies in key markets across the region.

§   Strategized long-term business directions to ensure maximum profitability in line with organizational objectives

§   Formulated, directed and coordinated marketing activities and policies to promote products and services.

§   Involved in definition & execution of marketing plans, recruitment and training of marketing personnel.

§   Office procurements

§   Negotiated contracts with vendors to develop distribution strategies and execute the same through establishment of networks.

§   Attendant to high profile clients; Clients protocols coordinator.

Marketing Director, Office deals, Nigeria                                                                                                  Apr 2001- Jul 2006
Responsibilities:

Marketing/ Communication

§   Managing the marketing department and develop marketing strategy for new and existing products.

§   Oversee implementation of the marketing strategy – including campaigns, events, digital marketing and PR.

§   Ensure that the marketing objectives are implemented by the marketing team.

§   Prepare introductory letter and approval of letters or other documents sent out of the company to other companies i.e. vendors or clients.

§   Develop and deliver marketing and communications strategies for the organisation.

§   Reception of daily report from the marketing officers thereby preparing daily and weekly report for the Chief Executive Director.

§   Procurement and logistics of store item

§   Development of PowerPoint presentations and product brochures.

§   Undertake continuous analysis of competitive environment and consumer trends

Team/ People Management

§   Recruit & manage marketing executives and guide the day to day activities of the marketing team.

§   Work closely with the company’s Sales team; enable them to meet their commercial objectives by providing them with appropriate tools, materials and presentations.

§   Development of training materials and weekly training of 10 marketing executives on effective sales and marketing

Previous Assignments

§   1 year – TD & Harmony Limited, Abuja, Nigeria – Manager

§   7 months – Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation, – Tourism Officer

§    Volunteer of Nigerian Red Cross Society

§   Temporal Purchasing Director

Education
South Wales University UK

Master in Public Health         [Ongoing]                                                                                                                                             In View

National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Management, Abuja Nigeria                                                  Aug 2012

Grade: Upper Credit

Post Graduate in Tourism Management

Kaduna Polytechnic, Abuja Nigeria                                                                                                                              Aug 2009

Higher National Diploma in Tourism Management

National Diploma:

§   Aug 1999: Tourism Management; Kaduna Polytechnic

Professional Development:

§   Project Management

§   First Aid Competency

§   Humanitarian Pandemic Preparedness (online)

§   Project Programme Planning (online)

§   Amadeus PNR and FARE

Projects:

§   National Measles Vaccination Campaign 2017/2018

§   National Yellow fever Mass Reactive Campaign 2018

§   Edo State  Yellow Fever Outbreak Response 2019

§   Borno State Yellow Fever Outbreak Response 2019

§   Ondo State Yellow Fever Outbreak Response 2019

§   Delta State Yellow Fever Outbreak Response 2019

§   Planning 2019 Non-Polio Supplemental Immunisation Activities SIAs

§    logistics and Liaison coordination for monitoring of 2003 Nigerian Elections

§   Publication and support – Commonwealth General Meeting 2004 (CHOGM)

§   Workshops for various USAID sponsored NGOs in Nigeria

§   Groundwork Research for Tourism satellite account Nigeria

training and certifications
§   Nov 2013: National Disaster Management Course (Training)- Bournemouth University

§   Jan 2003: Computer Operation –B+2000 Business School

§   Ongoing- Project Management George Washington University USA

Memberships
Member of the Institute for Project Management since November 2012

Member of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Association since November 2013

References
Dr Joseph Oteri, Chairman National Measles Coordinating Committee

Contact details:  , [email protected]

Umar, Abdu Mairiga, National Coordinator/ Director Nigerian Red Cross Society

Contact details:     [email protected]

Professor Eyitayo Lambo  [email protected]