CHIMA FAVOUR UKAWUBA

Data-Driven Business Intelligence Professional
Nigeria.

About

Highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in economics and retail operations, specializing in transforming complex datasets into actionable business insights. Proven track record in data cleaning, visualization, and predictive modeling, consistently improving data accuracy and optimizing inventory. Adept at building interactive dashboards to support strategic, data-driven decision-making and driving high-impact operational performance through advanced analytics.

Work

Nigerian Army Post Exchange (NAPEX)
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Purchasing Officer

Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Optimized purchasing decisions and inventory levels through data analysis, ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness across multiple locations.

Highlights

Optimized purchasing decisions and maintained optimal stock levels by rigorously analyzing sales trends and inventory data.

Enhanced inventory turnover through strategic procurement alignment with demand patterns, significantly reducing overstock and understock situations.

Drove cost-effective procurement by evaluating supplier performance and pricing data, informing strategic purchasing decisions.

Improved data accuracy and reporting consistency by maintaining structured datasets for purchasing and stock records.

Collaborated cross-functionally with branch teams across multiple locations to ensure data-driven operational efficiency in procurement.

Nigerian Army Post Exchange (NAPEX)
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Branch Operations Supervisor

Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Supervised branch operations by analyzing financial and inventory records, improving reporting accuracy, and identifying inefficiencies to enhance overall operational efficiency.

Highlights

Reduced operational errors by over 20% by meticulously analyzing sales, inventory, and financial records to identify discrepancies.

Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by 15% through the implementation of consistent data validation and reconciliation processes.

Translated complex data findings into actionable business insights by developing structured audit reports for management.

Ensured data consistency and supported critical management decision-making by monitoring daily transactional data.

Boosted operational efficiency by identifying process inefficiencies and recommending data-driven improvements.

Nigerian Army Post Exchange (NAPEX)
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NYSC Intern (Audit Department)

Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Supported audit and reconciliation processes by analyzing stock and sales data, validating financial information, and resolving discrepancies.

Highlights

Supported audit and reconciliation processes by analyzing stock and sales data, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Contributed to robust financial data validation and reporting, enhancing data integrity for audit reviews.

Improved data accessibility for internal reviews and audit documentation by organizing and maintaining comprehensive datasets.

Facilitated accurate financial record-keeping by assisting in the resolution of bank transaction and financial discrepancies.

Education

Madonna University
Okija, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Economics

Grade: Second Class Upper Division – 2:1

Hopebay College
Lagos, Nigeria

Senior Secondary School Certificate

Certificates

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Issued By

NYSC

Database Management with MSQL

Issued By

AQskill

Microsoft Excel - From Beginner to Advance

Issued By

AQskill

Data Analytics & Visualization with Tableau and Power BI

Issued By

AQskill

Skills

Tools & Languages

Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Dash), SQL, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Power BI.

Data Analysis & Modeling

Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Predictive Modeling (Logistic Regression), Data Cleaning, Transformation, Interpretation.

Business Intelligence & Reporting

Interactive Dashboard Creation, 3D Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Business Reporting.

Core Competencies

Data Analysis & Interpretation, Financial & Inventory Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Process Improvement, Problem Solving & Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail.

Projects

Cardiovascular Risk Analysis & Interactive Dashboard (Python)

Summary

Developed a comprehensive project focused on analyzing cardiovascular risk factors and presenting insights through an interactive web application built with Python.