1. CHARLES IFEANYI OKPALA
MOBILE NO: +2348032288823; E-MAIL: charlesokpala3@gmail.com
Personal Profile
Electrical and Electronic Engineer proficient in Power, IT, Telecommunication and Renewable energy systems- a
target oriented and dedicated team player with a good knowledge of electrical/electronic engineering and business
improvement concepts and a creative aptitude for new product development.
Summary of Skills
Dedicated Team Player, Target Oriented, Reliable, a Strong Decision Maker and a confident customer
service skills
Impressive Analytical, Innovative, Leadership and excellent communication skill and project management
skills
Good Microsoft Office suit, AutoCAD, Simulink/MATLAB skills
Good knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical Designs, troubleshooting and installation
Sound technical knowledge of the installation of electrical piping and equipment and solid link connections
of cable networking and switching.
Ability to read and analyze Electrical Designs
Problem solving capability and flexibility in thinking
Work Experience
Design Engineer(Graduate Trainee)- June 2015- Till Date
Hoggs and Holls Limited
Carry out the design of electrical details of a building for both commercial and residential structures with
AutoCAD application.
Carry out practical installation of conduit pipes, main distribution boards and generating sets, mounting of
distribution boards and running of the cable connections
Carry out Troubleshooting and maintenance on faulty lines and equipment
Any other duties assigned by the supervising engineer
Service Engineer(Intern) - May 2012 to November 2012
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (Nama)Ikeja, Lagos.
(Attached to the department of Cable Networking/Switching)
Assisted with the installation of fiber optics network connections
Carried out troubleshooting and rectification of faulty links to ensure that telephone lines are always
working properly
Assisted with the installation of Multiplexers and PABX systems and telephone cable circuit connection to
the distribution boards
Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor
Sales Support(Intern)- March 2008 to October 2008
Leadway Pensure, Iponri, Lagos.
Carried out product marketing to customers and attended to their inquiries
Prepared reports and documentation
2. Provide support and help colleagues with their work
Provide excellent customer service
Sales Manager- September 2000 to November 2006
Sam-Wealth Investment Company
Improved sales massively from a capital base of 200,000 naira to 1.5 million naira averagely per annum.
Developed a customer-driven technique in retaining valued customers and continuously develop product
knowledge
Enhanced means on cutting down on cost through a controlled spending process
Protected the interest of the firm on projects that were not profit-driven.
Prepared quotations for customers’ enquiries
Replenish stocks and maintain high standards of merchandising and book-keeping.
Additional Experience
Assistant Presiding Officer – March 28, 2015 to April 11, 2015
Independent National Electoral Commission
Assisted the Presiding Officer to collect and document electoral materials received
Operated and managed the election card reader machine
Ensured that there is flow and proper arrangements of the voters and queues
Ticked the name of voters on the voter registry
Assisted with the sorting and counting of electoral ballot papers and materials
Worked under the supervision of the Presiding Officer
Sales Support-April 2007 to August 2007
Alien ventures
Provide quality customer service
Provided the customers with detailed information on product inquires
Prepared quotation for the customers on request
Advice on the required products to invest upon based on sales report
Dealing with stock loss issues
Additional Skills and Trainings
Trainee- May 2016 to May 2016
Daystar Business Academy
Ability on how to write a good business plan
Ability to market products or services and grow a network of paying clients
Communicate effectively the financial analysis of a viable business to an investor.
Coordinate teams effectively for purposeful and timely delivery of service.
Trainee-June 2015 to June 2015
Daystar Leadership Academy
Ability to communicate excellently, listen effectively and participate in team work
3. Power to negotiate strongly and ensures clients' satisfaction
Ability to plan and coordinate effectively in a delegation
Ability to manage people, delegate functions and ultimately ensure that targets are meant.
Education
2008-2013 Federal University OfTechnology, Owerri, Imo state
B.Eng. (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Second Class Honours)
2004-2007 Yaba College Of Technology, Yaba, Lagos State.
OND Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Upper Credit)
1994-2000 National College Gbagada, Lagos state.
Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), NECO (5Bs, 4Cs)
Awards and Achievements
Successful completion of the design and simulation of a fuzzy-logic based relay for Power Transformer
protection in a transmission system using Simulink/MATLAB modelling software, resulting in reduced
energy losses, improved efficiency and reliability of power supply for onward distribution, 2013
Vice chairman, ISEC, Election Organizing & Screening Committee, Department of
Electrical/Electronics, Federal University of Technology (FUTO), Owerri, Imo State, 2013
Assembly Prefect, National College Gbagada, Lagos state, 2000
Class Best in Mathematics and Physics, Senior Secondary School, National College Gbagada, Lagos
state,2000
Overall Best in Social Science, Junior Secondary School, National College Gbagada, Lagos state,1997
Overall Best in the Common Entrance Examination, Ogbidi Primary School, Uromi, Edo state, 1993
Affiliations
Member, Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (I.E.E.E)
Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (N.S.E)
Interests
Football Analyst, Hospitality, Business relations.
Referees
Engr. A.H. Oladeinde
Director,
Henry Wilson Engineering Limited (an Oil & Gas Firm).
Contact: +2348032232980
Engr. B.A. Olusoji
Senior Partner and Project Manager,
Hoggs and Holls Limited.
Contact: +2348037153101
