BennettEssien

Chief Executive Officer

AfriCraft Commerce Technologies Ltd, Abuja

Directs a technology-led commerce and culture company serving African artisans and global buyers.

• Sets company strategy, partnerships and product direction.
• Oversees the marketplace, the 3D virtual gallery, the CraftVille community and commissioned creative services.
• Leads artisan onboarding, curation standards and international delivery partnerships.

Chief Executive Officer and Business Consultant

JustServicesPro Management and Consulting Ltd, Abuja

Leads a management and consulting firm and its portfolio of digital platforms.

• Directs advisory and training engagements across registration and compliance, business planning, grants and funding, and corporate administration.
• Leads product development and delivery for the GrowtHub platforms, including OrgNexuz, AfriCraft, CertTrack, Veri-ID, ProDoc, WebMan, Appaholic, DevTrac and PrivNet.
• Oversees the firm's subsidiaries, FixIt Abuja and JustBuys.
• Designs and delivers ICT and digital literacy training that has led to high-value job placements for trainees.

Instructor and Trainer

Fordax Public Speaking Academy, Utako, Abuja

Designs and delivers public speaking curricula for diverse groups.

• Trained more than 30 students, with an 80% graduation rate and an 89% improvement in public speaking skills.
• Developed teaching methods that combine technology with interactive exercises.
• Worked with academy leadership on strategic plans that improved programme offerings and instructional quality.
• Facilitated courses on audience analysis, audience engagement, body language and vocal variety, plus cross-cultural and diversity workshops.
• Built long-term relationships with corporate clients through tailored training solutions.

Success Ambassador

Interweave Solutions International

Trains and facilitates in business and financial literacy using the Master of Business in the Streets (MBS) programme.

• Trained entrepreneurs from Choice Bible Church International, Abuja, on the MBS curriculum and scaled them into certified Success Ambassadors.
• Facilitates business and financial literacy sessions and mentors participants through the programme.
• Advocates mental wellness in communities as a trained Counsellor in the Streets.

Business Development Manager

Africa Youth Growth Foundation, Abuja

Led business development for a youth-focused foundation.

• Drove partnerships and programme growth for the foundation's youth development work.

EMR Specialist, Client Services

Outsource Global Technologies Ltd (Nigeria), for Citizens Disability (USA)

Connected client medical records to an online portal for a US-based client.

• Synced more than 500 client medical records into the Human API online portal.
• Resolved 95% of client issues related to medical record integration.
• Researched more than 200 medical facility portals to maintain data integrity and compliance.
• Guided and supported more than 1,000 clients through record syncing.

IT Consultant

Epoch Realties Nigeria Ltd, Abuja

Led digital marketing and web delivery for a real estate company.

• Ran a three-month digital marketing campaign that raised sales leads by 25% and revenue by 15%.
• Raised staff compliance with digital technology regulations from 50% to 100% within two months.
• Managed web-based projects with 99.9% uptime and a 30% increase in client satisfaction.
• Built digital marketing strategies that lifted brand engagement by 50% and employee advocacy by 20%.

Contractual Resource Person

The Institute for Information and Records Management (TIIREM), FCT

Trained government officers in information and records management.

• Facilitated training for 150 government staff, including senior officers of the Nigeria Customs Service in Kaduna, Kano and Lagos, with 95% participant satisfaction and 90% knowledge retention.
• Developed an employee evaluation process that raised staff performance by 25% and reduced turnover by 30%.
• Partnered with management on tailored programmes that met 80% of identified training needs.

Contractual Resource Trainer

NetResources Technologies, Abuja

Trained public-sector staff in digitising records and office automation.

• Trained staff of the Ministry of Transport, the Police Pensions Board and Police Headquarters (Louis Edet House, Abuja) on digitisation, automation and office systems.
• Led brand training presentations for trade shows and new partners to drive product awareness and sales.

Administrative Staff and Secretary

Living Faith Church and Word Alive Centre International, Abuja

Provided executive secretarial and administrative leadership.

• Supported the Resident Pastor with secretarial duties, record management and itinerary automation.
• Managed a team of three, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth.
• Obtained documents, clearances and approvals from local, state and federal agencies, and advised on IT requirements.

Educator and Sports Master

Q.I.C Girls Secondary School, Etinan, Akwa Ibom

Taught science and led school sports.

• Raised student interest and understanding in science by 56% and student performance by 45% through targeted support.
• Mentored students to two awards at science fairs and competitions.
• Coached school teams to five championships and tournaments, and organised inter-school competitions.