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Jideofor (JD) Nwakobi - Nova Scotia Permanent Full Time | Nom du contact:Jideofor (JD) Nwakobi

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  Jideofor (JD) Nwakobi MBA, PMP. Halifax, Nova Scotia |  782-641-7787  [email protected] Personal Objective Strategic and analytical professional with 18+ years of progressive experience across operations, project management, financial services, and real estate administration. Skilled in managing complex projects, interpreting data that drive efficiency and measurable results. Demonstrates strong alignment with projects, credit, investment valuation, data management, and public-sector process improvement. Core Competencies Technical Competence Effective Communication Negotiation Change Management Risk Management Leadership Strategy Development Planning & Execution Decision Making Conflict Resolution Problem Solving Facilitation Consultative skills Attention to detail Collaboration Education & Professional Development Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) / Nova Scotia Real Estate Appraisers Association (NSREAA) – Candidate Member 2025 Project Management Institute – Project Management Professional (PMP) 2024 Master of Business Administration – (MBA, Global Business) – Coventry University, United Kingdom 2012 Bachelor of Science (Medical Microbiology) – Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria 2006 Professional Experience Operations & Practice Support Administrator, Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 08/2024 – Present Provide operational, analytical, and administrative support to enhance healthcare efficiency and service delivery across multiple programs.  Manage data and reporting to support decision-making and resource allocation.  Identify and implement process improvements to optimize workflows, policy, and care directives.  Support working groups, advisory committees, and professional development events.  Prepare budgets, track expenditures, and manage invoicing to maintain financial sustainability. Mortgage Specialist, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), Halifax. 01/2023 – 08/2024 Served as a knowledgeable guide for clients navigating the complex world of housing and mortgages, offering personalized advice, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while balancing successful homeownership journeys with institutional policies.  Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure mortgage clients are connected to the right opportunities through informed real estate analysis and deploying problem solving methodologies to achieve goals.  Understood and utilized knowledge from mortgages, policies, procedures, market trends and developments to meet clients evolving needs.  Built strong stakeholder relationships across departments to deliver efficient service.  Reviewed appraisal and title documents to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.  Reviewed financial information to determine eligibility for mortgage products and loan programs. Senior Project Manager, Ecostem Projects 07/2019 – 10/2022 Responsible for overseeing project execution, managing budgets and resources, ensuring milestones and project quality are met. Foster collaboration by promoting a culture of embracing change and continuous improvement within the project team. Professional Experience Continued  Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, clients, and vendors, to ensure clear communication and successful project delivery, ensured collaboration and alignment despite a matrix reporting structure.  Played a dual role as a Scrum Master, advocating Agile methodologies and fostering collaboration. Facilitated key Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, utilizing Excel, Smartsheet, and Trello.  Implemented cost-control systems and resource allocation models improving budget accuracy by 15%. Utilized Excel for budget tracking, SAP and QuickBooks.  Supported transformation initiatives by contributing to portfolio operations planning, prioritizing projects, and aligning them with strategic goals to achieve key milestones and deliverables within scope and budget.  Mitigated project risks and maintained regulatory compliance, applied project management methodologies through continuous improvement in delivering project management education and training programs in adherence to industry standards. Project Manager / Team lead, Anambra State Investment Promotion & Protection Agency 06/2018 – 07/2019 Advised government and investors in the delivery of complex capital projects and programs. As part of investment team, I supported large-scale real estate and infrastructure investment projects under public–private partnerships (PPPs).  Performed feasibility studies, due diligence, and valuation modeling for land and housing developments.  Advised on project governance, procurement, and delivery readiness for capital programs.  Contributed to winning proposals and participated in compelling client presentations.  Set up and managed investment projects according to Stipulated Project Management System, ensuring quality compliance.  Prepared technical and business reports for senior government and investor stakeholders.  Built on an understanding of the real estate development and housing marketplace and gained exposure to a diverse range of clients and major infrastructure projects across the country. Relationship Manager, United Bank for Africa 01/2014 – 07/2018 Was responsible for team supervision, client engagement, data analytics, audit collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives. I ensured accurate financial reporting, reconciliation, compliance, and high-quality client service, fostering growth within the organization.  Performed day-to-day supervision of my team, including involvement in their performance appraisals and ongoing development.  Provided periodic reports and feedback on investor relation topics, client issues, and department initiatives.  Acted as the point of contact for clients and other internal service groups.  Handled and resolved escalated items effectively.  Coordinated new client business meetings and ensured clear communication of launch or conversion requirements.  Worked with external auditors and accounting to complete confirmation and due diligence requests. Risk Management Officer, FCMB PLC 05/2008 – 01/2014 Performed detailed credit valuation and financial analysis for corporate and retail lending portfolios, ensuring accurate risk assessment, portfolio quality, and compliance with regulatory standards.  Conducted credit appraisals and valuations to assess client capacity, collateral strength, and repayment viability.  Performed loan underwriting, financial statement analysis, and cash flow projections to determine creditworthiness.  Reviewed and validated collateral valuation reports for real estate, equipment, and investment portfolios in accordance with bank lending policies.  Collaborated with internal and external property valuers to ensure fair market value estimates of pledged assets.  Monitored and analyzed portfolio exposure, risk concentrations, and loan performance trends, recommending mitigation actions.  Prepared credit assessment reports and risk summaries for presentation to credit committees and senior management. Additional Projects & Highlights  Conducted independent real estate market studies and property management analyses in Halifax and Yarmouth regions.  Developed financial models assessing ROI, capitalization rates, and income potential for multi-unit residential properties.  Participating in AIC’s Applied Experience Program (AEP) to gain valuation work hours for CRA / AACI designation. Professional Development & Memberships  Member, Project Management Institute (PMI)  Candidate Member, Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC)  Candidate Member, Nova Scotia Association of Real Estate Appraisers (NSREAA)