VICTOR OKON OKPODIGHE

2609 B Southridge Drive

Jefferson city, MO. 65109
573-469-3939/ 573-462-9305
okpodighep@yahoo.com

Summary
Analytical and efficient human resources professional versed in offering administrative
assistance to code enforcement. A dedicated, adaptable, friendly personnel officer and
team player with comprehensive background in crisis communications and media
relations management.

Highlights
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 Strong communicator
 Detailed oriented and Deadline-driven
 Self-starter, fast learner and skill multi-tasker
 Social networking expert
 Culturally sensitive
 Event planning and logistics

EDUCATION
M.A, Sociology and criminal justice 2005
Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri

MBA
Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri 2003

B.S, Sociology and Anthropology 1988

University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

TEACHING & TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant 2002-2003

College of Business and Prof.studies Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO

 Assisting professors in teaching and tutorial classes,

 Writing of papers and research projects,
 Advisement of student, invigilation of exams and assessment of papers and
collation of test scores,
 Gathering, analysis, reporting of statistical data, compiling information,
interpretation of charts, reporting, editing, and
summarizing reports.
Lecturer 1993-96

Abia State University, Uturu, (Ikot Ekpene Campus) Nigeria

Courses taught: Introduction to Sociology, Social Psychology, Introduction to
criminology, Social problems, Sociology of mass communications
 Taught 12-week courses to diverse adult populations
 Advisement, counseling, supervision of project work,
research and seminars, school board meetings, Administration
of Examinations and collation of scores and results

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fulton State Hospital 2014-
Forensic Rehabilitation Specialist
 Maintains a therapeutic, secure, and hygienic ward environment.
 Reports and records observable changes in patient behavior, attitude, and physical
condition.
 Assists with or participates in remotivation, rehabilitation, resocialization, and
behavior modification programs.
 Teaches or assists patients in self-help skills and social behavior based on the
level of individual patient functioning.
 Initiates and participates in group and individual patient activities.
 Participates in specialized programs such as adjunctive therapies and interacts
individually with patients.
 Administers and charts prescribed medications if licensed as a practical nurse;
works under the supervision of a registered professional nurse in accordance with
physician orders.
 Performs basic nursing care such as checking vital signs, applying simple
dressings, and providing general daily care of patients.
 Assists a physician or registered professional nurse with various diagnostic and
treatment procedures.
 Escorts patients to appointments.
 Assists with the orientation of new employees.
 Assists with supervising a limited number of lower-level employees.
Responds to emergency situations as specified by the guidelines of the unit and
facility in which the employee is working.
 Serves as ward charge in the absence of the Security Aide II (Psychiatric).
  Serves meals to patients confined to wards, prepares and maintains necessary
records and reports.
 Maintains adequate supplies and equipment, Receives close supervision from a
higher-level Security Aide or other staff member; receives general supervision
from a professional nurse.
Sonoco Plastics INC 2009-2014
Quality Control Packager
 Evaluating the company’s product specifications and examining them with
customer requirements.
 Setting quality assurance compliance objectives to achieve the targets.
 Promoting performance improvement and quality assurance programs throughout
the organization.
 Ensuring product compliance with international and national legislation and
standards.
 Defining quality measures in conjunction with working staff.
 Understanding, evaluating, and executing the tests and procedures properly and
investigating the product modifications.
 Directing workers engaged in testing and measuring product, tabulating the data
relating product quality, materials.
 Maintaining and setting up documentation and control procedures.
 Monitoring performance by collecting relevant information and preparing
statistical reports.
 Determining relevant quality associated training requirements and delivering
training.
 Contemplating the application of health and safety, and environmental standards.
 Collating and analyzing performance charts and data against defined parameters.

Soft Solutions LLC, Jefferson City, Missouri 2003-2008

Real Estate and Human Resources Administrator

Personnel administration.
 Insurance matters, Human Resources and Property management
 Develop systems of administration, personnel audit, Records management and
general personnel public and community relations, supervises sales, approve
credit extension, and prepares sales budget
 Develop a broad advertising and promotion budget
 Prepare and complete legal registrations
 Packaging and marketing of ideas, business development incubation, strategic
planning and management, logistics and project implementation

 Prepares financial statements such as: balance sheets, income statements,

statements of revenue and expenses, and similar financial statements according to
GAAP and agency specific, state, or federal requirements.
  Prepares supporting documentation for financial statements and explains
accounting events in conformance with GAAP.

 Reviews and approves accounts payable and payroll transactions; accounts

receivable and cash receipts and approves fixed assets according to GAAP
standards.

 Identifies, reviews, and/or prepares financial transactions such as journal

vouchers, interagency transactions, payroll, etc. and advises management of
issues, errors, and the need for appropriate correcting entries.

 Rural development and micro enterprise planning and development, portfolio

analysis, contract administration, business letters and correspondences

Jefferson City correctional center, Missouri

Corrections Officer 2001-2002
 Supervision and control and treatment of offenders
 Safety and protection of the offenders
 Protection and safety of state facilities
 Conducting of searches and investigation and dispute resolutions
 Supplying information to caseworkers and writing report on offender’s behavior.
 Conducting tours and supervising visitations.

Jochris Engineering co. Nigeria 1996-2001

Personnel manager
 Supervise and provide payroll and human resource consulting for 175 employees
in 3states.
 Develop administrative office policies and procedures to streamline office
operations.
 Collaborate with department managers and directors to develop employee
retention initiatives resulting in less employee turnover and significant cost
savings.
 Update job descriptions, performance standards, mid year evaluations in human
resource employee records with 98% accuracy.
 Write annual and mid year performance reviews and narratives for awards.
 Cross-train administrative employees and new hires to provide career
development opportunities and back-up skills resulting in 95% accuracy on audit
reports and other administrative operations.
 Monitor submission of performance appraisals, promotions for all employees.

The Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Nigeria. 1989-1996

Assistant Registrar
 Plans, organize and administer enrollment examinations
 Ensures admissions activities are in compliance with federal, state and local
regulations and guidelines
  Coordinates with high school counselors to attend career fairs. Participates in
tours of the technical college with civic groups, high school groups, businesses
and the community at large.
 .0Effectively represents the college at meetings, conferences, and other events in a
professional manner
 Develops and revises admissions forms including applications, general
information, program brochures, catalog, student handbook and other admissions
forms as needed according to established policies and procedures
 Prepares appropriate letters, memos and directives related to testing, acceptance,
re-admission, program transfer and registration
 Organizing seminars and orientation sessions for freshmen
 Prepare and present workshops on staff improvement skills, techniques and
procedures Present workshop and seminars on policies and management practices
and changes in policies
 Organizing students matriculations and convocations, organize student week and
cultural shows
 Issuances of forms for registration of social clubs, and fraternities, students
complaint and conflict resolution
 Allocation of hostels, maintenance of accommodation and common room
facilities organizing students
 Prepare departmental budgets, staff appraisals
 Issuance of registration clearance and collation of student’s transcripts.

Juvenile welfare dept. Nigeria. 1986-1987

Internship
 Controlling and treatment of juvenile offenders
 Preparing reports, supervising clients, conducting investigations, checking family
history of offenders
 Preparing placement plans
 Filing and records and maintaining files
 Accompanying offenders for court hearing.

PRESENTATIONS

Community and Policing in partnership: Policing in a multicultural society, presented at

the Capella University Residential Colloquium, Lansdowne, VA 2007.
Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Differential diagnosis and Treatment, Presented at the
Capella University Residential Colloquium, Jacksonville, and FL 2006
Creating Effective HR Strategies, presented to 50+ participants at the Society for Human
Resource Management's Strategic HR Conference, Eket Nig., 2001.
The Use of Personality Assessments in Hiring Decisions, presented at the Nigerian
institute of management regional conference, Eket, Nig. 2001.
Negotiation Skills for the HR Professional, presented at the Lions club management
conference, Calabar, Nig. 2000.
Quality Tools and Methods for Measuring Performance, presented at Rotractors Human
Resource Association Annual Conference, Eket. 2000.

INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Nigeria

Committee member and secretary, Junior/Senior staff Appointment and Promotions 1993-
96
Member, Examination malpractice committee
Member, Certificate-screening committee.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in People soft, HRIS, Microsoft project, Word and PowerPoint

REFERENCES

Dr. Felix M. Edoho

Dean
College of Business and Professional Studies
Lincoln University, MO
(573) 681-5489
edohof@lincolnu.edu

Dr.Larry Ross (Professor)

Professor of Sociology/Anthropology
Department of Sociology/Anthropology
Lincoln University, MO
(573) 681-6193
ross@lincolnu.edu

Wesseh J. Wollo, Ph.D.

Professor Agribusiness and Economics
Cooperative Research
Lincoln University
206 Foster Hall
820 Chestnut Street
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
Phone: (573) 681-6120
Email: WolloW@LincolnU.edu