Resume

Work Experience

June 2025 – Present

ASSISTANT LECTURER

Department of Physics - Covenant University

  • Deliver lectures and tutorials in Industrial Physics with focus areas in electronics, materials science, and renewable energy systems.
  • Supervise undergraduate research projects, guiding students in experimental design, data analysis, and academic writing.
  • Conduct research on sustainable energy materials, including nanocomposite electrodes for solar applications.
  • Assist in curriculum development and assessment planning for physics-related modules.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, academic advising, and university-wide initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.

May 2025 – June 2025

VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

Afriment - Remote

  • Developed email marketing expertise while supporting 15+ client campaigns, achieving average
    open rates of 25% during training period
  • Practiced CRM navigation and real-world customer interaction tools
  • Assisted in backend documentation and reporting for training evaluations

July 2024 – Sept. 2024

VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

ALX Africa - Remote

  • Coordinated schedules and virtual events for 5+ team members, achieving 95% scheduling accuracy
    using Google Calendar and Zoom
  • Managed inboxes and calendars via Gmail and Google Workspace to ensure timely responses and
    optimized planning
  • Participated in task execution simulations with emphasis on virtual collaboration and process
    documentation

2021 – 2022

FACTORY INSPECTOR

Standards Organisation of Nigeria - Calabar

  • Conducted 50+ compliance inspections across manufacturing facilities, ensuring 100% adherence to
    national standards and reducing non-compliance issues by 30%
  • Responded to stakeholder inquiries and maintained documentation for audit processes
  • Identified inefficiencies in inspection routines, contributing to a 20% process improvement rate

Jan. 2019 – June 2019

WEB DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Start Innovation Hub Nigeria - Uyo

  • Developed responsive pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap
  • Collaborated on internal mini-projects focused on UI/UX refinement and deployment
  • Gained foundational experience in version control (Git) and web optimization

Education

2022 - 2024

Master Of Science (MSc.)

INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS (RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MATERIAL SCIENCE) - Covenant University, Ogun State

Class of Degree: First Class Honours

Master’s Dissertation – Green Synthesis and Characterization of Titanium Dioxide-Silica Composite Electrode for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (2023 – 2024)

2016 - 2020

Bachelor Of Science (BSc.)

INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS (ELECTRONICS AND IT APPLICATIONS) - Covenant University, Ogun State

Class of Degree: Second Class Upper Division

Bachelor’s Research Project – A Review of Solar Simulator and Theoretical Study of Quantum Efficiency and Spectral Response of Solar Cells (2019 – 2020)

Soft Skills

Communication
Teamwork
Organisation
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Time Management
Attention to Detail

TECHNICAL & DIGITAL TOOLS

HTML & CSS
WordPress
Canva / Visme
Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
Notion / Obsidian
File & Email Management
Zoom / Google Meet
Research & Analysis
Data Entry & Report Writing

Scientific & Research Skills

Nanomaterial Synthesis Techniques
Materials Characterization (XRD, SEM, FTIR)
Solar Cell Electrode Fabrication & Testing
Spectral Response & Quantum Efficiency Analysis
Renewable Energy Systems Analysis
Environmental Compliance Inspection
Scientific Research & Technical Writing

CERTIFICATIONS AND PROGRAMS

2025

Project Management: The Fundamentals and Beyond

DEXA - Remote

2025

AI Starter Kit (AiSK)

ALX Africa - Remote

2020

Diploma in Leadership Development (DLD)

African Leadership Development Centre (ALDC) - Covenant University

Email

utibe@plenipotent.com.ng; utiejames@gmail.com

Phone

(+234) 0813 618 4302

Lagos, Nigeria

Connect

Utibe James