Chioma J. Ike


Administrative Officer

B.A. Ed. in English Language
M. Sc. in Corporate Communication and Public Affairs
Emailchiomy9ice@gmail.com, or chioma.ike@futo.edu.ng

Biography

Chioma is a Communication and Public Relations Officer at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

She started her career at Holy Rosary International College and spent approximately 18 years in different organizations during which she garnered experience in strategic planning, corporate communications, public relations, customer service, time management, efficiency at handling tasks with finesse and delivering with precision within fast-paced multitasking environments.

Chioma holds a Master of Science degree in Corporate Communications and Public Relations from Robert Gordon University (RGU), Aberdeen, Scotland, and a Bachelors of Arts in English Education from the Imo State University, Owerri. She has attended several professional management training and also holds certificates in Television journalism and IFMA, Operations and Maintenance – Facility Management Program (FMP).

Chioma is a Member, Nigerian Institute of Management [NIM], Nigerian Institute of Public Relations [NIPR], Chartered Institute of Public Relations [CIPR] and Young Catholic Professionals [YCP].

As for hobbies, Chioma has a passion for mentoring young girls and playing with children. She also enjoys travelling, watching movies, baking and learning new things.

Academic Qualification

  • B. A. Ed in English Language
  • M.Sc. In Corporate Communications and Public Affairs

Membership of Professional Bodies

  • Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
  • Member, Chartered Institute of Public Relation (CIPR)
  • Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)

Work Experience

  • Communication and Public Relations Officer, Federal University of Technology (FUTO), Owerri,
  • Imo State    –   (April 2019 to Date)
  • Programme Assistant, Health System Strengthening (HSS), Excellence & Friends Management Care Center (EFMC), Abuja [Volunteer work]    –    (Jan to Dec 2018)
  • Placement Intern, International Office, Robert Gordon University (RGU), Aberdeen, Scotland     –   (Feb to May 2016)
  • Facility Manager, Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos     –     (2014 to 2015)
  • PhD Programme Administrator, Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos        –     (2008 to 2014)
  • Personal Assistant to the Pro-Chancellor, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos immediate and to the past and current Dean, Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University    –    (2008 – 2014)
  • Customer Support Staff, Socketworks Limited, Lagos   –     (2006-2008)
  • English Teacher, Holy Rosary International College, Owerri.   –    (2004 –2006)
  • Administrative Officer, ANAMMCO Ltd. Enugu [NYSC]    –     (2002)

Research Interest

Corporate Communication (esp. internal communication)

Publications

  1. The Effect of Second Language in the teaching of English Language – 2000.
  2. Employee Sensemaking of Organisational Communication in times of Uncertainty –   A case study of Imo State Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri – 2016.