Oby Grace Nneka Okafor
Non-executive Director of GCA International Ltd.
Having tried a wide range of jobs, I’ve learnt a few things along the way that will help me to achieve the business success that I hope to enjoy in the future. I have by no means finished learning…I believe the best is yet to come.
I have learnt that:
* No experience is wasted
* The world is full of opportunities to pursue
* To realise my dreams, I have to make it happen (myself & for me)
* I should turn my passion into PROFIT – if I need to spend long hours working, why not on something I love…to give me the motivation I need during setbacks.
* Anything worthwhile comes with sacrifices
* To be successful, I have to be willing to work hard for my success and not leave it up to someone else to FULFILL my vision.
* Success is a journey and I mean to enjoy every step of the way
My Personal Objective is to:
- Believe in my dreams and make it happen by doing something towards my goal everyday
- Become a successful independent business woman
- keep reinventing myself and evolving
- Provide something of value for myself & my children
- Inspire my children and others to build on their desires and shape their own future
Experience
Founder & CEO at Obygrace Publishing Ltd UK
2012-present
School Governor
Northumberland Park Community School UK
2010 – 2012
My three roles were (i) to provide a strategic view – by supporting the school’s strategic direction, (aims and policies) and promoting improvement (e.g promoting effective teaching & learning, establishing high expectations) so that pupils learn most effectively and achieve the highest possible standards (ii) to act as a critical friend – providing support, advice and information; monitoring and evaluating the school’s effectiveness by asking challenging questions and pressing for improvement; and promoting the best interests of pupils, parents and staff (iii) to ensure two way accountability – answering to parents and the wider local community for the school’s actions and performances.
KS3 &4, A-level Science Teacher
Aylward Academy
2006 – 2009 (3 years) London, United Kingdom
Unit Manager
Epidemiology and Education Unit, Centre for Adult and Paediatric Gastroenterology,
2003
Editorial assistant
International Journal of Medicine and Kingscos Medical Publishers EC2A 3TT under Lowcost Services
2003