Dr. Olufemi Omisakin
Principal Lecturer and Research Coordinator in Applied Management & Business
location_on New Zealand
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Professional Summary
With an extensive career spanning academics and finance, this individual has significantly impacted both fields through a distinguished amalgam of lecturing and practical management roles. Presently serving as a Principal Lecturer and Coordinator for Research Applied Management at Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus, they specialize in delivering high-quality education in entrepreneurship, strategic management, and various advanced management disciplines. Their prior tenure includes a robust teaching portfolio at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology and contributions to curriculum development across multiple respected institutions, such as Auckland University of Technology and Ekiti State University. Additionally, their financial acumen was honed through leadership roles in banking operations at Fidelity Bank of Nigeria, coupled with strategic responsibilities in administration and finance at RCCG Charitable Trust.
Work History
Various Branch Operations Positions
FSB International Bank of Nigeria Plc
1993 - 2002
- Processed customer account transactions, managed loan agreements, performed data entry, and provided administrative support.
Principal Lecturer (Associate Professor) and Research Applied Management & Business and Coordinator of Professional Project and Placement Master's Thesis
Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus, Auckland New Zealand
2018 - Present
- Responsibilities involved coordination of Professional Project and Placement Master's Thesis, teaching special topics for Professional Master’s Thesis students, teaching postgraduate and undergraduate courses such as Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Sustainability Management, Capabilities for Managers, Management Decision Making, Applied Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Managing Change and Adversity, and Project Management. Involved in supervising Master’s Thesis in Applied Management and Business, designing and delivering high-quality teaching, mentoring students, developing and delivering assessments, providing feedback, and redevelopment of the curriculum. Moderation responsibilities included improvement of assessment models and internal moderation. Research responsibilities included developing a research portfolio, supporting colleagues with their research, and participating in the Otago Polytechnic research ethics committee.
Teaching Assistance Social Research
Auckland University Technology, Auckland New Zealand
2018 - 2018
Exam supervisor and marker
Auckland University Technology, Auckland New Zealand
2018 - 2020
- Responsibilities included setting up examination venues, supporting students, invigilating during examinations, checking attendance, escorting candidates, collecting scripts, and supporting with amanuensis exams. Also involved in marking examination papers both manually and electronically.
Lecturer International Business and Applied Management
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Auckland Campus
2015 - 2018
- Instructed postgraduate courses in International Business, including International Trade, International Strategic Management, Global Logistics and the supply Chain Management, and International Human Resource Management. Delivered lectures to both graduate and postgraduate students in applied management and business. Instructed undergraduate courses in Principles of Management, Business Communications, Accounting Principles, Economic Environment, and Commercial Law, among others.
Lecturer Applied Business courses
Imperial College, Auckland
2015 - 2015
- Delivered lectures in applied business courses.
Lecturer Applied Business courses
NTEC- New Zealand, Tertiary Group, Auckland and Tauranga, New Zealand
2014 - 2014
- Delivered lectures in applied business courses.
Economics Lecturer
Ekiti State University of Nigeria, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education Campus
2002 - 2008
- Delivered undergraduate lectures in Micro and Macro Economics, Economic Thoughts, Management courses, and Educational Management Courses.
Administration/Finance Officer
RCCG Charitable Trust, Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand
2011 - 2014
- Reviewed, updated, and maintained accounting procedures, contributed to fundraising initiatives, prepared financial reports, and developed productive relationships.
Sales Admin and Training Officer
Globus Business and Machine Co, Lagos, Nigeria
2010 - 2011
- Performed accounts payable and receivable, designed account structure, managed sales data, performed product demonstrations, and provided customer service.
Head Branch Banking Operations
Fidelity Bank of Nigeria Plc, Nigeria
2003 - 2010
- Ensured success of banking operations, managed teams, provided customer service, performed reconciliation, and prepared monthly reports.
Education Summary
With a robust educational foundation, this individual holds a PhD in Social Sciences and Public Policy from Auckland University of Technology, where their research focused on immigrant entrepreneurship and SME management, evidenced by their thesis on migrants' experiences in small business activities. Complementing their doctoral studies, they obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Social Research Design and Analysis from the same institution. At Otago Polytechnic, they earned a Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education and a Certificate in Bicultural Competency, demonstrating a commitment to educational diversity and cultural understanding. Their journey in academia began with a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Education from Lagos State University, followed by an MBA from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, showcasing their expertise in business and economics.
Education History
Certificate in Bicultural Competency
Otago Polytechnic, Otago New Zealand
2020 - 2022
Graduate Diploma Tertiary Education
Otago Polytechnic, Otago New Zealand
2019 - 2022
PhD. (Social Sciences & Public Policy) Entrepreneurship (Immigrants) and SME Management
Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
2012 - 2016
Thesis: Migrants Experience in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Activities
Postgraduate Certificate in Social Research Design and Analysis
Auckland University of Technology, Auckland New Zealand
2013 - 2013
Master of Business Administration
Federal University of Technology, Akure-Nigeria
2000 - 2002
Bachelor Science (Hons) Economics and Education
Lagos State University, Lagos Nigeria
1995 - 1998
Publications Summary
Dr. Olufemi Omisakin is a prolific researcher and academic extensively published across a variety of journals and conferences, with a notable focus on entrepreneurship, sustainability, and the socio-economic impacts of migration. His research has been featured in prestigious journals such as the "Journal of Management & Organization," the "Journal of Sustainability Research," and the "International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management." Dr. Omisakin's work often examines the intersection of entrepreneurial orientation and environmental factors, as evidenced by his numerous studies on small to medium-sized enterprises and immigrant entrepreneurship in New Zealand. Additionally, his contributions to studies on the psychological and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic underscore his diverse academic interests and his commitment to applying research to real-world challenges.
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OtherExamining the motivational factors in becoming entrepreneurs and potential factors affecting their success: A case study of African immigrants in Auckland
Journal ArticleFood Waste Management Practices: The Case of Invercargill’s Food and Beverages Sector in New Zealand
Journal ArticleThe Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Profit Growth Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and the Influence of the Environment
Journal ArticleEnvironmental Sustainability: An Exploration of Sustainability Actions to Conserve and Protect the Environment
Journal ArticleThe Impact of Remote Working on Information Technology Workers’ Psychological Wellbeing
Journal ArticleThe Impact of COVID-19 on the Learning Experiences of Higher Education Students in the New Zealand Tertiary Institutions
Journal ArticleThe Demand and Drivers for Teleworking Among Back-Office Personnel After the Covid-19 Pandemic in New Zealand
Journal ArticlePsychological distress caused by COVID-19 on Indian immigrants with temporary visas working in retail industries in Auckland, New Zealand
Journal ArticleMental Well-Being of Indian Immigrants with Temporary Visas Working in Retail Industries during and after COVID-19 in Auckland, New Zealand: Analysis Based on WHO-5 Test
Journal ArticlePsychological distress caused by COVID-19 on Indian immigrants with temporary visas working in retail industries in Auckland, New Zealand
Journal ArticleMental Well-Being of Indian Immigrants with Temporary Visas Working in Retail Industries during and after COVID-19 in Auckland, New Zealand: Analysis Based on WHO-5 Test
Journal ArticleA Review of Some Current Sustainability Management Practices in the Airline Industry: Proposed SMART Strategies and Methodologies for Improvement
Journal ArticleThe Use of Project Management Techniques and Its Positive Impacts on Project Outcomes in New Zealand Businesses
Journal ArticleExploring International Students’ Perceptions of the Value of New Zealand Postgraduate Education
Journal ArticleCUSTOMER SERVICE CHALLENGES: CASE STUDY REVIEW OF THE NEW ZEALAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SECTOR
Journal ArticleEntrepreneurial Orientation and New Zealand Family Business Growth Performance: Environmental Effects
Journal ArticleProactiveness, Environmental Munificence and Environmental Hostility and their Impacts on the Growth of SMEs
Journal ArticleEvaluating the impacts of COVID-19 on operations and management of Community Centres: An Auckland, New Zealand case study
Journal ArticleExploring postgraduate students’ knowledge about environmental sustainable development and how this is being applied
Journal ArticleA Conceptual Evaluation of Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Office Workers Applying the Socio-Ecological Model
Journal ArticlePsychological Distress due to COVID-19 Among Immigrants with Temporary Visas Working in Retail and Hospitality Industries: A Systematic Literature Review
Journal ArticleEmployability challenges: Sri Lankan migrant knowledge workers in Finance and Business Management in New Zealand
Journal ArticleDesigning Customer Feedback Service Channel through Artificial Intelligence to Improve Customer Satisfaction in the Supermarket Industry
Journal ArticleNew Zealand Foreign Direct Investments and Their Economic and Societal Impacts: A Review
Journal ArticleA Data Analytic Approach of Job Satisfaction: A Case Study on Airline Industry
Journal ArticleNew Zealand Trade Agreements and Their Economic and Societal Impacts: A Review
Journal ArticleRecycling of Beverage Containers in New Zealand: Critical Analysis of Existing Status and Proposed Best Practices
Journal ArticleData Mining Methods to Improve Clinical Trials in Diabetic Patients
Journal ArticleExploring the African migrants’ decisions to migrate to New Zealand
Journal ArticleEconomic contributions and challenges of immigrant entrepreneurs to their host country – case of African immigrants in Auckland, New Zealand
Journal ArticleMotivational factors for African immigrants into small business activities in Auckland, New Zealand
Journal ArticleEntrepreneurial Orientation among Migrants and Small and Medium Enterprises
Journal ArticleExploring the Migrant Experience in Small Business Activities in Auckland: A Case Study of African Migrants
Journal ArticleImpact of Sustainable Business Practices in the Tourism Industry: A case Study of Hotel Sector
Conference PaperExamining the motivational factors in becoming entrepreneurs and potential factors affecting their success: A case study of African immigrants in Auckland New Zealand
Conference PaperImpact of Sustainable Business Practices in the Tourism Industry: A Case Study of Hotel Sector
Conference PaperEnvironmental Sustainability: An Exploration of Sustainability Actions to Conserve and Protect the Environment
Conference PaperMitigating Climate Change Issues: International Students’ Perceptions on Energy Conservation and Effective Transportation
Conference PaperInternational Students’ Perception on Sustainability and Environmental Protection Actions Towards Mitigating Climate Change Issues in New Zealand
Conference PaperCustomer Satisfaction Enhancement Using AI-based Feedback Systems
Conference PaperExploring the Impact of Remote Work on the Psychological Wellbeing of Software Professionals in New Zealand
Conference PaperThe Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Profit Growth Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and The Influence of The Environment
Conference PaperThe Impact of COVID-19 on the Learning Experiences of Tertiary Students
Conference PaperExploring International Students’ Perceptions of the Value of New Zealand Postgraduate Education
Conference PaperNew Zealand Foreign Direct Investments and Their Economic and Societal Impacts: A Review
Conference PaperNew Zealand Trade Agreements and Its Economic and Societal Impacts: A Review
Conference PaperExploring the African Migrants’ Decisions to Migrate to New Zealand
Conference PaperMotivational Factors for African Immigrants Into Small Business Activities in Auckland, New Zealand
Conference PaperEconomic Contributions and Challenges of Immigrant Entrepreneurs to Their Host Country – Case of African Immigrants in Auckland, New Zealand
Conference PaperThe PhD Journey: You Can Do It
Conference PaperExploring the Migrant Experience in Small Business Activities in Auckland: A Case Study of African Migrants
Conference PaperExploring the Migrant Experience in Small Business Activities in Auckland
Conference PaperEntrepreneurial Orientation Among Migrants and Small and Medium Enterprises Performance in New Zealand
Conference PaperEditorial Advisory Board: Handbook of Research on the Significant of Forensic Accounting Techniques in Corporate Governance
Book ChapterSignificant of Forensic Accounting Techniques in Corporate Governance
BookMultidimensional Entrepreneurial Orientation, Institutional theory, Firm Performance and the Environmental Influence
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