JUSTICE ALADE

Residence:
3509 w 113th street Email: justlambano@gmail.com
Inglewood
California 90303
USA

Academic Progress and Employment History for MBA - Finance

As little kids in elementary (Primary) school in my country, our major goal was to learn to read and write and standout among other kids who did not have the kind of opportunities we had. After my six years of elementary school, I passed the Common Entrance Examination, which is required for admission into any High School of choice within the state.
My high school career was akin to an image of someone groping in the dark. My school was located several miles away from my town. For the first time in my life, I had to live outside the purview of my parents, this to me, was a huge challenge. I went through all the stereotypical phases and rebelled against the authority of my long distant uncle, whom I was made to live with. In my first year, I failed majority of my classes, I almost gave up the idea of ever being successful. By the time I hit the third year, my grades were beginning to look good; I was walking away with few credits and excellent passes. As I settled into my senior year, I realized I had to work on my grades; else I would amount to nothing if I did not straighten up. I began to study more and my uncle who worked as an officer in one of the local Banks in town helped me with my home works. My high school experience had a tremendous positive impact on my education; I had already hit rock bottom, and it was not somewhere I wanted to be. It allowed me to see how it felt to be at the bottom of the barrel. It provided me with insight and even more essential: the will to go on. Having experienced it first-hand, I understand that I must succeed in my university career.
After I graduated from high school, my parents could not afford the school fees for a university education, so, I had to seek for employment with my high school result to enable me save up some money for my university education. I was admitted to Abia State University, years after I graduated from high school. A combination of school and job is a tough nut to crack in my country, but due to determination, sacrifice and resilience, I graduated with a 3.1 GPA, Bachelor’s Degree in Management.
I was employed by Express Discount Ltd after I graduated from the university. Express Discount Ltd is a financial services company which specializes in loan syndication, fixed income Investment and financial intermediation. My career with Express Discount Ltd spanned a period of eight years from 2001 to 2009 with top job functions in Account/Financial Control Department, Compliance/Internal Audit Department and Investment Portfolio Management Department. After eight years of work in different functions of a top global company and a leading local Financial Services Provider, I am more determined than ever to pursue a career in this vital industry driven by provision of quality financial services and personal interest. In the long run, I aspire to advance financial education and savings and investment opportunities in Africa and the globe through capital power.
I plan to obtain my MBA with concentration in Finance if I am accepted to the University of Redlands. I chose this concentration due to my vast experience in the financial industry. I hope to someday become the financial adviser to world leaders and economy. The University of Redlands will provide me with the tools, resources, and skills to get to where I want to be. It has birthed many influential people, and I hope that the university will provide me with a path to follow so that I can someday change the world, as so many before me.

Justice Alade.
December 18, 2012