Sochima Anya (Acipm)
About Sochima Anya (Acipm)
Sochima Anya is a People Operations Generalist at Infobip and Head of People Operations and Business Strategy at ChicSoles, with a background in Human Resources, Risk Advisory, and Customer Service.
Current Roles at Infobip and ChicSoles
Sochima Anya currently works at Infobip as a People Operations Generalist - Africa. Additionally, she holds the position of Head, People Operations and Business Strategy at ChicSoles in Lagos, Nigeria. These roles showcase her expertise in both human resources and business strategy.
Previous Experience at International SOS and Deloitte
Sochima worked as a Human Resources Generalist at International SOS from 2018 to 2021 in Nigeria. Prior to that, she served as a Risk Advisory Analyst at Deloitte Nigeria from 2017 to 2018 in Lagos. These positions contributed to her extensive background in human resources and risk advisory services.
Work at E'sorae Luxury, TotalPrep, Diamond Bank, and CloudSurfers
In 2017, Sochima briefly worked as a Human Resources Officer at E'sorae Luxury in Oniru-Lekki, Lagos. At TotalPrep, she held two roles: Content and Operations Analyst in 2016 for 7 months and Content and Operations Team Lead from 2016 to 2017 for 6 months. Before that, she was a Contact Centre Executive at Diamond Bank Plc in 2015 for 9 months, and earlier she was a Customer Service Representative and Digital Marketer at CloudSurfers Ltd in 2014 for 4 months in Lagos.
Educational Background
Sochima Anya studied at the Université d'Abomey Calavi, where she achieved the Diplome Universitaire D’Etude Francaise (DUEF) in 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Foreign Languages and Literature (French Major) from the University of Port Harcourt, completing her studies there from 2008 to 2012.
Skills and Expertise
Sochima is bilingual and has extensive experience in Workforce Planning, Talent Sourcing & Recruitment, Employee Relations, and Learning & Development. She also possesses demonstrated knowledge in Risk Advisory, Business Development & Operations, and Customer Service. This diverse skill set reflects her versatility and capability in various professional domains.
Additional Ventures and Interests
Beyond her professional roles, Sochima runs ChicSoles Enterprises, a shoe company. She is also active in blogging on her platforms: www.chicsoles.com/blog and sochianya.medium.com. In addition, she has a passion for trying out new culinary recipes. She is currently in the process of becoming PHRi and SHRM-CP certified.