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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Babcock University, Nigeria

I am responsible for defining and implementing the growth and expansion plans for the laundry business. I manage the strategic business relationships across the network of Educational Institutions we service ensuring quality service delivery and excellent customer experience. I facilitate sales calls and business development activities with prospective clients. I manage key supplier relationships and oversee day-to-day operations, and optimal employee productivity and performance.

Ikoyi, Lagos

• Implement facility management program including preventative maintenance and life-cyclerequirements• Develop and manage the rentals of studio facilities• Manage the procurement of items needed within the studio/sourcing for equipment• Oversee the usage, storage and movement of film making equipment, props and costumesduring production• Manage the cataloging of all the equipment and props into an attractive/compact booklet• Oversee regular inventory management of all equipment and props• Manage contractor and vendor relationships• Negotiate prices, terms and conditions with clients willing to lease/rent equipment, props orthe sound stage• Oversee the periodic inspections of the facility, identifying faults/issues that need to befixed• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and industry codes• Supervise maintenance and repair of equipment and props• Oversee facility refurbishment and renovations• Monitor and compare costs for goods and services to maximize cost-effectiveness• Oversee the facility budget - developing proposed budgets for running the department• Coordinate and monitor activities of contract suppliers• Implement best practice processes to increase efficiency• Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives• Oversee environmental health and safety

Lagos, Nigeria

I was responsible for organizing live concert tour and/or special event performances. Delivery of complete turnkey show productions including on-site coordination andsupervision I managed Concert equipment worth USD $400,000.I was responsible for deploying turnkey solution for Radio Stations in Lagos and Ogun StateUniversity.Job description Program management, planning (budgets, execution plans and resources) Client communications, management and content for all exhibitions and events. Working closely with Project and Production Managers Internal communications and project management on the account Senior Stakeholder relationship liaison (attending planning and briefing meetings,presentations All event and requirements, oversee live event days and nurture client relationship Proposal planning, researching and writing when required Deliverables, seeking the most cost-effective solutions and suitable contractors Day to day management of team and equipments Leading and motivating my team to fulfill their potential to really drive excellent results Maximizing profitability, financial reporting, project budgets and improving your skills

Lagos, Nigeria

I managed a team that grew the Travel Trade Revenue from USD $80,000 to USD $4,00,000 per period. My primary responsibilities encompassed the cultivation and sustenance of trade relationships within the travel sector in Nigeria and West Africa, specifically in Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Gambia, and Senegal. My responsibilities extended to the efficient management of daily operations, encompassing customer interactions, personnel oversight, Bank and equipment coordination, specifically at the City office located in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.

Acquiring and maintaining alliances with corporate bodies and individual stake holdersManagement of negotiations for partnership deals.Handled contact with Advertising/PR agency. Conduction of market analysis and survey and identification of market opportunitiesDevelop key sales motivational and winning strategies Monthly compilation and analysis of AOS (sales activity) reportsInvolvement in the creative process of brochure production for promotional packagesMarketing & promoting Exhibitions / Conferences & Incentive travels to RSA from Nigeria.Established market intelligence through competitive profiling, pricing analysis and market opportunity assessment Work closely with the International operations teams.Strategic Development of sales & Marketing Plans for the BrandProspecting for new clients / corporate / agents for SAA.

Managed negotiations for partnership deals.Establish market intelligence through competitive profiling, pricing analysis and market opportunity assessment Performance of ad-hoc analysis and research as needed to support Senior Management, Sales and Product Management initiatives Oversaw the organization of travel shows and exhibitionsOrganization of holiday packages.Handling of sales promotions Agency investigation, visitation and auditing.Reservation and ticketing related issues stemming from the travel agent business activities in Aero ContractorsPromotion of organizational goals with the travel agents.Ticket branding/Printing of marketing materials for advertorial purpose.Collation of Travel agency weekly reports.Handling travel agency complains and investigation, reporting to the SPM for solutions.

Generate alliances and grow those relationships Manage negotiations for partnership deals.Contribute to Sales efforts through support and development of proposals and business analysis Assist in strategic planning and perform feasibility analysis on new business opportunities.Establish market intelligence through competitive profiling, pricing analysis and market opportunity assessment Perform ad-hoc analysis and research as needed to support Senior Management, Sales and Product Management initiatives Assist in strategic planning and perform feasibility analysis on new business opportunitiesOrganizing holiday packages.

Liaised between the official V-mobile travel agent and the companyPreparation of purchase orders for the procurement of tickets for the approved travel agent.Processing travel requisition documents for staff. Liaising with certain embassies for visa acquisition for staff going on official duties Drawing up daily departure and arrival list for the protocol team.Organized holiday packages.Processing of travel tickets, international hotel reservations and car rentals for staff going on training.Processing ticket invoices for payment.

Manage the Frequent Flyer program of the company in Nigeria, providing travel advice and solutions to the first and business class clients who are predominantly members of the program. Liaising with out-stations across all the continents regarding local rules and ticketing policies, in order to meet client needs as they arise. Itinerary planning and travel advise, managed queries detected and highlighted by the system to ensure hitch free travel for all passengers. Providing tourism services including the organization of group tours and customized tours Managing barter accounts Handling of sales promotions

Bsc, Computer Science

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