Ebenezer Akinyemi

AKINYEMI EBENEZER OLAWALE 14 Fadipe Street, off Apata, Shomolu, Lagos state PHONE:-,- E-MAIL:-Personal Data Date of Birth: January 21, 1985 Sex: Male Nationality: Nigerian Profile Summary I am a driven and entrepreneurial individual with a passion for both technology and business. With extensive experience in team and account management, as well as company operations, administration, and business development, I have developed a versatile skillset across multiple industries, including media, entertainment, retail, fashion, information technology, social media, and entrepreneurship. My expertise in people and goal management further underscores my ability to deliver results. I am excited to leverage my experiences, skills, and passion as a valuable contributor to a forward-thinking and results-oriented team. Work Experience NACK Apparel Head of Operations • • • • • • • • • • • • • January 2020 till date October 2021 – Present Designing and implementing strategies for daily and strategic business operations Maintain collaboration among all departments (Sales, Marketing, production, creative, Finance, Digital and Human Resources) to encourage maximum performance and dedication To oversee and manage the companys strategy in actualizing retail, production and ecommerce goals Support CEO in discharge of his functions To provide reports on performance, progress, strategies to the MD To drive process implementation and improvement through the entire value chain system To lead company-wide sales efforts across all retail chains to achieve the annual revenue target. To lead and drive the digital transformation of the organization To ensure the companys operating culture sustains the delivery of outstanding service levels, exemplary compliance and to ensure the business remains an employer of choice. To manage and support all line and department managers Build and maintain a high performance culture through effective performance management, communication and coaching processes. Manage the day-to-day business operations and solve problems as they arise Lead, manage, motivate, and support a team of over 40 members to achieve company goals LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebenezer-akinyemi/ • • • • • • • • • • • Work with CEO to develop and execute strategic initiatives Develop operations systems by constantly reviewing processes for efficiency Conduct budget reviews and report across departments Oversee HR strategy: track staffing requirements, hiring new employees, employee development and performance management. Manage partners, vendors and service providers’ relationships Key Achievements Initiated and managed the relocation of the companies head office to a bigger location to accommodate production, warehousing and administration in one place. Oversaw the setting up of the Port Harcourt store which has grown to contribute over 21% of the company’s revenue Managed the setting up of the Good beach retail store which adds additional 10% to the revenue. Manage corporate partnerships and collaborations and generated over N200m in corporate deals in 2022. Under my leadership, NACKs revenue grew by over 29% in 2020, 119% in 2021 and 63% in 2022 Initiated and oversaw the adoption and implementation of Asana as a work management tool, thereby built a culture of accountability and work effectiveness Head of Retail Operations • • • • • • • • Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team and sales process Manage sales team from recruitment, onboarding, training and supervision and appraisal Manage the operations of 3 retail stores and online sales platforms (website and social media) Build partnerships and collaborations geared towards growing sales Ensure targets are delivered through people management, performance review, reward and individual recognition Oversee inventory management and stocktaking Coordinate online sales strategy and implementation Liaise with the creative team and production team on building sellable, customer centric products Retail Operations Manager Corporate Styles ltd •    January 2020 – September 2021 October 2019 – January 2020 Manage companywide retail operations of over 10 fashion retail stores Team Management: Oversee and supervise a team of over 20 staffs Operations policy development and implementation across stores Carry out store audits, stock taking, performance reviews of each store LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebenezer-akinyemi/   • • •  Coordinate on boarding and on the job training for employees Customer relationship building and management Sales and marketing strategy development and execution New market and product line research Manage reports and performance appraisal of the retail team Carry out competition analysis and market researches Business Operations Manager Born Winners Empire • •          Nov 2017 – June 2019 General management: managed the running of 3 subsidiary companies (hotel, bottled water brand and studios) Develop, recommend and execute short term and long strategies for business expansion Operations management: Manage day to day business operations. Manage HR strategy, recruitment and management of over 20 creative staffs Talent manager: management of 3 signed comedians and 2 music artiste Production manager: Oversee production process of videos, photography and audio from pre-production to post production including 2 daily and 4 weekly shows Content manager: Manage the production studios and online TV arm (Instagram and YouTube) Initiated and managed key account for corporate clients Create and execute a working marketing plan for new and existing products Business development: Lead business development team to achieve set targets Attend trade shows, seminars, conferences and industry training. Key Achievements  Increased revenue generation and profitability: I was able to make the startup profitable within 6 months  I initiated a partnership deal with a bet and lottery company and signed an annual retainer as their media production partner.  I initiated the transition of signed talents to adopt putting contents on YouTube as a standard. Creative Head /Business Manager SHOT Studios 2015 - 2017 • Direct and coordinate production process of videos, photography and audio from pre-production to post production • Partner with event managers, location managers, artists, partners and collaborators on events • Develop sales and marketing strategies to grow the business • Planning and organizing the quarterly networking program for entrepreneurs “Le • Rendezvous” in partnership with Treasure Jars Youth Centre Business Development Manager Ariya Media and Entertainment Ltd 2009 - 2015  Write business plan and manage the execution of business direction and growth plan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebenezer-akinyemi/       Oversee 3 branches; operations, purchasing, inventory and service delivery Oversee the distribution of music and films, I grew the company to be the largest distributor in the southwest. Driving increase in sales and sustenance of growth. I led the company to a continuous year on year growth in revenue and made over N100m in 2013 Liaison with related industry associations, vendors and compliance organizations Sourcing for finances and investments to grow the business Deployment of point of sale system (QuickBooks desktop POS) and general IT support Education [2003 – 2008] [2000 – 2001] [1988 – 1994] Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State B.Eng. Computer Engineering St Charles Grammar school Oshogbo, Osun State Senior Secondary School Certificate Model Nursery and Primary school, Kaduna State First school leaving Certificate Other trainings  Channel Management (Udemy Sept 2022)  Fundamentals of Agile Project Management (Project management institute, Aug 2022)  Fundamentals of Water Project Management (Project management institute, Aug 2022)  Becoming Head of Sales (Linkedin trainings, June 2021)  Retail Sales Management (Linkedin trainings, June 2021)  CBN-Entrepreneurship development Certificate (CBN-EDS Training)  Associate member, Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria  Basic Certificate in Leadership: Daystar Leadership Academy  Efficiency in Microsoft office package suite  Customer care services certificate Skills  Good Human Relation skills  Strong presentation skills  Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks,  Innovative mind Retail man, Microsoft office suite,  Ability to work without supervision Google workspace, Asana, jira  Effective communication skills  Practical computer repair and  Problem solving and analytical skills troubleshooting skills  Good team player and dynamic team  Trained photographer leader  Good business and commercial acumen  Entrepreneurial spirit Hobbies Innovative thinking, Listening, Football analysis, playing strategic games, watching movies, researching, Studying, learning new skills Referees Available on request LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebenezer-akinyemi/