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AFOLABI ARIJE

AFOLABI ARIJE

REAL ESTATE MANAGER
Lagos,LA

Summary

Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in people management. Effectively managed all facets of sales productions with strong project management and decision-making skills. Reviewed scripts, oversaw writing and enhanced technical operations. Skilled at coordinating documentation, production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight schedules.

Overview

2
2
Languages
18
18
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director/CEO

Resonate Nigeria
Ikeja, Lagos
05.2020 - Current
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Led change and transformation across all business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
  • Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
  • Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Analyzed business needs while soliciting customer feedback for process improvements.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership, including board of directors, to strategically affect direction of operations.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.

Managing Partner

Zugger Digital Markerting Agency
Ikeja, Lagos
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Increased revenue by 25% with successful promotional strategies and reductions in costs.
  • Directed strategic initiative that improved team productivity by 80%.
  • Proposed company changes based on data analysis.
  • Promoted new business and expanded firm's professional network through attendance and participation in community, government and industry events.
  • Chaired partner meetings to drive discussion of matters important to firm operations, keeping discourse on-topic and moving at efficient pace.
  • Worked with leadership to strategize and introduce office initiatives, including implementation of recruitment , resulting in massive sales turnout.

Managing Partner

Prime Services Ltd
Ikorodu, Lagos
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
  • Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors.
  • Proposed company changes based on data analysis.
  • Replaced old technology with new systems and updated client processes.
  • Maintaining positive client relationships and driving new acquisitions.
  • Developing and implementing organizational goals, procedures and policies.
  • Consulting and cooperating with other executives, board members and employees.
  • Reviewing and overseeing all financial activities, performance and documentations.

Marketing Executive

Oxford Commercial Services International Ltd
Ebgeda, Lagos
07.2017 - 10.2018
  • Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic and elevated sales numbers.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Identified target audiences and devised campaigns to match target demographics and optimize results.
  • Developed new branding strategies and marketing collateral to foster business development and achieve revenue targets.
  • Maintained complete database of all files, contacts and project materials.
  • Communicated marketing strategy and campaign performance to verify alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
  • Preserved brand integrity by monitoring consistency and quality of marketing content.
  • Onboarded new customers efficiently by developing database listings, uploading information and defining related lists.
  • Implemented successful marketing and promotional strategies worth over 25million Naira in yearly revenue.

Sales Manager

Forever Living Products Nigeria
Ikeja , Lagos
02.2016 - 03.2017
  • Handled all customer relations issues pleasantly, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Executed successful promotional events and trade shows.
  • Maintained long-term customer relationships to consistently increase sales.
  • Identified new product opportunities and target customers.
  • Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
  • Coached and monitored employees to set productive goals and align operational practices while meeting and exceeding regional sales quotas.
  • Held regular performance evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses of team members and provide counseling to improve outcomes
  • Created new sales and marketing strategies to drive growth.
  • Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
  • Researched customer needs, market trends and competitor activities.
  • Effectively recruited and hired highly talented individuals bringing exceptional skills and expertise to sales team.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
  • Partnered with sales team members and leveraged strong negotiation skills to close tough deals with lucrative clients.

Subject Teacher

Dalina International School
Ojo, Lagos
08.2014 - 01.2016
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 250 students.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
  • Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.

Education

Master of Science - Business Management

National Open University NOUN
McCarty Lagos Island
09.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Information Communications

National Open University NOUN
V.I Lagos Island
08.2014 - 08.2018

Professional Degree - Management Information Science

NIIT National Institute of Information Technology
Ikeja
02.2013 - 02.2014

WASSCE - Science

St. Saviours High School
Iganda Lagos
09.2006 - 07.2012

FSLC -

Air Force Primary School, AFPS
PWD, Ikeja
09.2000 - 07.2006

Skills

Clear communication

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Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of 70 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of strategic marketing plan .
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Created and Implemented corporate company's structure.
  • Designed a recruitment strategy that raised over 200 recruits.
  • Achieved effective company's structure by creating an effective staffing policy.
  • Documented and resolved client compliance which led to increased customer satisfaction.

Work Availability

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Reading, Talking, Training, Travelling, Researching and Developing

I can't t go a day without reading a book or two, reading expands the mind, and improves brain connectivity.

Throughout my years of work, I've cultivated a strong communication skills, by talking. This has helped me to strengthen relationships.

My field of expertise, which is management and leadership, has helped develop effective training skills, which has helped in areas of improved organizational structure.

Travelling as helped me improved social and communication skills and also broaden my horizons.

R/D has helped me create innovative business opportunities and as well products and services.

Quote

Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb

Timeline

Managing Director/CEO

Resonate Nigeria
05.2020 - Current

Managing Partner

Zugger Digital Markerting Agency
01.2020 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Business Management

National Open University NOUN
09.2019 - 08.2020

Managing Partner

Prime Services Ltd
08.2019 - 01.2020

Marketing Executive

Oxford Commercial Services International Ltd
07.2017 - 10.2018

Sales Manager

Forever Living Products Nigeria
02.2016 - 03.2017

Subject Teacher

Dalina International School
08.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Information Communications

National Open University NOUN
08.2014 - 08.2018

Professional Degree - Management Information Science

NIIT National Institute of Information Technology
02.2013 - 02.2014

WASSCE - Science

St. Saviours High School
09.2006 - 07.2012

FSLC -

Air Force Primary School, AFPS
09.2000 - 07.2006
AFOLABI ARIJEREAL ESTATE MANAGER