Bolaji Akindejoye
Lagos
Summary
Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Business Development Manager
Adron Homes & Properties
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and drive mutual growth.
- Created compelling sales presentations that effectively communicated product value propositions to prospective clients.
- Negotiate and close deals on behalf of company in the retail and corporate market
- Provide consulting and investment services to Adron Homes current and prospective customers.
- Manage existing customers and ensure property documents are gotten in due time with customer satisfaction a priority.
- Represent company and its interest in events, seminars, forum, symposium etc.
Field Sales Manager
Jiji.ng (Online Classified Marketplace)
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Promote the Jiji.ng brand and manage sales.
- Generate new leads and follow up on existing ones to acquire new clients and pitch our rewarding premium services.
- Develop and maintain solid customer relationship with existing clients.
- Support clients to ensure effective use of the Jiji Mobile App.
- Monitor trends and suggest process improvement.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
Startup Co-Founder / C.E.O
Fxdelivery.net (3pl Logistics Firm)
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Developed the website Fxdelivery.net & created an online booking system for customers to place pickup for shipments.
- Recruited & managed backend team of (dispatch manager, account officer, customer service representative & it support).
- Recruited experienced dispatched riders for Fxdelivery.Net.
- Worked with the team to offer delivery services to 40 ecommerce firms within Lagos.
- Worked with team to become Independent Contractors to DHL handling on-forwarding routes from Lagos to Shagamu (Ogun State).
- Built a delivery network by hiring 40 young vibrant Nigerians in major states/cities to make deliveries within their locality.
- Partnered with the Nigerian cycling federation to use professional cyclers to make deliveries in metropolitan Lagos.
- Developed and managed the process flow of delivery instate (Lagos) and outstate (20 States in Nigeria.)
Startup Incubate & Digital Marketer
I.T Developers Entrepreneurship Accelerator
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Rendered digital marketing (email marketing, sms marketing, social media and seo) services to startups and smes.
- Rendered web development services to startups like (Sexpenditure.com, dustitup.com, kayeffi.com.ng, russulboutique.com, buycookinggas.com).
- Founded examBrains.com an elearning & education agency firm pioneering the registration, training (via physical and distance learning programmes), sales of educational content and admissions placement into foreign universities.
- Recruited experienced & knowledgeable tutors rendering home tutoring services for exams like (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, GMAT, GRE, SAT, CGFNS, ACCA) in Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja and Port Harcout.
Physics and Computer Teacher
Government Secondary School Numan
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Taught Physics and Computer Studies for science Senior Class 2 and 3.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Invigilated and graded projects, quizzes and examinations.
- Physics/Computer Laboratory Manager (prepared physics laboratory for the WAEC and NECO Exam).
- Advised students on matters regarding academic performance and careers in computer science.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities such as clubs, committees, and events.
Founder (C.E.O)
AfriTalents Global Limited
01.2021 - Current
- Designed, Developed and re-launched examBrains.com a global elearning marketplace that connects knowledge seekers with educators.
- Designed, Developed and Launched Booklystores.com a global marketplace for books and learning resources.
- Designed, Developed and Launched Wesfabrics.com a global marketplace for fabrics and fashion.
- Design, Development and Launch in process for a platform in the Edtech and Job Market Industry.
Graphic Designer
Halariwo Enterprises
01.2009 - 04.2012
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
Marketer (Industrial Training)
Skye Bank Plc
01.2008 - 11.2008
- Opened 200 savings accounts and 10 corporate accounts.
- Conducted primary and secondary research to better understand customer needs and behaviors.
- Shadowed senior personnel on complex marketing pursuits to build skills set.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Offered Customer Support Services.
Education
No Degree - Digital Marketing
Coursera.org
USA10.2016
No Degree - Professional Certificate In Management
Nigerian Institute Of Management (Chartered)
Lagos10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer & Electronic Engineering
Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria04.2011
Skills
- Product & Brand Development
- Business Modeling, Marketing, Advertising & Startup Enterprise Experience
- WordPress & Magento Expert, PHP, MySql, CSS
- Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign
- Cloud computing (AWS, MIRCOSOFT AZURE, GOOGLE CLOUD & VPS Management)
- Server (Windows, Linux Centos 7 & AlmaLinux 8), Cpanel & Cyberpanel
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills
Hobbies
I am a private family oriented person, who loves to travel, watch football, play chess, interactive with people and learn new things.
Languages
Yoruba
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Founder (C.E.O)
AfriTalents Global Limited
01.2021 - Current
Corporate Business Development Manager
Adron Homes & Properties
01.2019 - 03.2020
Field Sales Manager
Jiji.ng (Online Classified Marketplace)
01.2018 - 12.2018
Startup Co-Founder / C.E.O
Fxdelivery.net (3pl Logistics Firm)
11.2015 - 12.2017
Startup Incubate & Digital Marketer
I.T Developers Entrepreneurship Accelerator
08.2013 - 10.2015
Physics and Computer Teacher
Government Secondary School Numan
06.2012 - 06.2013
Graphic Designer
Halariwo Enterprises
01.2009 - 04.2012
Marketer (Industrial Training)
Skye Bank Plc
01.2008 - 11.2008
No Degree - Digital Marketing
Coursera.org
No Degree - Professional Certificate In Management
Nigerian Institute Of Management (Chartered)
Bachelor of Science - Computer & Electronic Engineering
Lagos State University
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