Damilare Odekunle
Summary
Results-driven, ambitious and competitive business leader focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement to drive growth and maximise profits. Tenacious executive ready to take on challenging role, meet goals and surpass expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief executive officer/Founder
i-SOW Water Packaging Company
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
10.2020 - Current
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share, drive growth and increase customer base.
- Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits.
- I explored new markets, product lines or partnerships based on data analysis and market research.
- Ensured to identify and mitigate potential risks to the company, both in terms of data security and business operations.
- Made critical decisions based on data-driven insights, ensuring the company's growth and profitability.
- Recruited, hired and trained newly hired staff to comply with vision and mission.
- Quantified new technologies and business practices to gauge potential impact of operations.
Director
Damorotex Construction Company
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
04.2012 - Current
- Strategised long-term business needs, driving customer feedback to deliver ongoing process improvements.
- Developed strategic partnerships to expand client base.
- Resolved staff and client issues effectively and efficiently, enhancing business performance and growth.
- Created clear company mission and vision statements, improving staff focus and motivation.
- Formulated business plans to increase growth and minimise cost for company.
- Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Established professional relationships with business partners and shareholders to promote trust, rapport and reliability.
- Managed business operations, financial performance and investments of company.
- Oversaw performance of executives and provided guidance for improvement.
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
- Managed site instructions, daily diary, record sheets and other forms of site reporting.
- Hired and managed specialised subcontractors to carry out portions of construction projects.
- Managed and maintained projects within budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
- Provided equipment, tools and materials necessary for construction projects.
Data analyst
Western Coast Maritime Academy
Badagry, Lagos, Nigeria
10.2022 - 10.2023
- I ensured data accuracy, integrity and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- I analyzed collected data to identify patterns, trends and insights that helped improve the institution's programs and services. Went further to create visual representations of data, such as charts and graphs to make complex information more accessible to stakeholders.
- I assessed student performance data to support academic staff ni making improvements to the curriculum and teaching methods.
- Made sure to conduct market research to identify opportunities for expanding the institution's reach and offerings in the fields of shipping and maritime education.
Data analyst
Right Services
Köln, Germany
01.2023 - 08.2023
- I analyzed inventory data to ensure efficient stock levels for delivery services.
- Collected and analyzed customer feedback data which helped improve services and customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed data to optimize delivery and transportation routes, this helped minimized time and costs.
- I evaluated data to identify opportunities for diversifying the range of services offered, considering customer demand and market trends ni the courier, transportation and cleaning industries.
Sales and operation manager
Damola Blocks Industry
Ikare Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
01.2008 - 03.2012
- Organised special sales at specific times to drive customer engagement and move high volumes of products.
- Oversaw planning and execution of targeted sales and marketing strategies.
- Used multi-source data to determine sales and delivery terms for products and services.
- Managed team of 12 staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.
- Represented organisation to public at trade exhibitions and conventions, driving awareness of building blocks and cements.
Computer assistant
Amure Super Printers
Ikare Akoko , Ondo State
08.2006 - 03.2008
- Prepared equipment for staff use, installing cables, operating systems, and software.
- Organised workspaces for employees with computer, monitors and associated cabling or equipment.
- Installed new software for users and monitored version and patch update requirements.
- Maintained internet and intranet websites to maximise reliability and usability.
Education
Master of Science - Information and Communication Technology
ISCG University
07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
ISFOP-BENIN University
03.2018
Skills
Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau
Power user of MS Excel including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH
Exclusive PowerPoint skills
Experience with Adobe Photoshop
Excellent communication, leadership and team building skills
Business Intelligence - Successfully led a project that improved operational efficiency by 20% through data analysis and reporting
Critical thinking
Problem solving and troubleshooting
Attention to details and visual artistry
Coordination and efficiency
Accomplishments
- Established and provided strategic management advice to a diverse portfolio of 8 businesses
- Managed the construction of over 73 residential buildings and 18 commercial buildings
- Fellow of International Academy for Gender and Peace
- Fellow of WECMA
- Peace Ambassador
- Member - Rotary Club of Ibadan Challenge
Certification
Certified Data analyst
Everyafter Pty Ltd
Australia
Reference
Available on request
Timeline
Data analyst
Right Services
01.2023 - 08.2023
Data analyst
Western Coast Maritime Academy
10.2022 - 10.2023
Chief executive officer/Founder
i-SOW Water Packaging Company
10.2020 - Current
Director
Damorotex Construction Company
04.2012 - Current
Sales and operation manager
Damola Blocks Industry
01.2008 - 03.2012
Computer assistant
Amure Super Printers
08.2006 - 03.2008
Master of Science - Information and Communication Technology
ISCG University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
ISFOP-BENIN University
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