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Daniel Afolayan
Projects Manager
Lagos,LA
Summary
- A distinct individual with a burning passion for human development, leadership, relationship counseling, and mentorship. Being a degree holder in Agricultural Administration, I developed an intense desire for relationship counseling and project management which has led me to acquire exceptional human relations and project management skills. I have had the practical experience of being part of a counseling organization, gaining firsthand experience, diagnosing and analyzing relationship issues. I have also had the opportunity to lead a group of teams planning an event within the city of Abeokuta for 3 seasons consecutive. Working with professionals has exposed and equipped me with the relevant knowledge, skills, and ability needed to resolve relationship issues and further led to establishing my counseling organization.
- As a focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing, and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production by quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approaches to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training, and empowering the team to excel in performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Platoon Leader
National Youth Service Corps, NYSC
Wannune, Venue State
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Ensured good supervision of the platoon’s activities
- Represented the platoon in various leadership meetings with the camp authorities
- Promoted good relationship within the platoon and among top officials
- Fought for the needs and interest of every platoon member
- Ensured good representation of the platoon across all inter-platoon competitions and activities
- Encouraged team spirit and team building
- Communicated vital information received from the authorities to the platoon members.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Advised Maintenance Control Officer regarding needed repairs and material readiness.
- Supervised firing platoon, maintained firing capability and organized platoon defense.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Lead Consultant/Counsellor.
Honorable Life Counseling Centre
Surulere, Lagos State
01.2021 - Current
- Provide professional counselling guidance to singles, dating and married clients
- Provide mentorship and coaching
- Manage session effectively
- Clarify clients’ thoughts and offer proper suggestions to guide clients
- Research and teach individuals and groups.
- Developed program schedules and monitored milestones, managing production flow to guide production orders to correct and timely completion.
- Received customer orders, quoted pricing information, performed consultative selling to customers and recommended company products and services tracks.
- Oversaw digital imaging, scheduling and running production on full-service orders.
- Analyzed requirements, developed cost estimates, evaluated alternative solutions and supported information system acquisition and implementation.
- Evaluated entry and exit criteria for applications, working with clients to capture enterprise technical requirements comprehensively.
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Onboarded and managed new client accounts to boost retention rates.
Program Manager/Counsellor
Konerstone Counseling Centre
Victoria Island , Lagos State
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give audiences exceptional offerings.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Supervised Number of professional and administrative personnel.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Directed team of Number personnel, overseeing records, performance and quality assurance.
- Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Designed and developed programs and projects for dissemination to personnel.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
- Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders.
Education
B.Agric - Agricultural Administration
Federal University of Agriculture
Along Alabata Road, Camp Abeaokuta 01.2014 - 01.2019
Skills
Public Speakingundefined
Certification
LDM Academy – Certificate in Counselling
Software
Excel
TrelloScheduling App
Vmix Livestreaming App
Zoom & Google Meet and other meeting apps
References
Mrs. Moyosore Ogunseinde – Executive Director, Ugara Real Estate Company Contact: +234 (0)80 2277 0500
Mr. Tunde Shonekan – Managing Director, Terrestria Real Estate Partners Limited Contact: +234 (0)80 3321 1380
Timeline
Redeemed Initiative for Skills and Empowerment (RISE) in Partnership with Philstone Consulting - 35hrs contact course in Project Management Professionals,
09-2022
Lead Consultant/Counsellor.
Honorable Life Counseling Centre
01.2021 - Current
Platoon Leader
National Youth Service Corps, NYSC
08.2019 - 09.2019
Program Manager/Counsellor
Konerstone Counseling Centre
01.2019 - 12.2020
B.Agric - Agricultural Administration
Federal University of Agriculture
01.2014 - 01.2019
LDM Academy – Certificate in Counselling
35Hrs contact course in Project Management, Certificate of proficiency in Microsoft Project, and Certificate of Participation in Project Management.
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