Diepreye Nicholas Adonkie
Lagos,Lekki 1
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in risk assessment, strategic planning, and project management. Proven track record in crisis management, risk mitigation, and compliance management. Adept at market trend forecasting, security protocols, and internal controls. Skilled in contract negotiation, supply chain risk management, and vendor risk assessments. Demonstrated ability in staff training, process improvement, sales forecasting, and market analysis. Proficient in key account handling, sales funnel mastery, effective networking, lead generation, and training and mentoring. Committed to leveraging skills to drive organizational success and achieve strategic goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk Management Consultant
Control Risks WA
Victoria Island, Lagos
01.2022 - Current
- Performed continual research into emerging global and industry-specific risks, ahead of potential threats.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Enhanced risk identification by conducting regular audits and assessments.
- Developed thorough risk analysis and strengthening regulatory compliance
- Developed transparent risk reporting systems, thereby boosting client trust by 85%
- Collaborated across departments to identify vulnerabilities, ensuring prompt action was taken.
- Developed contingency plans for unforeseen events and mitigated losses by 75%
- Managed potential risks to ensure optimal project outcomes.
- Coordinated crisis response drills, enhancing company readiness in event of disaster.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions to enhance team's understanding of risks.
- Developed robust risk management plans for business continuity.
- Designed tailored strategies, mitigating potential business hazards.
- Provided expert advice on best practices in risk management, elevating the company's standard procedures.
- Developed and assisted risk strategy implementation and delivery across all enterprise levels.
- Coordinated risk review process, challenging risk descriptors and mitigations to detect vulnerabilities.
- Established, monitored and reported on risk management metrics to assist with decision-making.
- Developed risk reporting processes to verify inclusion of all tactical, technical and strategic risks and issues.
- Developed and standardized risk management processes and updated SOPs to reflect changes.
- Conducted technical risk analysis, collaborating with technical leadership in accepting identified risks.
- Drafted clear and concise reports on risk profiles and audit findings.
- Standardized risk and performance metrics to increase efficiencies.
- Implemented mitigations and corrective action strategies to evaluate efficacy and identify improvements.
- Embedded controls and processes to monitor, report and minimize vulnerabilities by 65%.
Associate Operations Manager
Control Risks WA
Victoria Island, Lagos
07.2018 - Current
- Devised strategies for improved business processes and systems.
- Streamlined workflow for smoother daily operations.
- Evaluated employee performance, identifying areas of improvement.
- Achieved customer satisfaction by improving operational efficiency.
- Implemented new procedures to improve productivity.
- Collaborated closely with the management team, implementing company-wide initiatives successfully.
- Assisted in budget planning, controlling operational expenses well.
- Kept abreast of industry trends to stay competitive in the market.
- Boosted team morale with regular feedback and encouragement.
- Assumed responsibility during manager's absence, ensuring smooth functioning of all operations.
- Improved service delivery by prioritizing customer-centric policies.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
- Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth.
- Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
- Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
- Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations; maintained high standards of service delivery.
- Coordinated staff schedules for efficient manpower utilization.
- Conducted regular staff training sessions to enhance skill sets.
- Managed team performance, achieving high-quality output consistently.
- Enabled team growth, assisting with recruitment process from start to finish.
- Facilitated strategic decision-making by producing detailed, accurate business forecasts.
- Assisted in decreasing operational costs by developing new business processes and revising existing procedures.
Key Account/Business Development Manager
Halogen Security Company
Ikeja, Lagos
08.2010 - 07.2018
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and budget.
- Drove revenue growth with innovative sales strategies.
- Conducted market research to identify potential business opportunities.
- Streamlined processes to improve overall efficiency.
- Developed strategic partnerships for sustained growth.
- Assessed competitor activities for strategic positioning.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure best possible terms.
- Unveiled new revenue streams through diversification strategies.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing queries promptly and effectively.
- Devised comprehensive business plans, enabling sustainable growth.
- Optimised operational procedures for improved productivity.
- Implemented marketing initiatives for greater brand visibility.
- Secured new business opportunities by cultivating strong relationships with potential clients.
- Handled crisis situations effectively, minimising impact on business operations.
- Fostered client relationships, leading to increased brand loyalty.
- Managed key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Identified market trends, resulting in enhanced product offerings.
- Generated leads to bring in new client revenue and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Identified opportunities to drive business growth, diversification and expansion.
- Negotiated and approved lucrative prices and contracts, boosting growth.
- Designed strategy to win new business and maximise selling opportunities among existing clients, achieving lucrative results.
- Reported to senior leadership on latest research on market insights, industry trends and expansion opportunities.
- Coached team to build client relationships and exceed sales targets.
- Maintained client records in bespoke CRM systems, ensuring streamlined data processes for maximum efficiency.
- Prepared and delivered winning client proposals, business presentations and sales pitches to C-level executives.
- Developed pricing structures based on historical and current trends, competitor activities and supply chain data.
- Evaluated sales and service processes to generate targeted improvement strategies and increase revenue opportunities.
- Conducted regular market assessments to stay current on trends and maintain readiness for changes.
- Grew annual revenue by 75% with targeted sales and marketing strategy.
- Managed team of 12 staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Kaduna State 09.1991 - 02.1997
GCSEs - First School Leaving Certificate
Festac College
Lagos,Nigeria 09.1982 - 07.1988
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Strategic planning
- Crisis management
- Risk mitigation
- Compliance management
- Market trend forecasting
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor risk assessments
- Staff training
- Sales forecasting
- Market analysis
- Key account handling
- Effective networking
- Training and mentoring
Certification
Professional Diploma - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Metropolitan School of Business Management, UK
January 2018
Emotional Intelligence Halogen Security Company
January 2015
OSHA Training – Levels 1
Commonwealth Consult Ltd, Rivers, Nigeria
Level 6 Diploma
International Security Management Institute (ISMI
Diploma level 6 Certificate - Risk manager training
Control Risks Training, Lagos, Nigeria Feb 2024
Hostile Environment and Awareness Training Control Risks
West Africa Nov 2020
Crisis Management Training Control Risks
West Africa, March 2022
Professional Diploma - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Metropolitan School of Business Management, UK, March 2020
Certified Professional ASIS Certification
Feb 2019
Accredited Risk Assessor Halogen School of Security Management
March 2018
Certified Executive Protection Officer Control Risks
West Africa June 2020
Timeline
Risk Management Consultant
Control Risks WA
01.2022 - Current
Associate Operations Manager
Control Risks WA
07.2018 - Current
Key Account/Business Development Manager
Halogen Security Company
08.2010 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Ahmadu Bello University
09.1991 - 02.1997
GCSEs - First School Leaving Certificate
Festac College
09.1982 - 07.1988
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