Emmanuel Ayodele
Fadeyi,Lagos, Nigeria
Summary
Strategic Project Manager experienced in enhancing global market presence and driving operational efficiency improvements. Achieved a 20% increase in efficiency through cross-functional collaboration and innovative solution design. Focused on fostering team development and continuous learning to navigate complex projects and deliver organizational change.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Emmyslot International Ltd
Lagos , Nigeria
05.2021 - Current
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance global market presence and brand recognition.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline operations and improve project delivery timelines.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to define organizational goals and align resources effectively.
- Evaluated operational performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve collaboration.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Furniture Designer
CWG LTD
Lagos , Nigeria
04.2023 - 11.2025
- Designed custom furniture pieces for residential and commercial clients.
- Created detailed sketches and 3D models using design software tools.
- Developed concepts for new furniture designs and prepared detailed drawings.
- Selected sustainable materials that align with client specifications and industry standards.
- Selected appropriate fabrics, finishes, hardware, and other components for each piece of furniture.
- Collaborated with clients to understand design preferences and functional needs.
- Conducted market research to identify design trends and customer preferences.
- Researched current trends in furniture design and incorporated them into product designs.
- Mentored junior designers in best practices and design techniques.
- Coordinated with manufacturers to ensure quality production of designs.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure that all design specifications were met during the production process.
- Managed projects from concept through completion by setting timelines and tracking progress against established goals.
- Conducted tests on finished products to verify structural integrity and safety features.
- Performed periodic quality control inspections on incoming shipments of raw materials.
- Prepared cost estimates for potential clients based on their desired specifications.
- Analyzed competitors' products in order to determine how they could be improved upon or adapted for use in own designs.
- Evaluated customer feedback to identify areas where improvements could be made to existing products.
- Collaborated with peers and other design team members to discuss product enhancements and features.
- Presented design concepts to stakeholders for feedback and approval.
- Directed and coordinated fabrication of models or samples from sketches.
- Presented designs and reports to customers or design committees for approval and discussed need for modification.
- Developed manufacturing procedures and monitored designs to improve operations and product quality.
- Attended trade shows and industry events to stay informed about new developments in the field.
Apprentice
CircleDot
Lagos
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in daily operations and workflow management at CircleDot.
- Coordinated inventory tracking and supply ordering for production needs.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure operational efficiency at CircleDot.
- Worked closely with mentors to understand project objectives.
- Trained new apprentices on company policies and standard operating procedures at CircleDot.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Observed experienced professionals performing their duties in order to gain practical knowledge of industry standards.
- Assisted colleagues in accomplishing planned procedures or activities to increase productivity.
- Completed workshops and off-the-job training to achieve job competencies.
- Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
- Provided technical support to senior team members by researching solutions to problems.
Project Manager
Deem Kutelu Sentimentals Nig. Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Led project planning and execution for diverse product launches.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones.
- Managed budget allocation and resource distribution effectively.
- Developed project timelines to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Trained junior staff on project management best practices and tools.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
Education
Etiwa Tech
Ibeju Lekki, Nigeria Glass Work
CircleDot
Skills
- Project management
- Project coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operational evaluation
- Furniture development
Timeline
Furniture Designer
CWG LTD
04.2023 - 11.2025
Apprentice
CircleDot
02.2023 - 02.2024
Director
Emmyslot International Ltd
05.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Deem Kutelu Sentimentals Nig. Ltd
03.2018 - 06.2022
Etiwa Tech
Glass Work
CircleDot