Ezekiel Ajayi
Facility Management
Federal Capital Territory,Abuja
Summary
Results-oriented business leader with more than 10 years of experience in day-to-day business operations management. Effective liaison to key clients, accounts and external business stakeholders. Leverage trends across industries and markets to derive solutions and approaches focused on creating value for customers and profitability for company. Streamlines processes for efficiency and productivity. Well-versed in applying multi-faceted approach to managing safety, operations and productivity across multiple business lines. Expertise in office practice and business development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Operations Manager
Silverbird Entertainment Centre, Abuja.
FCT, Abuja
09.2010 - Current
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Administrative Officer
J .B. Daudu & Co.
FCT, Abuja
11.2009 - 08.2010
- Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Maintained protocol throughout routine work days and special events.
- Communicated corporate objectives across divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
- Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Prepared reports to assist business leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Sorted, opened and routed incoming correspondence and deliveries to help senior leaders respond quickly to business and customer requirements.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Scheduled appointments and meetings, organized materials and prepared rooms.
- Offered office-wide software support and training, troubleshooting issues and optimizing usage.
- Reviewed information, created models and contributed to decision-making process by forecasting trends.
- Planned and executed events for employees and clients and managed logistics and vendor relations.
- Produced highly accurate internal and external letters and memoranda.
Lecturing Graduate Assistant
College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Akwa Ibom.
Afaha-Nsit, Akwa Ibom
08.2008 - 09.2009
- Lecturing French language.
- Preparing students’ results and students for socio-educative activities.
- Preparing broad sheet for students’ performance in academics.
- Supervision of examinations.
- Attending board meetings and seminars.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Arts
University of Ilorin
Ilorin - Kwara State, Nigeria. 01.2006 - 07.2008
Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) - French Language And Literature / English Language
Federal College of Education, Okene.
Okene - Kogi State, Nigeria 01.1998 - 10.2001
West African School Certificate. - Junior And Senior Secondary Education
Okehi Community Secondary School, Oboroke.
Oboroke-Ihima, Kogi State, Nigeria. 10.1991 - 07.1996
Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Power Point
Fluent in English and French Language
Operations management
Certification
L’Attestation d’étude de langue Français, (Niveau II)
Timeline
Workshop on Security Challenges of Business in Nigeria
10-2012
Operations Manager
Silverbird Entertainment Centre, Abuja.
09.2010 - Current
Administrative Officer
J .B. Daudu & Co.
11.2009 - 08.2010
Lecturing Graduate Assistant
College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Akwa Ibom.
08.2008 - 09.2009
L’Attestation d’étude de langue Français, (Niveau II)
08-2007
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Arts
University of Ilorin
01.2006 - 07.2008
Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) - French Language And Literature / English Language
Federal College of Education, Okene.
01.1998 - 10.2001
West African School Certificate. - Junior And Senior Secondary Education
Okehi Community Secondary School, Oboroke.
10.1991 - 07.1996