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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
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FUNMILAYO L.AGORO       (ACISCM ACIWM)

FUNMILAYO L.AGORO (ACISCM ACIWM)

Abuja

Summary

An accomplished and driven professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and unmatched drive. Possessing a proven ability to contribute to a company at both strategic and operational level when delivering people management strategies.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Phinada Mills Ltd
05.2022 - Current
  • Manage and administer all day-to-day operations of the factory
  • Set clear performance targets and goals of Phinada Mills and collaborates with all sectional heads and all staff
  • Define, develop, implement, and monitor quality assurances, practices and procedures
  • Contribute to training and development of the team
  • Assist Line Manager in achieving maximum customer satisfaction by organization plans
  • Maintain overall organization responsibility for performing all duties in compliance with related manufacturing legal/statutory regulations, professional duties, responsibilities and obligations and insert as applicable e.g., Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Best Practice Guidelines, ISO certification.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with proactive communication, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to achieve organizational goals.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancement in operations, systems, and procedures.
  • Developed high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management strategies.
  • Established standard operating procedures that enhanced employee performance.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices within all areas of operation.
  • Drove revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and forging strategic partnerships.
  • Implemented technology upgrades which resulted in increased workflow efficiency.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies aligned with consumer needs while driving sustainable growth.
  • Fostered strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders to support business objectives and expand market share.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
  • Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
  • Ensured legal compliance with labor laws by conducting regular audits and updating policies as necessary.
  • Conducted internal investigations related to harassment claims and other workplace conflicts, providing resolutions that preserved the integrity of the company's values.
  • Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective onboarding and training programs.
  • Evaluated compensation packages competitively against industry benchmarks to attract top talent while managing budgetary constraints effectively.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency with the use of HRIS systems.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 100 employee company.

Admin/HR Manager

2 AV Media
06.2013 - 09.2019
  • Manages HR issues related to organizational operations
  • Supervise HR Team Managing and maintaining the internal control systems for budgetary affairs of the organization and preparing of budgets projections for all the departments especially the marketing department
  • I record, transactions of sales and debtors' system purchases and creditors system, stock recording system, administration of salaries, administration of contracts and administration of cash and other payments
  • Oversee all financial activity by ensuring effective use of human and physical resources through planning, directing and coordinating budgetary allocations and disbursement
  • Recommend salaries for new or replacement staff and ensure salary equity within department
  • Advise, oversee and administer all recruitment activity with the department ensuring that recruitment decisions are strategic and meet organizational needs
  • Provide staff orientation and assist with creating and revising job descriptions
  • Ensure that the departments are in compliance with the organization's policies, procedures, health and safety standards.

Administration

• Create and implement processes and procedures to maintain a smooth functioning office environment.

• Manage all administrative functions including office equipment repairs ordering supplies and mail.

• Function as executive assistant to the managing director and general manager including taking care of minimal travel arrangements, meeting scheduling, calendar maintenance and correspondence

• Serves as the go-to for office inquiries and conflicts

• Tracks office supply inventory and approves supply orders

• Assists in the preparation of department budgets and expenses

HR/Administrative Manager

Portal Realties Limited
01.2010 - 06.2013

Human Resources

  • As chair of the training committee, I conduct training assessments and ensure staff is provided with ongoing training.
  • Oversee all financial activity by ensuring the effective use of human and physical resources through planning, directing, and coordinating budgetary allocations and disbursement.
  • Recommend salaries for new or replacement staff and ensure salary equity within the department.
  • Recruitment and job advert placements
  • Develop and implement a human resource plan and personnel management policies and procedures.
  • Maintain human resource files, employment time off records and perform other HR duties.

Administration

  • Create and implement processes and procedures to maintain a smooth functioning office environment.
  • Manage all administrative functions including office equipment repairs ordering supplies and mail.
  • Advertising of contract documents and administering contracts
  • · Manage daily supply chain management of goods on-site.
  • Involve in the selection of suppliers and contractors.
  • Manage ad-hoc and multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Function as executive assistant to the managing director and general manager including taking care of minimal travel arrangements, meeting scheduling, calendar maintenance and correspondence.
  • Update and maintain project filling system
  • Update, maintain and keep current with vendor insurance policy records.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, vendors and other key business associates.
  • Research software needs, find the best pricing and purchase.
  • Interface with information Technology consultant to resolve IT issues’
  • Track all invoices, by project, to contract amounts, ensuring that invoices did exceed vendor contracts amount.
  • · Prepare and sign deed of contract for clients
  • · Update and Maintain client’s database.

Achievements

  • Improved office efficiency and customer service by overhauling previous filling system, introduced a user-friendly electronic filing system, which reduced file retrieval time by 90%.
  • Introduced and implemented electronic leave system and receipt system
  • Initiated an idea that reduced the company’s monthly expenditure by 40%
  • Implemented the new pension scheme and good medical system
  • Initiated and we implemented staff appraisal system and performance scale.
  • Initiated and implemented staff background verification process

HR/ Admin Officer

Liberty & Trust Ins. Brokers Limited
09.2007 - 01.2010
  • Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
  • Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
  • Member of the organization’s strategic planning team that develops and implements short- and long-term strategic plans and administrative objectives.
  • I manage and maintain the internal control systems for the budgetary affairs of the organization and prepare budget projections for all the departments, especially the marketing department.
  • I record, transactions of sales and debtors’ system purchases and creditors system, stock recording system, administration of salaries, administration of contracts, and administration of cash and other payments.
  • · Oversee all financial activity by ensuring the effective use of human and physical resources through planning, directing, and coordinating budgetary allocations and disbursement.
  • Recommend salaries for new or replacement staff and ensure salary equity within the department.
  • Advise, oversee, and administer all recruitment activity within the department ensuring that recruitment decisions are strategic and meet organizational needs.

Client Executive

ARM Pension Mangers Limited
01.2006 - 08.2007
  • Relationship Management of Accounts
  • Sales of Company Pension Products
  • Typical Work Activities Include: Product sales and management
  • Opening of retirement savings accounts for customers
  • Ensure accurate and complete documentation of pension accounts
  • Establish, maintain, and manage relationships with clients
  • Presented compelling sales pitches that demonstrated the value of our offerings in meeting client objectives successfully.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring timely delivery of products and services while maintaining high levels of satisfaction.
  • Increased revenue generation through the development and implementation of strategic sales plans.
  • Completed daily logs, tracked data, and managed clients' b of business.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

Education

B.ENG - Mechanical Engineering

Federal University of Technology
Minna, Nigeria
11.2003

West African School Certificate -

Bereton College
PortHarcourt, Nigeria

First School Leaving Certificate -

Chrisland Nursery & Primary School
Lagos, Nigeria

Professional PGD - Procurement And Supply Chain Management

Post Graduate College Of Logistics And SCM
Nigeria
07.2023

Executive MBA - Entrepreneurship

Roxbourg Institute Of Social Entrepreneuship
Switzerland
02.2023

Skills


- Interpersonal skills
- Accounting software familiarity
- Communication skills
- Proactive nature with multitasking ability
- HR policy implementation
- Operations Management
- Problem Resolution
- Leadership and team building
- Staff training/development
- Administrative Skills
- Strategic Planning

Certification

  • ACIPM-IN VIEW
  • Certificate in Data Entry-Mar 2024
  • certificate (essential Requirement to Writing the Senior Professional in Human Resources International Exam)-May 2024
  • Diploma in Human Resources Training - Aug 2015
  • Modern Human Resource Management - Recruitment and Selection Process Training -Aug 2015
  • Project Management/Ms project/primavera P6-2015
  • Advanced Human Resource Management & BambooHR Software- 2015
  • Total Quality & Risk Management (ISO 27001)- 2015
  • Performance Review Leadership and Management Development- 2012
  • Certificate in Health, safety, and Environmental Management- 2007

Accomplishments

  • Introduced and implemented weekly trainings.
  • Initiated the development of the company's handbook.
  • Developed and implemented a human resource plan, policies and procedures.
  • Initiated and implemented a welfare system for all.
  • Initiated and implemented electronic petty cash system, leave system.
  • Improved office efficiency and customer service by overhauling previous filling system, introduced a user-friendly electronic filing system, which reduced file retrieval time by 90%.
  • Introduced and implemented electronic leave system and receipt system.
  • Created staff database.
  • Initiated an idea that reduced the company's monthly expenditure by 40%.
  • Implemented the new pension scheme and good medical system.
  • Initiated and we implemented staff appraisal system and performance scale.
  • Initiated and implemented staff background verification process.

Languages

ENGLISH
FRENCH
YORUBA

Personal Information

Title: Human Resource Managexrment, Office Administrator, Operations Management

Timeline

General Manager

Phinada Mills Ltd
05.2022 - Current

Admin/HR Manager

2 AV Media
06.2013 - 09.2019

HR/Administrative Manager

Portal Realties Limited
01.2010 - 06.2013

HR/ Admin Officer

Liberty & Trust Ins. Brokers Limited
09.2007 - 01.2010

Client Executive

ARM Pension Mangers Limited
01.2006 - 08.2007

B.ENG - Mechanical Engineering

Federal University of Technology

West African School Certificate -

Bereton College

First School Leaving Certificate -

Chrisland Nursery & Primary School

Professional PGD - Procurement And Supply Chain Management

Post Graduate College Of Logistics And SCM

Executive MBA - Entrepreneurship

Roxbourg Institute Of Social Entrepreneuship
FUNMILAYO L.AGORO (ACISCM ACIWM)