Abubakar Aminu Sani
Business Manager And Administrator
Abuja - FCT
Summary
Versatile administrator and manager, with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in business development and growth management. Also highly effective and comfortable working with people at all organizational levels.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Managing Director
HARUSONS INTERNATIONAL LTD
3 2019 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring timely delivery of projects and streamlined workflows.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and systems, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
- Formulated strategic plans aligning with overall company vision; setting achievable short and long-term goals to drive growth and profitability.
- Enhanced company reputation by establishing strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by developing policies in line with industry best practices to mitigate risks associated with legal or ethical violations.
- Mentored team members by sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and providing constructive feedback; fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization.
- Promoted a positive corporate culture by implementing employee engagement programs that recognized achievement and fostered collaboration among teams.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
- Negotiated favorable vendor contracts for cost-effective procurement solutions that supported business growth objectives.
- Guided teams through periods of significant change by providing clear communication and decisive leadership during transitions.
- Optimized supply chain management strategies; reducing lead times while maintaining product quality standards for increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.
- Expanded company''s market presence by identifying new business opportunities and executing strategic partnerships.
- Championed the adoption of new technology solutions to streamline operations, automate manual tasks, and improve overall efficiency levels.
- Established key performance indicators for each department to track progress towards organizational goals effectively.
- Spearheaded major organizational restructuring efforts, resulting in a more agile and responsive team structure.
- Developed comprehensive financial plans to support long-term business objectives, reducing operational expenses while maximizing profitability.
- Implemented robust risk management strategies, safeguarding company assets and minimizing potential liabilities.
- Improved employee satisfaction and reduced turnover through the development of effective training programs and performance management systems.
- Managed procurement activities to secure resource acquisitions at best possible cost.
- Drove revenue growth with the successful launch of new products and services to meet customer needs.
- Played a critical role in mergers and acquisitions activities; including due diligence processes, negotiations, integration planning, and execution efforts to ensure seamless transitions.
- Optimized supply chain logistics, resulting in timely deliveries and reduced inventory costs by implementing just-in-time inventory management.
- Cultivated strategic alliances, forging relationships with industry leaders that facilitated knowledge exchange and co-innovation.
- Drastically reduced employee turnover by developing comprehensive talent management and employee engagement strategy.
- Streamlined operational procedures, significantly reducing overhead costs by reevaluating vendor contracts and optimizing workforce allocation.
- Drove company-wide digital transformation, modernizing legacy systems that improved operational agility and data security.
- Fostered culture of innovation, leading development and launch of breakthrough products that captured new customer segments.
- Achieved substantial revenue growth by spearheading expansion into new markets and diversifying product offerings.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with overhaul of customer service protocols, ensuring seamless and personalized user experience.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with major suppliers, securing favorable terms that resulted in significant cost savings.
- Enhanced company-wide productivity with introduction of agile methodologies, fostering culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Bolstered company's market position, executing strategic partnerships that expanded service offerings and customer base.
- Secured substantial cost reductions, renegotiating service agreements and leveraging economies of scale.
- Championed adoption of customer relationship management (CRM) software, enhancing sales team efficiency and customer engagement.
- Spearheaded corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, enhancing community relations and building positive corporate image.
- Elevated brand reputation, leading comprehensive rebranding efforts that resonated with target audiences and differentiated company in competitive market.
- Improved operational efficiency, implementing state-of-the-art technology solutions across multiple departments.
- Implemented rigorous risk management protocols, minimizing exposure to financial and operational risks through proactive measures.
- Increased operational transparency, introducing advanced reporting systems that provided real-time insights into performance metrics.
- Led cross-functional teams to exceed performance targets, establishing collaborative environment that leveraged each team's strengths.
- Pioneered sustainability initiatives, significantly reducing company's carbon footprint through innovative waste management and energy conservation practices.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Business Director, Northern Region
ROYAL EXCHANGE GROUP PLC
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Led organizational transformation efforts to adapt to evolving industry trends and position the company for long-term success, implementing necessary structural changes while maintaining a focus on core business objectives.
- Spearheaded product development efforts to expand market share while meeting evolving customer needs and preferences.
- Established key partnerships with industry influencers, creating mutually beneficial collaborations that drove growth opportunities for both parties.
- Expanded market presence by identifying untapped opportunities, conducting competitive analysis, and pursuing strategic acquisitions to enhance the company''s portfolio.
- Improved operational efficiency for streamlined processes, optimizing resource allocation and reducing costs.
- Streamlined project management processes to ensure timely completion of deliverables within established budget constraints while maintaining high-quality results.
- Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives that demonstrated commitment to ethical business practices and environmental sustainability efforts.
- Mitigated risks effectively by proactively identifying potential challenges and developing contingency plans accordingly to safeguard against unforeseen obstacles in achieving objectives.
- Launched new product lines successfully by conducting thorough market research and developing comprehensive go-to-market strategies.
- Influenced cultural change within the organization by promoting open communication channels, encouraging employee feedback, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Strengthened customer loyalty through exceptional service delivery standards, addressing concerns promptly with tailored solutions that exceeded expectations.
- Fostered innovation across departments by encouraging creative problem-solving techniques that led to novel ideas and solutions.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making practices to inform strategic planning efforts and optimize performance outcomes.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing cost-effective arrangements without compromising quality or service levels.
- Developed high-performing teams with targeted recruitment strategies, customized training programs, and ongoing mentorship.
- Boosted sales revenue by implementing strategic marketing campaigns and fostering strong client relationships.
- Directed financial management initiatives to maximize profitability, overseeing budgets, forecasts, and reporting processes for accurate fiscal oversight.
- Optimized supply chain operations for increased efficiency, implementing inventory control measures to reduce stock discrepancies and improve order fulfillment accuracy.
- Increased employee engagement and satisfaction levels through targeted initiatives such as professional development programs, recognition schemes, and flexible work arrangements.
- Monitored executive and site schedules to coordinate meetings and corporate events.
- Managed day-to-day development issues.
- Developed monthly reports.
- Developed strategic plans and initiatives.
- Executed training programs.
- Evaluated business data and reported o findings to inform stakeholders.
- Prepared operational and salary budgets.
- Processed employee expense reports quickly to prevent delays in payouts.
- Directed business processes from conceptualization through end-user delivery.
- Oversaw HR training, coaching, mentoring and staff retention.
- Observed all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations.
- Increased accuracy through improved processes for fiscal monitoring, payroll, and operational expenses.
- Fostered strong rapport with clients, vendors, and stakeholders through consistent follow-up and communication.
- Improved operation procedure between IT provider and end-users.
- Drove specification, scheduling, status and review processes.
- Translated business priorities into implementable actions.
- Oversaw adequacy and soundness of organization's financial structure.
- Oversaw process improvement initiatives.
- Used measurements, analysis and process alternatives to arrive at best practices.
- Reconciled business and creative needs.
- Developed improved recruiting methods to reduce turnover and build highly effective teams.
- Spearheaded marketing initiatives.
- Lead design and review sessions with technical and business staff.
- Reduced errors in accounting and financial reporting by modifying current processes.
- Worked with stakeholders to drive product and service definition and design.
- Represented company at conferences and seminars to boost outreach.
- Facilitated fast-paced and dynamic entrepreneurial environment.
- Served as executive staff liaison to several committees.
- Contributed to economic success by participating in budgeting process.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Directed managers of rapidly growing team.
Business Development & Relationship Officer - BDRO
KADUNA ELECTRIC
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Coordinating innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels with timely and effective resolution of concerns and inquiries.
- Overseeing customer enumeration & classification within the Sokoto franchise.
- Meeting cash collection targets of the company.
- Developing and Implementing strategies to ensure effective revenue and energy management.
- Reporting directly to the Executive Director Marketing & Customer Services.
- Complete coordination of all activities in Sokoto (Marketing & Sales, Technical, Metering and Finance and administration).
- Setting and implementing strategies to meet and exceed the marketing goals of the company.
- Effective administration of the entire Area office with over 365 staff under my supervision.
- Managing new customer acquisitions.
- Setting and Monitoring of Targets for Senior Marketing Supervisors, Supervisors & Sales Representatives
- Review of daily, weekly and monthly sales reports.
- Supervision, Performance Monitoring and Appraisal of 365 staff under the franchise area.
Branch Manager
ROYAL EXCHANGE GROUP PLC
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Assessing expansion plans and presenting costs to forecast trends and recommending changes.
- Responsible for driving the branch revenue target, accounting for 40% of the regional budget.
- Responsible for planning and implementing marketing strategies of the branch.
- Responsible for demand estimation and performance management for the marketers of the branch.
- Responsible for developing training manuals and learning objectives for the staff of the branch.
- Responsible for branch level asset allocation and facilities management.
- Creating strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Engaging employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
Deputy Manager, Oil & Gas
ROYAL EXCHANGE GROUP PLC
02.2012 - 02.2015
- Responsible for liaising with the DPR for renewal of permits, collating information about new entrants into the industry and gathering other useful information that can assist our marketing drive, e.t.c.
- Responsible for liaising with the Nigerian Petroleum Exchange (NipeX) for renewal of registration, updating company information on NipeX portal, responding to NipeX auditors/queries, frequently
interact with NipeX portal for timely receipt of notices, ownloading of tender information, requests e.t.c. - Responsible for liaising with NAPIMS on Oil & Gas industry matters. Report to Head (Oil & Gas) on matters arising that requires urgent attention from NAPIMS.
- Responsible for packaging bid/tender documents/proposals in conjunction with the Head, Oil & Gas and other members of the Unit.
- Responsible for Marketing and Sales growth of the Unit with emphasis on the following area, namely,
o Emphasis on Midstream sector of the Oil & Gas Industry
o Responsible for business development in the Olokola Free Trade Zones
o Marketing selected Insurance Brokers
Planning Officer 1 - Monitoring & Evaluation
NATIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
03.2011 - 01.2012
- Creating spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Assisting in generating the first ever national M&E country report.
- Monitoring and Evaluating all MDA’s, States and LGA.
- Assisting in designing and Implementing the M&E template and MIS system.
- Liaising with MDAs and States to develop their own M&E structures.
- Assisting in developing Projects and Programme Key Performance Indicators.
Field Support Engineer
GALAXY BACKBONE PLC
09.2009 - 03.2011
- Walking clients and internal staff through troubleshooting steps to resolve common software issues.
- Responsible for monitoring and evaluating the integration of Ministries, Departments and Agency’s (MDA’s) to the 1-Gov.net network.
- Responsible for Monitoring & Supporting the LAN at the Federal Secretariat with over 4000 network points.
- Supervising & Monitoring of deployment of IT infrastructure at the new SGF building.
- Preparation of M&E weekly reports.
- Monitoring and generating of client’s availability and bandwidth utilization graphs.
- General monitoring of the network, NOC equipment’s and the carrier signal from the satellite.
- Monitoring and Evaluating all commissioned Ku & C band remote sites and generating reports.
- Assist in any other duty assigned by the hub manager.
Procurement Analyst
GAMA INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LTD
04.2006 - 09.2009
- Research and evaluation of new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Supervising a regular market survey and feasibility studies reports from my team members for effective execution of our Budget and Procurement Plans.
- Evaluating all the contacts/business proposals for good negotiation process.
- Conducting a products price intelligence and value assessment methodology applied to our procurement plans.
- Conducting a financial modelling and strategic analysis for effective contract management.
- Conducting Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) in respect of all the Company’s projects.
Corps Member
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
03.2005 - 02.2006
- Daily accounts reconciliation with Accounts & Finance Office.
- Generating weekly report for accounts reconciliation.
- Market survey and vetting of tenders, and review.
- Raising of Payment Vouchers and updating payment votes.
- Maintain Schedule of payment of Corps Members’ monthly allowances.
- Daily staff position (Attendance).
- Preparation of weekly staff lunch allowance.
- Any other task delegated by the manager.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology For Management
Coventry University
United Kingdom 02.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Bayero University Kano
Kano, Nigeria 12.1999 - 09.2004
Skills
Mentoring and training
Problem solving skills
Operations management
Business Development
Additional Information
TRAININGS
Monitoring and Evaluation
Advanced methods, Tools and Approaches: May, 2011
Huawei Datacom Training
Low and middle-end LAN switching second line maintenance: June, 2010
Sally McGhee Take Back Your Life Training
Integrated Management Systems: May, 2010
General Insurance Underwriting and Claims: 14th – 15th March, 2012
Fire and Allied Perils, Industrial All Risks, Business Interruption & Engineering Insurance Course: 27th – 29th March, 2012
Advanced Course on Fire and Allied Perils, Business Interruption & Engineering Insurance: 26th – 28th June, 2013
Graduate Certificate in Oil & Gas Management: July, 2013
Downstream Energy and Risk Management: July, 2013
IIIBF International Institute of Islamic Banking & Finance
Professional Certificate in Islamic Banking & Finance: Aug 2017
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) October, 2013
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Timeline
Business Director, Northern Region
ROYAL EXCHANGE GROUP PLC
11.2017 - 02.2019
Business Development & Relationship Officer - BDRO
KADUNA ELECTRIC
11.2015 - 10.2017
Branch Manager
ROYAL EXCHANGE GROUP PLC
02.2015 - 11.2015
Deputy Manager, Oil & Gas
ROYAL EXCHANGE GROUP PLC
02.2012 - 02.2015
Planning Officer 1 - Monitoring & Evaluation
NATIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
03.2011 - 01.2012
Field Support Engineer
GALAXY BACKBONE PLC
09.2009 - 03.2011
Master of Science - Information Technology For Management
Coventry University
02.2007 - 07.2008
Procurement Analyst
GAMA INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LTD
04.2006 - 09.2009
Corps Member
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
03.2005 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Bayero University Kano
12.1999 - 09.2004
Managing Director
HARUSONS INTERNATIONAL LTD
3 2019 - Current
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