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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
BusinessDevelopmentManager

Khadijah Oluwatosin Abdulsalam

Business Manager
12B Chris Otulana Crescent, Lekki, Lagos

Summary

I am a skilled director good at overseeing staff management, creation of new business ideas and development to accomplish the company's objectives.

Excellent communicator, problem solver and detail-oriented manager proficient in business operations and customer needs.

A committed creative director with over 20 years of administrative and operations success.

Innovative and driven with passion for developing creative teams to execute seamless projects.

A hardworking manager with solid background in business operations. Proficient organizer, project leader and team builder with deep understanding of successful planning strategies. Managing family business for 8 years and registered a subsidiary for the business in the United Kingdom and a branch in Kwara state. Coupled with 7 years of running self owned business successfully.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications

Work History

Creative Director

Yintos International Concepts Limited
LAGOS
08.2018 - Current
  • Handled some activities as part of the company’s social responsibilities to the society.
  • Established procedures and quality standards for the company.
  • Revamped work strategies and processes to accomplish company's objectives.
  • Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
  • Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.

Chief Executive Officer

Yintos International Concepts Limited
Lagos
01.2014 - 07.2018
  • Created a subsidiary in the United Kingdom with the aim to increase company revenue through other new market strategies and business opportunities.
  • Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Increased company revenue by 50% over a period of four years through aggressive new market strategies.
  • Provided support for other shareholders and guided the business managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.

Sole Proprietor

Yintos Salon and Spa
Lagos
02.2008 - 01.2012


  • Ultimately responsible for all the day to day management, decisions and implementing of the enterprise's long and short term plans/goals.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.

Business Owner/Operator

Yintos Enterprises
Lagos
01.2006 - 12.2007
  • Shortlisted and recruited staff
  • Analyzed and reviewed the business activities.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
  • Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.

Purchasing Officer

Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company
Lagos
09.2003 - 09.2005
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships the maintenance unit to reducing cost of maintenance.
  • Saved the unit purchasing at high cost by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with line managers and head of unit.
  • Worked with artisans in the department at large to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Management Trainee

Nigerian Security Printing & Minting Company
Lagos
08.2001 - 08.2003
  • Assisted established management staff with operational oversight, business development and process improvement strategies.
  • Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
  • Monitored and understudied activities in multiple department of the company to build adequate experiences as a management trainee.
  • Conceptualized innovative sales proposals while in commercial department to increase company revenue.
  • Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture of company.
  • Used company reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activities.
  • Purchased or requisitioned supplies and equipment to facilitate timely delivery of services.
  • Sat in departmental meetings to learn more about company policies in workplace and human resources in particular.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders

Administrative Officer II

Federal Civil Service Commission
Abuja
02.2001 - 07.2001
  • Handled establishment, recruitment and promotion matters.
  • Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.

Corporate Planning Administrative Assistant. NYSC

FIRST BANK PLC
Lagos
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere throughout the service year.
  • Worked flexible hours across late hours, weekend and holidays.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Monitored unit's inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

Education

Master of Science - Entrepreneurship And Innovations

Rome Business School Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2022 - 03.2023

Master of Science - Public And International Affairs

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2003 - 08.2005

B.SC (HONS) - Political Science

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
01.1994 - 07.1998

Certificate in Computer Appreciation - Computer

Morakin Konsult
Lagos, Nigeria
07.1998 - 12.1998

Senior Secondary Certificate -

Saint Luke Grammar School
Lagos, Nigeria
09.1992 - 06.1993

Senior Secondary Certificate -

Akoka High School
Lagos, Nigeria
09.1986 - 06.1992

Skills

Vendor negotiation

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Accomplishments

  • Procured hectares of farm lands for the company in different western states from revenue generated.
  • Involved the company in agriculture business investment.
  • Created fish farming business for the company and outsourced it for effective management and cost effectiveness.
  • Ensuring that the company maintain high standard of corporate citizenship and social responsibilities in any locations where it does its businesses.
  • Keeping abreast of all material undertaking and activities of the company.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Documented and resolved 70% shareholding non interest which led to the achievement of a subsidiary outside parent company.
  • Supervised team of 20 staff members over the years.
  • Achieved branch opening in another area through effectively helping with new business opportunities in other states..
  • Achieved updated financial auditing and openness to other directors by completing bookkeeping with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

ABDULSALAM

Timeline

Master of Science - Entrepreneurship And Innovations

Rome Business School Nigeria
04.2022 - 03.2023

Creative Director

Yintos International Concepts Limited
08.2018 - Current

Chief Executive Officer

Yintos International Concepts Limited
01.2014 - 07.2018

Sole Proprietor

Yintos Salon and Spa
02.2008 - 01.2012

Business Owner/Operator

Yintos Enterprises
01.2006 - 12.2007

Purchasing Officer

Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company
09.2003 - 09.2005

Master of Science - Public And International Affairs

University of Lagos
07.2003 - 08.2005

Management Trainee

Nigerian Security Printing & Minting Company
08.2001 - 08.2003

Administrative Officer II

Federal Civil Service Commission
02.2001 - 07.2001

Corporate Planning Administrative Assistant. NYSC

FIRST BANK PLC
01.1999 - 01.2000

Certificate in Computer Appreciation - Computer

Morakin Konsult
07.1998 - 12.1998

B.SC (HONS) - Political Science

University of Lagos
01.1994 - 07.1998

Senior Secondary Certificate -

Saint Luke Grammar School
09.1992 - 06.1993

Senior Secondary Certificate -

Akoka High School
09.1986 - 06.1992
ABDULSALAM
OTHER NAMES: KHADIJAH OLUWATOSIN
DATE OF BIRTH: 13 MAY, 1974
AGE: 43 YEARS
STATE OF ORIGIN: LAGOS STATE
SEX: FEMALE
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
CONTACT ADDRESS: BLOCK 36A, FLAT 3, 2ND COOPER ROAD.
NIGERIAN RAILWAY QUARTERS, EBUTE-METTA, LAGOS.
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 08096596697
Khadijah Oluwatosin AbdulsalamBusiness Manager