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
Creative team leadership
Report preparation
Complaint resolution
Stocking and replenishing
Administrative support
Staff Management
Strategic planning
Policies and procedures
Creative merchandising
Key Performance Indicators
Operations management
Effective leader
Performance improvement
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