Experienced leader with strong background in managing diverse teams and driving organizational success. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives, enhance productivity, and foster collaborative work environment. Adept at navigating changing needs and delivering impactful results through effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Known for reliability, adaptability, and results-driven approach in high-pressure situations.
Hi, I’m
Kola SHONUBI
Lagos,LA
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
My Funded Solutions
Lead Moderator
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed guidelines and best practices for maintaining a respectful, professional tone in online discussions.
- Review and approve content submissions according to established policies, ensuring quality control across all channels.
- Identify opportunities for cross-promotion with other online communities, driving increased traffic and engagement.
- Collaborate with fellow moderator team members to create a safe, inclusive online environment for users.
- Coordinate the affairs of over 20 moderators, make sure the team reports to duty, and oversee operations to ensure it is in line with My Funded Solutions guidelines for handling customer issues.
- Streamline the reporting process within the discord platform community for offensive or inappropriate content, enabling faster response times from the moderator team.
- Coordinate regular team meetings to discuss challenges, successes, and goals for upcoming initiatives within the community.
- Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality standards when handling sensitive user information or disputes involving personal matters.
- Assist in onboarding new moderators by conducting training sessions on moderation tools and techniques.
- Work with the graphic team, post-production team, management team, and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content to meet clients' needs.
Eko Electricity Distribution Company
Head of Group, Commercial, SPRO
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Understand the need to align departmental goals with EKEDC's overall goals.
- Hence, undertake on projects and tasks that facilitate revenue generation for the company while reducing ATC & C losses.
- Increase team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies.
- Aid in improving the administrative processes and the corporate culture both at the Head Office and District Level.
- Attract top talent within the industry through targeted recruitment campaigns, elevating company performance standards.
- Manage all employee and stakeholder work relations issues in line with EKEDC policy.
- Oversee the monitoring of commercial activities to identify areas of improvement and highlight recommendations.
- Leading 5 Teams to develop and implement strategies to increase revenue growth, reduce energy losses, optimize infrastructure, and strengthen the overall performance of the business.
- Responsible for managing the complete lifecycle and development of projects including but not limited to proposal reviews, solution pricing and negotiations, vendor management and stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborate with multiple stakeholders in the analysis of business performance in relation to commercial trends, creating models / forecasts and designing strategic business plans to engage emerging threats or optimize acceptable prospects.
Eko Electricity Distribution Company
Team Lead, Process Improvement & Commercial, SPRO
09.2019 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Trained approximately 20 new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Developed ways of improving the administrative processes and the corporate culture of the organization.
- Ensured proper tracking of departmental KPIs.
- Coordinated capacity building through planning and executing functional training(s) for the department.
- Ensured departmental compliance with EKEDC policies, including data protection and confidentiality.
Owolowo Nigeria Limited
General Manager
02.2015 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Oversaw organizational key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Provided strategic support to the Managing Director and the leadership and spearheaded the change management initiatives in the company
- Provided relevant learning models and human capital development initiatives while maintaining the corporate culture of the organization.
- Initiated the development of new policies giving the evolving nature of the organization.
- Constantly reviewed and approved the preparation of accounting analysis for budgetary planning and implementation, production efficiency, and financial reporting for capital expenditures.
- Introduced an additional distribution fleet which triggered revenue generation by 150%.
- Developed supply chain channels and routes to ensure swift delivery of products (building materials).
- Monitored daily stock and inventory to ascertain for proper bookkeeping.
- Introduced new product lines to aid business expansion.
- Promoted the corporate culture throughout the operations, therefore creating and maintaining an atmosphere of trust and respect.
Smile Support
Business Development Supervisor
04.2012 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
- Streamlined internal processes for improved team efficiency and increased overall productivity.
- Carried out business research and plans for organizational growth.
- Boosted employee satisfaction through regular performance reviews, constructive feedback, and personal development plans.
- Managed all employee relations issues i.e. Disciplinary, Grievances, AWOL, and Sickness.
- Remodeled the company structure via the introduction of new schemes which improved customer satisfaction tremendously.
- Ensured departmental compliance, including data protection.
- Conducted supervisory and internal training(s) for approximately 15 staff monthly which boosted staff development, capacity, work ethics, and proficiency.
- Supervised and led the regional personnel admin team.
- Coordinated strategic sessions which aided conceptualized and new marketing models.
Lane Telecommunications
Project Leader
12.2011 - 09.2012
Job overview
- Established strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Developed strategies and solutions that ensured capability gaps of the project team which were identified and used to their full potential.
- Conducted thorough post-project evaluations to identify areas for future improvement in both processes and performance metrics.
- Improved client software (Passport 4000): an integrated messaging system, by the introduction of new platforms.
- Worked with a diverse team of facility managers that was saddled with the responsibility of deploying integrated facility management to a leading financial institution.
- Prepared business proposals, minutes of meetings, and logged documentation.
- Managed multiple projects and the business strategy and also ensured it was in line with the strategic goals of the organization.
- Delegated tasks to team members and utilized their strengths to achieve set tasks.
- Established departmental process to align with PMI (Project Management Institute) process for all projects and enforced strict adherence.
- Formulated project plan / Gantt chart that guided the consultancy research, and ensured group feedback and effective follow-up on assigned tasks.
Zenith Bank Plc
Funds Transfer Officer
10.2009 - 09.2011
Job overview
- Expedited the processing of high-volume fund transfers during peak periods, maintaining the accuracy and timeliness of transactions.
- Enhanced funds transfer efficiency by implementing streamlined procedures and optimizing system functionality.
- Executed approximately 50 Treasury transactions weekly, and reviewed fixed deposit and loan bookings for clients at competitive rates.
- Carried out local fund transfer transactions, and branch general ledger reconciliation, monitored and analyzed branch monthly income.
- Facilitated in-house training(s) on proper organization to aid business growth.
- Processed approximately 100 payroll transfers for salary payments to clients' employees monthly.
- Provided leadership qualities to the branch operations team and continually enhanced departmental unit team performance and operational efficiency.
- Managed workload effectively to prioritize urgent requests, ensuring timely execution of critical fund transfers.
- Monitored the general ledger of all expense heads.
- Also handled preparation of the branch fixed assets register, and preparation of P&L and risk assessment reports.
Zenith Bank Plc
Marketing
11.2007 - 10.2009
Job overview
- Executed APG and BG transactions for Government contractors to the tune of N3 billion for supply of fertilizer.
- Developed business relationships and grew Loan Portfolio from N200M to N500M within 3 months.
- Improved client monthly turnover from N280M to N500M and achieved spread income with an average minimum balance of N100M.
- Planned marketing campaigns and promotional events.
- Increased audience engagement by developing interactive digital marketing campaigns.
- Reviewed clientele yearly budget / quarterly report.
Education
University of PortsmouthUnited Kingdom
MBA from International
02.2013
University Overview
University of LagosLagos, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
07.2005
University Overview
GPA: (2nd Class Upper)
Lagos State Civil Service Model College, IgbogboLagos, Nigeria
WAEC
06.1999
University Overview
Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Customer Focus
- Organizational Development
- Market Knowledge
References
References
Available upon request.Personal Information
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/07/81
Timeline
Lead Moderator
My Funded Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Head of Group, Commercial, SPRO
Eko Electricity Distribution Company
04.2022 - Current
Team Lead, Process Improvement & Commercial, SPRO
Eko Electricity Distribution Company
09.2019 - 04.2022
General Manager
Owolowo Nigeria Limited
02.2015 - 08.2019
Business Development Supervisor
Smile Support
04.2012 - 12.2014
Project Leader
Lane Telecommunications
12.2011 - 09.2012
Funds Transfer Officer
Zenith Bank Plc
10.2009 - 09.2011
Marketing
Zenith Bank Plc
11.2007 - 10.2009
University of Portsmouth
MBA from International
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
Lagos State Civil Service Model College, Igbogbo
WAEC
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