Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteering
Hobbies
Timeline
Generic

Leonard Ogunweide

Product Manager
Lekki,Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

A goal-oriented marketing expert with natural talents in developing and implementing successful strategies, driving profits, increasing market shares, and strengthening customer dominance. Hardworking, performance-oriented leader offering proven expertise in project development, team supervision, and campaign enhancement. Prepared to bring 4+ years of progressive experience and take on a challenging position with an opportunity to make a lasting impact on company and customer success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Product Manager

Entrova
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
05.2022 - Current
  • Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
  • Oversaw internal product team employees and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners.
  • Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
  • Increased new client acquisition through targeted initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
  • Identified target markets for promotional efforts via statistical analysis of demographic information and previous usership figures.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies.
  • Evangelized for managed products at various trade shows and industry events, communicating effectively with potential clients.
  • Drafted mechanical test protocols, user experience surveys and focus group goals for in-production and finished products.
  • Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
  • Incorporated product changes into marketing messages to drive customer engagement and maximize profits.
  • Created product positioning strategies designed to achieve optimal market penetration.
  • Managed cross-functional reliability team that reduced product failures at customer sites by 18%.
  • Facilitated increased product awareness through promotion and innovative sales strategy.
  • Developed marketing plans and strategy to promote specific products to target demographics.
  • Liaised with sales and marketing team to collect customer feedback, incorporating into subsequent production runs and development lifecycles.
  • Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
  • Provided training and support to sales team members.
  • Coordinated landing page efforts to increase conversion rates.

Product Manager

Utiva Education Limited
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
12.2021 - Current
  • Conceptualized and deployed enhanced product features and optimized implementation for use in marketing strategies.
  • Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure developmental progress.
  • Documented user stories, specifications and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
  • Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
  • Collected customer requirements, directed testing and conducted continuous evaluations to make proactive adjustments to marketing approaches.
  • Reviewed new opportunities to drive business strategy at planning sessions.
  • Spearheaded collaborative efforts to bring products to market.
  • Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
  • Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
  • Set goals and formalized policies to maximize team performance and keep project on-task.
  • Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies.
  • Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
  • Directed planning and budgeting efforts.
  • Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
  • Liaised with clients to better understand business needs and current market landscape.
  • Assessed costs and estimated production capabilities to evaluate economic viability.

Product Designer

Oceangrsmith Technologies
Austin, Texas
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
  • Contacted proper stakeholders to share changes to project scope and timelines.
  • Negotiated with vendors and manufacturers on pricing, services and scheduled shipping windows.
  • Produced rapid prototypes using Figma.
  • Identified changes in project scope and modified job schedule accordingly.
  • Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.
  • Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience.
  • Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product.
  • Documented each step in product's design process for use in manuals.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Marketing Media Specialist

BlossomOaks Property And Investment Limited
Sangotedo, Lagos, Nigeria
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising and website copy.
  • Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets and data models.
  • Informed supervisors and company leaders on markets and regional sales needs to best meet customer needs and maximize revenue.
  • Mentored and guided executive team during business development decision-making to optimize profitability, marketing strategy and communications planning.
  • Attracted 35 new clients by creating and implementing innovative marketing strategies.
  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
  • Studied demographic data to determine optimal targets, competitor offerings, and tactics for persuasion.
  • Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
  • Worked flexible hours across the night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.

Africa Programs Intern

Students For Liberty
, Remote
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Delivered services to local leaders within specific timeframes.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Lead Media Strategist

African Students For Liberty
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
07.2013 - 05.2020
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Managed the logistics and media needs of annual conferences from 2014 till 2019

Director of Partnerships

TEDxUI
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Developed annual account objectives and formalized client communications for communication of goals and plans.
  • Joined business development meetings and supported market outreach plans to improve business development.
  • Implemented account diagnostics, relationship analysis, and engagement execution.
  • Facilitated strategy development and planned with cross-functional teams.
  • Led a team of 5 to cultivate relationships with internal groups and current and potential partner organizations.
  • Used MS Excel to analyze data and PowerPoint to share information with team members.
  • Formalized programs and recruited new partners for events.
  • Coordinated logistics and established structure for partnership programs.
  • Built relationships with internal teams and managed volunteer groups.
  • Collected and managed diverse set of partners to meet operational and funding goals.
  • Taught in-house employees strategies for successful internal and external communications.
  • Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
  • Drafted speeches for company executives and advised on media talking points.
  • Reviewed marketing materials and documents for brand accuracy and trending design.
  • Oversaw team of communications and media relations professionals with focus on achieving PR results.
  • Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public.

Education

Diploma - Data Science

Utiva Data School
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2022 - Current

Diploma - Product Management

Utiva Product School
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2021 - 12.2022

Diploma - Fundraising

Atlas Network Academy
Arlington, Virginia
08.2021 - Current

Diploma - Marketing And Communication

Atlas Network Academy
Arlington, Virginia
01.2022 - Current

Diploma - Think Tank Management

Atlas Leadership Academy
Arlington, Virginia
07.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

University of Ibadan
Oyo State, Nigeria
03.2012 - 04.2018

Diploma - Fundraising

NonProfitReady.org
04.2021 - 04.2021

Diploma - Business Development

HP Life
05.2018 - 07.2018

Skills

    Event planning and execution

undefined

Certification

CPM - Certified Product Manager

Volunteering

  • Live and Let Live Movement - Africa Communication Director - August 2021 till date
  • Face of Liberty International - Lead Strategist - December 2020 till date
  • Tender Heart Foundation - Media Specialist - 2019 -2021
  • African Students For Liberty - Media Team Lead - July 2013 - May 2020

Hobbies

  • Volunteering
  • Learning New Technologies
  • Reading
  • Swimming
  • Touring
  • Cooking
  • Traveling

Timeline

Senior Product Manager

Entrova
05.2022 - Current

Diploma - Data Science

Utiva Data School
02.2022 - Current

Diploma - Marketing And Communication

Atlas Network Academy
01.2022 - Current

Product Manager

Utiva Education Limited
12.2021 - Current

CPM - Certified Product Manager

12-2021

Diploma - Product Management

Utiva Product School
09.2021 - 12.2022

Diploma - Fundraising

Atlas Network Academy
08.2021 - Current

Diploma - Fundraising

NonProfitReady.org
04.2021 - 04.2021

Product Designer

Oceangrsmith Technologies
09.2020 - 11.2021

Marketing Media Specialist

BlossomOaks Property And Investment Limited
09.2020 - 03.2021

Africa Programs Intern

Students For Liberty
12.2019 - 05.2020

Diploma - Business Development

HP Life
05.2018 - 07.2018

Diploma - Think Tank Management

Atlas Leadership Academy
07.2017 - 08.2019

Director of Partnerships

TEDxUI
01.2017 - 12.2017

Lead Media Strategist

African Students For Liberty
07.2013 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

University of Ibadan
03.2012 - 04.2018

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Leonard OgunweideProduct Manager