OLANIYAN GAFAR
Summary
I’m a competent, adaptable, conscientious worker, and diligent in all ramifications. I get the job done! Sex- male Nationality – Nigerian Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Analyst
EntZone Limited
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced business efficiency by identifying trends and patterns in complex datasets.
- Streamlined data processing for faster results by implementing advanced analytics tools.
- Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques.
- Developed custom algorithms to optimize data mining, increasing the effectiveness of analytical insights.
- Setting up and maintaining automated data processes.
- Cooperating with internal and external clients to fully understand the data content.
- Producing and tracking key performance indicators.
- Analyzing and mining large datasets to draw valid inferences and presenting them successfully to management.
- Developing and supporting reporting processes.
Head of Business Development and Relationship Manager
NZ PRO GAMING
03.2022 - Current
- Business expansion
- Developing and maintaining strong customer relationship
- Increasing profitability by building strategic partnership
- Creation of more outlets (partnership and company)
- Making strategic business decisions
- Increase sales of business
- Liaise with the finance team, warehousing, and logistics departments
- Monitoring P&L and ROI indicators
- Research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products, and new ways of reaching markets
- Meet with customers/clients face to face or over the phone
- Foster and develop relationships with customers/clients (NEW/EXISTING)
- Think strategically and Work strategically
- Train members of your team, arranging external training where appropriate
- Discuss promotional strategy and activities with the management
- Liaise with the finance team, warehousing, and logistics
- Increase sales of the business
- Carry out sales forecasts and analysis, and present findings to the board of directors.
Logistics Manager & Head of Retail
PLUSCHESS
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Manage all company's contact centers to Approval and track kiosk/brick locations
- Direct, optimize and coordinate the full order cycle
- Meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets
- Manage all company’s contact centers
- Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services
- Resolve any arising problems or complaints
- Liaise with super agents, agents, and master agents
- Work closely with the IT unit, data analyst, and other teams to accomplish the company's goal
- Strategically plan & manage logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services
- Direct, optimize & coordinate full order cycle
- Liaise with super agents, agents, and master agents to Keep track of stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency
- Arrange Store, plan routes, and process deliveries to Resolve any arising problems or complaints to Meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets
- Manage and develop logistics staff to Create and manage budgets
- Direct requests and unresolved issues to the appropriate department to perform additional duties required by the Management.
Executive Head of Operation
Chessplus International Limited
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and metrics
- Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to promote profitability
- Oversee customer support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction
- Supervise staff from different departments and provide constructive feedback
- Plan and monitor the daily running of the business to ensure smooth progress.
Country Manager
Chessplus International Limited
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Liaising with head office and writing up quarterly/annual reports
- Recruiting, vetting, and training all new staff
- Researching the country or region thoroughly and adapting strategies accordingly
- Monitoring performance at all levels and scheduling training as required
- Implementing an effective brand strategy and ensuring consistency
- Building professional relationships with staff and clients
- Maintaining a good image of the organization.
Business Development Manager
Chessplus International Limited
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Directing, controlling, and organizing operations in the country
- Development of operation(s) in the country [Growing the business from the ground up]
- Manage operations
- Increase profitability for the company in the country.
Regional District Manager
Chessplus International Limited
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Achieving business goals and revenue targets
- Planning, evaluating, and optimizing operations to be efficient and cost-effective
- Ensuring company standards and procedures are followed
- Developing and implementing business, marketing, and advertising plans
- Dealing with escalated customer issues, incident reports, and legal actions.
Area Business Manager
Chessplus International Limited
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Supervise business teams
- Conduct market research
- Implementation of business strategies
- Gather, analyze, and interpret external data and write reports
- Supervise the work of employees and provide feedback.
Operation Officer
Chessplus International Limited
01.2013
- Operations management improvement processes
- Identifying various compliance issues
- Strategic planning and development
- The creation of agents and building of the network
- Maintaining consistent sales and rapport.
Substitute Teacher
National Youth Service Corp
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Develop curriculum
- Prepare lesson plans and teach students
- Developing and issuing educational content, tests, notes, and assignments
- Ensuring a clean and orderly classroom
- Evaluating and documenting students’ progress
- Supervising classrooms for all-round attentiveness and productiveness.
Education
B.sc Sociology (Second Class Lower Division) -
University of Ilorin, Ilorin
Secondary School Leaving Certificate -
Federal Government College, Ilorin
Skills
Management
Project Management
Team management
Inventory management
Operation management
Customer relationship management
Leadership management
Planning and strategy
Analytical planning
Sales strategy
Business strategy
Business analysis
Business development
Public speaking
Selective Interests
- Throwing javelin
- Soccer
- Playing games to improve reasoning and solving issues
- Swimming
- Cooking
References
Will be presented upon request.
Projects
Role conflict among working mothers in Nigeria Impact of Globalization on Nigeria’s Economic Development The Talking drum in Nigeria
Certification
Certificate of Videobet Operator's Training Program
Timeline
Head of Business Development and Relationship Manager
NZ PRO GAMING
03.2022 - Current
Data Analyst
EntZone Limited
02.2022 - Current
Logistics Manager & Head of Retail
PLUSCHESS
11.2019 - 11.2022
Executive Head of Operation
Chessplus International Limited
11.2019 - 02.2022
Country Manager
Chessplus International Limited
12.2016 - 10.2019
Business Development Manager
Chessplus International Limited
01.2015 - 04.2016
Regional District Manager
Chessplus International Limited
01.2014 - 11.2015
Area Business Manager
Chessplus International Limited
01.2013 - 12.2014
Operation Officer
Chessplus International Limited
01.2013
Substitute Teacher
National Youth Service Corp
01.2012 - 01.2013
B.sc Sociology (Second Class Lower Division) -
University of Ilorin, Ilorin
Secondary School Leaving Certificate -
Federal Government College, Ilorin
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