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OLUWADAMILARE ANTHONY AJALA
Project Manager
Lagos
Summary
Experienced Operations Manager with a proven track record in successfully developing and implementing efficient program strategies, executing impactful branding, and marketing campaigns, and overseeing field operations. Adept at establishing and leveraging robust partnerships through exceptional relationship management skills. Demonstrated ability in project management and a commitment to driving operational excellence.
Organized Operations Lead with more than 3 years of experience guiding crucial systems and workforce effectiveness measures. Detailed approach to planning and maintaining operations, recommending change and overseeing day-to-day employee coordination and communication. Resourceful knowledge of intricate government and company mandates to maintain work environment safety and efficiency. Choreographs all aspects of operations planning, launch assessment and management for optimal cost balance and CRM.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
The Macallan
- The Macallan (Macallan Age series Launch, Macallan x Harmony Collection & Macallan Harmony Collection III Amber meadow Launch)
- Recced Venue, Budget, plan and executed two Macallan events.
- Research venues, suppliers and contractors, then negotiate prices and hire
- Work alongside clients and managers to ensure the theme and goal of the event are executed properly.
- Work alongside the marketing team to ensure that they are promoted well
- Ensure the events reflect the company’s standards.
Others Brands
- Plan, design, and schedule phases for large projects.
- Prepare and submit project invoices for review and approval.
- Develop and implement strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Coordinate material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Draft project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights, and future recommendations.
- Provide detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Provide detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Source, vet, and manage vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Develop and implement project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and take corrective action as needed.
- Strategically coordinate operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands.
- Plan operations and activities and lead projects.
- Manage internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Apply excellent problem-solving skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Smoky Black Easter and Ramadan Instore
- Ensured self and all members of the brand activation team (promoters) had deep knowledge of the product.
- Maintained and consolidated all brand activations and POS (including photos and evidence of activation).
- Managed and oversaw all brand activation initiatives and campaigns across the product portfolio in each store.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, random checks on at least a weekly basis.
- Assessed customer profiles, buying trends, and competitive information to drive business.
- Implemented and processed incoming and outgoing merchandise.
- Managed strong communication with Brand Advocate.
- Ensured brand ambassadors complied with operational core competencies and key accountabilities.
Visa QR
- Led and coordinated the education of bank customers about Visa QR via one-on-one interaction.
- Developed, maintained, and leveraged relationships with venue owners.
- Pioneered marketing campaigns that attracted more than 8000 new customers in a confined environment within a four-month period
- Elevated the perception of the campaign from mere marketing awareness to a necessity for individuals.
- Significantly enhance patron loyalty by utilizing interpersonal skills, extensive service experience, personal presentation, and a deep understanding of customers personalities, preferences, and expectation.
- Conducted consumer interview to gather and record product preference and feedback utilizing handheld data capture device.
Operations Lead
Watermark And Victoria
02.2024 - Current
- Martell On-trade Activation
- Handled the end-to-end plan, costing and execution of more than 50 Martell On-trade activations pan Nigeria.
- Identified the client’s requirements and expectations for each event.
- Maintained event budgets, all event set-up, tear down, and follow-up processes.
- Assessed an event’s overall success and submitted findings.
- NBC Coca-Cola Council of Chief
- Led end-to-end planning and execution of a culturally driven trad partner recognition campaign across 12 distributors, using project management tools (Gantt chart, Checklist) to deliver on time and within budget.
- Conducted on-site reconnaissance for all trade partner outlets to access venue logistics, ensure operational readiness, and align branding element with campaign objectives.
- Managed a 10-person event operation team to coordinate surprise invitation, outlet branding, and chieftaincy ceremonies—ensuring a seamless, high-impact experience at each event point.
- Schweppes Cocktail Plug-ins
- Created an experience that will last in the mind of consumers, enough to convert them from prospective consumers to brand loyalist.
- Designed an event flow that will showcase the best products consumption rituals (cocktail) that would enable consumers to do it on their own increasing AH and AFH.
- Oversaw trade partner recognition and post-Campaign reporting.
Marketing Operations Specialist
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Tracked and measured marketing metrics: Marketing operations specialists tracked and measured the performance of marketing campaigns.
- Used data to identify what was working and what was not and made recommendations for improvement.
- Created and optimized marketing workflows: Marketing operations specialists created and optimized marketing workflows. This included everything from creating email templates to setting up lead nurturing campaigns.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Monitored trends in social media, industry, and competitive landscape to create new material.
- Satisfied requests for reports, revenue tracking data, and metrics to quantify the business impact of marketing activities.
Project Supervisor
Watermark and Victoria
12.2021 - 06.2022
- As a project supervisor for Watermark and Victoria, I executed the responsibilities below seamlessly during the Jack and the Beats Club Tour and other events.
- Planned, coordinated, and participated in brand events.
- Coordinated and monitored brand event on a weekly tracking format, providing feedback in report to the project director
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly addressed problems.
- Communicated deadline updates, outlined action items, and offered targeted solutions to team members.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to clients' requirements.
Project Supervisor
EXP Nigeria
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Supervised the Omo Ramadan activation, executing the following responsibilities.
- Kept teams on task to complete milestones on time.
- Reported on updates to project specifications and progress.
- Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates, and processes.
- Met with the manager weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.
- Monitored project progress, examined risks, and set forth contingency plans.
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
- Hired, trained, and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
Project Supervisor
Tequila Nig Ltd
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Functioned as a team player by working with other members to deliver sampling goals.
- Organized and delivered training sessions for new product content and technological advancements.
- Met deadlines, exceeding expectations and effectively rolled out awareness campaign.
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
- Enhanced profitability to achieve marketing objectives and drive productivity and growth from concept to implementation.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with the goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Identified key high-traffic, consumer-centric locations and built rapport with prospective customers and vendors.
Project Supervisor
03.2018 - 06.2019
- As a project supervisor for Tequila Nig Ltd, I executed the responsibilities below seamlessly during the Dettol School Hygiene Program
- Spearheaded the education and enlightenment of students and school staff about germs, bacteria, including information about where they can be picked, proper handwashing techniques, and hand hygiene.
- Facilitated processes for receiving, handling, and distributing Dettol handwash supplies to schools and students.
- Provided Dettol training materials to students and pupils to practice and learn proper handwash hygiene.
- Prepared, organized, and submitted daily reports that detailed daily observations of program implementation.
- Set up and broke down event equipment, thoroughly understood products, and conveyed this information.
Sales Supervisor/Field Supervisor
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Supervised the work of 15 team members, offering constructive feedback regarding work performance.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
- Executed brand activations to standards and with professionalism.
- Achieved and exceeded sales goals in line with prescribed selling strategy.
- Applied solid market knowledge and business operations expertise to strengthen processes and achieve continuous improvement targets.
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
Internship
Ministry Of Works, Ogun State
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed and implemented adaptable project work plans to meet evolving needs and requirements.
- Identified construction issues to be resolved through site surveys of potential locations.
- Participated in roadway construction.
- Conveyed and assisted in negotiating with public and private providers of power sources.
- Conducted onsite visits and coordinated with construction crew and operations personnel.
- Facilitated the construction of box culvert.
Education
BSc - Civil Engineering
Ekiti State University
08.2016
Skills
- Technical Skils
- Project coordination
- Project Management
- Data Analytics
- Marketing and Advertising
- Operations Tracking
- Cost Analysis and Savings
- Recruitment
- Budget Development
- Planning and Coordination
- Agency Interaction
- Soft Skils
- Effective Communication
Certification
PMP (in view)
Interests
Timeline
Operations Lead
Watermark And Victoria
02.2024 - Current
Marketing Operations Specialist
06.2022 - 02.2024
Project Supervisor
Watermark and Victoria
12.2021 - 06.2022
Project Supervisor
EXP Nigeria
05.2020 - 12.2021
Project Supervisor
Tequila Nig Ltd
06.2019 - 05.2020
Sales Supervisor/Field Supervisor
01.2019 - 03.2019
Internship
Ministry Of Works, Ogun State
10.2018 - 12.2018
Project Supervisor
03.2018 - 06.2019
The Macallan
Others Brands
Visa QR
BSc - Civil Engineering
Ekiti State University