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Oona Priddy

Lagos,Lagos
Oona Priddy

Summary

Pragmatic leader eager to contribute to organisational growth and development. Applies knowledge of industry best practices and business needs to devise innovative solutions. Active listener with commitment to driving corporate success. Knowledgeable and critical thinking with experience in developing marketing materials, managing marketing budgets and executing commercial events. Reliable and dependable team player with excellent communication and organisational skills. Creative marketer willing to think outside the box to secure impressive results. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals. Knowledgeable about campaign development, product launches and customer engagement. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results and knowledge of resolving customer problems. Works to increase success through effective work strategies and customer service.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Octo 9 Logistics
Lagos, Lagos

Senior management consultant
02.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Helped organisations improve customer satisfaction and achieve measurable results.
  • Documented workflow charts, records and job descriptions to guide overall organisational improvements.
  • Highlighted undetected organisational needs to improve business performance.
  • Communicated with staff at all organisational levels to assess current systems.
  • Assisted teams with implementing new recommendations and revising instructions for staff.
  • Drafted procedure manuals, work definitions and standard operating procedures by job title or work area.
  • Scrutinised existing and proposed methods and procedures.

Whiteshield Partners
Dubai, Dubai

Consultant
01.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • As and when requested, delivered and contributed on specific work packages and projects with specific deliverables and milestones focusing on supporting and unlocking initiatives as per client requirements
  • Delivered work on an independent basis by transmitting written reports and/or phones call updates.
  • Prepared proposals with revised methods, new strategies and redefined functions.
  • Encouraged development of clear objectives and action plans.
  • Assisted teams with implementing new recommendations and revising instructions for staff.
  • Enhanced resource utilisation to better capitalise on current resources and minimise expenditure.
  • Scrutinised existing and proposed methods and procedures.

Property Trackers
Lagos, Lagos

Managing Director
01.2018 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Provide services such as property staging, creating and maintaining inventory, furnishing of commercial and residential buildings (includes equipment, appliances, fittings, decor, soft furnishing, utensils, art work etc)
  • Turnkey projects for residential and office spaces for multinational companies
  • Add on services have included consulting on customs and norms, advice on schools, private club memberships, restaurants, shops, car dealerships, introductions etc
  • Seeking out and nurturing clients, landlords, developers and agents
  • Inspections and viewings
  • Marketing new listings.
  • Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
  • Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Liaised with property owners and prospective new customers.
  • Coordinated sales through communication with buyers, sellers and solicitors.
  • Oversaw property maintenance, working with various tradesmen to complete repairs.
  • Managed and rented out rental properties.
  • Collated detailed property information and organised photo shoots.
  • Drafted leasing and sale agreements for tenant signing.
  • Assisted clients with corporate relocation services.

Chellarams Plc
Lagos, Lagos

Head of Marketing and Internal Communications
01.2014 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Tracked project costs in order to meet budget
  • Developed and managed a detailed project schedule and work plan
  • Provided project updates to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
  • Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables, Monitored progress and made adjustments as needed
  • Measured project performance to identify areas for improvement
  • Coordinated internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
  • Ensured that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
  • Part of a team responsible for the creation of a programme of high potential employees
  • Provided training, guidance and mentoring
  • The project manager for the complete renovation of a four storey building (from design, through planning to completion) that was initially made up of individual shopping outlets into modern open space offices on three floors and larger outlets on the ground floor
  • Responsible for the tenants and outsourcing the maintenance of the building.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients, influencers, and ambassadors, resulting in mutually favourable partnerships and increased growth.
  • Oversaw planning and execution of targeted sales and marketing strategies.
  • Liaised with board members and stakeholders to discuss budgetary and operational needs and goals.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with influencers and complementary brands.

Virgin Nigeria
Lagos, Lagos

VIP & Special Services Manager
01.2007 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Responsible for all the company’s events and sponsorship
  • Responsible for conception, design and build (this was achieved with visits to lounges abroad and adapting albeit loosely Virgin Atlantic’s guidelines), procurement/outsourcing, hiring and training staff for domestic and international lounges across Nigeria
  • Product Development; involving an overhaul of in-flight and ground products; cutlery, in-flight entertainment, food & beverages, ground service experience and development and creation of a loyalty program.
  • Planned and efficiently organised activities, details and timelines for large- and small-scale events.
  • Prepared, monitored and maintained event budgets.
  • Managed large-scale events from initial planning to successful completion.
  • Coached and mentored new team members to build high-performing team for optimum productivity.
  • Developed and updated internal guidelines.
  • Prepared rotas and assigned workloads to achieve service targets.

Virgin Nigeria
Lagos, Lagos

Executive assistant to chief executive officer
03.2006 - 09.2007

Job overview

  • I was the first local employee of this start up company
  • Responsible for all office administration
  • Report and escalate to management as needed
  • Manage the relationship with clients and all stakeholders
  • Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
  • Responsible for housing all expatriate staff and furnishing accommodation (includes locating suitable properties, sourcing furniture and equipping apartments with everything from cutlery, fridges, DSTV, internet services, flower pots, paintings etc)
  • Sourcing suppliers for stationary, phones and office equipment
  • All logistics (transportation, reservations and bookings of flights and hotels, petty cash, accommodation, telephones etc)
  • Involved in designing and setting up initial company policies
  • Took part in in-house think tanks and assisted in interviews of staff in all departments
  • Hiring and supervision of Personal Assistants’s, office assistants, drivers and dispatch riders.
  • Attended meetings on behalf of executives, taking notes and recording minutes.
  • Made travel arrangements and booked accommodation for executives.
  • Scheduled Board of Directors meetings, assisting with meeting materials, resources and agendas.
  • Coordinated events and conferences, offering support with set-up and resources to guarantee smooth operations.
  • Researched and compiled data to prepare documents for directors to present during meetings.
  • Prioritised critical items in leadership calendars and adjusted schedules to accommodate them.

Education

University of Essex
Essex

Bachelor of Science from Information and Business Studies Technology
09.1990 - 06.1993

University of Essex
Essex

Bachelor of Law from Law
09.1993 - 06.1996

Skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Project Management
  • Supplier management
  • Vendor and contract negotiations
  • Deadline-driven
  • Customer Service
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Team collaboration

Personal Information

Nationality: British/Nigerian

Custom

  • Head of School (School of Saint Mary and Saint Anne, Staffordshire/UK)
  • Young Business Enterprise Award
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze)
  • Certified in First Aid, 2018
  • NHS Responder (Volunteer)

Timeline

Senior management consultant

Octo 9 Logistics
02.2023 - Current

Consultant

Whiteshield Partners
01.2021 - 01.2022

Managing Director

Property Trackers
01.2018 - 01.2021

Head of Marketing and Internal Communications

Chellarams Plc
01.2014 - 01.2018

VIP & Special Services Manager

Virgin Nigeria
01.2007 - 01.2013

Executive assistant to chief executive officer

Virgin Nigeria
03.2006 - 09.2007

University of Essex

Bachelor of Law from Law
09.1993 - 06.1996

University of Essex

Bachelor of Science from Information and Business Studies Technology
09.1990 - 06.1993
Oona Priddy