PRINCE JOSHUA OYENIYI

Operations Management

As the COO, I was responsible for handling the overall internal operations of the company. My role collaborates with the management board and Heads of Departments to develop the company's operational plans towards the delivery of sterling performance that led to increased bottom-line, staff retention and significant improvement in quality assurance and delivery to a multi-faceted, diverse market comprising clients from different parts of the World while operating from a globally reputed Megalopolis, New York, United States. My key responsibilities include:

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

• Oversaw the development and implementation of Company's operations strategies, objectives and plans to achieve corporate targets.

• Supported the development and implementation of the Company wide strategy.

• Facilitated the achievement of set goals by planning cost-effective operations.

• Ensured compliance with policies that promote Company strategy.

• Embedded risk and governance framework in the Company's business.

Operations Management

• Collaborated with departments to ensure key elements of the business processes are adequately supported.

• Collaborated with Heads of Departments to develop standard operating procedures to ensure continued and successful execution of firm-wide processes.

• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all internal and external processes

• Collaborated with the management team to develop and implement plans for systems, processes and personnel designed to support the growth objectives of the Company.

• Planned and allocated resources (financial, manpower and work tools) as required by the various operations.

• Reviewed and presented management reports on core business operations.

• Ensured the implementation of strong service standards, excellent customer service and implements a mechanism to tracks media mentions and perception of the Company's services

Financial Management

• Developed processes and systems for fund management

• Prepared and implemented the annual budget for the core business units and monitored performance to ensure that variances are minimized.

• Monitors Company's overall budget in collaboration with the Heads of Departments

• Assisted management in overseeing the Company's financial performance.

• Reported on the financial status of the Company to management.

• Ensured Internal Controls were operational across departments and ensured approval limits and authority were complied with.

Human Resources Management

• Oversaw the implementation of all HR initiatives in line with the Company's business objectives.

• Assisted the Management in ensuring the implementation of appropriate

rewards/recognition and coaching/corrective practices to align personnel with Company's goals.

• Preserved and enhanced core values and ensured that the Company portrayed itself as a desirable place to work both internally and within the hospitality community.

• Coordinated all Talent Management activities and processes within the Firm. This included Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Performance Management, etc.

• Coordinated the development and implementation of a compensation structure that promotes equity, facilitated employee retention, and provided a competitive edge for the Company.

• Ensured the Company's HR/People Management practices comply with Federal, State, and Local laws.

• Monitored and recommended a process for continuous development to ensure adequate supply of the right talents to meet operational requirements.

Marketing and Business Development

• Led the growth and business development strategy for the Company, from opportunity identification to opportunity definition and business case development.

• Promoted Clients relationship to understand their business and contracting needs.

• Defined marketing objectives for the Company, sets performance targets and monitors achievements against set targets.

• Developed and managed marketing operating budgets.

• Led and coordinates all marketing activities.

• Liaised with and advise the Management on marketing matters (new services, potential opportunities, implications of industry and market development etc.)

Administration and Procurement

• Oversaw and evaluated market research and adjusted marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions

• Oversaw management of facilities & infrastructure including office environment and administration staff

• Supervised the development of the Company's procurement policy and strategy.

• Oversaw procurement of office supplies, library books, equipment and specialized services to achieve operational efficiency.

• Oversaw travel and accommodation management, office equipment, fleet & facilities maintenance.

• Coordinated the scheduling of internal and external events for the Firm.

• Monitored vendor selection process and invoicing

• Assisted in negotiating and driving the enforcement of Service Level Agreements with vendors and contractors to ensure continuous delivery of services.

Stakeholders Engagement

• Act as Secretary to the Board of Partners

• Execute the instructions of the Board of Partners and ensure that decisions are properly communicated to staff and all stakeholders.

• Manage external relationships (public relations and brand management)

• Ensures clean audit risk and compliance reports.

• Guides and manages the Finance, HR, Administration and Technology functions.

• Provides strong leadership and ensures clear strategic objectives are in place.

• Promotes a strong team culture.

• Provides oversight, direction and coaching to team members.

• Management of over a million dollars in business networth, sales and value of the company.
• Oversaw daily business operations of the group in Brooklyn and Manhattan, New York and in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
• Developed and implemented growth strategies for the brand.
• Trained low-level managers and staff.
• Created and managed budgets.
• Improved revenue for the group.
• Hired employees and oversaw recruitment processes.
• Evaluated performance and productivity as well as appraisals and reviews.
• Delivered new products, lines of business, identified new market opportunities, as well as drove the evolution and enhancement of the Company's existing services and offerings;
• Nurtured the culture of innovation and intrapreneurship, promoted the initiation and spread of ideas, and drove corporate awareness towards adoption of best practices in the Company's business processes and service delivery
• Strategized and advised Management on periodic business goals;
• Facilitated business performance measurement sessions in conjunction with the Executive Management

A global award-winning public relations company offering bespoke services to corporate and private individuals, including services as brand visibility, digital advertising, promotions on new and traditional media as well as coordinating campaigns for target-oriented purposes. Team has led campaigns for Messrs Akinwumi Ambode and Babajide Sanwoolu, past and current governors of Lagos, amongst others.

Won a $5000 USD, Microsoft tech pack and all-expense paid trip to the United States as co-founder and representative of Amborion Media Global at the GSEA Contest in Washington DC. Worked with a formidable team that saw company set targets met and exceeded and huge growth in customer base and revenue.

Key Responsibilities include:

● Ran and co-managed large PR projects for business and political clients including 2 governors of Lagos since 2015

● Responsible for designing and driving business strategy for the company

● Grew team from 2 -250 people (full time, part time and interns in 36 months.

● Raised equity seed funding of $20,000 and completed the first entrepreneurship and leadership forum project which streamed live to over eighty (80) Nations of the World.

● Led a vibrant force of 300 young business leaders, enthusiasts and professionals

● Led the training of 6,000+ young professionals' college students and entrepreneurs many of whom are blazing trails in their fields.

• Interviewed prominent Nigerians including past and present governors of Lagos State (Messrs. Akinwunmi AMBODE and Babajide SANWOOLU), big corporate CEOs as Pat. Utomi, Segun Oloketuyi and gobally reputed individuals as Peter Goettler, among others.
• Collaborated with production team to develop visually compelling graphics, enhancing overall presentation quality.
• Curated and designed the only global award-winning show on the airwaves of Nigeria's First University Radio Station, Unilag 103.1 FM with a listening audience of over 2 million.
• Led and managed a team of over 15 members of show hosts, producers, technical staff and script writers
• Sourced and corresponded with many high profile guests and resource persons
• Opinion writer and columnist for more than 6 National Newspapers including The Punch, Guardian, The Nation, Daily Independent, BusinessDay, etc.

• Coordinated a team of software and information technology specialists to develop and maintain an online project from site development to management.

· Developed content and business documents for pitching and sales drive.

• Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
• Managed business affairs and reported to the Chief Executive from time to time.
• Facilitated human resourcing and talent hunt for expert recruitment
• Organized and scheduled company CEO for media interviews and presentations

• Provided strategic support and assistance to the Governor's special aide in the discharge of state duties and assignments
• Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
• Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
• Provided strategic support and assistance to the Governor's special aide in the discharge of state duties and assignments
• Made travel arrangements and managed all itineraries
• Implemented the laid out plans of the team for achievement of key performance indicators. (KPI)
• Acted as the point of contact between the Special Assistant and internal/external state stakeholders
• Screened and directed phone calls and distributed correspondence
• Handled requests and queries appropriately
• Managed diary and scheduled meetings and appointments
• Organized tasks in order of importance for the Special Assistant
• Produced reports, presentations and briefs
• Devised and supervised office filing system