SEMIU KOLADE MURITALA
Ibadan,Oyo State
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and a proven track record in strategic planning and leadership. Demonstrates exceptional skills in team-work, sales strategy development, and customer relationship management. Adept at recruitment and retention strategies, with a focus on achieving results through effective corporate communications.
Overview
16
16
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Managing director
KOLNAS INVESTMENT LIMITED
Ibadan, Oyo State
01.2025 - Current
- Oversaw financial operations, ensuring fiscal control and supporting profitability initiatives.
- Established clear financial administration and business management controls to enhance operational integrity.
- Improved company performance by streamlining operational processes.
- Directed daily operations of ten employees, fostering a motivated team to consistently exceed objectives.
- Built a harmonious work environment with strong leadership skills.
- Enhanced staff morale with effective communication and engagement strategies.
- Facilitated training programmes to improve employee skills and capabilities.
- Represented the organisation to public groups and government agencies.
Senior client advisor
AB MICROFINANCE BANK NIGERIA
Oyo, Oyo State
11.2015 - 01.2025
- Enhanced client satisfaction through tailored financial advice, aligning solutions with individual needs.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, contributing to high retention rates and long-term loyalty.
- Managed client accounts, ensuring smooth transactions and operations.
- Facilitated client meetings to discuss and review their financial plans and objectives.
- Coordinated deposit mobilization efforts and proactively engaged established clients post-sale to introduce new products and services.
- Oversaw loan conditions and disbursement processes for SMEs
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance in all dealings.
- Handled confidential information judiciously, thereby maintaining integrity at work.
Marketing manager
DAMOS POLYTHENE BAG LIMITED
ibadan, Oyo State
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Increased brand awareness through innovative promotional activities.
- Devised product launch plans for successful market entry and uptake.
- Conducted market research, identifying emerging trends and opportunities.
- Led team to strengthen customer engagement and loyalty initiatives.
- Analysed performance data and client feedback to inform continuous improvement strategies.
- Delivered top-quality marketing strategy and consultative services with consistently high client satisfaction scores.
- Supervised team and provided ongoing feedback and monthly performance reviews to reconcile areas of underperformance.
- Analysed competitors' activities, keeping abreast of industry dynamics.
Teller
ADVANS LA FAYETTE MICROFINANCE BANK
Ibadan, oyo
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Handled cash deposits from customers at the bank and withdrawals for customers.
- Process transactions such as: deposit, withdrawal, term deposit, opening of new account. Checking of monthly instalment and interaction with clients about their repayment.
- Ensured accurate financial records by meticulous record keeping.
- Completed daily cash balance reconciliation for the branch deposits and vault inventory with 100% accuracy rate.
- Upheld strict financial controls by keeping funds secure and accurately transferring monies.
- Identified and mitigated potential fraud and transaction risks.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly to enhance satisfaction swiftly, improved overall customer experience.
- Streamlined queue management during busy periods, improved customer waiting times.
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling bank products, boosted sales performance.
- Provided training to new tellers on banking procedures and customer service in institutional processes and procedures, mentoring through the learning period and answering questions.
Headmaster
Pyramid Nursery & Primary sch.
Ibadan, oyo s
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Recruited and hired qualified staff to build successful a successful education team.
- Developed and delivered staff training sessions to support ongoing professional development and improve teaching practices.
- Managed school account financials, coordinated budget planning, and executed academic projects to support educational objectives.
- Oversaw budget management, effectively allocating resources to key areas.
- Promoted an inclusive learning environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all students.
- Built strong partnerships with parents to enhance school-community collaboration and engagement.
- Ensured the safety and welfare of students through strict adherence to safeguarding policies.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
Biology and chemistry teacher
Presidential College
Masaka, Nassarawa state
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Covered diverse biology topics such as epidemiology, skeleton structure, reproduction, and evolution in classroom settings. Chemistry topics include: Acid, Base & Salt, Element, Compound & Mixture, etc
- Prepared laboratory experiments to demonstrate scientific principles in action.
- Enhanced student interest in chemistry through innovative teaching methods that engaged learners.
- Fostered critical thinking and analytical skills in students through targeted problem-solving exercises.
- Prepared lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
- Set and graded tests, assignments and homework in accordance with school Marking and Feedback Policy.
- Collaborated with other science departments to identify and implement curriculum enhancements, driving continuous improvement.
SIWES. Fishery department
Zartech Foods
Ibadan, Oyo State
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Conducted treatment for diseased fish, including feeding, sorting, and weighing, to support health assessment and recovery.
- Assisted in daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and task completion.
- Implemented new procedures to improve overall productivity.
- Prepared detailed operational activity reports to inform management decisions.
- Alerted senior staff of upcoming critical tasks and deadlines.
Education
B. Sc - Biological science, Zoology
University of Agriculture Abeokuta
Ogun State 10.2006 - 10.2010
SSCE Certificate - science class
Eleyele High School
Ibadan 09.1997 - 07.2003
FirstSchool Leaving Certificate - General knowledge
St. Micheal Primary School
Oke-seni, Ibadan 09.1991 - 07.1997
Skills
- Financial strategy
- Business growth strategy
- Customer relationship management
- Corporate communications
- Sustainability initiatives
- Talent development
- Results orientation
- Leadership
- Strategic teamwork
HOBBIES
Traveling, Reading, Chatting and meeting people, playing scrabble and monopoly.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Managing director
KOLNAS INVESTMENT LIMITED
01.2025 - Current
Senior client advisor
AB MICROFINANCE BANK NIGERIA
11.2015 - 01.2025
Marketing manager
DAMOS POLYTHENE BAG LIMITED
01.2015 - 11.2015
Teller
ADVANS LA FAYETTE MICROFINANCE BANK
01.2014 - 12.2014
Headmaster
Pyramid Nursery & Primary sch.
01.2012 - 01.2014
Biology and chemistry teacher
Presidential College
01.2011 - 01.2012
SIWES. Fishery department
Zartech Foods
01.2009 - 01.2010
B. Sc - Biological science, Zoology
University of Agriculture Abeokuta
10.2006 - 10.2010
SSCE Certificate - science class
Eleyele High School
09.1997 - 07.2003
FirstSchool Leaving Certificate - General knowledge
St. Micheal Primary School
09.1991 - 07.1997