Oladipupo Layeni
**** ****** ****, ***********, ** 77546
Cell: 832-***-****
aboad3@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Accomplished management professional with experience in direct customer
service and sales functions in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
Knowledgeable and results-oriented leader with strong work ethic and
personal integrity. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
combined with proven management and problem solving ability.
EXPERIENCE
William Hill Organization, Ltd. London, UK - Business Manager (2006 -
2012)
(William Hill is the world's largest betting and gaming company)
Specific responsibilities:
Branch Management
. Manage the branch within the company rules, policies and procedures
. Ensure the successful delivery of William Hill's competition beating
service
. Monitor and act in response to competitor activity
Staff Management
. Manage all team members and ensure they adhere to company rules,
policies and procedures including Industry regulations
. Manage the performance of all team members
. Ensure the branch team are trained and developed to their maximum
potential
Customer Service
. Ensure the delivery of the highest levels of customer service by all
of the team
Planning and Development
. Assist the Area/District Operations Managers in preparing an annual
operations plan for the branch, in turn making them aware of
development opportunities
Accomplishments:
. Increased customer base and over the counter business by 30%
. Led team to a 100% "Retail Eyes" score for three consecutive years
. Recognized for creating great "In Shop" experience
. Team achieved a 250,000 pounds monthly gaming machine turn over
IKEA, Ltd. London, UK - Logistics Specialist (2004 - 2012)
Specific responsibilities:
. Conducts physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and
identifying losses
. Implement and enhance information retrieval systems
. Develop and maintain collaborative and productive
communication/relationships between departments
. Prepare and utilize information reports in conjunction with key
performance indicators to target resources
. Direct workflow and process requests
Sesams Company, Ltd. Lagos, Nigeria - Operations Manager (2002 - 2004)
Specific responsibilities:
. Collection of cash and check payments from customers
. Co-ordination of supply of goods, ensuring goods are delivered in a
timely and efficient manner
. Increasing and strengthening the customer base
. Sourcing customers and analyzing market situation
The Department of Petroleum Resources. Lagos, Nigeria - Economics /
Planning officer (2001 - 2002)
Specific responsibilities:
. Input departmental budgetary data
. Prepare statistical bulletins
. Monitor, collect and report information regarding fluctuations of
crude oil prices
Collate, prepare and disseminate organizational progress reports
EDUCATION
Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh Business School
Master of Business Administration, January 2009
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, January 2008
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration, January 2007
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science in Economics, September 2000
ADDITIONAL
Work authorization for the United States
Fluent in English and Yoruba (with ability to communicate in other Nigerian
dialects)
Ability to drive fork lift (Reach truck and Counter balance)