Olumide Awofala
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FINANCE OPERATIONS / SENIOR EXECUTIVE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Expert in: Process Analysis & Reengineering ~ Finance & Accounting ~ Technology
Solutions
Versatile, high-energy executive who leads companies through change and challenge to
profitable growth. Strategic problem-solver who envisions smart solutions and executes
with urgency across all levels of the organization. Hands-on leader with an extensive
background in finance complimented by diverse talents in technology, project
management and leadership. Outstanding strategist who is able to deliver record breaking
enhancements in highly competitive business markets. Skilled in negotiating partnerships
and alliances with a keen ability to forecast industry trends and capture opportunities.
CO`RE COMPETENCIES
Business Analyst ~ Business Planning & Development ~ Cost Reduction
Budget Planning ~ P&L Management Analysis & Critical Problem Solving ~ Regulatory
Compliance Quality Customer Service ~ Strategic Planning Project Management ~ Team
Development & Leadership Productivity & Performance Improvement Quality
Improvement ~ Contract Negotiations
Organization & Communication ~ Tactical Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dakony Outfitters -- Baltimore, MD
Provides voice and data communications systems for small and mid-sized companies.
HR Generalist, 2006-2012
Recruited to help open new company branch in Los Angeles, guiding the startup and
management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. Worked with
senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruit employees; create group
benefits databases; and develop orientation, training and incentive programs. Manage
leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrollment and
programs; administer HR budget; and handle HR generalist workplace issues.
Key Results:
• Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of Los Angeles office.
Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training,
compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives and new-employee
orientation.
• Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue
across the organization. Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind
branch's employee-retention rate of 89% within an industry where high turnover
is the norm.
• Negotiated approximately 50 salary offers and dozens of sign-on
bonuses/relocation packages annually at both the exempt and nonexempt level.
• Brought workers' compensation program into full compliance. Instituted
preferred providers list and trained managers and associates on procedures to
follow in case of injury.
• Reduced benefits costs by 15% annually through meticulous recordkeeping and
ensuring that company did not pay for benefits for which employees were
ineligible.
• Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures,
code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information.
• Introduced company's first formal performance review program, creating a
flexible and well-received tool that was later adopted company-wide.
• Revised job descriptions across all levels and 50+ categories. "Shadowed" and
interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills
required for each position
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
GENESIS Healthcare, Towson MD 2005-2006
GNA
• Administer medications and treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, m
douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Answer patients' call signals.
• Bathe, groom, shave, dress, and/or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examinati
• Clean rooms and change linens.
• Feed patients who are unable to feed themselves.
• Prepare, serve, and collect food trays.
• Provide patient care by supplying and emptying bed pans, applying dressings and supervising exercis
• Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Transport patients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher.
• Turn and re-position bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
• Work as part of a medical team that examines and treats clinic outpatients.
• Answer phones and direct visitors.
• Collect specimens such as urine, feces, or sputum.
• Deliver messages, documents and specimens.
• Explain medical instructions to patients and family members.
• Maintain inventory by storing, preparing, sterilizing, and issuing supplies such as dressing packs and
• Observe patients' conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital sign
changes to professional staff.
• Perform clerical duties such as processing documents and scheduling appointments.
• Restrain patients if necessary.
Mercury Health Services Baltimore,MD 2004-2010
Buiness Analyst
Mercury Health Services offer medical insurance products to individuals and businesses.
Responsibilities:
• Developing original ‘Business Process Guides’ for a suite of medical insurance products; adapting sys
Canada and the United States for Australian conditions.
• Analyising the Australian Healthcare Insurance Commission requirements and specifications and rew
insurance product definitions and parameters.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Master of Business, Financial Management, University of Maryland, University College
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Towson State University
Executing and Guiding DMAIC Projects, Having Difficult Conversations, Strategic Leadership Skills
AHIP Executive Leadership Program, Performance Management, Facilitative Leadership
COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES
Chairperson, Membership End to End Processing Steering Group
Chairperson, Online Employer Group Administration Committee
Member, Membership Community of Practice
Member, Membership System Strategy
Member, Fraud & Abuse Committee
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: MS Excel, General ledger, ADP IPP Payroll System, QuickBooks, Kronos Payroll Time Keeping S
Objects, Hyperion, MACESS, HSD Diamond, Integrated Insurance Systems.