BUKOLA AKINADE
** ****** *****, ********. *******. L7A3M8
Phone: 437-***-****; email: ******.*******@*****.***
PROFILE
Over 10 years of banking experience in Client Relationship Management, Operations Management and Human Resources Management
Goal oriented with proven track record of continuously exceeding challenging targets
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to cultivate long-term client relationships, as well as acquire new clients
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other applications complemented by accurate keyboard skills of 38wpm
Goal driven achiever with excellent productivity and customer retention.
Persistent and adaptable to challenging work situations, involving significant time commitment, high pressure and strict deadlines
ACHIEVEMENTS
Generated over 50% of my team’s total revenue/income in 2014
Exceeded the yearly target for number of accounts opened by 90%
Achieved 85% score in all categories including communication skills, listening skills and politeness.
Constantly achieved double the assigned individual targets with the highest approval rate that exceeded 90%
Received letter of appreciation from management for outstanding performance in 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Branch Operations and Service Manager Jan 2009 – June 2015
Skye bank Plc, Kaduna. Nigeria
Championed diversity across the business that contributed toward several programs awards
Created a layoff technique that defined the roles, responsibilities and duties of stakeholders
Designed a leaders development tracker to access the skills, performance and behaviors of employees for succession planning
Created an internal process to ‘flag’ targeted affirmative action goals within the employees
Conducted New Hire Orientation, Exit Interviews and Leave of Absences
Designed and implemented new benefit programs to support the newly organized business unit
Mediate and Conflict Resolution on employee issues using current policies and disciplinary actions
Subject Matter Expert on Local, State and Federal Laws and Policies
Developed an Internship Program, including creating requisitions and salary guidelines
Established and maintained relationships with customers and provide assistance with problems they may have with a view to resolving them
Oversee the flow of cash and financial instruments
Prepare operational and Risk Report for Management Analysis
Prepare Financial or Regulatory reports required by Law, Regulations or Board Of Directors
Plan and coordinate the activities of team members in the branch to ensure error free transactions
Monitor and ensure the branch General ledgers and Balance Sheets are balanced
Act as second level authorizer to al transactions in the branch
Prepared annual budgets and forecasting
Ensure that management goals and objectives are carried out in the branch
Transaction Officer June 2006 – Dec 2008
Skye Bank Plc, Kaduna. Nigeria
Processed transfer of funds from one account to another
Prepared Bank Cheques and Drafts
Reconcile the branch General ledgers to ensure there are no abnormal balances
Monitor the branch Balance Sheet for abnormal balances
Processed Fixed Deposits, Call Accounts and Loans
Prepare Investment certificates for customers and act as Financial adviser on Investments
Prepare and submit monthly report on all general ledger activities and investments
Proper record keeping of all transactions including investments and loan
Key Account Manager April 2004 – May 2006
Oceanic Bank International Plc, Nigeria
Involved with managing, growing and retaining high value customer portfolio
Understood customers’ needs and met their current and future financial needs by proactively providing them with advice on appropriate products and services
Offered clients products and services that added value to enhance business operations
Maintained up to date knowledge on products, competition in the financial industry and relevant development in the financial industry
Conducted research and developed strategies to engage and retain customers
Reviewed customer financial profile in order to drive engagement, negotiate interest, annual fee reversals creating room for up-selling other financial products that meet their needs.
Delivered prompt and professional solutions to customers via phone, email, online chat etc.
Contacted clients on a regular basis to assist with any concerns or issues as well as offer new products or services to retain current clientele
Acted as the branch resource for all large/complex customer financial needs (i.e. secured lending, mutual funds, etc.)
Utilized all necessary tools to influence and positively impact discussions with clients and internal contacts to maximize spend opportunities and drive engagement.
EDUCATION
Diploma in Human Resources Management 2017
Ashton College, Vancouver. British Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Sociology 1998 - 2001
University of Ilorin, kwara State. Nigeria (WES Evaluated)
CERTIFICATION
CHRP in view