Business Development Executive/ Analyst

BOLANLE ODESHILO

Lagos, Nigeria Lagos, LA, ****** +234********** ************@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bola-odeshilo-mba-22592333/

CAREER SUMMARY

Result-oriented professional with over 3 years of work experience with an MBA in International Business including a proven knowledge of business development, process re-engineering and relationship management. Aiming to leverage my skills to achieve long lasting success as a vital member of your company whilst making meaningful impact on the community at large. Frequently praised as resourceful by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

HIQOS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, IKEJA, LAGOS

Business Projects Development Manager, Sep 2017 – Present

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supply vendors, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), clients and government officials, and leveraging these relationships to develop new business opportunities.

Managing project execution by ensuring adherence to scope, budget, schedule, pricing, procurement and delivery of equipment.

Efficiently negotiating contracts with vendors and distributors while managing their business portfolios and overseeing ongoing projects.

Achieving employee work efficiency by launching staff training and development programs such as classroom and on-the-job training, simulations, relevant workshops, seminars and conferences.

Representing the business in trade association meetings, client or industry events to promote company offerings and drive sales.

Managing bids and tender documentation submissions while collaborating with both technical and non-technical staff in executing the projects according to client specifications.

Liaising with staff, clients and stakeholders on business related activities via telephone, email and other correspondence.

BALOSH INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED, LEKKI, LAGOS

Business Development Executive, Dec 2016 – Sep 2017

Prospected and generated new businesses by promoting the company's brand and product offerings through digital platforms.

Launched a number of social business events/activations to create awareness and also give out promotional items to clients in order to drive customer engagement

Created and managed the company's professional online presence including its social media platforms

Designed and implemented a work process flow and staff rewarding system which ensured compliance and measured performance for appraisal

Advised management on business trends with the view to develop new services, products, and distribution channels

Designed and conducted training curriculum and exercises for staff to improve workplace efficiency

UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (UBA) PLC, IBADAN, OYO STATE

Customer Service and Relationship Officer, Oct 2011 – Nov 2012

Sourced and opened new accounts for the Bank

Marketed the company's e-banking products and services i.e. Visa Card, Verve Card, Master Card, U-Direct, U-Mobile, U-Mo

Proffered timely solutions to customer complaints and resolved all issues when required.

Executed administrative duties such as Issuing of Bank statements of account, Checkbooks, ATM cards, Bank Drafts, Overdrafts, Fixed deposits, and transaction alerts error rectification.

Offered financial advice and transaction support to customers

Successfully managed phone call inquiries by delivering excellent customer service to new and existing customers

EDUCATION

BABCOCK UNIVERSITY

ILISHAN-REMO, OGUN STATE

MBA International Business (Jun 2016)

Award And Honour: Magna cum laude

Extracurricular Activity: Volunteered work – Your Health is my Business Campaign Initiative, Volunteered work – Class Tutorials Tutor

BABCOCK UNIVERSITY

ILISHAN-REMO, OGUN STATE

BSc Political Science (Jun 2011)

Award And Honour: Magna cum laude

Extracurricular Activity: Secretary-General of my Departmental Student Union Body, Residential Male Hall Student Ambassador, Volunteered work –Class Tutorials Tutor

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

English - Fluent level of speaking, reading and writing

Business communication, planning and development

Procurement and negotiation

Research and reporting skills

Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office

Digital marketing savvy

Multitasking and Problem solving skills

CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES

Associate, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) – Human Resources Management

CompTIA Project+

EC-Council Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Microsoft Office

TRAININGS

Cisco Collaboration Workshop (2018) – Cisco Office Collaborative Tools (WebEx Teams)

Cisco Digital Business Software Training (2018)

Youth Development Training (2009) – Leadership, Role of Information Technology in the 21st Century, Career Development, Entrepreneurship! Gimmicks and Rudiments, Creativity and Youth Development

REFERENCES

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