Project Manager
Resume:
Oluwakemi Street, Alapere, Ketu, Lagos State.
SOYEMI, OLANREWAJU OLADAPO
Real Estate professional with training and requisite knowledge in Project Management. Oladapo has supervised, participated and successfully concluded countless Assets Appraisal projects and he is adept at planning, monitoring and controlling all aspects of the project to meet expected performance target. His key strengths include being able to wear multiple hats; providing exceptional customer service; developing working relationships with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds and carefully analysing business processes, issues, and challenges to achieve optimum results. Branch Head 01/2019 - Present
Directing operational activities within the branch and supervising other branches within the firm.
Initiating new and maintaining existing business relationships with financial institutions, private individuals, companies, ministries and agencies. Ensuring on-going projects progresses within set tolerance limit and project meets or exceed the expected performance targets.
Preparing monthly budgets and quarterly income and expense statement for the branch Preparing work schedule for various teams in line with branch and firm objectives. Preparing training materials and conducting trainings and workshops for staff members on requisite technicalities, firm’s work culture and industry trend. Improved productivity of staff members within the branch by Initiating weekly lectures, trainings and reorganizing individual work schedules and general work process. Reduced the branch’s operating cost by about 20%.
Reduced renovation project completion time and cost using PRINCE2 principles. Increased firm’s prominence within the market place through strategic marketing. Branch Head 05/2017 – 12/2018
Responding to RFP’s and RFQ’s and preparing/perusing; Bids (Technical, Priced and Commercial Unpriced), proposal and EOI.
Preparing and perusing memos, letters, reports and financial statements. Supervision of staff members to ensure workloads is completed promptly and correctly. Ensuring that Facilities within the firm’s portfolio are operating as it should on a daily basis; dealing with issues that arise; and creating plans for replacement and repairs. Monitoring and follow up for required renewal certification with the various regulatory bodies.
Leading staff weekly meeting and facilitating quarterly trainings and workshops for staff members.
Perusal of over 200Nos. appraisal reports and values computation which led to increased error free report and promoted our ratings desirability with Clients. Reduced cost and time of completion for over 4Nos. renovation and maintenance work carried out on properties within firm’s portfolio through persistent follow up and detailed supervision.
Facilitated over five (5) trainings for staff members within the branch. Co-managed the firm’s 2018 annual retreat which led to the cost saving on outsourcing. Participated in the development of a new Appraisal reporting format for the firm in line with International Appraisal Standard (IVS) 2017.
Assisted in the successful completion of over 60Nos. land and buildings; P&M/F, F & E and trading stock appraisal projects which generated a cumulative sum of over N25, 000, 000.00.
Head of Appraisal Department 07/2016 - 04/2017
Supervision of maintenance & repair works carried out on various properties. Preparation of appraisal reports, Expression of Interest (EOI) and Tenders. Carrying out comprehensive market survey for each appraisal project. Ensure appraisal documents (Field notes, computation sheets, and reports) are properly completed and documented.
Sourcing for appraisal briefs and introducing firm’s services to various organisations. Completed countless proposal/Expression of Interest (EOI) and over 5Nos. tender bid, including (technical, priced and commercial unpriced) for Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), we won the bid to carry out appraisal of the Corporation’s Assets in Borno, Katsina and Plateau States. Also perused the appraisal report and followed up for prompt payment.
Implemented the use of softcopy appraisal list which aided in quicker delivery of reports, adequate follow up and easier assessment.
Assisted in the successful completion of over 50Nos. land and buildings and P&M/F, F & E appraisal projects which generated a cumulative sum of over N10, 000, 000.00. Estate Surveyor 01/2014 - 06/2016
Carrying out inspection survey and appraisal of Fixed and Movable Assets for Mortgage, Sale, Record and Insurance purposes.
Preparation of appraisal reports, proposals and tender. Preparation of statement of accounts.
Computation of values and assembling of comparable for various types of Assets. Individually sourced for briefs that generated cumulative sum of over N800, 000.00. Initiated and completed firm’s registration with Bureau of Public Procurement. Initiated and completed firm’s registration with PENCOM. Estate Manager 01/2013 - 01/2014
Preparation of management proposals and sourcing for management properties to increase firm’s portfolio.
Scouting for properties that meets client’s request. Managing Tenants, handling complaints; and perusing lease/tenancy agreements and ensuring compliance with terms and condition.
Independently concluded 2Nos. rental transaction.
Created database of sales and rental properties within Wuse II, Utako and Wuye districts. Assistant Estate Officer (NYSC) 12/2011 - 10/2012
Preparing letters and reports.
Handle Administrative duties; document registration, document dispatch and so on. Communicate with NNPC’s consultants.
Supervision of on-going projects.
Participated in the NNPC Towers, Assets Appraisal project of 2012. Resolved over 80% of the challenges encountered by staff members of my department in the use of Microsoft Office packages and other computer packages. Assistant Land Officer (INTERN) 05/2009 - 01/2010
Capturing claimants.
Preparation of compensation claim certificate.
Supporting Accounts department.
Proper arrangement and storage of Compensation exercise documents. Completed over 500Nos. compensation claim certificate. Prepared over 100Nos. payment instruction for the Accounts department. Participated in over 3Nos. compensation payments exercise. Support Manager 05/2011 – 10/2011
Attend business meetings.
Organise Staff trainings.
Developing designs to suit clients' needs, their budget and the type of building. Established online presence for the company.
Restructured customer base which increased profit by about 30%. Used six sigma tools to increase work efficiency.
Bachelor of Technology, Estate Management 2006 – 2011 Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State. Senior Secondary Certificate (SSCE) 1998 – 2004
Christ the King College, Gwagwalada, Abuja.
PRINCE2 Practitioner, APMG-International 08/2011
Awarded by
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Professional 09/2011 Awarded by
Training on Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Appraisal Model 08/2018 By (Certificate of Training)
Training on Project Management (Scope, Risk, Quality, HR, 10/2012 Communication, Cost, Time, Procurement Management) By (Certificate of Completion)
Training on MS PowerPoint 07/2011
By (Certificate of Training)
Training on Finding and keeping Customers 06/2011
By
Member of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV). Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM).
Knowledge on the Project Management best
practices.
Excellent communication (written and verbal)
and interpersonal skills.
Creativity thinking and problem solving skills.
Persuasion and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
Packages (Microsoft Word, Excel and
Power Point), other internet packages and
some project management software.
Ability to work independently and in a
team.
Large appetite for knowledge.
Public Relations Officer for Youth Division Redeemed Christian Church of God
(RCCG), Wealthy Place, Abuja (2015 - 2017).
Curator for Batch C, Band CDS, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Abuja
(2011/2012).
Public Relations Officer for Estate Management Student Association (EMSA), Estate Management Department, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State
(2008-2009).
Reading, Travelling and Learning.
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