Akinola, John

505-***-****

adtwm0@r.postjobfree.com

Albuquerque, NM

BACKGROUND

My career spans over 33 years. Through these years I have gained expert knowledge in a variety of disciplines required to execute simple and complex administrative requirements. My experience covers Administrative, and Human Resource Management. As an administrator, I make decisions through strategic thinking driven by Analyzing relevant Data, Lessons learnt, and feedback from all stakeholders. I focus on reaching Management goals on time without compromise on safety, quality, and the environment by providing S.M.A.R.T actionable tasks to myself and team members whilst providing direction, support and removing roadblocks that would hinder deliverables.

SKILLS:

Administration and Project Management

Standards enforcements and procedure improvement

Management of change

Software Applications (Microsoft office suite)

Skilled at strategic thinking, creating project plans, collaboration, data analysis, detail orientation and user science/Empathy

Ability to use hard Data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases and models

Ability to evaluate new technologies and make recommendations

Strong Interpersonal, oral, writing, analytical, and quantitative skills.

Great leadership skills, training and development of new hires, Performance measurement and ability to influence others whilst been an excellent team member

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a dynamic and fast paced environment.

EDUCATION

University of Ibadan July 1988

B.sc (Hons.) Political Science

University of Lagos, Akoka July 1998

Masters in Public Administration (Human Resources and Policy Analysis)

University of Ibadan July 2009

Bachelor of Law (Hons) LL. B, Law

Nigerian Law School, Yenagoa

Barrister at Law BL, Law (Council of Legal Education/ Body of Benchers). June 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Local government service commission, Nigeria

Director, Administration and General Services. Sept 1999-Present

Ibadan, Nigeria

Coordinated resources for Government projects and oversaw all directing duties.

Produced professional reports and graphical data representations for official presentations.

Scheduled new appointments and sent reminders to keep team members current on day-to-day activities in the Local Government.

Generated quarterlies, bi-annual and annual reports supporting strategic planning and budget forecasting.

Supported departmental recruiting needs, including coordinating and executing interviews.

Directed daily operations for the Local Government, including budget administration and strategic planning.

Optimized resources by reviewing current allocation and implementing actionable changes.

Boosted team performance by closely monitoring the work of each staff member and offering motivational support.

Oversaw the work of over five hundred administrative team members supporting Unified senior staff.

Trained new employees in all aspects of office practices and procedures.

Translated management directives into actionable policies and enforced changes with the staff at all levels.

Trained new employees in clerical tasks and office policies to avoid misunderstandings and enhance productivity.

Oversaw all aspects of office management, including HR functions, file management, and office inventory.

Reviewed daily reports in detail and resolved any identified discrepancies.

Led brainstorming sessions with the management team and other personnel to discuss and plan appropriate solutions for issues.

Interviewed personnel and conducted on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, methods, personnel, and equipment used.

Engaged with employees to assess and correct problems with the implementation of updates.

Prepared and shared daily, weekly, and monthly reports and various ad-hoc reports concerning data findings with management.

Worked with other Directors to understand and address diverse problems, consistently improving team performance and efficiency.

Employed innovative strategies to overcome unique operational challenges.

Maintained healthy, proactive relationships with all team members, achieving productivity and quality targets as well as organizational objectives.

Olusola Adekanola & Company

Admin Manager Jan 1997- Aug 1999

Lagos, Nigeria

•Led cross-functional projects and identified and solved complex/ambiguous problems in all areas of the business of tax administrations. ii.

•Managed the performance of team members, conducted performance appraisals, and managed promotion recommendations.

•Maintained an onsite presence to ensure the operations team met all company operational standards.

•Managed business operations, working closely with senior management to develop and build operating dashboards, and monitor performance.

•Supported back-office procedures, including hiring and employment processes.

•Assisted the General Manager in administering policies and practices in areas such as human resources, compliance, safety, and quality assurance.

•Developed employees to improve their knowledge bases, increase team value and improve leadership potential.

•Analyzed productivity reports, assisting in managing performance.

•Supervised hourly and temporary personnel, provided work direction, and reviewed work processes.

•Developed and maintained effective working relationships with team members, management, and customers.

•Managed employee performance through disciplining, coaching, and counseling.

•Interviewed, hired, and trained all employees and scheduled work hours.

•Coordinated resources and schedules to meet targets and achieve positive results.

•Played a central role in household administration, including management, administration, and bookkeeping responsibilities.

•Managed the allocation of staff resources through close monitoring and projected future staff needs.

•Evaluated the performance of associates and mentored underperforming employees on ways to improve.

•Improved the performance of individual team members by motivating and training

•each person.

•supervised staff, including the development of team leaders to improve team management.

•Implemented mentoring programs to bring new staff up to speed quickly.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,

Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics. Jul 1991 -Oct 1996

Lagos, Lagos Nigeria

Carried out high-quality Investigation work with little oversight.

Maintained and updated files and records to support efficient narcotic operations.

Maintained good working relationships with co-workers and management.

Handled issues such as surveillance and operations.

Followed established guidelines and procedures.

Developed a greater understanding of Assets and General Investigations.

Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement.

Recorded progress of investigations to maintain informational files on suspects and deliver reports to Area commanding officers and Zonal Directors.

Developed informant networks to assist in organized crime cases, successfully onboarding many informants.

Archived, collected and disseminated narcotics-related intelligence to facilitate Successful prosecutions and investigations.

Maintained surveillance of narcotic establishments to obtain identifying information on suspects.

Interrogated and interviewed suspects and witnesses to compile comprehensive reports and submit case files to prosecuting department, facilitating the preparation of testimonies and court cases.

Tracked down and researched leads on major narcotic areas in all the zones I worked and, developed intelligence on all perpetrators involved.

Used search and arrest warrants to obtain evidence and locate suspects.

Prepared detailed reports showing activities and findings of Assets and General Investigations.

Planned and carried out undercover work to assess different locations and potential suspects.

Examined evidence closely and read laboratory reports to understand the significance and develop a deeper understanding of case dynamics.

Interviewed and covertly observed suspects and witnesses obtain evidence for cases.

Conducted detailed records reviews to track down and verify evidence.

Managed in-depth investigations of cases such as Assets and General

Investigations and with over 90% Success rate over the time of my service.

National Electoral Commission

Budget Officer Jan 1990- Jun 1991

Lagos Nigeria

Evaluated internal controls to verify proper safeguarding of assets and accuracy of financial results reporting. Investigated physical inventory counts, resolved discrepancies, and adjusted books.

Gathered accounting data and analyzed records to establish accurate budget limits for new programs.

Reviewed department and project budgets each month to verify conformance with expense control standards.

Set policies to help departments and project teams maintain limits set forth in yearly and quarterly budgets.

Identified trends affecting budget needs and adjusted strategies to scale with changing demands.

Summarized budget plans and analyses in detailed reports and presentations to senior management.

Evaluated budgets to improve budget planning and management processes.

Daily Times of Nigeria

Labor Correspondent Sep 1989 - Dec 1990

Lagos Nigeria

Followed established guidelines and procedures on Labor reportage.

Completed assigned tasks with little or no supervision.

Maintained good working relationships with co-workers and management.

Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.

Helped Editors with reportage on labor matters.

Monitored processes such as NLC and NECA.

Carried out high-quality labor reportage work with little oversight.

Kept the work area organized and clutter-free.

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