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Akinbowale Akinsanya

Columbia,MD

Summary

Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.

Motivated individual with business acumen and willingness to take on challenging roles. Tech-savvy and quick learning with technical know-how and sales abilities to support and drive substantial growth.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Sale Specialist - Cabinets

Lowes Home Improvment
Laurel, MD
11.2023 - Current
  • Consultation with customers for the sales of kitchen and bath cabinets and countertops.
  • Design kitchen and bathroom for customers using 2020 Design software.
  • Preparation of quotes/ estimates for cabinets and countertops to customers.
  • Create professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
  • Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
  • Assist customers in selecting cabinet door styles, colors, finishes and other aesthetic details of their kitchens or bathrooms.
  • Consult with clients on the best use of space based on their lifestyle needs.
  • Coordinate with installers to drive job success.
  • Coordinate and liaise with cabinet brands sales representatives to deliver quality and timely products and services to customers.
  • Provide cost estimates for labor and materials needed for completion of project.
  • Review project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
  • Present finished designs to clients for approval or modifications prior to installation.
  • Provide complimentary in-home consultations to prospective customers to gather ideas and promote design services.
  • Coordinate delivery schedules with vendors and contractors throughout the duration of the project.
  • Monitor progress of job such as production, shipment and in-home delivery ensuring quality control standards were met.
  • Address any customer complaints promptly and professionally.

Kitchen Designer

The Home Depot Store
Upper Marlboro, MD
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Design kitchen and bathroom for customers using 2020 Design software.
  • Consultation with customers for the sale of custom kitchen and bathroom cabinets and countertops.
  • Preparation of quote/ estimates for cabinets and countertops for customers.
  • Presentations of 3D design to customer based on their desired kitchen layout and design choice.
  • Assist and guide customers in their choice of kitchen cabinets, door styles, color, finish and wood construction type.
  • Develop kitchen designs that maximized available space and met customer expectations.
  • Research concepts and followed industry trends to provide knowledgeable insight to customers.
  • Coordinate and liaise with cabinet brand sales representatives to drive job success.

Corporate Solutions Officer

Wema Bank Plc Head Office
Lagos State, Lagos, Nigeria
01.2009 - 09.2011
  • Ensured the safety of personnel, equipment, and materials through the enforcement of safety protocols.
  • Marketing and deployment of technology driven, web-based school management solution in partnership with other global technology leaders targeted at enabling learning institutions (primary, secondary and tertiary) in Nigeria to move up to a technology-enabled environment commensurate to that of the first world countries.
  • Offer support on this solution by putting in place the hardware infrastructure required to deploy such software applications in schools.
  • Marketing and deployment of other school-based electronic payment solutions/ platforms on several switching platforms such as InterSwitch and eTranzact networks.
  • Drive, manage and monitor the bank branches enlistment and performance on Corporate Solutions e-products such as Online School management Solutions, Payment channels (AutoPay and WemaRemit), Collection channels (PAYDirect and eTranzact) and e-Payment Solutions for Microfinance Banks.
  • Support and collaborate branches’ marketing efforts of Corporate Solutions e-products and facilitates the provision of such in line with key performance indicators (KPI).
  • Make presentations in conjunction with SBUs and branches on all Corporate Solutions e-products channels to various groups of customers ranging from corporate organisations, government, schools, etc.
  • Liaise with Business groups such retail banking, commercial banking, institutional/ corporate banking and public sector groups to harness the benefit of IT based solution for customers delight.
  • Develop business plans and write proposals on e-Business products to existing and prospective customers.

Business Development Officer

Wema Bank Plc, Head Office
Lagos, Lagos State
02.2005 - 01.2009
  • Drive, manage and monitor the bank’s electronic channels such as ATM, POS, mobile banking and internet banking, ensuring high uptime availability rates.
  • Marketing and deployment of school-based electronic payment solutions/ platforms and other card-based products both on InterSwitch and eTranzact networks.
  • Procurement and deployment of ATMs in branches and offsite locations, in conjunction with IT and Premises departments and ATM vendors.
  • Support and collaborate branches’ marketing efforts of e-banking products and facilitates the provision of such in line with key performance indicators (KPI).
  • Identify the branches’ e-banking needs, sensitize the branches on such needs and facilitates the timely provision of such.
  • Monitoring ATM cards delivery to customers through the branches with the aim of stimulating increased and sustained card usage amongst the customers.
  • Business Development strategies on all e-banking products.
  • Make presentations in conjunction with SBUs, on all newly developed and existing electronic Banking Products to various groups of customers ranging from corporate organisations, government, schools, etc.
  • Develop and Implement a comprehensive e-business strategy.
  • Analyses the market intelligence on all the e-products and proffer appropriate action. This ranges from improvement, modification and repackaging of existing products, introduction of new products, etc.
  • Liaise with Business groups such retail banking, commercial banking, institutional/ corporate banking and public sector groups to harness the benefit of IT based solution for customers delight.
  • Develop business plans and write proposals on e-banking products to existing and prospective customers.

Customer Service Team Leader

Wema Bank Plc, Ikeja, Lagos State.
Ikeja, WV
02.2004 - 02.2005
  • Coordinate the activities of the Customer Service Officers and Funds Transfer Officer and ensure adherence to the bank’s policies and procedures.
  • Ensure adequate charging of commission on services (e.g. NITEL, shares, VAT, drafts etc.) and remittance to appropriate quarters.
  • Authorise transactions within limit and ascertain completeness of required documents.
  • Screen and approve account opening forms and supporting documents for new customers.
  • Ensure customer needs are promptly identified and met.
  • Maintain cordial relationship with customers while building a climate of trust

Relationship Management Officer

Wema Bank Plc, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Ikeja, WV
02.2003 - 02.2005

Business Development/Marketing

  • Assist in mapping out and executing strategies that will effectively achieve the Branch’s business plans and the bank’s objectives.
  • Deposit generation/business development – marketing of high net-worth individuals/medium and corporate customers for account relationships.
  • Regularly review customer segment marketing strategies / customer plans and make recommendations to the Business Manager

Customer Service

  • Provision of financial advisory services to customers as and when required based on observation on each customer’s account.
  • Attending to customers’ enquiries.
  • Provide regular feedback / information for customers as regard their accounts.
  • Maintain existing customer relationships and identify / establish new ones.
  • Identify customer needs and proactively seek to provide products/ services to meet the anticipated needs.
  • Assist in maintaining a comprehensive database of information on all existing relationships and prospects

Management Reporting

  • Assist in preparing management reports as required

Department Administration and Coordination

  • Monitor and evaluate performance of Marketing Officers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Manager

Customer Service Officer

Wema Bank Plc., Ikeja, Lagos State
Ikeja, Lagos State
06.2000 - 04.2003
  • Improved customer service wait times to mitigate complaints.
  • Process opening and closing of customer accounts as required.
  • Process check book requisition.
  • Receive, evaluate and process all customer information requests within the Customer Service function.
  • Refer customer request beyond limit to appropriate authority.
  • Respond to customer information requirements promptly and efficiently.
  • Administer and collect customer survey questionnaires.

Education

MBA - Marketing Management

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Oyo State, Nigeria
08-2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Ilorin, Kwara State
Kwara State, Nigeria
07-1995

Skills

  • Customer Relations and Management
  • Proficient in Word, Excel Spreadsheet, PowerPoint, OneDrive, etc
  • Documentation Management
  • Problem Solving and Resolution
  • Good communication
  • Good time management

Affiliations

  • My hobbies include keeping fit, playing and watching soccer (football), playing and watching tennis, hiking, road trip, etc.

Languages

English
Professional
Yoruba
Professional

Timeline

Sale Specialist - Cabinets

Lowes Home Improvment
11.2023 - Current

Kitchen Designer

The Home Depot Store
09.2023 - 11.2023

Corporate Solutions Officer

Wema Bank Plc Head Office
01.2009 - 09.2011

Business Development Officer

Wema Bank Plc, Head Office
02.2005 - 01.2009

Customer Service Team Leader

Wema Bank Plc, Ikeja, Lagos State.
02.2004 - 02.2005

Relationship Management Officer

Wema Bank Plc, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
02.2003 - 02.2005

Customer Service Officer

Wema Bank Plc., Ikeja, Lagos State
06.2000 - 04.2003

MBA - Marketing Management

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Ilorin, Kwara State
Akinbowale Akinsanya