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Ayodeji Olarewaju

Sugar Land,TX

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager, Client Services

Zena Pati Couture
04.2009 - 02.2023
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
  • Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

UBA Capital Markets
08.2007 - 02.2009
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
  • Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel, and ground transportation.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Developed and maintained automated alert system for upcoming deadlines on incoming requests and events.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.

Personal Assistant to the Principal Partners

George-Ikoli & Okagbue
06.2003 - 07.2007
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Answered phone calls and addressed customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.
  • Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.
  • Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
  • Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Training and Development
  • Departmental Coordination
  • Staff Management
  • Results Orientation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Relations

HOBBIES

Drawing, Styling, Interior Decorating, Swimming

Languages

English
Full Professional
Yoruba
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Production Manager, Client Services

Zena Pati Couture
04.2009 - 02.2023

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

UBA Capital Markets
08.2007 - 02.2009

Personal Assistant to the Principal Partners

George-Ikoli & Okagbue
06.2003 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Lagos State University
Ayodeji Olarewaju