Ayodele Olonikadi
Louisville,KY
Summary
Customer-oriented general manager with several years of experience focused on increasing production and minimizing downtime. Adaptive and deadline-oriented with capacity to execute and complete multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to consistently exceed sales and profit targets. Known for improving team engagement, fostering a customer-first culture, and implementing process improvements that align with business goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations General Manager
Dollar Tree
Louisville, KY
07.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations across multiple divisions in order to achieve organizational objectives.
- Created and maintained budgets for company operations, ensuring that all financial goals were met.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient use of resources, including personnel and materials.
- Established KPIs for tracking performance metrics across departments.
- Maintain accountability for staff hiring, orientation, training, performance evaluations, pay increases, and associate development.
- Exercise considerable judgement in determining objectives and approaches to the successful operations of the distribution center.
- Monitor, evaluates assess, manage, develop, and revise key productivity indicators in order to control costs.
- Develop solutions to problems of highly unusual complexity.
General Manager
Speedway
Columbus, OH
10.2016 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards pertaining to operations management.
- Control inventory shrinkage, minimize waste, and optimize product turnover to align with sales demand.
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards throughout the store.
- Train team members on safety procedures, emergency protocols, and compliance requirements.
- Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
Outbound Operations Supervisor
Zulily
Columbus, OH
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Developed and managed a team of 100 outbound operations employees to ensure daily objectives were met.
- Coordinated with IT personnel regarding software updates or system changes that could potentially impact outbound operations.
- Reviewed and analyzed customer service metrics, such as average handle time, call abandonment rate., to identify areas for improvement.
- Enforced strict safety rules and regulations to protect workers, minimize company liability, and comply with OSHA.
- Motivated team to exceed performance targets with fast, accurate service in handling diverse materials.
- Develop efficient workflows, set clear expectations, and monitor productivity to ensure accurate and timely order processing.
- Lead, coach and train outbound associates, creating a positive, collaborative, and high-performance team culture.
- Work with HR and recruiting teams to ensure adequate staffing during peak times, and assist in onboarding new team members.
- Supervise and coordinate all outbound processes, including picking, packing, shipping, and order fulfillment to meet daily and weekly goals.
Supply Chain Manager
South African Government
Durban, KwaZulu Natal
11.2007 - 09.2012
- Monitored supplier performance metrics such as quality, cost, lead time, and delivery accuracy.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely availability of raw materials for production.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to the import and export process.
- Increased profits related to supply chain operations plan and exceeded established goals.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors or freight forwarders.
- Utilized ERP systems to streamline supply chain operations and provide real-time visibility into inventory and order status.
- Implemented communication channels with customers, clientele and key vendors, prioritizing opportunities and ensuring quick problem resolution.
- Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Organization And Leadership Studies
National University
San Diego, CA03-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Organization And Leadership Management
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH09-2023
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Human Resources Management
- Operations Management
- Organizational restructure and change
- PC competent
- Loss prevention
- Supply chain management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Innovation management
- Business Administration
- Staff Development
- Organizational development
- Sales
- Advertising and marketing
- Training and coaching
Accomplishments
I finished Cleveland State University with honors and with a 3.8 GPA.
I finished National University with honors and with a 3.7 GPA.
Certification
- Supply Chain Management and Capacity Planning
- Mastering Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Managerial Decision Making: materials and Warehousing
- Accounting for Inventory
- Warehouse Management: Inventory, Stock and Supply Chains
Timeline
Operations General Manager
Dollar Tree
07.2021 - Current
General Manager
Speedway
10.2016 - 06.2021
Outbound Operations Supervisor
Zulily
08.2013 - 10.2016
Supply Chain Manager
South African Government
11.2007 - 09.2012
Master of Science - Organization And Leadership Studies
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Organization And Leadership Management
Cleveland State University
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