Personal Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

Ayodele Olonikadi

Dollar Tree
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience

Customer-oriented store 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.

Work History

Store Manager

5 Years 1 Month
Dollar Tree | 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

4 Years 8 Months
Speedway | 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

3 Years 2 Months
Zulily | 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

4 Years 10 Months
South African Government | 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, CA | 03-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Organization And Leadership Management

Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | 09-2023

Ph.D. - Strategic Leadership

Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | 09-2027
  • Major in: Strategic Leadership, Communication & Public Affairs
  • In View

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
Store operations

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

Store Manager

Dollar Tree
07.2021 - CurrentRead More

General Manager

Speedway
10.2016 - 06.2021Read More

Outbound Operations Supervisor

Zulily
08.2013 - 10.2016Read More

Supply Chain Manager

South African Government
11.2007 - 09.2012Read More

Cleveland State University

Bachelor of Arts from Organization And Leadership Management
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National University

Master of Science from Organization And Leadership Studies
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Oral Roberts University

Ph.D. from Strategic Leadership
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Ayodele Olonikadi