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Beatrice Olateru-Olagbegi

Aubrey,Texas

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Business Analyst

ExpertEdge Consulting Group
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
  • Created detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Facilitated requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
  • Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.

Senior Business Analyst

MTN Communications
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
  • Created detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Facilitated requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
  • Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Conducted gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current and desired states, leading to actionable recommendations.
  • Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
  • Mentored junior analysts on best practices for business analysis techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals for technology solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and budget constraints.
  • Streamlined workflow for better productivity with the implementation of new software solutions.
  • Led process mapping initiatives, resulting in optimized workflows and reduced redundancies across departments.
  • Performed risk assessments on potential projects to determine feasibility and viability before moving forward with implementation plans.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
  • Enhanced stakeholder engagement through effective communication of complex data and insights.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies within project teams, increasing overall adaptability and responsiveness.
  • Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements by staying abreast of industry standards and best practices.
  • Spearheaded change management efforts during major system implementations, minimizing disruptions to daily operations while maximizing employee buy-in for new processes.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities by conducting thorough financial analysis on company expenditures.
  • Developed comprehensive data models to guide decision-making, resulting in more informed strategies.
  • Worked with team leads and managing leadership, establishing robust talent pool with focus on people and continuous improvement.
  • Analyzed competitive landscape through market research activities, providing valuable insights into emerging trends that informed strategic direction.
  • Mentored teams and streamlined Type techniques through evolution of delivery cycles, establishing documentation framework to support agile methodology implementations.
  • Guided teams and refined Agile techniques throughout journey and evolution of delivery cycles, establishing documentation framework to support Agile methodology implementation with Waterfall-centric delivery team.
  • Recruited new members for business analysis team to support division growth and create strong and productive department, replacing underperforming staff.
  • Optimized resource allocation by conducting capacity planning exercises based on historical data and forecasted demands.
  • Managed team performance by implementing measurable metrics to track delivery of supporting requirement artifacts.
  • Developed diverse reporting packages to meet individual needs of sales, marketing, product management and senior leadership.
  • Effectively supervised team performance by implementing measurable metrics to assess delivery of requirements.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify opportunities to increase sales.
  • Directed business analysts in executing and delivering various tactical and strategic plans.
  • Created new analytical systems to boost vital business metrics visibility.
  • Collaborated with internal business partners to implement commission arrangements.
  • Analyzed sales, profitability and market conditions and presented findings in cohesive format.
  • Grew business analysis team to support division growth and create robust team by replacing underperforming staff and recommending staff members for permanent roles.
  • Reduced corporate expenses by streamlining incentive and demand processes across regions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
  • Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
  • Performed gap analysis to identify areas of improvement.
  • Surveyed clients to ascertain requirements and expectations for product.
  • Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.
  • Assessed business requirements to forecast annual budgetary operational costs.
  • Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
  • Collaborated with teams in product line transition to streamline manufacturing footprint.
  • Analyzed open orders, backlog, and sales data to provide sales team with insights.
  • Delivered analysis of market, sales and consumer trend impact on long and short-term strategies.
  • Generated business intelligence reports to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Executed analysis of risks and identified risk mitigation strategies.
  • Drafted reports on company financial metrics to assess successes and account for deficiencies.
  • Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
  • Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
  • Utilized data visualization techniques to present and explain complex data sets.
  • Created data models to support decision-making processes.

Go To Market Analyst

MTN Communications
11.2017 - 03.2021
  • Leveraged predictive analytics techniques to anticipate changes in consumer demand patterns, guiding proactive strategy adjustments.
  • Improved product positioning with comprehensive SWOT analysis and strategic recommendations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement successful product launches and campaigns.
  • Streamlined data collection processes for enhanced efficiency and accuracy in market research.
  • Optimized pricing models to maximize revenue while maintaining competitive advantage in the market.
  • Participated in trade shows/conferences to gather first-hand information about competitors'' productsservices.
  • Monitored brand sentiment across social media channels, addressing concerns promptly for enhanced reputation management.
  • Developed insightful reports to inform senior management decision-making on growth opportunities.
  • Increased market share by conducting in-depth competitor analysis and identifying emerging trends.
  • Enhanced marketing strategies, closely monitoring industry developments and consumer preferences.
  • Assessed customer satisfaction levels through surveys and focus groups, informing improvements to products/services offerings.
  • Benchmarked company performance against industry standards for continuous improvement efforts.
  • Established strong relationships with industry experts, gaining valuable insights into market dynamics.
  • Evaluated promotional effectiveness by measuring ROI on marketing initiatives, optimizing future campaigns accordingly.
  • Identified untapped markets through thorough geographic analysis, driving expansion plans in new regions.
  • Implemented and supervised market research projects from start to finish with focus groups, surveys and interviews.
  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
  • Utilized specialized software to capture and process data.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement market research strategies.
  • Generated reports to support development and implementation of marketing plans.
  • Managed campaigns for various clients that consistently exceeded sales goals.

Project Coordinator

MTN
03.2015 - 11.2017
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives.
  • Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
  • Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
  • Facilitated frequent progress reports and presentations to keep management informed about ongoing activities within their respective domains.
  • Elevated overall quality of completed projects by consistently monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines.
  • Ensured prompt resolution of any conflicts or obstacles encountered during the course of a project''s execution phase, helping maintain smooth workflow across departments involved in its completion process.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for cost-effective procurement of resources needed for each project''s success.

Commercial Trade Marketing Analyst

MTN
05.2008 - 03.2015
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
  • Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
  • Queried databases for information needed for report processing.
  • Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.
  • Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
  • Assisted in decision-making processes by presenting accurate, data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
  • Identified trends and patterns in large datasets, leading to actionable insights for business growth.
  • Optimized core processes to improve business performance and operational agility.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
  • Streamlined reporting procedures by creating user-friendly dashboards for easy access to key performance indicators.
  • Identified clear connections between policies and business results to eliminate or reduce confusion and help employees achieve goals.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction rates through detailed analysis of customer feedback data and subsequent improvements in service offerings.
  • Cultivated relationships with industry leaders and within company to share tips and information.

Education

Bachelors - Accounting

Ahmadu Bello University
Nigeria
1993.Apr - 1998.May

Timeline

Senior Business Analyst

ExpertEdge Consulting Group
09.2023 - Current

Senior Business Analyst

MTN Communications
03.2021 - 03.2023

Go To Market Analyst

MTN Communications
11.2017 - 03.2021

Project Coordinator

MTN
03.2015 - 11.2017

Commercial Trade Marketing Analyst

MTN
05.2008 - 03.2015

Bachelors - Accounting

Ahmadu Bello University
1993.Apr - 1998.May

Skills

  • Needs Assessment
  • Pivot Tables
  • Project Management
  • SEO Strategies
  • Test Case Scenarios
  • CRM Systems
  • Product Development
  • Requirements Definition
  • Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
  • Process Optimization
  • SWOT Analysis
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Change Impact Analysis
  • Activity Diagram
  • Methodology Implementation
  • Scrum Methodology
  • Business Process Mapping
  • UAT Support
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Acceptance Criteria
  • KPI Tracking
  • Business Solution Development
  • Solution Testing and Implementation
  • Release Planning
  • Business Requirements
  • Test Plans and Cases
  • Functional Improvements
  • Business Processes and Procedures
  • BI Tool and System Design
  • Presentations and Decks
  • Agile Principles
  • Negotiation

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