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DERRICK AMUSA

Atlanta,GA
DERRICK AMUSA

Summary

As a seasoned Management Consultant with over nine years of experience, I have honed my skills and expertise in various business sectors, consistently providing strategic guidance to organizations seeking operational improvement and growth. Throughout my career, I've focused on identifying complex business challenges and implementing effective strategies to resolve them. This proactive approach has led to significant efficiency improvements and productivity enhancements in the organizations I've worked with.

With a solid academic foundation in Human Kinetics and International Business Management, I've effectively applied theoretical knowledge to practical business situations. My skill set spans across business strategy development, project management, team leadership, and business analysis. I have proven my ability to lead teams effectively, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation, which has been instrumental in steering businesses toward their strategic objectives.

In addition to these competencies, I possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, which have been essential in my role as a Management Consultant. My proficiency in communication and presentation has enabled me to successfully deliver business insights and present data-driven recommendations to stakeholders at all levels. I've developed a keen eye for identifying operational improvements, leading to substantial positive impacts on the businesses I've served. My comprehensive business analyses have informed the strategic direction of these operations, paving the way for continued success.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

KOKO THE MAIN INC.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Brand Manager
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
  • Directed a cross-functional team of 10 members, improving team productivity by 20%.
  • Spearheaded strategic brand plans for multiple product lines to increase market share and brand awareness.
  • Organized and delivered training sessions for new product content and technological advancements.
  • Implemented targeted marketing campaigns which increased brand awareness by 35% within the key demographic.
  • Managed and oversaw creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and deadline management.
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.

Enterprise Restaurant Consulting
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Management Consultant
06.2016 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Managed consulting projects for 15 clients, consistently delivering results on time and average of 20% under budget.
  • Helped develop proactive and successful business policies to meet changing demands
  • Increased employee satisfaction and motivation through training classes, meetings and special workshops.
  • Leveraged industry trends and competitive analysis to increase market share for clients by an average of 25%.
  • Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.

Peak Estates Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Business Analyst
06.2014 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Managed a team of 6 members, leading to an increase in overall team productivity by 28%.
  • Identified and implemented strategic changes that resulted in operational improvements, leading to cost savings of $35,000 annually.
  • Presented data-driven recommendations to executive management, influencing decisions that increased overall company profitability by 15%.
  • Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.
  • Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.

Education

MOHAWK COLLEGE
HAMILTON, ONTARIO CANADA

Graduate Certificate from International Business Management
12.2013

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science from Human Kinetics And Health Education
05.2010

Skills

  • Safety Regulations
  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Client Rapport-Building
  • Analysis and Evaluation
  • Brand-Building Strategies
  • Market Analysis
  • Microsoft Office
  • Launch New Products
  • Brand Development
  • Business Objective Analysis
  • Brand Strategy
  • Customer Preferences
  • Customer Retention Strategies

Timeline

Brand Manager

KOKO THE MAIN INC.
10.2021 - Current

Management Consultant

Enterprise Restaurant Consulting
06.2016 - 09.2021

Business Analyst

Peak Estates Inc.
06.2014 - 05.2016

MOHAWK COLLEGE

Graduate Certificate from International Business Management

University of Lagos

Bachelor of Science from Human Kinetics And Health Education
DERRICK AMUSA