Janice Adekoya

• Deliver compelling presentations to prospective clients, highlighting the unique value proposition offered by our products and services.
• Optimize resource allocation across various projects by closely monitoring progress against established timelines and budgets.
• Strengthen relationships with existing customers through regular communication and proactive problem-solving efforts.
• Lead training sessions for internal staff on best practices in business engagement management, enhancing knowledge sharing and overall success rates.
• Build strong partnerships with key clients by identifying their needs and aligning our services to meet those requirements.

• Demonstrates strategic leadership in business development across multiple sectors as CEO of JEMA Ventures International, showcasing acumen in private equity investment opportunities worldwide; as well as disaster recovery consulting services.
• Exhibits expertise in navigating domestic and international real estate markets, leveraging knowledge in development and acquisition to tap into emerging opportunities.
• Manages investments in capital markets and mortgage-backed securities with a transaction volume exceeding $10 million, highlighting financial savvy and investment expertise.
• Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
• Crafts and executes creative financing strategies, optimizing investor and stakeholder outcomes, showcasing knowledge in financial structuring and resource optimization.
• Oversees new construction and rehabilitation project lifecycles with meticulous budget management and process development, demonstrating prowess in project management and operational efficiency.
• Capitalizes on profitable investment opportunities, significantly enhancing asset value and profitability, underlining unique perspective in market exploitation and value creation.
• Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.

Other roles: Senior Project Manager | Financial Compliance Manager | RFR/Closeout Manager | CDBG-DR/MIT Program Manager

• Managing the implementation of Disaster Recovery operations, including the administration and management of FEMA’s Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation operations in transitional recovery processes - Providing oversight on projects with over $26 Billion in assessed damages value to date.
• Serving as Principal Liaison between FEMA/COR3 and Government Agency Officials for FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program.
• Managing tasks and reviewing work products from other PA Team members, including site inspections, cost estimations, and evaluations by technical, environmental, historic, and insurance specialists.
• Assessing damages, inventorying needs, writing project worksheets, and tracking the progress of the PWs of other team members.
• Working closely with project officers, emergency coordinators, and technical experts, attending meetings, and assisting clients with FEMA programmatic and special considerations.
• Managing the FEMA Grants Portal on behalf of the client to ensure quick reimbursement of federal funds.

• Boosted clients confidence levels by addressing limiting beliefs, reframing negative thought patterns, and fostering a growth mindset.
• Offered group workshops on topics such as goal setting or stress management to inspire participants towards positive change.
• Enhanced client communication skills with targeted exercises, role-play scenarios, and constructive feedback.
• Fostered strong client relationships through empathetic listening skills, non-judgmental support, and genuine interest in client success.
• Established strong rapport with clients, fostering trusting and supportive coaching relationships.

• Assisted team leads and project management with technical advisement, cost estimating, disaster recovery, or management services with an emphasis on architecture or historical architecture for environmental reviews and engineering.
• Works with state and local governmental entities, providing vital disaster response and recovery services.

• Conducted comprehensive data analysis on reports and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of current processes, informing strategic decision-making for Intuit's CTG division.
• Fostered collaborative relationships with business partners, senior leaders, and project teams to uphold organizational standards and ensure business continuity amidst procedural updates.
• Maintained clear lines of communication regarding project statuses, challenges, and resolutions, ensuring all stakeholders were informed and aligned.
• Mentored and supported a diverse team of over 100 tax professionals, including CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and Tax Attorneys, in delivering precise tax advice and analysis to clients navigating personal and business tax complexities.
• Led the investigation of program irregularities using data analytics, rigorously testing tax calculation scenarios to isolate and escalate technical issues to engineering teams for resolution.

• Streamlined the freight forwarding process, optimizing the logistics of products worth over $5 million, ensuring their global shipment from China was conducted efficiently.
• Recruited and managed loading teams, enforcing stringent safety standards and guaranteeing the accurate and timely dispatch of client goods.
• Established strategic partnerships with local freight forwarders, which enhanced service quality and drove profitability through collaborative efforts.
• Oversaw the freight forwarding of goods valued at over $5 million, successfully navigating the complexities of global logistics.
• Developed relationships with local government agencies to ensure adherence to international trade laws and regulations, thus protecting all logistical operations.
• Utilized fundamental Mandarin to secure favorable wholesale terms with Chinese suppliers, significantly lowering procurement expenses for clients.

• Designed and delivered a comprehensive English language curriculum tailored for adult learners, enhancing the linguistic proficiency of 200 individuals for international assignments with Sinopec Oil.
• Implemented an immersive learning environment, facilitating rapid language acquisition by integrating conversational practice with cultural context.
• Leveraged advanced instructional technologies to develop and execute interactive lesson plans, increasing student engagement and retention.
• Created customized learning materials and strategically designed classroom settings to align with learner-centered teaching methodologies, promoting active participation and personalized education.
• Fostered a supportive and motivating classroom atmosphere, employing coaching and positive reinforcement strategies to build students' self-confidence and encourage the sustained improvement of language skills, behavior, and attitudes.

• Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
• Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
• Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
• Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.

• Collaborated with board members on financial oversight, balancing the budget and clearing the community's debts, demonstrating strategic fiscal management.
• Played a key role on the Search Committee, leading recruitment and fostering employee relations while expertly managing the preparation, analysis, and negotiation of Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Spearheaded financial recovery initiatives, boosting revenue collection from delinquent accounts by 60% through effective collection strategies.
• Utilized real estate and insurance knowledge to secure a $500,000 settlement for the community and streamlined the RFP process, enhancing the delivery of services.

• Oversaw lease agreements from inception to termination, ensuring compliance with local regulations and protecting the interests of both landlords and tenants.
• Created and led an informative New Home Buyers Workshop, empowering numerous families with the essential insights and strategies to navigate the purchase of their first homes successfully.
• Offered comprehensive guidance and dedicated support to clients throughout the property sales process, ensuring a smooth and informed transaction experience.
• Rigorously maintained compliance with industry regulations, including fair housing laws, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, and the safety standards set forth by the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC).
• Guided clients through complex escrow processes while addressing any concerns or questions that arose along the way.

• Managed pharmacy inventory and upheld safety standards by conducting regular stock checks and adhering to HIPAA regulations, ensuring medication availability and a sterile environment.
• Prepared and organized prescription orders efficiently, enabling pharmacists to dispense medications swiftly, while maintaining accuracy and patient confidentiality.
• Coordinated with healthcare providers and patients for prescription management, participated in ongoing pharmaceutical education, and ensured compliance with controlled substance regulations.