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Michael Neequaye

Chicago,IL

Summary

Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Ideal Pensions Trust LLC, adept in strategic planning and operational efficiency.


Skilled in restroom care and customer service, enhancing client satisfaction and retention. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes, significantly improving profitability and operational effectiveness.



Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Housekeeping Assistant II

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by providing thorough and efficient cleaning services in guest rooms and common areas.
  • Ensured a welcoming environment for guests by keeping all areas clean, tidy, and wellmaintained.
  • Proactively addressed potential housekeeping issues by conducting regular inspections and initiating corrective actions as needed.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail when performing deep-cleaning tasks, resulting in outstanding room condition upon completion.

Warehouse Associate

Amazon Fresh
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel

Chief Executive Officer

New Anthem LLC
08.2018 - 12.2022
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability.

Chief Executive Officer

Ideal Pensions Trust LLC
06.2016 - 07.2018

Responsible for set up and operationalized Ideal Pension Trust Limited, as a Corporate Trustee


Responsible for ensuring day-to-day controls are established for the effective, efficient and profitable conduct of the company’s business


Responsible for defining operational needs and recruited the personnel with requisite skill and experience to conduct the business of the company


Managing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the company through my immediate reports – Head of Operations and Client Service, Head of Marketing, Chief Finance Officer and the Head of Compliance and Regulations


Developed and maintained working relationship with the Board of Trustees for all the schemes, as well as working closely with the Board of Directors of the company


Ensured operations are in sync with strategy as well as taking leadership role in establishing performance targets and monitoring performance against goals


Working with my management team, we developed and deployed our operational and administrative policies, standards and practices


Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements as enshrined in the pension law


Developed and cascaded the organizations strategy/ mission statement and plans to the staff and implementing appropriate rewards and recognition as well as corrective practices to align personnel with company goals


General Manager

Discovery Pensions Trust LLC
06.2014 - 05.2016

o Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company as a Corporate Trustee, including leading the marketing drive, which targets corporate and individuals in both the formal and informal sectors

Monitoring to ensure timely and prudent management of scheme assets by service providers – Custody Bank and Funds Manager

Representing the organization at meetings with the Pensions Regulator (National Pensions Regulatory Authority), and other relevant bodies and the association of Corporate Trustees

Collaborating with and ensuring the timely and approved investment of clients monthly contributions by Pension Fund Managers

Ensuring timely reporting and dissemination of monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Pensions Regulator and statement of accounts to pension clients

Client Relations Manager

Enterprise Trustees LLC
06.2011 - 01.2014
  • Updated propriety system to keep [Type] teams up to date.
  • Assisted in the development of marketing materials targeted at potential clients, showcasing the company''s strengths and value proposition.
  • Served as an escalation point for complex client issues requiring senior management intervention; worked closely with various departments in order to reach a satisfactory resolution.
  • Increased customer retention rates by providing exceptional service and support for all client needs.

Education

Master of Science - Administration

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

Griggs University
Silver Spring, MD
06.1998

Associate of Arts - Pastoral Administration / Business Studies

Valley View University
Accra, Ghana
06.1992

Skills

  • Skilled, and results-oriented Manager with proven track record of efficiently managing resources to achieve goals Experience in managing complex or multi-disciplinary projects, assessing training needs of staff as it relates to institutions' goals and desired outputs
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Problem Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Needs Assessment
  • Collaboration with stakeholders and business partners

Timeline

Housekeeping Assistant II

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Warehouse Associate

Amazon Fresh
06.2024 - 08.2024

Chief Executive Officer

New Anthem LLC
08.2018 - 12.2022

Chief Executive Officer

Ideal Pensions Trust LLC
06.2016 - 07.2018

General Manager

Discovery Pensions Trust LLC
06.2014 - 05.2016

Client Relations Manager

Enterprise Trustees LLC
06.2011 - 01.2014

Master of Science - Administration

Andrews University

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

Griggs University

Associate of Arts - Pastoral Administration / Business Studies

Valley View University
Michael Neequaye