Oladayo Olaniyan
Leader And Manager
Abuja
Summary
Professional Summary
Versatile Leader of proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Zion Diversified
Abuja
03.2021 - Current
- Piloting of the Company.
- Working closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Spearheading successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Overseeing operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Leading change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
Managing Director
Fort Knox Checks Ltd.
Abuja/Lagos
01.2017 - 02.2021
- Led and Managed the entire day-to-to day running of the Company.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
Managing Director
Fort Knox Guards Ltd.
Abuja/Lagos/Port-Harcourt/Ibadan/Jos/Owerri/Kaduna
01.2014 - 02.2021
- Led and Managed the entire day-to-to day running of the Company.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Led development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Chief Operating Officer
Fort Knox Group
Nigeria
01.2012 - 02.2021
- Oversaw Day-to-Day Operational Running of the Company.
- Centrally Managed and Coordinated Group Operations.
- Managed Teams across the Nation and International Presence/Affiliation.
- Managed Client Relationships.
- Did Budget and Cost Management Oversight.
- Ensured Human Capital Management Oversight.
- Did Special Projects Management.
Head, National Operations
Fort Knox Group
Nigeria
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Managed Central Coordination of Company Operations.
- Led Field and Office Management
- Ensured Client Interface Management
- Covered Project Monitoring and Quality Assurance
Head, Operations Admin.
Fort Knox Group
Abuja
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Ensured Central Coordination of Operations
- Provided Back-end Support to the Field
- Oversaw Client Communications Management
Head, Branch Customer Service
Intercontinental Bank Plc
Abuja
12.2007 - 12.2009
- Led and Managed Branch Customer Relationships.
- Forged new business relationships.
- Handled and resolved Customer Complaints.
- Processed electronic business products.
- Reconciled General Ledger accounts.
- Managed E-Banking/ATM channels.
- Processed Customers’ Financial Instruments.
Personal and Relationship Banking
NYSC, Intercontinental Bank Plc
Sokoto
11.2006 - 12.2007
- Managed Personal Banking Relationships.
- Generated Risk Assets.
- Mobilized Deposit Liabilities.
- Managed Customer Relationships.
Education
Advanced Leadership (ALP) -
University of Cambridge Judge Business School
CambridgeAdvanced Strategic Management -
Remoik & American Certification Institute
LagosMasters in Business Administration (Mini) -
London School Of Business And Finance (LSBF)
LondonB.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
University of Ilorin
IlorinSkills
Business administration
Business planning
Business Development
Mentoring and training
Deliverables oversight
Operations management
Staff Management
Project Management
Negotiation
Contract Management
Effective leadership
Client account management
Strategic planning
Product development
Total Quality Management
Affiliations
*University of Cambridge Judge Business School Alumni
*American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS International)
*Material Society of Nigeria (MSN)
*Nigeria Institute for Industrial Security (NIIS)
*Professional Background Screening Association USA
Timeline
Managing Director
Zion Diversified
03.2021 - Current
Managing Director
Fort Knox Checks Ltd.
01.2017 - 02.2021
Managing Director
Fort Knox Guards Ltd.
01.2014 - 02.2021
Chief Operating Officer
Fort Knox Group
01.2012 - 02.2021
Head, National Operations
Fort Knox Group
01.2011 - 12.2011
Head, Operations Admin.
Fort Knox Group
05.2010 - 12.2010
Head, Branch Customer Service
Intercontinental Bank Plc
12.2007 - 12.2009
Personal and Relationship Banking
NYSC, Intercontinental Bank Plc
11.2006 - 12.2007
Advanced Leadership (ALP) -
University of Cambridge Judge Business School
Advanced Strategic Management -
Remoik & American Certification Institute
Masters in Business Administration (Mini) -
London School Of Business And Finance (LSBF)
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
University of Ilorin