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OLUFEMI KOLAWOLE

management
Jersey City,NJ

Summary

Operations leader focused on enhancing team collaboration and streamlining processes. Successfully implemented improvements that increased productivity and reduced employee turnover, fostering a positive work environment. Committed to aligning operational strategies with overall business objectives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

FedEx
Newark, New Jersey
03.2026 - Current
  • Leads team operations to ensure timely package delivery and service quality.
  • Delegates daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Coordinates daily workflow to optimize staff productivity and efficiency.
  • Maintains a positive work environment that promotes collaboration between team members.
  • Establishes clear expectations for employees, providing guidance as, and when needed.
  • Collaborates with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.

Duty - Operations Supervisor / Assistant Manager

Gate Gourmet EWR
Newark, New Jersey
01.2023 - 11.2025

Implemented process improvements that increased productivity and reduced operational delays.

  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with safety standards.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align operational strategies with business objectives, enhancing collaboration.
  • Communicated regularly with upper management on operational progress and challenges to ensure alignment and support.
  • Fostered positive work environment and addressed employee concerns promptly, contributing to reduced turnover.

Duty Supervisor/Asst. Manager - Warehouse

Alliance Ground International EWR
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations of the (industrial) international and domestic cargo handling facility of the company, with about 60 warehouse and office agents.
  • Coordinated staff schedules to optimize workflow, ensuring effective resource allocation and enhancing team performance.
  • Established strong rapport with vendors to secure timely deliveries, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure consistent supply levels.
  • Managed crisis situations calmly, resolving customer issues and turning potential negative experiences into positive outcomes.
  • Troubleshot equipment malfunctions to ensure smooth daily operations.

GENERAL MANAGER

ONE WEST GLOBAL INC
01.2010 - 12.2017
  • Led operations and strategic vision, achieving sustained business growth through effective long-range planning.
  • Managed budgets and allocated resources to optimize profitability and support strategic initiatives.
  • Directed organizational change initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - PUBLIC SERVICE & ADMINISTRATION

Kean University
Union, NJ
08-2029

Associate - LIBERAL ARTS (TRANSFER UNITS OBTAINED)

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
06-2007

Associate - LIBERAR ARTS (TRANSFER UNITS OBTAINED)

CERRITOS COLLEGE
Cerritos, CA
07-1998

High school diploma - G E D

Norwalk Senior High School
Norwalk, CA
09-1996

B.Sc - SOCIOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
IBADAN
07-1989

Associate's degree (OND) - MASS COMMUNICATIONS

THE POLYTECHNIC
IBADAN
06-1985

Skills

  • Catering supervision
  • Sanitation and food safety compliance
  • Logistics management
  • Operations & Supply chain Management
  • Inventory & Quality control
  • Operational efficiency
  • Performance metrics
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective Interpersonal communication
  • Production and time sequencing
  • Conflict resolution

Accomplishments

  • AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GATEGROUP 2024
  • MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - GATEGROUP 2024

Timeline

Team Leader

FedEx
03.2026 - Current

Duty - Operations Supervisor / Assistant Manager

Gate Gourmet EWR
01.2023 - 11.2025

Duty Supervisor/Asst. Manager - Warehouse

Alliance Ground International EWR
01.2022 - 05.2023

GENERAL MANAGER

ONE WEST GLOBAL INC
01.2010 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - PUBLIC SERVICE & ADMINISTRATION

Kean University

Associate - LIBERAL ARTS (TRANSFER UNITS OBTAINED)

Long Beach City College

Associate - LIBERAR ARTS (TRANSFER UNITS OBTAINED)

CERRITOS COLLEGE

High school diploma - G E D

Norwalk Senior High School

B.Sc - SOCIOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

Associate's degree (OND) - MASS COMMUNICATIONS

THE POLYTECHNIC
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