OLUWATOBI SUSAN AKINSANYA
WHITE-PLAINS,NY
Summary
Results-driven Project Management Officer with over 5 years of experience leading strategic initiatives, optimizing operational processes, and delivering projects within scope, time, and budget constraints. Proven ability to enhance organizational efficiency, align project objectives with business goals, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Demonstrated strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President - Operations
AFFLUENT GROUP LLC
01.2020 - Current
- Strategic Project Leadership: Spearheaded the execution of high-impact projects aligned with organizational goals, resulting in a 20% increase in operational efficiency
- Budgeting and Financial Control: Managed project budgets exceeding $5 million, implementing cost-control measures that reduced project costs by 15% while maintaining quality standards
- Risk Management: Identified potential project risks and developed mitigation strategies, successfully avoiding project delays and cost overruns
- Performance Monitoring: Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project progress and team performance, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives
- Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively communicated project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, fostering transparency and collaboration across departments
Business Manager
TMC CAPITAL GROUP
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Project Coordination: Led cross-functional teams in the execution of financial restructuring projects, delivering solutions that optimized company financial performance
- Data Analysis: Directed comprehensive financial data analysis, providing insights that informed project strategies and decision-making processes
- Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensured project adherence to industry regulations and quality standards, implementing corrective actions as needed to maintain compliance
- Team Development: Mentored and trained project team members, enhancing their skills in data analysis, compliance, and strategic planning
Graduate/Teaching Assistant
MONROE COLLEGE
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Project Development & Implementation: Collaborated with faculty to design and implement new academic programs
- Managed the project lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring that all deliverables met academic standards and were aligned with the college's strategic goals
- Course Curriculum Enhancement: Led the revision of course curricula by conducting needs assessments, gathering input from stakeholders, and integrating the latest industry trends into the curriculum
- This project resulted in a 15% increase in student enrollment in the updated courses
- Research Project Coordination: Managed multiple research projects, including scheduling, data collection, and analysis
- Ensured that all research activities adhered to ethical guidelines and were completed within designated timelines
- Process Improvement: Identified and addressed inefficiencies in administrative processes
- Implemented new tracking systems for research projects and academic papers, reducing processing time by 20%
Retail Store Manager
PORTABELLA MENS’ RETAIL
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Store Renovation Project: Managed a complete renovation of the store, which included planning, budgeting, and coordination with contractors
- The project was completed two weeks ahead of schedule and under budget, leading to a 25% increase in customer foot traffic
- Inventory Management System Upgrade: Spearheaded the transition to a new inventory management system
- Led a cross-functional team to evaluate vendors, oversee data migration, and train staff, resulting in a 30% reduction in inventory shrinkage and a more accurate stock tracking system
- Sales Strategy Project: Developed and executed a sales strategy that focused on seasonal trends and customer preferences
- This project involved market research, promotional planning, and performance tracking, which led to a 20% increase in quarterly sales
- Customer Loyalty Program Launch: Initiated and managed the launch of a customer loyalty program
- Conducted a pilot phase, analyzed customer feedback, and adjusted before the full rollout, which successfully boosted repeat business by 15%
Zonal Sales Executive
CHEMSTAR PAINT INDUSTRY
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Regional Market Expansion Project: Led a project aimed at expanding Chemstar's market share in the region
- This involved conducting market research, identifying key growth areas, and coordinating with local distributors
- The project resulted in a 30% increase in market penetration within the first year
- Sales Process Optimization: Identified inefficiencies in the sales process and implemented new strategies that reduced the sales cycle by 20%
- This included training the sales team on new techniques, optimizing customer relationship management (CRM) tools, and streamlining the order fulfillment process
- Product Launch Project Management: Managed the launch of a new paint product line
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and logistics, to ensure a smooth launch
- The project was completed on time and exceeded initial sales targets by 10%
- Customer Retention Initiative: Developed and implemented a customer retention program that included personalized follow-ups and targeted promotions
- The initiative reduced customer churn by 18% and increased long-term customer loyalty
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.C.A.) -
Monroe College
New Rochelle, New York06.2022
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Finance
Monroe College
New Rochelle, New York06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secretarial Administration
Tai Solarin University of Education
Ogun State, Nigeria10.2014
Skills
- Project management
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Leadership & Team Development
- Process Improvement & Optimization
- Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Communication & Reporting
- Resource Allocation & Management
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Problem solving & Decision-making skills
- Contract & Vendor Management
- Technology & Tools Proficiency
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), in progress
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Training
Co-speaker at Black doctoral network conference, Newark, NJ, 2019
Association
National Association of Black Accountants, Member
Timeline
Vice President - Operations
AFFLUENT GROUP LLC
01.2020 - Current
Business Manager
TMC CAPITAL GROUP
11.2018 - 01.2020
Graduate/Teaching Assistant
MONROE COLLEGE
01.2018 - 01.2020
Retail Store Manager
PORTABELLA MENS’ RETAIL
01.2017 - 01.2019
Zonal Sales Executive
CHEMSTAR PAINT INDUSTRY
01.2012 - 01.2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Finance
Monroe College
Bachelor of Science - Secretarial Administration
Tai Solarin University of Education
- Project Management Professional (PMP), in progress
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.C.A.) -
Monroe College
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