AKINGBOYE, Akinbayode Olaoluwa

15, Olayinka Street, Off Olaleye Street. Sawmill-Gbagada, Lagos, Nigeria

Tel: +234-80-3839-2058, Email: [email protected]

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

A smart, committed, proactive, creative and value-adding business support executive with over 17 years’ experience across several industries in a range of business support roles. End to end support for strategic Human Resource initiatives from hire to retire, Admin, Project and Facilities management roles. Strong background in writing, editing and strong drive for the attainment of professional excellence. Interested in advancing my career in Admin, Project and Facilities management roles in a value-adding organization.

SKILL

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skill with fluency in spoken and written English

·         Multi-task and manage pressure

·         Problem resolution

·         Risk assessment

·         Project management

·         Organized, team building and team management

·         Relationship development and vendor management

·         Client service and customer satisfaction

·         Quote and price negotiation

·         Hiring and training

·         Business Continuity Management (ISO 22301)

·         Health, Safety and Environment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sept 2012 – February 2019             Facility Manager – Facilities Management Unit

AIICO Insurance Plc.

AIICO Plaza-Churchgate Street, Victoria Island-Lagos-Nigeria

Ø  Plan,organize,oversee and co-ordinate the Facilities function organization wide (Head Office and branches)

Ø  Oversee deployment and maintenance of facility infrastructure including mechanical and electrical systems and machinery for preventive and corrective maintenance interventions

Ø  Oversee the leasing of office space to interested corporate tenants

Ø  Management  of the company’s business premises and environment for the achievement of a neat and professional business ambience

Ø  Responsible for procurement facilitation and stocking of unit related items to mitigate service failure

Ø  Ensure the execution of the service level agreement, maintenance agreements for office equipment, machinery and plant

Ø  Responsible for regular Head Office and branch offices inspection and generation of report advising Management of required office renovation and upgrade

Ø  Management and co-ordination of organization wide projects (Property renovation, power upgrade project, façade upgrade project, lift installation and upgrade project) etc.  and source for reputable and competent contractors/vendors  for the execution of these works

Ø  Responsible for identification of suitable properties for business development and expansion

Ø  Responsible for annual planning of Facilities related projects / activities as well as the management of the annual  budget (Opex and Capex) and budget quarterly monitoring to checkmate expenditure over-run. While also taking into account new Facilities development/initiatives

Ø  Effective management and oversee cleaning / janitorial services covering the offices, meeting rooms,restrooms,reception,lobbies,entire premises including the refuse area and the car park

Ø  Manage and oversee security operations organization wide as well as the vehicle parking management

Ø  Contractors/vendors identification, engagement and management; including negotiation of their quotes / BoQ

Ø  Management of site contractors to ensure their intervention work does not disrupt business activities, cause harm to both staff and clients  and ensure their works are executed to specification

Ø  Responsible for expatriate accommodation identification, apartment furnishing and set-up

Ø  Ensure the company’s Health and Safety Policy is documented, communicated and implemented consistently across the organization

Ø  Plan, organize and direct  deployment of health and safety signages as well as directional signages

Ø  Ensure daily routine health and safety checks are carried out on electrical appliances handling, ergonomics compliance, safety gears, safety signage, reflectors, fire extinguishers etc. with key findings being documented and gaps bridged

Ø  Investigate and where appropriate, assist others to investigate the circumstances and causes of accidents, document them and take necessary steps to prevent a recurrence

Ø  Increase health and safety awareness at all levels within the organization by regular communication of relevant materials through approved channels

Ø  Management and supervision of departments spatial relocation in collaboration with the identified departments/units

Ø  Facilitate periodic pest control exercise

Ø  Management of the organization’s emergency response plan exercise

Ø  Facilitate the fire safety equipment testing and management of the organization’s emergency response plan

Ø  Management of  the Housekeeping and workspace management responsibility

Ø  Act as liaison with all related governmental and regulatory agencies on business properties, health and safety, projects

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT AIICO INSURANCE

Ø  Involved in the successful set-up of a standard, modern and professional document management archive, the first of its kind in Nigerian Insurance industry

Ø  Seamless business documents relocation from a rented space to the company owned facility

Ø  Disruption-free relocation of majority of the business units staff and furnishings from the Corporate Head Office to the Head Office annex

Ø  Responsible for the renovation and upgrade of 14 branches of AIICO Insurance nationwide including the Head Office annex

Ø  Responsible for the Internal and external re-modelling of the AIICO Corporate Head Office building

Ø  Responsible for the refurbishment of the AIICO Corporate Head Office building lifts

Ø  Responsible for the setting up of a fitness centre at the AIICO Corporate Head Office building

Ø  Responsible for the introduction and deployment of lift at the Head Office annex building

Ø  I was on the team selected to visit Alucobond factory at Singen,Germany for the inspection of the cladding panel production and upon return, I supervised the cladding panel deployment  on the AIICO Corporate Head Office building

Ø  I was adjudged and commended as the most outstanding Corporate Services Division staff in 2016; the first and only time this initiative was advanced.

Jun 2008 – Jan 2012                             HR Business Partnership Unit

United Bank for Africa Plc. Marina-Lagos.

Ø  Identified talents to fill vacancies.

Ø  Managed talent recruitment database for various roles in the organization.

Ø  Organized and facilitated experienced and non-experienced hire interviews.

Ø   Facilitated new hires induction exercise

Ø  Facilitated disciplinary meetings and represent HR department, prepares disciplinary reports and communicate learning points to Management.

Ø  Conducted exit interviews for disengaging staff and provided exit report to Head, HR to mitigate staff turnover, fill employment gap etc.

Ø  Managed MVPs database and records (Most Valuable Performers).

Ø  Facilitated Job description design for roles in the Bank.

Ø  Managed vacancy profiles, seek approval to fill critical vacancies.

Ø  Prepare reports on areas of responsibility

Apr 2006 – Jun 2008                             Customer Service, Supervisor

Maersk International Shipping Line -V/I – Lagos.

Ø  Supervise the customer service team for the provision of excellent customers’ service to the Customers.

Ø  Resolve Customers complaint

Ø  Manage the planning and loading of customers shipment on vessels

Ø  Organize and train customer service team members periodically on products and application

Ø  Prepare container terminal advisory for customers information

Ø  Interview candidates for employment consideration and job placement in the Customer service unit.

Ø  Facilitate the design of  job descriptions for customer service team members

Ø  Supervise the call centre activities, review all in-bound and out-bound calls for quality control purposes

Jun-2003 – Mar 2006                            Head, HR/Admin

WMC, Ikeja – Lagos.

Ø  Plan, organize and manage the Human Resources role of the organization

Ø  Prepare the HR Policy

Ø  Scout for suitable candidates to fill vacancies

Ø  Facilitate the recruitment of the company  staff

Ø  Manage the staff performance appraisal

Ø  Design and interpret the staff Handbook

Ø  Facilitate and manage staff confirmation exercise

Ø  Oversaw office cleaning/housekeeping/deployment of signages / ambience improvement / parking/security

Ø  Prepare reports on areas of responsibility

Aug 2001– May 2003                          Welfare & Relationship Officer/Training -HR

Intercontinental Bank Plc.

Ø  Facilitate entry level tests

Ø  Process staff loan requests

Ø  Prepare staff redeployment letters and ensures staff report at the advised postings

Ø  Facilitate the confirmation of newly recruited staff

Ø  Facilitate appraisal exercise

Ø  Manage staff file / records

Ø  Facilitate the preparation and the signing of training certificates

Ø  Training school housekeeping

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Masters, Industrial and Labour Relations

Lagos State University, Lagos State

B.A (Hons) English Studies

Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State

TRAININGS

·         Financial Institution Training Centre (FITC) – Developing Leadership Competencies (2018)

·         Michael Stevens Consulting – Effective Facilities Management (2018)

·         Phillips Consulting – Critical Thinking (2017)

·         JK Michaels Consulting – Project Management Training (2016)

·         Lagos Business School – Environmental Sustainability Programme (2015)

·         Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals – General HSE certificate – 2013 / Competence HSE (Level 3) – 2013

·         Maersk Shipping Line Academy – Leading Others, Ghana (2007)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

·         Member, International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

PERSONAL DETAILS

Nationality – Nigerian

Marital Status – Married

Hobbies – Football, music and meeting people

Driving license – Full

Computer skills – Microsoft office, internet and email

REFERENCES

1). Moruf Apampa

Executive Director, FBN Insurance-Nigeria

Telephone – +2348055093071

2). Phil Maduagwu

Country HR Head, Nokia – Nigeria

Telephone – +2347030393378

SUBJECT: COVER LETTER

JOB TITLE: FACILITY MANAGER

NAME: AKINGBOYE AKINBAYODE OLAOLUWA

DATE: MAY 14, 2020

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Dear Sir/Ma,

I am interested in advancing my career in your topflight organization in Canada in the capacity of a Facilities Manager based on your advertised job vacancy.

I am an experienced, result driven, energetic, tireless, outstanding performer and a rare breed Facilities Manager with 7 solid years experience of effectively and efficiently handling several Facilities management responsibilities  and projects in one of the biggest insurance companies in Nigeria;AIICO Insurance Plc.

I quite understand the handicap of most business successes is hinged on finding the right persons for the right job and to this end, I pledge to work with your organization displaying utmost commitment, the right attitude and impeccable integrity with a view to advancing it to a greater status.

I am strongly determined to relocate to Canada for work and I already possess the knowledge, experience and documents required to successfully apply for a Canadian work permit. In addition, I understand the magnitude of your responsibilities when considering foreign workers and as a foreign worker, I am prepared to discharge all my duties with great focus, commitment and passion, even better than Canadian employees, given my sheer determination and ambition to succeed in this new economy.

I have recorded a lot of achievements in my career as far as Facilities management is concerned across over 25 business locations and I still have a lot to give in the advancement of my career Some of my achievements in this application role are but not limited to: handling several properties renovation and upgrade projects, office space planning, furniture deployment and beautification, engagement of cleaning and security firms and supervision and management of these services, parking space management and landscaping, fitness centre supervision and management, generated waste separation for re-cycling and disposal, facilitator and manager of the emergency prepared plan, fire service and safety equipment testing, food vendor selection and engagement, cooling systems management, property space rental and tenants management, office space and premises fumigation and sanitation, lifts installation and refurbishments, power upgrade, setting up of the first Nigerian Insurance company central archive etc  ; all of these duties and responsibilities and more were cost effectively delivered in a timely manner, to expectation and with utmost integrity and professionalism.

While I am available to interview with your organization at your earliest convenient time with respect to the above subject and vacancy, you can rest assured that you will be glad to have me as part of your team as I will put company-before-self and go the extra mile to enact the expected change and results sufficiently capable of enhancing the business growth and prosperity of your great organization.

Ultimately, my plan is to obtain Canadian permanent residency for myself and family and go on to serve your organization extensively with utmost dedication, commitment and loyalty and it is based on the foregoing that I kindly request you consider me for employment sponsorship as I am currently resident in Nigeria.

Please, find attached my Curriculum Vitae for your action and the verification of my claim and ability from my previous managers whose details are stated therein.

Yours faithfully,

AKINGBOYE, Akinbayode Olaoluwa