AKALUGWA ROLAND EDIRIN
Milton,ON
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented Facility Manager with proven expertise in the concept of Building Life Cycle that comprise real estate advisory, facility management and building maintenance, bringing 7 years of experience in providing leadership to Management and Cross-functional teams. Offering a proven aptitude for proactive issue resolution and enforcement of safe practices among personnel.
A target-driven achiever with a penchant for creating opportunities for Entrepreneurship Development and Wealth creation across all economic sectors.
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Quality-driven and goal-focused with strong research, planning and problem-solving abilities. Gifted in being a technical knowledge base, organizing workflow and improving processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Assistant
Job Creation Unit, The Presidency
05.2016 - 05.2023
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
- Provided technical guidance and support to team members.
- Gathered, organized and distributed technical documentation.
- Updated supervisor on status of projects.
- Implemented processes and procedures to improve overall efficiency in operations.
- Adapted quickly to changing project priorities and job specifications with analytical thinking and task prioritization skills.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Trained and mentored 10 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Co-Founder/Associate Partner
CasaFlo Realties Ltd
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Identifying properties with potentials for high investment returns and advising investors on best offers
- Assess the impact of a major development in terms of economic viability and environmental impact
- Identifying high potential locations and properties for the establishment of Short-term rental service investments
- Creating opportunities for wealth creation through innovative crowd funding strategies for investments in real estate
- Work closely with other professionals such as highways and structural engineers, town planners and architects, in considering new developments
- Managing large property portfolios for clients and advising them on the purchase and sale of individual investments
- Monitoring and managing a case load effectively to ensure quick resolution of issues, that help to control costs and derive the maximum financial benefit to the portfolio
- Managing all kinds of properties on behalf of clients, to meet the landlord's contractual obligations; this includes ensuring compliance with the conditions of the tenancy, collecting rents and handling building maintenance and repairs
- Work to action maintenance problems reported by the Tenants which are the landlord's responsibility
- Prepare detailed reports on property for purposes such as rent reviews, investment potential, valuations for mortgages and other purposes, marketability and building surveys
- Negotiating with confidence, orally and in writing, with Landlords, Managing agents on Real Estate Sales and Leases on behalf of clients
- Negotiating directly with Landlords, managing agents and neighbors to resolve disputes of a repair or legal nature
- Apply appropriate law for landlord and tenant negotiations and enforce health and safety regulations.
Business Consulting Analyst
MCS Consulting Limited
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Developing solutions designed to mitigate current dearth of skilled and competent technicians in the construction industry, by developing competent enterprise builders and wealth creators
- Researching best practices as well as well as innovative solutions in the delivery of programme strategies as it relates to Technical and Vocational Education (TVET)
- Researching identifiable global case studies and success stories in the delivery of TVET solutions leading to the development of the SkillUp Methodology
- Identifying viable skills for construction, taking into cognizance the current trends and needs of the industry
- Determining the requirements of a project or program, and communicating them clearly to all stakeholders, facilitators and partners
- Assist in the development of Project/Program strategic framework and facilitating the strategy execution plans
- Develop strategies for establishing partnerships and business relationships to promote the company, and advice senior management on best strategies
- Performed gap analysis to Identify and facilitate Process Improvement Areas within the business group
- Executed analysis of risks and identified risk mitigation strategies.
- Manage data, develop correspondence, prepare reports and file paperwork
- Provide required Technical assistance to RBCS and other sister companies ü Rapporteur, Skills Development: Technical Vocations Education Design Group, 22nd Nigerian Economic Summit
- Member, Technical and Editorial Sub Committees of the Steering Committee, 2nd Lagos State Enterprise Day
Junior Estate Surveyor/Facility Manager
John Zedomi and Associates
04.2012 - 02.2014
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Supervised staff of 20 persons in day-to-day activities.
- Coordinated with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels.
- Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances.
- Conducted monthly inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems, and equipment.
Industrial Attaché
John Zedomi & Associates
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Manage property portfolio
- Act as Assistant Surveyor during property valuation exercise
- Source properties for clients
- Management of property leases
- Carry out quarterly/annual financial forecasting/budgeting for various maintenance activities
- Conduct property acquisition and/or disposal on behalf of the company
- Planning and overseeing building/renovation works
- Allocating and managing space within managed buildings
- Organizing security and general administrative services
- Ensuring that facilities managed meet government regulations environmental, health and security standards
- Advising on energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including maintenance, grounds and custodial workers
- Managing general building maintenance activities in a residential estate
Education
Advanced Diploma - Procurement & Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
United Kingdom08.2023
Diploma - Procurement & Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
United Kingdom04.2022
BSc. - Estate Management
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria11.2016
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Training Initiatives
- Service Contract Management
- Facility Operations
- Loss Prevention Strategies
- Schematic Design
- Market Analysis
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Supplier Selection
- Strategic Goals
- Consulting
- Procurement Management
- Negotiation
- Project Management
- Training and Development
- Workflow Planning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Quality Control
- Community Outreach and Education
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Program Coordination
- Vocational Planning
- Research
- MS Office
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Timeline
Senior Technical Assistant
Job Creation Unit, The Presidency
05.2016 - 05.2023
Co-Founder/Associate Partner
CasaFlo Realties Ltd
10.2014 - 05.2016
Business Consulting Analyst
MCS Consulting Limited
03.2014 - 08.2014
Junior Estate Surveyor/Facility Manager
John Zedomi and Associates
04.2012 - 02.2014
Industrial Attaché
John Zedomi & Associates
09.2011 - 04.2012
Advanced Diploma - Procurement & Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Diploma - Procurement & Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
BSc. - Estate Management
University of Lagos
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