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Anan Lololi

TOROTNO,ON

Summary

Skilled Chairman proficient in driving improvements and maintaining order within the company board of directors. Offering excellent judgment, strong listening skills and a deep understanding of business operations. The bright and insightful Chairman is enthusiastic about applying 27 years of Sustainable Food Systems experience to dynamic challenges. Promotes growth and operational improvements as a first-rate communicator, organizer and planner. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Black Food Sovereignty Chair

Afri-Can FoodBasket
01.2019 - Current
  • Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
  • Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
  • Planned recruitment and renewals of designated committees.
  • Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
  • Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
  • Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions, and future plans.
  • Negotiated and resolved conflicts between stakeholders.
  • Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information, and fielded questions.
  • Composed and transcribed well-written reports, emails and technical documents with minimal supervision.
  • Managed workflow and calendars of Chairman's office to support meeting planning and development.
  • Recruited, developed and retained excellent faculty to meet organizational goals.
  • Researched and prepared semi-annual equipment and inventory reports as well as annual legislative reports, translating complex data for audiences.
  • Helped record, compile, summarize and analyze data.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.

Former Executive Director

Afri-Can FoodBasket
09.1995 - 01.2022
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
  • Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Conducted top-tier media interviews, highlighting key messages of major developments and enhancing company reputation.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Education And Communication

York University
Toronto, ON
06.2003

Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration

Centennial College
07.1994

Skills

  • Corporate Governance
  • Networking Abilities
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Resource Allocation
  • Project Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Motivation Techniques
  • Adaptability
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Cross-Cultural Competence
  • Influencing Skills
  • Team Building
  • Effective Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Decision Making
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Goal Setting
  • Staff Development
  • Time Management
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Budget Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Media Relations
  • Meeting Leadership
  • Policy Development
  • Staff Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Succession Planning
  • Annual Planning
  • Business Administration
  • Consulting
  • Project Oversight
  • Operations Oversight
  • Executive Leadership
  • Board Oversight
  • People and Culture
  • Community Outreach
  • Approachable Leader

Languages

English
Full Professional

Section name

To be continued

Timeline

Black Food Sovereignty Chair

Afri-Can FoodBasket
01.2019 - Current

Former Executive Director

Afri-Can FoodBasket
09.1995 - 01.2022

Master of Science - Environmental Education And Communication

York University

Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration

Centennial College

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