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Bernard Olayanju

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Project manager versed in all aspects of project and personnel management. Results-orientated and high-energy professional with talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Dedicated to fostering strong, effective team relationships.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Coordinator

St. Joseph's Home Care
Hamilton, Ontario
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained comprehensive databases of participants, activities, and outcomes for reporting purposes.
  • Participated in the development of new programs or modifications to existing programs.
  • Analyzed data to assess program impact and to guide strategic planning.
  • Oversaw the development and distribution of program materials, ensuring quality and accuracy.
  • Partnered with production team to resolve casting, budget and coverage problems.
  • Created and implemented new programming ideas to keep station relevant and growing.
  • Incorporated information about coverage goals, available time and viewer demographics to optimize schedule programming.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
  • Conducted regular program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes.

Senior Project Manager

RHOLF Professional Consult Ltd.
Ikeja, Lagos
04.2018 - 10.2023

· Collaborated with multiple partners and client stakeholders to execute multiple high-profile projects valued at more than $6 million over a 5-year period while ensuring delivery within budget and on schedule.

  • Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
  • Visited locations to observe operations and determine opportunities to streamline processes and achieve cost reductions.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
  • Oversaw the achievement of all technical, financial, and scheduling goals.
  • Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Implemented process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the organization.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations in order to assess effectiveness of strategies employed.
  • Directed portfolio management activities and strategic alignment of project goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams in planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
  • Created detailed reports on project status, issues, risks and opportunities.
  • Reviewed final results of each project before delivery.
  • Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
  • Completed thorough risk assessments and deployed management and response strategies to prevent roadblocks.
  • Brought in additional project personnel and resources to meet demands.
  • Coordinated internal resources and third parties and vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
  • Spearheaded key projects, resulting in high customer satisfaction and increased business revenues.
  • Established and maintained relationships with third parties and vendors.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients and other staff members.
  • Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.

· Achieved an average of 15% cost savings through strategic procurement and vendor negotiations.

· Designed project strategy to align project scope according to requirements and construction plan.

· Facilitated the execution of projects scope within budget allocation.

· Championed project management knowledge sharing and standards by educating stakeholders.

· Supported in account development, initial requirement gathering, and solutions offering.

· Collaborated with design partners and contractors to negotiate the bid process with clients.

· Optimised budgeting and procurement processes to negotiate better supplier terms and achieve material cost reductions of up to 20%.

· Supervision of the production team’s compliance with procedures

· Supporting project managers in the development of work plans

· Optimised resource assignments and documents to manage costs and ensured timely project delivery.

· Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration with architects, designers, contractors, and stakeholders, improving communication efficiency and reducing coordination errors by 40%.

· Optimized project assignments with architects to ensure a proper alignment of drawings with as-is measurements

· Facilitated weekly project review meetings with external stakeholders

· Spearheaded stakeholder communication process that improved internal and external stakeholder engagement by 33%, enhanced workflow cohesion across departments, and improved project deliverable times by 25%

· Oversaw and coordinated the training and onboarding process for new employee

Business Analyst

Hynstein Digital
Ikeja, Lagos
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • Conducted competitive analysis to inform strategic planning and positioning.
  • Undertook comprehensive project management duties, ensuring timely delivery of project objectives.
  • Developed reports using SQL queries to track progress against key performance indicators.
  • Prepared business proposals and presentations for various stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to define requirements for new projects.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics For Business Decision Making

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, None
04-2025

Master of Science - Sedimentary And Petroleum Geology

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
09-2018

Bachelor of Science - Applied Geology

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Oyo, Nigeria
11-2011

Skills

  • Data Analytics
  • Data Visualization
  • Project Management
  • Data Modelling
  • Machine Learning
  • Business Intelligence
  • Business Analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement

Certification

  • Scrum Manager Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Program Coordinator

St. Joseph's Home Care
10.2023 - Current

Senior Project Manager

RHOLF Professional Consult Ltd.
04.2018 - 10.2023

Business Analyst

Hynstein Digital
08.2016 - 03.2018

Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics For Business Decision Making

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

Master of Science - Sedimentary And Petroleum Geology

University of Lagos

Bachelor of Science - Applied Geology

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
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