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Femi Akangbe
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Strategic and analytical professional with 10+ years of experience in business development, project coordination, and stakeholder management. Passionate about user-centric products, data-driven decision-making, and operational efficiency. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving. Seeking to apply product thinking, leadership, and analytical skills in Instacart’s APM program
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
Adalia Lagos
01.2015 - Current
- Founded and scaled a retail & logistics business, facilitating seamless shopping, shipping, and product sourcing from the states to Nigeria.
- Provided strategic direction for product development, resulting in high-quality offerings that resonated with customers' needs and preferences.
- Grew the customer base to over 300% from inception through targeted outreach and networking events.
- Evaluated market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Established international supplier partnerships, reducing procurement costs and improving delivery speed.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
AXA XL
10.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded data-driven reporting and insights for leadership, improving operational efficiency by 35%.
- Managed cross-functional projects, engaging internal and external stakeholders to streamline operations.
- Led planning and execution of 6+ high-profile industry events, engaging over 500 stakeholders.
- Optimized executive workflows, increasing productivity through strategic scheduling and priority management.
- Launched an internal employee engagement initiative, improving retention and workplace satisfaction by 25%.
Human Resources Specialist
Boston Consulting Group
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Reduced performance review inquiry response times by 100% by automating and optimizing workflows.
- Led data analysis on HRIS, identifying trends and opportunities to enhance employee performance management.
- Provided strategic advisory to leadership on talent performance, influencing key business decisions.
- Improved process efficiency by reducing new hire review backlog by 75% through structured workflow enhancements.
Executive Assistant, People & Culture Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Led an initiative that increased training attendance by 150% through targeted client engagement strategies.
- Developed Power BI dashboards for performance tracking, improving leadership decision-making processes.
- Spearheaded a credit recovery initiative, recovering $300K+ in outstanding receivables within 2 years.
- Championed employee engagement initiatives, boosting staff satisfaction rates by 30%.
- Promoted to Assistant Manager within 1.5 years based on top percentile performance.
Human Resources Administrator
Folawiyo Aje Services Limited
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Led the development of key performance indicators (KPIs), improving departmental productivity by 30%.
- Implemented training and development programs, increasing employee retention and engagement.
- Negotiated competitive employee benefit rates, improving workforce satisfaction and retention.
- Oversaw payroll and compliance processes, ensuring 100% adherence to regulatory requirements.
Human Resource Officer
Pensions Alliance Limited
03.2013 - 05.2015
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Obafemi Awolowo University
01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
Obafemi Awolowo University
03-2013
Skills
- Product Management: Agile, User & Market Research, Backlog Prioritization, Data Analysis,
- Tools: SQL, JIRA, Asana, Slack, Power BI, Excel, G-Suite, Salesforce
- Communication & Leadership: Stakeholder Management, Team Collaboration, Strategy Execution, User Stories, Business Correspondence
Highlight of Qualifications
- Project management skills showed through the 3+ years of planning, scope management, budget control, coordination & delivery of special projects
- Agile methodology skills honed over 6 months of working on 2 IT projects demonstrating knowledge of project charter, user stories, project tracking, daily stand ups and testing
- Proficient in MS suite & G-suite, Word, Docs, Excel, Sheets, PPT Slides,, JIRA, lack, Asana, Backlog management, Swim lane development, Change Management
- Successfully completed a Business Analysis course learning both the agile and traditional methods of project and product management
Interests
Certification
- Senior Professional in Human Resources International (SPHRi), HRCI, 2023
- Business Analysis Training Course - Topron Consulting , 2021
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
AXA XL
10.2023 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Boston Consulting Group
10.2022 - 10.2023
Executive Assistant, People & Culture Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers
10.2018 - 06.2022
Human Resources Administrator
Folawiyo Aje Services Limited
05.2015 - 09.2018
Co-Founder
Adalia Lagos
01.2015 - Current
Human Resource Officer
Pensions Alliance Limited
03.2013 - 05.2015
MBA - Human Resource Management
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
Obafemi Awolowo University
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