Folashade Oyewole
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Resourceful Small Business Advisor recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, financial analysis, and market research to assist small businesses in achieving sustainable growth. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring tailored advice that meets unique business needs. Committed to leveraging these soft skills to facilitate successful outcomes for small businesses.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Business Advisor
Scotiabank
, Saskatchewan
10.2023 - Current
- Provided financial advice and guidance to help small businesses manage their cash flow, budgeting, and other financial matters.
- Analyzed client's current operations and identified areas where improvements could be made in order to reduce costs or increase revenues.
- Educated clients on the importance of updating and maintaining accurate records, such as change of ownership, financial statements, invoices, receipts, and payrolls, in order to comply with state regulations.
- Coordinated meetings between clients and partners who could provide additional resources or expertise when needed.
- Identified the needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Business Development Consultant
Vendasta
, Saskatchewan
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed sales funnel processes through initial engagement with prospective customers to ascertain needs, determine solutions and establish new business relationships.
- Prepared presentations to demonstrate value proposition of services offered by the organization.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies for business development, growth, and expansion.
- Met and exceeded goals for high-volume personal sales through clientele
development and product knowledge. - Shared feedback and ideas with management to improve processes.
- Leveraged in-house CRM systems to manage and document daily activities.
Business Development Consultant
Autogig International Resources Limited
03.2018 - 09.2022
- Managed sales funnel processes through initial engagement with prospective customers to ascertain needs, determine solutions and establish new business relationships.
- Reviewed existing key client programs and designed and implemented new
programs to expand market share. - Developed and delivered progress reports, proposals, required documentation
and presentations using Microsoft Office. - Designed marketing campaigns, seminars, direct mail and email campaigns for
target markets. - Conferred with management to offer feedback on operations and promotions
based on customer preferences and purchasing habits. - Recruited, hired, and trained new hires to optimize profitability.
- Worked with teams from other departments in the creation and consistent development of user-friendly e-commerce website to gain more credibility, better inform our customers, target wider audience, and give our customers seamless user experience.
Business Development Consultant
Epot Consulting Limited
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Consulted with senior management to make strategic business decisions.
- Contributed immensely to the development and implementation of business strategies, policies, and procedures to aid organizational growth.
- Drove sales of company services by meeting with customers and prospective clients using a strategic and organized approach.
- Designed marketing campaigns, seminars, direct mail, and email campaigns for target markets.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Produced sales documents, finalized deals, and filed records.
Education
Master of Science - Oil & Gas Operations Management
University of Central Lancashire
Lancashire, UK01-2015
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Mathematics
Covenant University
Ogun, Nigeria01-2011
Skills
- Account Management
- Business Strategy Development
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Budget Planning
- Leadership coaching
- Competitive Analysis
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Business process improvement
- Cash Flow Management
- Exemplary communication skills
Certification
- Certificate in Small Business Banking, Moody's Analytics, Oct. 2024
- Tekedia Mini-MBA, Tekedia Institute, Dec. 2021
- Fundamentals of Human Resources Management Training, Kendor
Consulting, July 2021 - Agile Product Management, Utiva Product School, June 2020
- Certified Business Development Expert, Business Training Institute, Oct. 2019
Languages
English
Full Professional
Yoruba
Native/ Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Small Business Advisor
Scotiabank
10.2023 - Current
Business Development Consultant
Vendasta
12.2022 - 07.2023
Business Development Consultant
Autogig International Resources Limited
03.2018 - 09.2022
Business Development Consultant
Epot Consulting Limited
03.2017 - 02.2018
Master of Science - Oil & Gas Operations Management
University of Central Lancashire
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Mathematics
Covenant University
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