FRANCIS OLABODE ADEKOYA
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
I am a natural people's person and understanding what people need helps me strategize and deliver the pitch that best fits their circumstance. I have built an excellent skill set in customer relations over 20 years from advertising to print media to customer services and people management. In the last 14 years, I have worked in diverse roles within the International Recruitment industry with expertise in Africa particular in major markets like Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Manager
INTO University Partnerships
06.2018 - Current
- Budget Forecasting, Management and Maximization, Managing Relationship with Partner Universities and Agents, Maintaining existing successes while exploring new opportunities for recruitment growth, Market intelligence reporting with SWOT analysis, Organising & coordinating IUP exhibitions, Planning & executing marketing strategies as decided by Management, Agreeing targets based on market intelligence with agents, Offering Agents with miscellaneous support include but not restricted to admissions advice, discount requests and visa support, Strategic thinking and managing the needs of the business, Achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Recruitment Manager
Study Group International
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Budget Forecasting, Management and Maximisation, Managing Relationship with Partner Universities and Agents, Maintaining existing successes while exploring new opportunities for recruitment growth, Managing and improving SG Partner Universities brand in my region, Organising & coordinating UK/EU focused Schools Mini Education Fairs for SG Partner Universities twice in a year (Pilot scheme in Nigeria Only), Planning & executing marketing strategies as decided by SG Management, Agreeing targets based on market intelligence, Offering Agents with miscellaneous support include but not restricted to admissions advice, discount requests and visa support, Strategic thinking and managing the needs of the business, Achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Recruitment Specialist
Study Group International
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Budget Forecasting, Management and Maximisation, Managing Relationship with Partner Universities and Agents, Maintaining existing successes while exploring new opportunities for recruitment growth, Managing and improving SG Partner Universities brand in Nigeria, Organising & coordinating UK/EU focused Schools Mini Education Fairs for SG Partner Universities twice in a year, Planning & executing marketing strategies as decided by SG Management, Agreeing targets based on market intelligence, Offering Agents with miscellaneous support include but not restricted to admissions advice, discount requests and visa support, Strategic thinking and managing the needs of the business, Achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Business Development Manager
SI-UK Nigeria
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Budget Forecasting, Management and Maximisation, Managing Relationship with Partner Institutions, Building and growing new university relationships
Branch Manager
UKEAS (now INTAKE Education)
03.2012 - 05.2014
- Branch Budget Forecasting, Management and Maximisation, Managing Relationship with Partner Institutions, Managing and improving Universities brand in Nigeria, Organising UK Education Exhibitions - Coordinating attending institutions, Hotels, Transportation and other logistics, Advising Management on publicity drive for Exhibitions and other company events, Managing students' admission and visa applications, Delivering Visa Seminars and Pre-departure briefings, HR Functions - Managing Staff Recruitment, Emotions, Welfare, Productivity and Performance, Strategic thinking and managing the needs of the business, Business Development in Abuja/Northern Nigeria & Environs, Achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
In-Country Representative
PFL/University of Glamorgan (now University of South Wales)
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Managing University/Key Agent (PFL) Relationship, Managing and improving University brand in Nigeria, Managing students' admission and visa applications, Achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic thinking and Productivity Management
Departmental/Line Manager
Tesco Stores UK
02.2006 - 01.2008
- Customer Relations, Staff/Management Relations, Staff Management / Human Resources, Productivity Index Management, Organisational Design & Development, Legal Log-books Management, Strategising for smooth business atmosphere, Strategic Thinking, Managing the needs of the business, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Budget Forecasting & Management, Career Management
General Assistant
Tesco Stores UK
12.2004 - 01.2006
Graphic Designer/Print Supervisor
NELAG Limited
01.2002 - 08.2004
- Clients' Media Campaign Management, Design Layout Generation, Models Casting & Shooting Management, Colour Separation Development, Lithographic Supervision, Professional Job Presentation, Brand Management
Graphic Designer (Internship)
LTC Advertising Limited
01.1999 - 01.2000
Education
Master of Arts - Design (Strategy & Innovation)
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, United Kingdom01.2006
Bachelor of Technology - Industrial Design (Graphics Option)
Federal University of Technology Akure - Ondo State
Akure, Ondo State02.2000
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Innovation
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Coordinating
- Management Training
- International Student Recruitment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hobbies And Interests
- Reading/Learning
- Travelling
- Woodwork
- Flight Simulation
- Indoor Sports
- Surfing the Internet for Information
Personal Information
- Marital Status: Married
- Title: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RECRUITMENT EXPERT
- Date of Birth: 04/30/1977
- Nationality: Nigerian
Timeline
Recruitment Manager
INTO University Partnerships
06.2018 - Current
Recruitment Manager
Study Group International
01.2016 - 05.2018
Recruitment Specialist
Study Group International
06.2015 - 01.2016
Business Development Manager
SI-UK Nigeria
06.2014 - 05.2015
Branch Manager
UKEAS (now INTAKE Education)
03.2012 - 05.2014
In-Country Representative
PFL/University of Glamorgan (now University of South Wales)
01.2009 - 12.2011
Departmental/Line Manager
Tesco Stores UK
02.2006 - 01.2008
General Assistant
Tesco Stores UK
12.2004 - 01.2006
Graphic Designer/Print Supervisor
NELAG Limited
01.2002 - 08.2004
Graphic Designer (Internship)
LTC Advertising Limited
01.1999 - 01.2000
Master of Arts - Design (Strategy & Innovation)
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor of Technology - Industrial Design (Graphics Option)
Federal University of Technology Akure - Ondo State
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