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Education
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Lawal Olayiwola

Edmonton

Summary

I am experienced in Business Analysis and Project Management. I have a diverse banking, marketing, business procurement, sales, and operations background-expert on business and systems requirements, user acceptance testing, and end-user training. I am accomplished at leveraging past lessons to inform future decision-making. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes, and exceeding requirements in team environments-diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills. I perform project planning, negotiation, problem-solving, risk assessment and management, budgeting, resource allocation, vendor management, and regulatory compliance. I have a proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and ensuring timely project completion. I seek a challenging position where I can actively contribute to the success of a vibrant organization.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Leatherback
09.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated transaction settlement and expanded market reach by leading strategic initiatives and driving growth within the Canadian markets, including promoting retail remittance
  • Increased customer base by 30% within one month through targeted strategies and effective implementation
  • Led a large team, optimized operations, and implemented strategic initiatives to achieve high customer penetration and ensure quality service delivery, reporting directly to the COO
  • Collaborated with business unit managers to identify and pursue new revenue-generating opportunities, enhancing overall business performance
  • Supported software development projects by defining and communicating clear requirements to technical teams, ensuring successful project outcomes
  • Optimized workflow processes to improve productivity and achieve operational excellence, significantly enhancing overall efficiency.

Project Coordinator/Business Analyst

Structon Limited
06.2018 - 07.2023

Project Coordinator/Business Analyst June 2018 – July 2023

Structon Limited


  • Managed a $3M office complex construction project, handling all phases from initiation to handover, including stakeholder requirements gathering, architectural coordination, and change control to ensure on-time delivery nd ensuring financial targets.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives.
  • Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
  • Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitated frequent progress reports and presentations to keep management informed about ongoing activities within their respective domains.


Education

Graduate Diploma - Project Management

Centennial College
Scarborough, ON
04.2023

Master of Arts - Peace And Conflict Resolution

University of Ibadan
Nigeria
02.2017

Bachelor of Science - International Relations

Lead City University
Nigeria
09.2012

Skills

  • Power Bi (basic)
  • User Stories
  • Business Analysis
  • Product development
  • Procurement Process
  • Risk Management
  • Team Building
  • Project Management
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Problem Solving
  • Scrum Master
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Requirement Analysis
  • Strategic Planning

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Projeject Managent Institute-PMP
  • Scrum Alliance-Certified Scrum Master

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Professional
  • Certified Scrum Master- Scrum Alliance

Timeline

Project Manager

Leatherback
09.2023 - Current

Project Coordinator/Business Analyst

Structon Limited
06.2018 - 07.2023

Graduate Diploma - Project Management

Centennial College

Master of Arts - Peace And Conflict Resolution

University of Ibadan

Bachelor of Science - International Relations

Lead City University
Lawal Olayiwola