Levi Ajodha
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dynamic and performance-driven business professional with high integrity, strong work ethic and great leadership skills. Meticulous and resourceful Business Manager with proven success leading productive teams, controlling budgets, networking to drive growth initiatives and marketing to maximize brand outreach.
Strategic business development leader with forward-thinking and creative approaches to developing revenue channels, capitalizing on market conditions and enhancing sales funnels. Consultative sales expert with proven expertise in supply chain logistics and after-sales support.
Multi-talented professional with several years of experience bringing background in financial administration, business development and operations leadership. Skilled at stepping into different areas with flexible and resourceful approach. Visionary project and program leader with exceptional problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Architect
Smartscrub Restoration
05.2021 - Current
- Created roadmaps that identified milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and constraints related to the implementation of projects.
- Assessed potential vendors' products and services against organizational requirements; negotiated contracts as needed.
- Led efforts in developing a roadmap for Enterprise Architecture implementation across multiple departments.
- Delivered improvements to increase productivity and upgrade standards for assessment of business processes.
- Worked with business analysts to gather and define project requirements.
- Devised high-impact strategies to develop business opportunities.
- Reviewed established procedures to assess areas in need of improvement.
Director of Operations
Smartgrid Technologies
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Reviewed contracts with vendors to ensure compliance with regulations and terms and conditions.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining operational results on a regular basis.
- Oversaw the implementation of new technology solutions designed to streamline processes.
- Identified areas where process improvements could be made resulting in increased productivity.
- Analyzed financial data to make informed decisions on cost savings initiatives.
- Developed training programs for new employees as well as existing staff members.
- Conducted performance reviews for direct reports and provided feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Managed day-to-day operations of a large staff in multiple departments.
- Directed the operations and logistics of a multi-million dollar business.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Created policies and procedures for improved workflow processes.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
- Set goals and expectations for direct reports using performance review process, holding staff accountable.
- Analyzed data across variety of sources to identify trends, patterns and areas of opportunity.
- Communicated clear and consistent messages regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
- Developed and maintained client relationships to grow business and improve account retention.
- Established operational guidelines and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Successfully improved employment turnover through creating incentive and training programs.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
Business Development Executive
Demand Power
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer base and revenue growth.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop tailored solutions for clients' needs.
- Analyzed competitor activities in order to understand industry trends and dynamics.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing processes to optimize performance outcomes.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for new business development initiatives.
- Established strong relationships with key decision makers within client organizations.
- Collaborated with sales team members to identify target markets and develop sales strategies.
- Created presentations on the company's services, products, pricing plans and marketing campaigns.
- Participated in meetings with senior executives to discuss strategic objectives related to business development initiatives.
- Recruited, hired and trained new hires to optimize profitability.
- Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
- Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
- Increased profitability and revenue by identifying customer needs and determining appropriate offerings.
Education
Liberal Arts & Science - History And Philosophy of Science
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON10-2011
Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Solution Design
- Requirements Analysis
- Business process modeling
- Goal Setting
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Risk Assessment
- Problem-Solving
- Time management abilities
- Decision-Making
- Client Relationship Management
- Leadership training
- Strategic planning and execution
- Operations Oversight
- Business Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Business Forecasting
- Sales Tracking
- KPI Tracking
- Customer Retention
- Performance Improvement
- Revenue Generation
- Revenue Forecasting
- Training Management
- Business Leadership
- Performance Improvements
- Multimillion-dollar P&L Management
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Employee Relations
- Employee reviews
Timeline
Business Architect
Smartscrub Restoration
05.2021 - Current
Business Development Executive
Demand Power
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director of Operations
Smartgrid Technologies
01.2016 - 03.2020
Liberal Arts & Science - History And Philosophy of Science
University of Waterloo