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OGUNNIMO TOLULOPE

Bedford,NS

Summary

I am a Human Resources Professional with years of demonstrable experience in supporting competitive corporate growth through excellent team leadership, resource management, employee relations and business partnership. I have the ability to multi-task, manage time and work under pressure with tight deadlines and changing priorities.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Foodworks Enterprises Nigeria
05.2013 - 05.2023
  • Nurtured the company to profitability
  • Reported to the Directors on corporate strategy, budget and implementation
  • Responsible for formulating, aligning and implementing the corporate business strategy
  • Coordinated farm production management
  • Managed all store outlets and build customer loyalty
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability by creating PICs
  • Managed budget implementation, employee reviews, training, schedules, compensation and benefit towards creating PIEs.
  • Monitored financial performance and set expectation for financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, goals, company procedures.

Senior Group Head

SO&U Saatchi & Saatchi
06.2008 - 10.2012


  • Head the Group Human Interest Department of SO&U and four subsidiaries
  • Report to the Group Managing Director on the group human resources & administrative functions
  • Align, communicate and implement Saatchi and Saatchi’s Global HR service delivery strategies with regards to local employee related issues and laws
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with regards for equality and diversity.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Coordinate staff orientation, development and performance management
  • Draw up staff training requirements based on identified knowledge gaps and coordinate in- house and external training programs
  • Formulate and execute agency’s HR policies in compliance with regulatory provisions
  • Primary contact with the rest of the organization with regards to the HR processes, data and information requirements
  • Develop, align, communicate and implement HR service delivery strategies that express company policy/vision
  • Function as team lead or member in initiating, driving, or coordinating company social or business functions/projects
  • Formulate and execute staff compensation, welfare, safety, wellness and health policies
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to assess reasons and make recommendations for improvement.

Human Interest Manager

SO&U Saatchi & Saatchi
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Coordinated all human resources/administrative functions

Senior Executive Human Interest/Admin

SO&U Saatchi & Saatchi
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Assisted the Head Human Resources on assigned HR task

Human Interest/Administrative Executive

SO&U
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Assisted the Head Human Resources on assigned HR task
  • HR Trainee

English Teacher

SUCCESS ACADEMY Ikputu Nsulu, State
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.

Education

Certificate in Human Resources Leadership -

Cornell University (ecornell)
New York

Certificate in Diversity And Inclusion -

Cornell University (eCornell)
New York

Certificate in Human Resources Strategy -

Cornell University (eCornell)
New York

Certified Bulletproof Manager -

Crestcom International
Lagos Nigeria

Human Manager System Training (HRIS) -

System Spec
Lagos, Nigeria

Certificate in Employee and Industrial Relations -

Chartered Institute Of Personnel Management
Lagos, Nigeria

Motivating People for Strategic Advantage -

Lagos Business School
Lagos, Nigeria

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

Obafemi Awolowo University
Osun State, Nigeria

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Effective communication (oral & written)
  • Strategic thinking & problem solving
  • Staff Recruitment & Retention Programs
  • Client Relations
  • Negotiation
  • Training and Development
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Interpersonal Skills

Timeline

General Manager

Foodworks Enterprises Nigeria
05.2013 - 05.2023

Senior Group Head

SO&U Saatchi & Saatchi
06.2008 - 10.2012

Human Interest Manager

SO&U Saatchi & Saatchi
01.2006 - 01.2008

Senior Executive Human Interest/Admin

SO&U Saatchi & Saatchi
01.2003 - 01.2005

Human Interest/Administrative Executive

SO&U
01.2001 - 01.2003

English Teacher

SUCCESS ACADEMY Ikputu Nsulu, State
01.2000 - 01.2001

Certificate in Human Resources Leadership -

Cornell University (ecornell)

Certificate in Diversity And Inclusion -

Cornell University (eCornell)

Certificate in Human Resources Strategy -

Cornell University (eCornell)

Certified Bulletproof Manager -

Crestcom International

Human Manager System Training (HRIS) -

System Spec

Certificate in Employee and Industrial Relations -

Chartered Institute Of Personnel Management

Motivating People for Strategic Advantage -

Lagos Business School

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

Obafemi Awolowo University
OGUNNIMO TOLULOPE