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Olayemi Michael Sonde

44, Primrose Street, Dartmouth,NS

Summary

CAREER OBJECTIVE Always learning on the job as a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager in construction and real estate, with a passion for making a positive impact on workplace and community development. A creative director adept at advising investors on short-term and long-term real estate opportunities for residential and commercial purposes. Committed to contributing constructively to achieve organizational objectives through teamwork, honesty, discipline, and exemplary leadership. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 6 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

SONDE OLAYEMI DREAM PROJECTS
01.2017 - Current
  • Plan, control, schedule, organize, direct, and evaluate construction projects from start to finish, ensuring adherence to schedule, specifications, and budget
  • Recruitment of staffs
  • Train staffs and workers 2 times every month
  • Increased workers productivity by over 40 percent in 2022 compared to 2020 through motivational discussions and weekend feasts.
  • Procure equipment, materials, and household items for at least 70 percent of the projects
  • Handle project administration, including cost control, schedule control, and change order administration.
  • Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates with 90 percent accuracy before the final construction documentation is finalized.
  • Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
  • Hire and supervise subcontractors and subordinate staff. Successfully reduced cost of operations by 10 percent through proper bidding and negotiation giving the company additional 10 percent profit in 2022

Administrator and Public Relations Officer

DOUBLE JOY BUILDING MART
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Maintained effective records and handled administrative tasks 100%
  • Conducted communication, correspondence, and public relations activities
  • Assisted in maintaining budget plan
  • Organized and scheduled meetings and events
  • Supervised and delegated responsibilities to other staff members
  • Handled technical issues in area of expertise.
  • Produced and distributed internal and external communications
  • Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement
  • Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence
  • Gathered information on customer opinions and adjusted plans to capitalize on current trends

Education

Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication - Public Relations

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Nigeria
11.2012

Ordinary National Diploma - Mass Communication

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Nigeria
11.2009

Skills

  • Administrative skills
  • Technical communications
  • Construction estimating
  • Project control and scheduling
  • Team management
  • Office productivity: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Adobe
  • Conflict Management
  • Data Review
  • Managing Multiple Projects
  • Managing Subcontractors
  • Building Codes and Regulations
  • Client Relations
  • Project Scope Analysis
  • Project Estimation and Bidding

Accomplishments

  • Managed two (2) block moulding stations for 3 years making 3 times profit compared to the feasibility plan and projections.
  • Projected Double Joy Mini Mart company through massive advertisement and mind blowing appeals to increase sales by 30 percent in 3 months of effective social media usage.
  • Completed the Osiele Mini Gas plant Project on time and N 2,000,000 under budget.
  • Designed a company-wide safety awareness program, resulting in a 50% reduction in reported injuries.
  • Designed and launched the Soft Drinks Depot Project, resulting in other young investors awarding business contracts for my organization
  • Achieved great result by completing a 3 bedroom project with a fully furnished forex trading room for a Forex trader who needed a luxury apartment to give him trading privacy under 4 months. The project was completed in 3 months with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Project Manager

SONDE OLAYEMI DREAM PROJECTS
01.2017 - Current

Administrator and Public Relations Officer

DOUBLE JOY BUILDING MART
01.2015 - 01.2016

Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication - Public Relations

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic

Ordinary National Diploma - Mass Communication

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Olayemi Michael Sonde