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OYELEKE AKANBI

MONCTON,New Brunswick

Summary

Resourceful business service professional with progressive proven records in liaising with clients, formulation, and executing strategic, financial, and sales plans to achieve organizational goals. Possess excellent client-facing and employee skills. Adept at defining business direction and optimizing business opportunities. Skilled at evaluating opportunities and risks. Ensures prompt resolutions of financial disputes; manages branch budget and expenses effectively. Solid knowledge of banking regulations and compliance matters; adhere to security and compliance procedures against inherent risk. Possess effective work ethic with highly improved operational management, time management, communication, and team working skills with relevant experience in the Banking Industry covering Operations Management, Financial Inclusion, Electronic Business Operations, Customer Service Management, Business Planning, and Change management/Business transformation. Collaborative leader, successful in building and motivating dynamic teams.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Sales Advisor

SPORT CHEK
06.2022 - Current
  • Listened to customer details and offered matching solutions to meet wide range of requirements.
  • Maintained current knowledge of applicable sales and product changes in order to provide best possible service for all customer needs.
  • Demonstrated features, answered questions and offered solutions.
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information about company offerings.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance.
  • Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
  • Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
  • Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
  • Implemented marketing strategies and techniques, increasing revenue and customer satisfaction.

Branch Operations Manager

ACCESS BANK
04.2019 - 03.2022
  • Trained employees on proper procedures and strategies to improve productivity.
  • Maintained scheduling for main branch to keep shifts appropriately staffed.
  • Increased client and supplier satisfaction by solving complex issues with efficient resolutions.
  • Maintained branch files for major accounts, investments and employees.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Gathered and reviewed customer feedback to improve operations.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
  • Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches.
  • Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
  • Uncovered and resolved strategic and tactical issues impacting sales management and business operations.
  • Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.

Customer Service Manager

DIAMOND BANK
03.2014 - 04.2019
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Introduced higher standards for customer service and increased efficiency by streamlining operations.
  • Exceeded team goals and collaborated with staff members to implement customer service initiatives.
  • Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
  • Completed special projects by using effective decision making, critical thinking and time management skills.
  • Monitored customer service operations to assess agent performance and provide feedback.
  • Created customer support strategy to increase customer retention.
  • Built partnerships with diverse internal teams and sales, finance and operations departments to streamline processes.
  • Conferred with sales teams and team leaders to communicate targets, boost revenue and improve promotional strategies.
  • Consistently managed 25-person staff, effectively resolving issues, which resulted in top ranking out of 30 teams.
  • Collaborated with [Job title] to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.
  • Improved customer service initiatives by streamlining sales and order management processes.
  • Spearheaded customer satisfaction survey and analyzed results to make action plans.
  • Designed and implemented strategic business plans to achieve growth and sales goals while managing sales team and building long-lasting customer relationships.
  • Researched and observed emerging markets and market shifts, taking advantage of opportunities by identifying potential leads and new markets.

Lead Analyst -Channels/Settlement E-busi Operation

DIAMOND BANK
06.2011 - 02.2014
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly, and escalated major issues to the supervisor.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

• Supervising day-to-day processing of Domestic settlement transactions across the banks’ E-payment channels.

• Supervising the day-to-day Monitoring, Reconciliation, and Settlement of E-payment transactions done via the bank’s e-payment channels.

• Preparation of Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Renditions to regulatory authorities and Auditors.

• Follow up with the Switches for prompt release of settlement report.

• Actively engaged various parties involved in all E-Banking transactions within and outside the Bank by applying knowledge of the e-commerce value chain.

• Developed channel strategy and utilized self-service banking technology/products/services to increase the Bank’s market share, Bank’s geographic reach, and customer base.

• Enhanced and upgraded existing products and services such as internet banking, telephone banking, and mobile banking.

• Created and implemented channel strategies for all customer segments to achieve effective channel use, sales and customer satisfaction targets, operational efficiency, and a seamless customer product and relationship experience.

• Prioritized work to ensure availability to assist the sales team and demonstrated a deep knowledge of product features, services, and usability.

• Provided input into product development from experience and information gathered from sales support engagements.

• Ensured operational ramifications were considered in new product launches or alterations of existing products.

Card Operations Analyst - E-Business Operations

DIAMOND BANK
01.2010 - 06.2011

• Monitoring and support of the banks’ card process via the VPAY application.

• Develop and implement policies, guidelines, and frameworks for payment card products and the operational process.

• Implementation of debit card issuance process and testing new card products like Verve Global, Contactless card, and credit card-related processes.

• Project Management and process improvement coordination, Implementation, and successful rollout of card projects.

• Provide Operational input and support to internal teams and engage vendors relevant to the card production process.

• Manage Diamond Bank Card Services vendors such as vendor Payments and implementation of cost reduction strategies.

• Produce and ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements for Third-Party Processors and Card Personalization vendors.

• Ensure adequate customer engagement to achieve high card activation and transaction rates.

• Reporting and Analytics.

• Monitor the daily and accurate reconciliation of debit card collection accounts to ensure the banks’ books are intact and correct repayments are done by the customers.

• Bank-wide training, support, and collaboration for branches, Card, and Stationery stock management. Review of card orders, quotes, and card designs from personalization vendors

  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.


Education

Master of Science - Organizational Management

Crandall University
Moncton, NB
04.2023

MBA - Marketing Management

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomoso, Nigeria
10.2010

Bachelor of Technology - Applied Physics

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomoso, Nigeria
08.2006

Skills

    Business Transformation

    Process Improvement expert

    Operations Management Expert

    Change Management

    Team building and Collaboration

    Customer Service Management

    Excellent communication and presentation skills

    Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards and a high level of integrity

    Good leadership and people management skills

    Excellent conflict management skills

    Strong understanding of banking policies and practices

    Good Team player, excellent at Relationship building, Collaboration, and Teamwork

    Attention to detail, Creative thinking, and problem-solving skills

Certification


  • Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner IBM - Aug, 2020

Timeline

Sales Advisor

SPORT CHEK
06.2022 - Current

Branch Operations Manager

ACCESS BANK
04.2019 - 03.2022

Customer Service Manager

DIAMOND BANK
03.2014 - 04.2019

Lead Analyst -Channels/Settlement E-busi Operation

DIAMOND BANK
06.2011 - 02.2014

Card Operations Analyst - E-Business Operations

DIAMOND BANK
01.2010 - 06.2011

Master of Science - Organizational Management

Crandall University

MBA - Marketing Management

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

Bachelor of Technology - Applied Physics

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
OYELEKE AKANBI