Deborah Adefolalu

Experience

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  Shasam Designs

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

  Student Intern

  - Functioned as a member of the design and construction team.- Gained experience using CAD software for conceptual drawings and renovation plans.- Assisted with administrative functions assigned by the firm's management.

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  Shasam Designs

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Student Intern

  (Six-month Industrial Training program/ SIWES)- Functioned as a member of the design and construction team- Acquired extensive experience in the production of working drawings, site supervision, finance management and office administration

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  InterArchtiv Media House

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Contributor

  - Worked as a student representative for my University at the InterArchtiv Media House under the design firm, Lavaar Atelier (now LAVAAR), in Lagos, Nigeria. - Submitted written and graphic content related to architecture, architectural education and the built environment.

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  Shasam Designs

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Graduate Architect

  - Acting Head of the Design Team.

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  Chronos Studeos

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2020

  Content Writer, Social Media Manager

  - Developed written content for the Chronos Studeos and Chronos Stores websites.- Developed written content for and managed all social media accounts for the Chronos Group (Chronos Studeos, Chronos Stores, Print my Drawings)- Offered creative direction for the design firm and online store's content; and worked with the graphic designer in developing images and copy for campaign images, website banners etc.- Covered three editions of a yearly event organised by the Chronos Group (Creative Architects 2017, 2018, 2019). Show less

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  Micdee

  Jan 2020 - May 2021

  Chief of People

  - Served as a thought partner to the CEO/Managing Director and Management Team, provided HR advisory services with regards to leadership, employee relations, talent acquisition, engagement, culture, compensation, organizational design and change, performance management, policies and procedures, administration, and operations.- Organized and facilitated strategy and team-building meetings, as well as management team meetings.- Handled all recruitment and onboarding processes.- Assisted with looking into legal matters concerning projects and the general running of the organization to ensure compliance and mitigate organizational risks.- Other support functions such as organizing events, providing content for the firm's social media and website based on academic background and previous work experience etc.Notable Achievements- Built the firm’s people management department from the ground up, and coordinated hiring and onboarding processes for seven full-time employees, four contract staff, and five interns.- Organized and facilitated various strategy and brainstorming sessions which helped identify employee pain points and optimize internal processes especially with regards to procurement and construction management. Show less

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  LAVAAR

  May 2021 - Jan 2022

  Architect, Business Manager

  - Organized design proposal efforts: outlining client design objectives, developing project briefs to identify client needs; producing concept/mood boards for feedback and approval from clients, capturing the intended aesthetic, and reflecting branding and positioning with architecture, colour, finish materials etc.- Supervised interior fit-out projects from conception to completion: reviewed projects to schedule deliverables and estimate costs; was also responsible for quality control and cost management during project execution.- Handled and supervised all people management, operations and administrative functions: recruiting and training new employees, conducting office meetings and developing proactive strategies to improve productivity and employee morale; carrying out employee evaluations to determine areas of improvement.Notable Achievements - Set up HR department, helped recruit and onboard four full-time employees, two contract staff and one intern. - Successfully executed a workplace revamp project for one of the top Fintech companies in Lagos, Nigeria (project execution period: one week); successfully executed a workplace remodelling project for a technology training institute in Lagos, Nigeria. Show less

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  Development Africa

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2023

  Architect

  - Produced required architectural drawings, details, sketches, schedules and material selection charts.- Played key roles in the specification of materials and furnishings; visiting showrooms, factories and production centres, coordinating with Procurement and Logistics Teams at the organisation’s Head Office, and producing sketches required by other consultants and vendors for special installations and site work.- Coordinated with other Architects, Engineers, and Project Managers to plan site work and keep projects on schedule.- Created and updated logs of medical and other specialised equipment to be installed.- Produced progress reports and presentations to be submitted to project sponsors and regulatory bodies.Notable Achievements- Design development, coordination, project supervision and support on seven ongoing projects in Gombe State (Tula), Taraba State (Takum, Jalingo, Kashimbila), and Edo State (Benin).- Design, detailing and site supervision of interior fit-out of a Guest House project and implementation of select exterior works in Taraba State, Nigeria Show less