Olusegun Adegun

Experience

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  German International Cooperation (GIZ)

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2011

  Intern

  → Drafted and edited reports in collaboration with the Team Lead, ensuring clarity and accuracy.→ Organized and facilitated workshops for both public and private platforms, enhancing stakeholder engagement.→ Assisted in preparing documentation and materials for various projects and events.→ Coordinated with team members to support project activities and administrative tasks.→ Provided research and administrative support to streamline operations and project implementation. Show less

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  African Development Bank

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2014

  Research Assistant

  → Participated in operational work programs, coordinating and documenting project reports and meeting minutes.→ Conducted sector-related operational research to support policy dialogue activities, including writing concept notes and presentations.→ Reviewed and analyzed economic reports and proposals to support project development and policy-making.→ Assisted in the preparation of documentation for operational projects and policy discussions.→ Supported the formulation of strategies and recommendations based on research findings to enhance development programs. Show less

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  Strategent Consulting Limited

  May 2015 - Jun 2015

  Researcher

  → Developed detailed business plans for companies aiming to enter the non-oil export sector.→ Published a research paper analyzing the impact of Ebola on West African economies through trade channels.→ Conducted market research to identify opportunities and challenges in non-oil exports.→ Provided strategic recommendations based on research findings to support export-oriented businesses.→ Assisted in the creation of comprehensive reports and presentations on economic impacts and trade dynamics. Show less

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  National Association of Nigerian Traders

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

  Research Assistant

  → Facilitated workshops on Trade and Agricultural Development, focusing on the growth of small-scale agricultural enterprises.→ Published research articles on trade and agricultural development topics, contributing to the knowledge base in these areas.→ Organized and led training sessions for small-scale agricultural enterprises to improve their business practices.→ Conducted comprehensive research to support the development of policies and strategies for agricultural growth.→ Collaborated with industry experts to create actionable insights and recommendations for traders and agricultural entrepreneurs. Show less

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  GIZ (German International Cooperation)

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2017

  Consultant

  → Coordinated five regional public advocacy forums, each hosting 50 small and medium traders in West Africa, enhancing their capacities and improving their ability to address business challenges.→ Conducted an in-depth investigation into the impact of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme on traders, synthesizing findings into a comprehensive reference document for shaping regional trade strategies.→ Played a pivotal role in content creation by developing visually engaging materials highlighting trade challenges in West Africa, seamlessly integrating these into the training modules of the project.→ Facilitated tangible improvements in the business environment for traders by enhancing their capacities through public advocacy forums.→ Provided valuable insights for shaping regional trade strategies through comprehensive analysis and engaging training materials. Show less

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  DFID West African Food Market

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2019

  Intervention Facilitator

  → Led the organization of a stakeholder forum with 60 participants, contributing to a 20% increase in regional trade transactions.→ Coordinated a forum with 50 participants; 20 attendees secured funds from financial institutions post-training.→ Analyzed export bans in Nigeria and trade dynamics, contributing to the reduction of bans on major agricultural products.→ Oversaw documentation, permits, licenses, and certificates, ensuring adherence to international food transport and logistics regulations. Show less

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  Rural Farmers Hub

  Nov 2018 - now

  Co-Founder

  → Orchestrated the development of a transformative business model and sales and marketing strategy, resulting in an extraordinary surge in the paying customer base from 270 to over 25,000 within three years, surpassing $300,000 in revenue.→ Oversaw a cross-functional team to create a cutting-edge data management platform for farmers, enhancing crop yields and significantly reducing expenditure on farm inputs.→ Established strategic partnerships with renowned organizations like GIZ, Save the Children, USAID, Mercy Corps, and AGRA, leading to a tenfold increase in revenue.→ Collaborated with the Operations Manager and field agents to implement Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools, streamlining data collection, analysis, reporting, and effective communication with donor outreach.→ Spearheaded the project evaluation process, including designing and managing surveys and reviews, ensuring effective impact assessment and data-driven decision-making for project improvements. Show less

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  Alboss Consulting Limited

  Dec 2022 - Nov 2023

  Business Analyst

  → Led the development of a user-friendly web-based platform for pharmacy services, enhancing user experience with real-time order tracking and interactive features.→ Created an intuitive dashboard for users to access personalized health information, medication details, and pharmacy services.→ Employed various techniques to gather and document detailed business requirements from stakeholders through interviews, surveys, and workshops.→ Worked within Agile frameworks, participating in sprint planning and creating process models using BPMN to represent business processes.→ Integrated a virtual consultation platform for users to connect with pharmacists, enabling digital prescription uploads and quick prescription refills. Show less

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  Laser Insights and Analytics

  Nov 2023 - now

  Business Analyst

  → Led the development of a user-friendly and mobile-responsive website and native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience for customers ordering food.→ Conducted a comprehensive market analysis to identify user needs and competitor landscape, defining project scope, objectives, and key features for the food delivery app and website.→ Gathered requirements from stakeholders, including end-users and restaurant partners, ensuring all needs were addressed.→ Collaborated with UX designers to create an intuitive and user-friendly interface, using user feedback to refine design elements and enhance overall user experience.→ Integrated real-time order processing features, allowing users to track their orders from placement to delivery and added push notifications for order updates to enhance user engagement.→ Implemented geolocation services to enable users to track delivery drivers in real-time and utilized mapping APIs to optimize delivery routes and estimated delivery times (ETA). Show less

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  Dama Advisory

  Jan 2024 - now

  Associate

  → Successfully sourced and evaluated 20 investment opportunities within the first 2 months.→ Led to 3 high-potential deals currently under review.→ Proactively scouted and engaged with emerging startups and innovative technologies, creating investment opportunities.→ Conducted comprehensive analyses of potential investments, assessing financial performance, market viability, competitive positioning, and team capabilities.→ Provided insightful market intelligence reports, staying informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to drive informed decision-making. Show less

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  Confluence Africa

  Jan 2024 - now

  Associate

  → Successfully sourced and evaluated high-potential investment opportunities within the dynamic African tech ecosystems.→ Proactively scouted and engaged with emerging startups and innovative technologies, cultivating a robust pipeline of investment opportunities.→ Conducted comprehensive analyses of potential investments, assessing financial performance, market viability, competitive positioning, and team capabilities.→ Utilized a broad network of industry contacts, cutting-edge tools, and events to uncover hidden gems.→ Provided insightful market intelligence reports, staying informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to drive informed decision-making. Show less

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  Ruang Algo Multimatics

  Jul 2024 - now

  Sales Closer

  Lead Generation, Appointment Setting, and Closing.

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  Panoram

  Aug 2024 - now

  Sales closer