AYOOLA JOSEPH

Experience

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  Kay estate managers

  Apr 2012 - Mar 2013

  Personal Executive Assistant to CEO

  • Supervised household staff, contractors and vendors. • Answered a high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.• Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects for the Organization.• Organized and attended meetings, including compiling all documents and reports ahead of time.• Arranged and managed all aspects of executive travel, both domestic and international• Coordinated and managed all executive and board meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.• Wrote and edited a variety of correspondence, reports, and other documents for the Organization.• Handled all executive-level inquiries and requests, both internally and externally. Show less

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  Balosh Integrated Services Limited

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Controller
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  Balosh Integrated Services

  Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

  Technical Sales Representative

  customer relationship. sales.

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  Connectnigeria

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2021

  Data Research Analyst

  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory. • Represented and promoted company products at conferences and trade association meetings in and around Africa.• Writing and presenting commercial proposals for the organization• Research and develop a list of potential sponsors for every company event especially The ConnectNigeria e-Business fair.• Selling event and sponsorship solutions to major corporations ConnectNigeria e-Business Fair (The Largest Business Fair in Africa).• Consistently exceeded quotas through penetration of new accounts in other states of the Country.• Successfully launched a new product (ClubConnect) that quickly became the best-selling item in the company’s history and increased company profits by 12%. Show less

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  ConnectNigeria.com

  Feb 2017 - Dec 2019

  Product Manager "Club Connect"

  Project manager "Club Connect" Designed product Documents and projected Visions, Mission and projection for Profitability of the Project.Directed changes to the project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep the project on track.Set project timelines and kept teams on task to complete milestones according to schedule.Coordinated design meetings and decisions across 4 internal departments and teams.

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  GreenPower Healthcare Limited

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

  Business Development Manager/Board Secretary

  • As Board Secretary, i helped Organize, schedule and scribe minutes for meetings with the Board of Directors• Attracted the Company's first investors.• Secured business partnerships with major market leaders in Ghana, Egypt, Namibia and Ivory Coast• Drafted and created marketing plans for the organization • Represented the company at international conferences.• Establish and nurture client relationships for lasting partnerships.• Manage travel logistics in and around Africa and remuneration packages for the Director. Show less

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  GREENPOWER HEALTHCARE LTD

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2019

  Business Development Manager

  • As Board Secretary, i helped Organize, schedule and scribe minutes for meetings with the Board of Directors• Attracted the Company's first investors.• Secured business partnerships with major market leaders in Ghana, Egypt, Namibia and Ivory Coast• Drafted and created marketing plans for the organization. • Represented the company at international conferences.• Establish and nurture client relationships for lasting partnerships.• Manage travel logistics in and around Africa and remuneration packages for the Director.• I secured AfroGaniks’s (Greenpower Healthcare Ltd) first two investments of $25,000 (N10m) and $61,000 (N25m) naira respectively in less than three weeks of initiating the deals.• I helped create the Board of Directors. Researched, wooed and onboarded core members of the board. I was also promoted to being the Board Secretary. Show less

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  Advantage Health Africa

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

  Executive Assistant Operations

  • Initiated and managed high-profile relationships for the ease of the company’s entry into the West and east Africa (Ghana, Kenya and Burundi)• Initiated and executed the first series funding for the company worth $500,000.• Initiated strategic partnerships to increase the company's revenue by at least 21%∙ • Implemented strategies to onboard new clients into the franchise, as we met and exceeded onboarding targets.• Led teams physically and virtually to execute the merchandising and total Standard operating procedures of 53 Pharmacy locations across the nation.• Initiated notable deals with top Business & Government organizations to deliver medical supplies during the covid 19. Deal worth $62,000 (26M). Show less

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  HEIS Global

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2021

  Country Manager

  • successfully represented the company at high-level meetings and achieved major market entry. My key responsibilities included:• Writing and managing country budgets to ensure financial stability and strategic allocation of resources.• Monitoring and reporting on country programmatic progress to senior management, ensuring transparency and accountability.• Expanding the company's network and customer base through effective networking, client referrals, and local engagement.• Building relationships with government departments and fostering partnerships with commercial businesses to drive growth and collaboration.• Providing leadership and direction by setting operating plans, profit targets, revenue goals, and quality standards for the business.• Implementing a strategic realignment of the business model to enhance regional partnerships and distribution networks, while increasing brand awareness.• As the Country Manager, I demonstrated strong financial management skills, effective communication, and the ability to navigate complex business environments. • I successfully led cross-functional teams, collaborated with stakeholders, and delivered results in challenging market conditions. Show less

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  Aiscan

  Feb 2021 - Jan 2022

  Country Manager

  • successfully represented the company at high-level meetings and achieved major market entry. My key responsibilities included:• Writing and managing country budgets to ensure financial stability and strategic allocation of resources.• Monitoring and reporting on country programmatic progress to senior management, ensuring transparency and accountability.• Expanding the company's network and customer base through effective networking, client referrals, and local engagement.• Building relationships with government departments and fostering partnerships with commercial businesses to drive growth and collaboration.• Providing leadership and direction by setting operating plans, profit targets, revenue goals, and quality standards for the business.• Implementing a strategic realignment of the business model to enhance regional partnerships and distribution networks, while increasing brand awareness.• As the Country Manager, I demonstrated strong financial management skills, effective communication, and the ability to navigate complex business environments. • I successfully led cross-functional teams, collaborated with stakeholders, and delivered results in challenging market conditions. Show less

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  CeLD Innovation Limited

  Feb 2022 - Jan 2024

  Senior Business Development Manager

  • Helped close Strategic Partnership Deals across all sectors especially the finance, Technology and Transportation sectors.• Work collaboratively with other internal teams to develop and implement partnership initiatives across the organization and to develop new products.• Identify and evaluate potential partnership opportunities that align with the company's business objectives.• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers in potential partner organizations.• Attend industry events and conferences to represent the company and identify potential partnership opportunities.• Established CashToken Africa entry into at least 2 countries in Q3 and Q4 upon resumption (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Tanzania)• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to partnerships. Show less

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  Mastercard

  Mar 2022 - Jan 2024

  Business Development Manager

  • Played a key role in securing market entry for Mastercard in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ivory Coast, facilitating the company's expansion into these strategic markets.• Collaborated with local partners to strengthen market access and establish a strong foothold in each country.• Successfully signed top business partnerships in these countries, resulting in an 8% increase in customer acquisition and retention for Mastercard.• Worked closely with cross-functional teams across multiple countries to onboard new businesses, ensuring seamless integration and successful implementation of Mastercard's solutions.• These achievements highlight my ability to drive market entry, forge strategic partnerships, and deliver tangible results in expanding Mastercard's presence in key African markets.• By leveraging local partnerships and fostering collaboration with internal stakeholders, I have consistently contributed to the growth and success of the organization. Show less