Kayode Olusoji

Kayode Olusoji

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Musician|| Music Business Consultant|| Advisor|| Entrepreneur Coach|| Speaker|| Founder & CEO @Woodclef

  • Education

    • Federal University of Technology Akure

      1992 - 1998
      Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY SECOND CLASS UPPER DIVISION

      Activities and Societies: President, Students' Chemical Society of Nigeria, FUTA Chapter (1995-1996) Vice President, Students' Chemical Society of Nigeria, FUTA chapter (1994-1995). Chairman Electoral Commitee, Students' Chemical Society of Nigeria, FUTA Chapter (1998). Founder and Coordinator, The Elshaddai Voices Musical Band, FUTA. (1996). Drama Coordinator, TACSFON Drama Group, FUTA Chapter (1993-1996). Choir Director, Rose of Sharon Singers, FUTA (1998) Kayode Olusoji is a rare breed who is highly skillful in both Arts and Sciences. He combined several roles while in the University with his academics and yet came out in flying colors. He his very versatile and has the ability to work under pressure.

    • Obafemi Awolowo University

      2004 - 2006
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Business Administration and Management, General
  • Experience

    • Intercontinental bank PLC

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2012

       Driving all business activities in the branch  Responsible for the Service Delivery and other business initiatives relating to the Branch.  Ensuring resources allocated to the branch are appropriately distributed to achieve the set objectives and targets  Responsible for good order and discipline in the branch. Responsible and accountable for overhead control and all other cost saving initiatives that will not be detrimental to service efficiency in the branch. Coordinating and overseeing the functions of relationship officers to meet set target, monitoring the branch P & L towards ensuring profitability.  Ensuring quality relationship management for customer retention. Sourcing for potential customer, deposit mobilization. Coordinating branch’s special asset team and recovery Show less  Supervising subordinates for optimal performance Profitable Business Development Development of Marketing Plans and required strategies  Ensuring quality Relationship Management for customers’ retention Appraisal of Bank’s products performance in the market with necessary returns to the management for an informed decision making. Credit appraisal, Documentation, Administration, Security follow-up and Control Monitoring the branch P & L towards ensuring profitability Show less  Worked in various aspect of bank operations such as: Bulk teller; Paying teller; Customer relationship officer; Funds transfer officer; ATM officer; Cash officer and Head of operations Ensuring that all procedures and controls put in place to maintain security and proper accountability are complied with. Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts Ensures excellent customer service delivery Maintains good turnaround time while attending to customersSpecial Assignment: (Flexcube Implementation Team) Participated in the User Acceptance test during the change of bank’s software  Setting up of static data on the new system Implementation of the new software in branches Training and hands on experiences on the new software( Flex cube) with users bank-wide Liaise with users on the ways to increase system efficiency and productivity.  Issues detection and resolution Reconcile some major accounts which were not balance as a result of the cut over to new software and thereby prevented huge loss for the bank Show less

      • RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

        Aug 2009 - Jan 2012
      • Relationship Manager

        Aug 2008 - Jul 2009
      • OPERATIONS

        Jan 2002 - Aug 2008
    • Woodclef

      Feb 2012 - now
      CEO/ Music Business Consultant

      Responsible for working to improve the company’s market position including, but not limited to;Assisting with defining long-term organizational strategic goals, set sales targets, building key customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, networking, cold calling, assisting with advertising, generating interest from potential clients, develop persuasive approaches and pitches to potential clients, assisting in negotiating and closing business deals, maintaining an extensive knowledge of current market conditions, assist with growth and retaining existing key accounts / relationships with clients, collect intelligence on company’s competitors.Key aims and objectives•Actively and visibly promote Woodclef.•Increase company turnover.•Manage Business Development effectively across the Company.•Maintain a Professional Relationship with Clients.•Maintain a high level of understanding of the company capabilities and capacit•Maintain a professional relationship with company departments and functions.•Set a professional example to all Company staff.Prime responsibilities and duties:•Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization.•Research and build relationships with new clients•Build a database of target opportunities (clients and projects).•Identify any new ventures or services that could compliment the company’s service offer.•Research competitors and their approach to clients.•Obtain competitor intelligence to compare their business development approach to clients.•Where possible obtain comparative information on competitor pricing levels in comparison with the company.•Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • High-Impact Business Writing

      Coursera Verified Certificates
      May 2015
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    • Entrepreneurship Capstone

      Coursera Verified Certificates
      Apr 2015
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    • Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business Specialization

      Coursera Verified Certificates
      Apr 2015
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    • Managing the Company of the Future

      Coursera Verified Certificates
      Mar 2015
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    • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

      Coursera Verified Certificates
      Feb 2015
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    • New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs

      Coursera Verified Certificates
      Feb 2015
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    • Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship

      Coursera Verified Certificates
      Jul 2014
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kayode Olusoji
      Excellence Awards by Nigerian Top Executives in the Entertainment and Media Industry http://thetopexecutives.com/cert=G96AURKQ2YS3UXT May 2015 Rated in the top 6% of all Nigerian Executives based on the company size and international business network strength
    • Awarded to Kayode Olusoji
      Nominee Best International Video of the year, 2013 Gospel Music Award Italy May 2013 Mukulumuke video was nominated in this category. You can watch the video via this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh-yFtfYmqE&feature=c4-overview&list=UUOmi2Du-R-HU29FsAhtH_kA
    • Awarded to Kayode Olusoji
      WINNER, BEST AFRO BEAT ARTIST NATIONAL GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS, SCEPTERS Feb 2013 He won this award based on his recent album ''Gidi Gan Reloaded'' and ''Gidi Gan Classic''. He has shot two videos in this album. Gidi Gan video was directed by the Multiple Award Winning Video Director, Frizze n Brizzle while Mukulumuke Video was directed by the Multiple Award Winning Video Director, Gbenga Salu. The videos are enjoying airplays in many TV stations in Nigeria, Ghana, and in UK
    • Awarded to Kayode Olusoji
      WINNER, BEST INDIGENOUS TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGERIA GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS Dec 2012 I was nominated based on my recent musical albums ''Gidi Gan Reloaded'' and ''Gidi Gan Classic''. A project produced by the Multiple Award Winning Producer Wole Oni. This project has some Instrumentals and a Radio Skit. The Radio Skit featured Lolo 1 of Wazobia FM and Sabina (Naija Pastor) of Naija FM, two of the leading radio stations in Nigeria. One of the tracks ''My Life'' also featured Marvellous of MTN Project Fame, Dieko and Moji Olusoji. Helen Paul (Tatafo) also featured in one of the… Show more I was nominated based on my recent musical albums ''Gidi Gan Reloaded'' and ''Gidi Gan Classic''. A project produced by the Multiple Award Winning Producer Wole Oni. This project has some Instrumentals and a Radio Skit. The Radio Skit featured Lolo 1 of Wazobia FM and Sabina (Naija Pastor) of Naija FM, two of the leading radio stations in Nigeria. One of the tracks ''My Life'' also featured Marvellous of MTN Project Fame, Dieko and Moji Olusoji. Helen Paul (Tatafo) also featured in one of the tracks ''Ma Mere''. Show less
    • Awarded to Kayode Olusoji
      NOMINEE, BEST INTERNATIONAL ALBUM GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS, ITALY Jun 2012 I was nominated based on my album, Gidi Gan. I changed my style of music in the recent musical project and I described my style of music as ''Afro Contempo Gospo Music'', a style rich in African tunes but spiced with a contemporary flavour. The innovation is really paying off.
    • Awarded to Kayode Olusoji
      NOMINEE, BEST INTERNATIONAL SONG GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS, ITALY Jun 2012 I was nominated based on my album, Gidi Gan. I changed my style of music in the recent musical project and I described my style of music as ''Afro Contempo Gospo Music'', a style rich in African tunes and spiced with a contemporary flavour. The innovation is really paying off. The video of this track "Gidi Gan'' is unique has described by many.
    • Awarded to Kayode Olusoji
      NOMINEE, BEST INTERNATIONAL VIDEO GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS, ITALY Jun 2012 I was nominated based on my album, Gidi Gan. I changed my style of music in the recent musical project and I described my style of music as ''Afro Contempo Gospo Music'', a style rich in African tunes but spiced with a contemporary flavour. The innovation is really paying off.
    • Awarded to Kayode Olusoji
      WINNER, BEST INTERNATIONAL MALE ARTIST GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS, ITALY May 2012 I was nominated based on my album, Gidi Gan. I changed my style of music in the recent musical project and I described my style of music as ''Afro Contempo Gospo Music'', a style rich in African tunes but spiced with a contemporary flavour. The innovation is really paying off.
    • Awarded to Kayode Olusoji
      WINNER, BEST AFRO BEAT ARTIST NATIONAL GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS, SCEPTERS. Sep 2011 I was nominated based on one of the singles in my latest album Gidi Gan. The title of the single is ''Mukulumuke"