About
Highly accomplished and results-driven professional with a robust background in strategic operations, executive support, people management, and brand development within dynamic fintech, FMCG, and banking sectors. Proven ability to streamline complex processes, drive cross-functional initiatives, and enhance organizational efficiency, consistently delivering measurable impact and fostering growth. Adept at stakeholder management, project coordination, and leveraging data to inform critical business decisions and optimize performance.
Work
Paystack (A Stripe Company)
|Executive Assistant to the CEO
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Currently serving as Executive Assistant to the CEO for Paystack and Sporting Lagos Football Club, coordinating strategic initiatives and managing key stakeholder communications to drive timely execution and operational efficiency.
Highlights
Streamlined CEO initiatives and cross-functional workflows, enhancing project alignment and ensuring timely execution of strategic priorities across Paystack and Sporting Lagos.
Managed critical executive correspondence and served as a primary liaison for investors, strategic partners, and senior stakeholders, facilitating key communications and fostering strong relationships.
Spearheaded the successful launch of the Junior Academy Football Summer Camp, expanding youth programs and managing logistics for 15 participants, significantly enhancing community engagement for Sporting Lagos.
Designed and implemented a formal staff appraisal framework for 18+ employees, integrating self and manager reviews to drive performance evaluations and inform strategic promotion decisions.
Helicarrier
|Senior People & Operations Associate
San Francisco, CA, US
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Summary
Managed people operations and administrative functions for a financial technology company, streamlining processes and enhancing employee experience across a 30+ person team.
Highlights
Streamlined onboarding processes for over 5 new hires annually, reducing time-to-productivity by 30% through comprehensive structured needs assessments and process optimization.
Managed end-to-end payroll for 30+ employees, achieving 100% disbursement accuracy and significantly reducing processing time through process automation and error elimination.
Developed and launched impactful team-building initiatives, measurably strengthening workplace culture and significantly boosting employee satisfaction scores across the organization.
Unilever Nigeria PLC.
|Brand Specialist
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Drove brand development and market entry strategies for FMCG products, ensuring regulatory compliance and maximizing regional and national awareness.
Highlights
Drove critical cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Sales, and Operations to successfully launch 3 new FMCG products, ensuring timely market entry and strategic alignment.
Directed multi-channel go-to-market campaigns (digital, print, events), significantly increasing regional and national brand awareness for key Food & Refreshment product launches.
Maintained 100% regulatory compliance with NAFDAC and APCON standards, effectively safeguarding all FMCG product launches and brand integrity.
Stanbic IBTC Bank
|Human Capital Intern
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported Human Capital initiatives, focusing on capability development and data analytics for workforce planning within the Corporate & Investment Banking division.
Highlights
Designed and implemented targeted capability development programs for over 120 employees in the Corporate & Investment Banking division, measurably strengthening skill sets and improving departmental performance.
Generated comprehensive monthly Human Capital analytics reports for senior leadership, providing critical data insights that informed strategic workforce planning and development decisions.
Volunteer
AIESEC
|Alumni Mentor
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Summary
Advising undergraduate AIESEC members on event planning and execution, providing strategic guidance on logistics, programming, and engagement.
Highlights
Provided strategic mentorship to undergraduate AIESEC members, guiding the successful planning and execution of campus events, enhancing logistical efficiency, programming quality, and participant engagement.
AIESEC
|Middle-Level Manager, Outgoing Exchanges
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Summary
Led university relations and facilitated international exchanges for student volunteers, advancing global community projects.
Highlights
Led the university relations team, successfully securing key partnerships that significantly boosted campus engagement and student recruitment efforts.
Orchestrated 5 international exchanges for student volunteers, effectively advancing global community projects and fostering cross-cultural collaboration.
Student Representative Council, International Relations Students Association
|Speaker
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Summary
Advocated for students and directed council governance processes, enabling the execution of key student initiatives.
Highlights
Served as elected Speaker, advocating for over 300 students and leading council initiatives that measurably increased student engagement and welfare.
Directed all governance processes and council meetings, ensuring efficient operations and enabling the successful execution of key student initiatives.
Education
Obafemi Awolowo University
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B.Sc.
International Relations
Grade: Second Class Upper
Languages
English
Yoruba
French
Skills
Operations Management
Workflow Improvement, Process Optimization, Project Coordination, Strategic Planning, Logistics Management, Performance Evaluation, Resource Allocation, Operational Efficiency.
People & HR
Onboarding, Payroll Management, Team Building, Employee Satisfaction, Capability Development, Workforce Planning, Talent Development, HR Analytics, Performance Management.
Executive Support
Executive Correspondence, Investor Relations, Stakeholder Liaison, Strategic Initiatives, Calendar Management, Meeting Coordination, Confidentiality.
Brand & Marketing
FMCG Product Launch, Go-to-Market Strategy, Multi-channel Campaigns, Brand Awareness, Regulatory Compliance, Market Entry Strategy, Cross-functional Collaboration.
Leadership & Development
Mentorship, Student Engagement, Community Projects, Governance, Public Speaking, Advocacy, Team Leadership.
Data Analysis
Human Capital Analytics, Data-driven Decision Making, Reporting.
Interests
Sports
Football, Swimming.
Intellectual Pursuits
Scrabble, Sudoku, Reflective Writing, West African History.
Creative Hobbies
Guitar.