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ANTHONY GIFT

@anthonygift

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Operations leader and mechanical engineer driving process improvements and business growth.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead operations or business growth, implement data-driven improvements, mentor teams, and scale efficient processes in a collaborative environment.

I am an operations leader and mechanical engineer with experience leading operations, business development, and engineering teams across services and manufacturing. I have led operational strategy, procurement, technology implementation, and performance analysis while founding and managing service businesses.

My background includes mechanical design and maintenance, bid and market intelligence management, and training and supervising staff for industrial and cleaning services. I deliver measurable improvements through data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong focus on customer service and operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Operations

Current

Data Plus Interactive

Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Serve on the executive team to formulate business strategy, plan and monitor day-to-day operations, manage procurement and resource allocation, and report on operational performance to drive improvements.

Operations Management Strategic Planning Procurement Performance Analysis Process Improvement Team Leadership Reporting

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Founder

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Clean IT Services

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Founded and operated a cleaning and contracting business offering laundry, industrial cleaning and general cleaning services, including hiring, training and supervising public-health personnel.

entrepreneurship Operations Management Staff Training Service Delivery Contracting Quality Control Client Management

Business Development Officer

Fairtex Nigeria Limited

Feb 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Maintained client and project target lists, conducted risk and profit analyses, managed tender submissions across functions, and gathered market intelligence to identify new project opportunities.

Business Development Tender Management Market Research Client Relations Risk Analysis Proposal Writing

Mechanical Engineer Assistant

PRO-ROOF Aluminum Ltd

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Supported mechanical design and documentation, performed engineering calculations, reviewed technical drawings, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, vendors and contractors on product development.

Mechanical Engineering Design Calculations technical drawings CAD Documentation Project Support Team Collaboration

Technical Assistant Intern

Harmony Technical Solution Services

Apr 2015 - Nov 2015 (7 months)

Performed routine maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty machines, liaised with customers to scope work, scheduled maintenance and prioritized tasks using technical manuals and charts.

Machine Repair Troubleshooting Scheduling Technical Documentation Workshop Support Safety Procedures

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Rivers State University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering

2011 - 2016

Activities and societies: Student member, Nigerian Society of Engineers; President, Rivers State University chapter of Nigerian Universities Engineering Students' Association (NUESA).

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering at Rivers State University of Science and Technology from 2011 to 2016.

World Federation of Engineering Organizations & The Nigerian Society of Engineers

Certificate of Participation, Professional Development

2014 - 2014

Participated in a certificate program/event organized by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations and The Nigerian Society of Engineers in 2014.