Demilade Akinola
@demiladeakinola
Project and operations executive driving timely delivery and cross-functional coordination.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven project and operations professional with extensive experience executing large-scale, multinational campaigns and leading distributed teams. I consistently deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high client satisfaction.
I have led nationwide teams of 300+ field staff across high-profile activations for clients in FMCG, tech, sports, and fintech, achieving 95%+ client satisfaction and reducing project delays by 20% through structured tracking and optimized workflows.
My strengths include logistics coordination, stakeholder management, budget oversight, and risk mitigation, complemented by hands-on experience with tools like Trello, Asana, Google Sheets, QuickBooks, Zoho CRM, and communication platforms.
I hold a B.Sc. in Geography and multiple professional certifications in agile project management, marketing communications, sales management, and front-end development. I bring a customer-focused, process-improvement mindset to every engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Management Executive
Connect Marketing Services
Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Lead execution of strategic operational plans for nationwide campaigns, managing 300+ field staff and achieving 95%+ client satisfaction while reducing project delays by 20% through improved tracking and resource allocation.
Customer Service Officer
Opay Digital Services Limited
May 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Managed ~50 customer inquiries daily, streamlined service processes, and achieved 95% customer satisfaction through timely resolutions and escalations.
Digital Marketer / Distributor
BFSuma Pharmaceuticals
Sep 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Executed digital marketing campaigns across 7 African countries using Google and Facebook ads to drive brand awareness and coordinated cross-border product distribution to ensure timely delivery.
Research Assistant
Population Council
Nov 2020 - Dec 2020 (1 month)
Supported data collection and analysis for adolescent-focused research, facilitating 20+ focus group discussions and producing actionable reports for stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Science, Geography
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography, graduating in February 2020.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NigeriaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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