Olowo Saheed
@olowosaheed
I’m a Learning & Development Manager driving measurable workforce growth through tailored, tech-enabled learning.
What I'm looking for
I’m an experienced Learning and Development Specialist and Human Capital Advisory professional, focused on crafting and executing innovative learning strategies that advance organizations and grow employees. In my current role, I coordinate learning center operations, maintain a centralized learning database, and manage an e-learning platform to keep content relevant, accessible, and engaging.
I’ve led tailored learning solutions at FITC—designing curricula, running training needs analyses, and developing performance evaluation frameworks to guide continuous improvement. Previously, as a Regional Learning Manager, I coached learning supervisors, created a virtual learning platform for continuous improvement, and provided management oversight for a team of 25 learning and development supervisors, while translating field feedback into effective learning content and systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Learning and Development Manager
IpNX Nigeria Limited
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Coordinate operations of the IpNX Learning Centre and oversee execution of training activities and resources. Manage the e-learning platform and maintain learning and competency databases aligned to career development and performance management needs.
Team Lead, Tailored Learning Solutions
FITC (Financial Institutions Training Centre)
Dec 2022 - Aug 2024 (1 year 8 months)
Design and deliver customized learning programs for specific organizational needs. Lead end-to-end project execution, run training needs analyses, and develop performance evaluation frameworks to assess learning effectiveness.
Team Member, Digital Learning
FITC (Financial Institutions Training Centre)
Dec 2022 - Aug 2024 (1 year 8 months)
Develop curricula and support delivery of learning and development services. Conduct training needs assessments, evaluate program success, and provide data analysis and project-management support including billing and collections follow-up.
Programme Lead, Future of Work Academy
FITC (Financial Institutions Training Centre)
Dec 2022 - Aug 2024 (1 year 8 months)
Design digital learning curricula and develop tailored programs for future-of-work skills. Manage program execution (scheduling, budgeting, quality assurance), define performance metrics, and provide mentorship while ensuring compliance with standards.
Regional Learning Manager (KwaraLEARN)
New Globe Education
Jul 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 5 months)
Coach and mentor learning and development supervisors to ensure high performance. Create and manage virtual learning platform initiatives, design capacity-building content, and oversee a team of 25 supervisors with stakeholder engagement and data-informed school management.
L&D Supervisor (EKOEXCEL)
New Globe Education
Jul 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Mentor and tutor school heads on classroom management techniques and deliver leadership and development sessions including staff induction. Conduct teacher observations with feedback, supervise school leadership and community/parent engagement, and support enrollment through continuous pupil registration.
Learning Expert
Longford Edutrust
Oct 2018 - Jul 2020 (1 year 9 months)
Prepare lesson notes for financial accounting and business studies aligned to the approved curriculum. Deliver lessons daily, test student understanding, monitor academic performance, and prepare decks for pre-session trainings.
Learning Assistant (NYSC)
Divinity Academy College
Nov 2017 - Oct 2018 (11 months)
Prepare commerce and economics lesson notes and deliver daily lectures with after-lesson tests. Monitor student academic performance, prepare examination questions, support a conducive learning environment, and provide career advice based on students’ progress.
Intern, Donor Agency Unit
Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Developm
Jul 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 5 months)
Support the donor agency coordinating unit through administrative and documentation tasks. Take memos, review existing files for decision support, manage email/correspondence documents, and assist with preparation of scheduled reports.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ph.D. in Business Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Education
Ph.D. in Business Education is currently in view; the institution and dates are not specified.
University of Lagos
Master of Education, Business Education (Management)
2025 - 2027
Master of Education in Business Education (Management) at the University of Lagos (2025–2027).
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science (Education), Business Education
Grade: GPA 4.24 (Merit)
Bachelor of Science (Education) in Business Education at the University of Lagos, graduating in 2021 with a GPA of 4.24 (Merit).
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