Hi, I’m
Richmond Adaji
Chief Operations Officer
Dubai ,Dubai
Summary
Highly-skilled Chief Operations Officer with extensive experience overseeing operations and employees. Dedicated to promoting the company culture and enhancing brand awareness to increase client bases and profitability.
Reliable operations specialist with extensive experience establishing policies promoting the company culture and vision.
Resourceful operations leader experienced in monitoring the daily operations of the company and business executives. Adept at leading employees and encouraging maximum growth.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Richie's Food Stuff Trading LLC, Dubai
Chief Operations Officer
2021.02 - Current (3 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- (Strategy, Vision & Mission Planning) : Strategic Oversight of Richie's mart core activates such as vetting of suppliers, choice of locations for key warehouses, vetting of delivery implemented business development strategies, logo designs and website designs.
- liaising with the relevant government agencies such as, department of Economic Development, Customs, Dubai Municipality.
- Continually managing financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Analyzed customer feedback and market trends to make informed decisions about product and brand messaging.
- Deliver strategic and practical advice to main investor and members of the company.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Formulated analysis assessments to make informed decisions on proposed projects.
- Researched market trends to identify customer needs and preferences for strategic planning.
- Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
- Spearheaded design and implementation of security access control systems for various clients.
Hashar Building Maintenance, Dubai
Executive Clerk
2017.12 - 2021.01 (3 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
- Devised and implemented efficient processes for production tracking and inventory control.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Mountain Top Haulage Transport , london
General Director Of Operations
2010.10 - 2017.10 (7 years)
Job overview
- Streamlined company processes and procedures while enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Overseeing the operations of the fleet of trucks from Pick up to delivery
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Negotiating and getting into partnership agreement with major Uk supermarkets, to transport their goods from seaports to various warehouses and sorting centres , total estimated value of goods transported in this period exceeded .95 million British Pounds.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd , london
Assistant Construction Project Manager
2005.02 - 2010.04 (5 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Achieved optimization by analyzing material and labor costs.
- Led quality assurance operations to increase efficiency and reduce project gaps.
- Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
Education
International College of Management Sydney , Sydney, Australia
BBA from Management For A Competitive Edge
2017.08 - 2018.08 (1 year)
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY , Sydney, Australia
BBA from Financial Literacy
2017.08 - 2018.08 (1 year)
Open Universities Australia , Sydney, Australia
BBA from Food, Nutrition & Your Health
2017.08 - 2018.08 (1 year)
Macquarie Graduate School of Management , Sydney, Australia
BBA from Diagnosing The Financial Health of A Business
2017.08 - 2018.08 (1 year)
Open Universities Australia , Sydney, Australia
BBA from Introduction To Business in Asia
2017.08 - 2017.08
College of North East London , London, United Kingdom
High School Diploma
09.2003 - 06.2007
Skills
Operations management
Accomplishments
Other Unrelated Qualifications, licenses and Experiences.
• P.P.L-Private Pilot's License – 15 flying hours
• UK HGV Class 1 drivers license (C+E) (Articulated truck driving).
• UK HGV accident recovery training and operator's license • UK Heavy goods vehicle operator's license
• ECDL-European Computer Driving License
• Small boat operator training
• Basic deep sea fishing training
• Survival at sea training
• 6 years of Military Schooling
Timeline
Chief Operations Officer
Richie's Food Stuff Trading LLC
2021.02 - Current (3 years & 7 months)
Executive Clerk
Hashar Building Maintenance
2017.12 - 2021.01 (3 years & 1 month)
International College of Management Sydney
BBA from Management For A Competitive Edge
2017.08 - 2018.08 (1 year)
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
BBA from Financial Literacy
2017.08 - 2018.08 (1 year)
Open Universities Australia
BBA from Food, Nutrition & Your Health
2017.08 - 2018.08 (1 year)
Macquarie Graduate School of Management
BBA from Diagnosing The Financial Health of A Business
2017.08 - 2018.08 (1 year)
Open Universities Australia
BBA from Introduction To Business in Asia
2017.08 - 2017.08
General Director Of Operations
Mountain Top Haulage Transport
2010.10 - 2017.10 (7 years)
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd
2005.02 - 2010.04 (5 years & 2 months)
College of North East London
High School Diploma
09.2003 - 06.2007
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