Experience

Trocadero Group

• Nigeria
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Facilities Management

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Key Achievements • Managed and allocated over 200 residential and commercial (Office space & Malls) spaces. • Project managed the full refurbishment of a residential estate, decreasing the time frame for refurbishment from 5 weeks to 3 weeks. • Led a team in completing operations and maintenance responsibilities; planned, procured, and managed single and multiple discipline projects between $10,000 and $50,000 • Increased facility usage by 54% and annual revenue by N30 million naira • Streamlined the maintenance process and implemented preventive maintenance which resulted in a reduction of maintenance costs by 5% overall. • Managed all resources including staff, contractors, and vendors to execute the annual plan, and ensured that the performance of assigned work met established specifications and standards of quality, cost, and timelines • Implemented process improvements, including multi-facility work order tracking to improve resource planning, integration of checklists for verification of test data collection and completion of report construction • Ensured that all facilities meet government regulations, building insurance, and environmental laws, also health and safety standards. Other Key Achievements as Head, Real Estate Leasing • Achieved a minimum of 96% rental occupancy of most properties through advertising (mostly via social media apps, Head of Human Resources & Admin). • Coordinated and managed tenant improvement projects up to $1million, preventive maintenance and predictive infrastructure projects for same • Negotiated the lease terms with prospective clients based on the going rate in the market, leading to a conversion rate of 85% from the lead pool. • Fixed and advised property owners on the current price of properties at different locations using the going rates in the market. Show less



Coronation Merchant Bank

• Nigeria
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Facilities and Fleet Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2019

  Key Achievements • Coordinated and supervised the lease of commercial and residential properties for the organization • Empowered innovation for strategic planning to enhance cost savings by 30% and reduce equipment failure by 60% • Enhanced quality by creating a maintenance schedule, reducing failed systems by 50% • Regionally bundled and sourced vendors, supply house accounts, and contractors to achieve an operating cost saving of $30,000 and a 90% efficiency matrix • Successfully identified damages and supervised the repair of the structural defect in the ₦5.0 million newly constructed Sewage Treatment Plant at Coronation House 1 after comprehensive facility assessments and inspections. • Compared current costs of maintaining the fleet against other vehicle types, and analyzed vehicle costs, maintenance costs, and fuel costs all of which led to a 28% reduction in vehicle costs • Maintained detailed history of all vehicles including acquisition date, last servicing date, registration and licensing date, inspection, and so on. • Reduced cost for the business units by changing their system from the purchase of vehicles every four years to engaging lease companies (fleet), leading to a 30% in cost reduction • Regularly conducted fire drills and trained over 100 selected fire wardens in preparation for an emergency. • Ensured statutory and organization compliance/adherence with the implementation of procedural or policy changes, with improved efficiency of 80% in capacity usage Show less



Paul Osaji & Co.

• Nigeria
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Facilities & Property Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2017

  Key Achievements • Created detailed project plans for facility improvements and coordinated with vendors to ensure the timely completion of projects. • Performed periodic inspections of the facility to ensure a clean and well-maintained facility. • Managed services such as cleaning of the estate, horticulture, fumigation, waste disposal, 24 hours power supply, Fire alarm system, proper lighting of the estate, and provision of portable water, sewage treatment, and parking. • Scheduled and coordinated the logistics and implementation of general maintenance, repairs, and remodeling projects. • Generated substantial cost savings of more than $5,000 from a budget of $1million via robust cash flow co-ordination and CAPEX • Managed a portfolio budget of $1 million for labor expenses, materials and asset repairs • Reported to senior managers on yearly budgets, and resources available and made recommendations on possible capital expenditures in the course of the year. • Negotiated with vendors in order to control all maintenance and facility spend in line with budgeted levels. • Proactively managed contractors and supervised their work ensuring that they are properly done to the required standard. • Conducted regular inspections of all equipment to ensure it was in proper working order before conducting any repairs • Maintained an inventory of over 100 pieces of equipment for use by multiple departments within the company • Supervised the facilities teams on the collection of service charge from occupants as and when due by sending them demand notice six, three and one month to the expiration. Also supervised them on the issuance of receipts and spreadsheets for each occupant indicating the amount paid and expended on each housing unit. Show less



Property company

• Estate Surveyor

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2014

  Key Achievements • Used real estate industry knowledge to aid all clients end-to-end through their home selling and /or short sales properties • Charged with developing information to identify commercial and residential and leasing firms. Used analytics to market properties to investors, developers, individuals, and families • Generated potential buyers and sellers by making calls to initiate sales and gathering relevant information of property availability and follow up communication, increasing sales by 30% • Managed company’s website by uploading property information and selecting/editing appropriate images for clientele, and assisted walk-in clients and determined their requests for real estate agents • Ensured that all necessary documents are signed between property owners and clients after concluding sales or lease. • Carried out valuation of different types of properties (Residential, Commercial, Leisure and recreational center) and preparation of the document. • Negotiated lease renewals and sale on behalf of property owner, as well as managed landlord and tenant relationships. Show less