Director of strategy & Operation

SEEKING FOR SENIOR OPERATING & GENERAL MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE POSITION

Director of Strategy & Operations (Distribution)with Direct Energy, Canada 2007-Present
Provide operational leadership, direct capital creation efforts, define and implement strategies for distribution operations and storage, ensure effective management of teams, Identify business opportunities and spearhead all global marketing, channel planning, strategy development, pricing, media relations, establish joint ventures/strategic alliances with suppliers and interface with private and institutional investors, stockholders, and investment Bankers. Prepare forecast s/budgets for long-range planning and to manage cost.

Sears Canada Inc, Canada 2005- 2006
Business Development Manager
Developed and executed sales strategies and Account planning for key Accounts. Analyzed customer needs and interest to maximize sales volume and profitability, Utilized consultative sales strategy to resolve clientˇ¦s objections that maximized, Utilized consultative sales strategy to resolve clientˇ¦s objectives that maximized activities within the assigned territories. Created a business development pipeline and set targets for implementation. Trained, mentored, motivated and led teams of 25 employees.

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation 1998- 2005
Production Planning /Inventory Control Manager
Oversaw all Production Planning operations in the Plant, Determined and programmed production stock levels on daily/weekly and monthly. Set up cycle count routines, physical inventories and other inventory functions. Ensure finished products meet specifications prior to scheduling for evacuation and sale to the public. Work closely with Quality control Laboratory personnel for products nominations. Liaison with stakeholders including the local community members to address HSE concerns. Managed a team of 12 staff.
„X Attained 90% (from 55%) customer satisfaction rating in terms of product quality and timely delivery.
„X Maintained 100% Plantˇ¦s Production throughput for one year and generated $20 million additional revenue in 2003.

Early Position:
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation: Senior Production Planner- 1987 to 1998

Master of Business Administration- 2000 GPA 3.08
Bachelors of science in Accountancy- 1994 GPA 3.42
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management- 2008 GPA 3.39

Rivers State University of Science and Technology

CMA, CSCM, MPM

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
Director of Operations Present
NB MBA Association, Inc. North America.-(Toronto Canada Chapter)

Mentor June 09- April 2010
Canadian Overseas Mentorship Experience, Ottawa, Ontario
„X Coordinated Mentees (Internationally Trained Professionals). Developed business and Profession-specific networks for Mentees in Canada