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AYOBAMI ISMAIL

AYOBAMI ISMAIL

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Operations and revenue leader with a strong background in enhancing customer service and driving revenue growth in dynamic environments. Expertise in implementing effective sales through-service strategies and improving quality assurance. Proven ability to leverage data for informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Ancillary Revenue & Customer Service Manager

No1 Lounges
London, United Kingdom
2022.07 - 2026.02

- Improved customer journeys by identifying friction points and implementing actionable improvements derived from quality assurance and feedback.

- Advocated for customer needs in operational decisions, ensuring service changes aligned with business objectives.

- Enhanced quality assurance and reduced onboarding time through the development of structured coaching and clearer service standards by 15%

- Achieved 9% increase in weekly sales by promoting sales-through-service behaviours during customer interactions.

- Reduced average handling time by 10% and improved first-contact resolution by 7% through workflow redesigns.

- Ensured service continuity for vulnerable customers during peak periods, providing necessary support and prioritisation.

  • Produced insights on customer experience and performance using CRM data to identify trends and risks.
  • Developed SOPs and coaching frameworks, reducing onboarding time by 25% while improving service outcomes.

Business Analyst (Contract)

Tritek Consulting
London, United Kingdom
2024.02 - 2025.03

- Facilitated stakeholder workshops to identify pain points and improvement opportunities in customer journeys.

- Delivered process enhancements that increased operational efficiency by 10% and clarified ownership.

- Collaborated with teams to develop dashboards, improving visibility of outcomes and delivery progress.

- Enhanced governance via structured forums, improving accountability and reducing friction.

- Generated insightful packs linking data with commercial impact for informed decision-making.

Project Support Officer

South West London and St George’s
London
2021.11 - 2022.08

- Facilitated digital transformation programs, including EPR implementation, ensuring timely and compliant delivery across multiple workstreams.

- Coordinated project governance activities, reducing unresolved actions by 20 percent.

- Maintained 100 percent compliance in finance, resource, and procurement tracking to enhance stakeholder visibility.

- Strengthened RAID management and scope-change tracking, decreasing delivery risk and scope creep by 15 percent.

Operation Department Specialist (Apprenticeship)

Virgin Atlantic Airways
London
2022.03 - 2022.03

- Graduate Apprenticeship in the Virgin Headquarters, United Kingdom.

Team Leader - Carer

Avidity Linx
London
2021.10 - 2021.12

- Led a team in a care agency, ensuring high-quality care delivery and effective staff deployment.

- Transitioned to a Project Support Officer role, focusing on process streamlining and efficiency improvements.

- Collaborated on key NHS initiatives, enhancing project outcomes and operational effectiveness.

Head Grooming & Compliance || Project Officer EMEA

Air Peace Ltd
Lagos
2017.12 - 2021.09

- Oversaw grooming and compliance processes within aviation operations, ensuring adherence to industry standards.

- Coordinated large-scale projects across EMEA and APAC regions, enhancing operational efficiency.

- Transferred aviation compliance skills to hospitality environments, improving service quality and customer satisfaction.

Team Supervisor

Solus Simba Enterprise
Lagos
2016.06 - 2017.11

- Supervised a team of 20-50 advisors, ensuring effective project execution and resource allocation.

- Managed budgets, resources, and deployed agents as part of a program management team.

- Developed strong leadership skills and strategic planning capabilities during my tenure.

Intern - On-air Presenter

Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, OSBC
Osun
2015.05 - 2016.05

- Reporter
- Programs Directing
- Producing Synopsis for Personal Weekly Programs
- Enhance Radio Quality

Project Management Intern

Cornerstone Insurance Plc
Lagos
2013.01 - 2013.09

- Collaborated with project management experts to initiate and oversee project lifecycles from start to finish.

- Gained hands-on experience in Agile Development and waterfall frameworks, enhancing project efficiency and adaptability.

- Assisted in ensuring timely project completion, contributing to overall team success at Cornerstone Insurance Plc.

Brand and Corporate Communication Assistant

Cornerstone Insurance Plc
Lagos
2012.03 - 2013.01

- Collaborated with a professional team to enhance brand image.

- Engaged with media and partners to drive advertising and marketing initiatives.

- Contributed to the design and execution of the 2012 Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Account Executive

Cornerstone Insurance Plc
Lagos
2011.11 - 2012.03

- Managed claim files and underwriting processes to ensure accurate and timely handling of insurance claims.

- Validated cheques and transfers, maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

- Conducted risk assessment documentation for employees, ensuring up-to-date evaluations of complaints and claims corrections.

News Reporter & Field Journalist

Nigerian Television Authority
Lagos
2008.11 - 2011.10

- Worked as a graduate contracted intern for NTA's (Nigerian Television Authority) News and Current Affairs Programs Department.

Teacher Intern

A&T College
Lagos
2008.06 - 2009.02

- Intern teacher supporting child education from class 1-6

Education

MSc - Aviation Operations and Management

Buckinghamshire New University
United Kingdom
2021.09 - 2022.09

Skills

Operations management customer service leadership sales-through-service ancillary revenue growth performance management and coaching service quality and quality assurance customer journey improvement continuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma) process re-engineering stakeholder management team collaborates project coordination

TOOLS

Salesforce CRM | data analysis | Microsoft Dynamics 365 | LMS platforms | process documentation | SQL

Certification

  • Revenue Management Diploma, In Progress | 2025
  • Business Analytics | 2025
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt | 2023
  • SAP ERP Essential Training | 2023
  • Scrum Fundamentals (VMEdu) | 2022
  • Business Process Modeling (IIBA) | 2022
  • B2B Marketing | 2023
  • SQL - 2025

Timeline

Business Analyst (Contract)

Tritek Consulting
2024.02 - 2025.03

Ancillary Revenue & Customer Service Manager

No1 Lounges
2022.07 - 2026.02

Operation Department Specialist (Apprenticeship)

Virgin Atlantic Airways
2022.03 - 2022.03

Project Support Officer

South West London and St George’s
2021.11 - 2022.08

Team Leader - Carer

Avidity Linx
2021.10 - 2021.12

MSc - Aviation Operations and Management

Buckinghamshire New University
2021.09 - 2022.09

Head Grooming & Compliance || Project Officer EMEA

Air Peace Ltd
2017.12 - 2021.09

Team Supervisor

Solus Simba Enterprise
2016.06 - 2017.11

Intern - On-air Presenter

Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, OSBC
2015.05 - 2016.05

Project Management Intern

Cornerstone Insurance Plc
2013.01 - 2013.09

Brand and Corporate Communication Assistant

Cornerstone Insurance Plc
2012.03 - 2013.01

Account Executive

Cornerstone Insurance Plc
2011.11 - 2012.03

News Reporter & Field Journalist

Nigerian Television Authority
2008.11 - 2011.10

Teacher Intern

A&T College
2008.06 - 2009.02
AYOBAMI ISMAIL