AYODELE EDWARDS
PROJECT MANAGER / MINISTER OF RELIGION
Grays
Summary
- Detail-orientated strategist, adept at making critical decisions, managing deadlines, and conducting team reviews.
- Knowledgeable management trainer offering practical communication and administration skills.
- Results-driven Project Manager / Strategic Community Support Specialist with strong background in crisis intervention and management.
- Skillfully builds support networks comprised of diverse industry providers and businesses, supporting community needs.
- Works with leaders and law enforcement to address environmental and safety issues.
- Dedicated project professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.
- Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- To seek and maintain part -time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Enthusiastic human resource manager eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Community Support worker
Gates of Praise Foundation
Grays
04.2021 - Current
- Help participants develop skills and access resources that help meet short and long-term goals
- Signpost participants to organizations with evidence-based practices and modalities
- Provide biblical pastoral care, referral coordination, and pastoral care
- Effectively manage assignments and team members
- Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals
- Enlisted support of volunteers and collaborated with businesses and community groups
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity
- Received and resolved average of 30 calls each week regarding complaints and problems
- Liaised with community members, recommending resources and programs
- Planned and hosted on- and off-campus community service activities
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes
- Established networks to increase community awareness of new programs
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
Registrar
03.2016 - 01.2021
- The Society of project management and development professionals int, Abuja
- Handle over 30 Project consultancy, training facilitation, Policy planning & implementation
- Contributed to devising and enforcing effective policies, accurate budgets and daily procedures
- Responded to over 70% requests for information from various individuals by providing registration documents
- Processed over 10 corporate ambassadors registrations
- With attention to compliance with operational policies and standards
- Organized, reviewed and filed paperwork for secure record keeping
- Trained secretariat over staff on office procedures and regulatory requirements
- Executed global expansion project for 5 new countries, National , regional and 37 State chapter's creation
Executive Director
Godly Values Foundation
12.2015 - 01.2019
- With a proven track record of offering constructive ideas, and producing quality outcomes through dynamic leadership and motivational techniques
- 10 Project design and implementation, strategy development, and evaluation - Planned and executed promotional events
- Implemented annual performance appraisals for all branch staff
- Provided exceptional counseling, case management, education and job training to diverse client base
- Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover
- Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
Project Manager
Gates of Praise
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Grays
- Planning organizational needs, evaluating programs, promoting events, raising funds
- Implement project plan of action for touch of love project, grays
- Facilitate collaboration with existing charity organizations in borough
- Liaise with proposed funding partners and donors to attract funding for project
- Enlist volunteers, Administer weekly drop-in friendship Center
- Set up and coordinate school for community skills training and personal development
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance
- Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies.
Senior Mgt. Consultant / Trainer
Continuous Improvement Associates Ltd
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Designed course outlines and training calendar, recruited instructors, Administer Programs, established liaison office for six professional bodies, conducted membership recruitment, organized annual conference and MCPE program, Support team in Teaching, Instructing, and training
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities
- Introduced standardized training for cohesive learning environments
- Implemented new training courses after assessing corporate data and identifying employee weaknesses
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process
- Tracked attendance and evaluated progress for assigned trainees
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness
- Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimizing trainee engagement
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs
- Recorded and edited videos to facilitate remote learning
- Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
Senior Project Manager
Eternity Word Homes and Structures Ltd
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Prepared project management plan, negotiated with clients on costing, assigned tasks, supervised construction project execution, resolved team conflicts, handled customer complaints, and established project management office
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track
- Mitigated site risks, auditing permit-to-work processes to ensure conditions adhered to regulatory compliance protocols
- Ensured project compliance and reviewed contractor scope, materials, and pricing take-off for competitive bidding
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines
- Mitigated risk, coordinated plans and updated specifications to ensure safety compliance
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources, and staff scheduling for simultaneous jobs bringing projects in on time and under budget
- Mitigated risk and coordinated plans and specifications for safety compliance
- Met with clients to ascertain project intent, requirements and budgets
- Worked with third-party vendors to streamline appropriate processes for product storage, transportation and disposal
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets
- Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
Volunteer Chaplaincy Director
POLICE PROTESTANT CHAPLAINCY EDO COMMAND
02.2008 - 05.2013
- BENIN CITY
- Police Protestant Chaplain | Edo Command/ AIG Zone 5
- Handle issues requiring guidance and counseling for officers and men
- Support disputes resolution and conflict management
- Provide moral instruction for detainees
- Lead fellowship and religious services in ZONE 5 command
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Actively listened to officers and Men, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to departmental heads
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
ESCAE UNIVERSITY
09.2018 - 06.2019
BSc - Project and Business Management
Ecotes La Grace University
01.2014 - 02.2018
Advanced Diploma - Managt Consultancy & Organisational Transformation
INTERNATIONAL
03.2011 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Public Administration
Imo State University
12.2009 - 08.2011
Postgraduate professional diploma - Policy planning and administration
University of Ibadan DLC/IDAN
01.2008 - 12.2008
Advanced Diploma - Business Administration
College of Av & Mgt Studies
01.2007 - 12.2007
Senior School Certificate - undefined
Word of Faith College
09.1986 - 07.1992
GCE - undefined
Word of Faith College
05.1991 - 09.1991
Skills
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Work Availability
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Quote
Use what you have to propel the dreams of others to fulfillment. Herein lies purpose!!!!
Dr Ayodele Edwards
Timeline
Community Support worker
Gates of Praise Foundation
04.2021 - Current
Certified Project Practitioner CPP
08-2020
Master of Science - Project Management
ESCAE UNIVERSITY
09.2018 - 06.2019
Registrar
03.2016 - 01.2021
Executive Director
Godly Values Foundation
12.2015 - 01.2019
Project Manager
Gates of Praise
07.2014 - 08.2015
BSc - Project and Business Management
Ecotes La Grace University
01.2014 - 02.2018
Accredited Management Trainer Certificate CMD
06-2012
Priince 2 Foundation APMG-UK
02-2012
Chartered Project Management Professional CPMP
11-2011
Advanced Diploma - Managt Consultancy & Organisational Transformation
INTERNATIONAL
03.2011 - 03.2012
Chartered Project Manager, CPM Certification Programme
01-2011
Senior Mgt. Consultant / Trainer
Continuous Improvement Associates Ltd
01.2011 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Public Administration
Imo State University
12.2009 - 08.2011
Senior Project Manager
Eternity Word Homes and Structures Ltd
01.2009 - 12.2013
Volunteer Chaplaincy Director
POLICE PROTESTANT CHAPLAINCY EDO COMMAND
02.2008 - 05.2013
Postgraduate professional diploma - Policy planning and administration
University of Ibadan DLC/IDAN
01.2008 - 12.2008
Advanced Diploma - Business Administration
College of Av & Mgt Studies
01.2007 - 12.2007
GCE - undefined
Word of Faith College
05.1991 - 09.1991
Senior School Certificate - undefined
Word of Faith College
09.1986 - 07.1992
Certification
Certified Project Practitioner CPP
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS MEMBERSHIP
- Member, Army Resource Centre, Nigeria |April 2021
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Project Management, Ghana |December 2019
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Public Diplomacy and Management |November 2019
- Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria | June 2019
- Fellow, the Society of Project Management & Dev Professionals Int |December 2017
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Public Diplomacy & Management |October 2012
- Member, Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (NITAD) |April 2012
- Member, International Professional Managers Association (IPMA) U.K | April 2012
- Member, Institute of Development Administrators of Nigeria |November 2009
-Member, Association of Professional Negotiators and Mediators |October 2009
CONFERMENTS & AWARDS RECIEVED
- Chaplain General, Global Missions Chaplaincy Corps } April 2022
- Goodwill Ambassador, National Council for Women Societies, NCWS NIGERIA ] November 2020
- Doctoral Fellow, The Society of Project Management & Dev Professionals Int } November 2018
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