BABATUNDE SOBOLA
Business Leader (Sustainability/Project Management)
Loughborough
Summary
Entrepreneurial and sustainable leader with 12+ years of leading and growing organizations, multiple awards/accreditations, and expanding customer base across industries. Specialises in maximising sustainable solutions and driving growth with a proven track record of reducing up to 50% business expenses. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Founder and Director
The Cleaning Cabinet
Loughborough
10.2019 - Current
- Conducted target market research to successfully launch Loughborough's first zero-waste and refill shop, offering 100s of sustainable alternatives for home and personal care needs.
- Spearheaded the deployment of a robust digital marketing strategy, resulting in a 100% increase in online sales and acquisition of over 5000 new customers within the first two years.
- Orchestrated sustainable recycling strategies for packaging and shipping processes, resulting in savings of up to 80% on packaging materials.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately, saving almost £10,000 annually in overhead costs.
- Initiated and executed customer satisfaction strategies to maintain our organic five-star rating on Google and 4.8 rating on Trustpilot, resulting in about 50% increase in customer retention.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities, building sustainability frameworks and mentoring team members, increasing staff productivity.
Director
Green Heart Clean Ltd
Loughborough
10.2009 - 12.2021
- Devised key operational initiatives and innovations that drove and sustained substantial business growth over 12 years, resulting in the expansion of services and customer base across different industries.
- Deployed and maintained sustainable practices, policies, and targets, resulting in a 15% reduction of business expenses.
- Built frameworks for tracking sustainability indicators such as energy usage, waste generation and recycling, which led to the award of the Investors in the Environment (IIE) certification.
- Defined and directed the processes of customers' cleaning projects from inception to rollout, achieving a 98% customer retention rate and a 90% reduction in complaints.
- Established multiple sales funnels and utilized CRM processes and platforms, resulting in a 400% increase in sales.
- Cultivated and mentored a forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-driven company culture that drove industry innovations, leading to a 50% reduction in employee turnover and increased team productivity.
Placement Engineer
British Sugar
Peterborough
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Collaborated with a senior project engineer to install, test, and commission a biogas capturing unit generated from an anaerobic digester, devising a safe system of work and cost analysis for maximum savings, and generating £300,000 in energy cost savings.
- Created schematic drawings of a water pipeline for 5 factories and office locations using AutoCAD, empowering the operations team to monitor water usage and identify leaks, leading to the detection of 100% of water waste.
- Analysed and presented reports effectively using MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, for co-workers and line managers.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering design
Loughborough University
10.2011 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Loughborough University
09.2007 - 06.2011
A Levels -
Notre Dame Catholic Six Form College
04.2001 -
GCSE -
St'Michaels Catholic College
04.2001 -
Skills
Sustainability measures
undefinedCertification
CBAP - Certified Business Analysis Professional (in progress)
Timeline
CBAP - Certified Business Analysis Professional (in progress)
07-2023
PMI-ACP® Certification (in progress)
07-2023
Founder and Director
The Cleaning Cabinet
10.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Engineering design
Loughborough University
10.2011 - 09.2012
Director
Green Heart Clean Ltd
10.2009 - 12.2021
Placement Engineer
British Sugar
07.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Loughborough University
09.2007 - 06.2011
A Levels -
Notre Dame Catholic Six Form College
04.2001 -
GCSE -
St'Michaels Catholic College
04.2001 -
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