Betty OKWEDADI
Birm,France
Summary
Results-driven HR and Leadership Development Specialist with expertise in cultural diagnostics, employee engagement, and leadership coaching. Adept at designing and executing leadership development programs, values-based workshops, and bespoke HR solutions that drive organizational transformation. Proven ability to integrate HR technology, foster inclusive workplace cultures, and enhance business performance through strategic talent development. Skilled in aligning HR initiatives with company goals to create high-impact workforce solutions. Recognized for driving organizational change through data-driven insights and people-centric strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4044
4044
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leadership Development & Organizational Strategy Consultant
Beeyou Consulting
Birmingham, France
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: IT Services / 50 Staff
- Designed and facilitated leadership development programs, enhancing managerial effectiveness by 30%
- Implemented cultural diagnostic frameworks to assess and improve workplace culture, leading to a 25% increase in engagement
- Developed values and purpose workshops to enhance organizational alignment
- Designed and executed executive coaching programs for high-potential leaders
- Streamlined operational processes with implementation of effective strategies
- Utilised data-driven approach in decision making, improving overall efficiency
HR Transformation & Employee Engagement
Renault Group
Paris, France
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Automobile / 171,000 Staff
- Conducted company-wide employee engagement surveys and spearheaded initiatives that increased workforce satisfaction by 20%
- Led leadership coaching sessions for senior and emerging managers to strengthen leadership pipelines
- Developed HR communication strategies, including newsletters, SharePoint content, and engagement materials
- Managed global HRIS integration, ensuring seamless technology adoption across 90+ countries
- Analyzed HR data and engagement metrics to drive strategic workforce planning and talent optimization
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Leadership & Organizational Development Manager
Softiris Africa
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: IT Software Start-Up / 100 Staff
- Conducted company-wide employee engagement surveys and spearheaded initiatives that increased workforce satisfaction by 20%
- Led leadership coaching sessions for senior and emerging managers to strengthen leadership pipelines
- Developed HR communication strategies, including newsletters, SharePoint content, and engagement materials
- Analyzed HR data and engagement metrics to drive strategic workforce planning and talent optimization
- Led multidisciplinary teams through complex project lifecycles, achieving timely completion of deliverables.
- Recruited high-performing, motivated staff to support strategy delivery.
Internal auditor
Diamond Bank Plc
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Banking Institution / 5000 Staff
- Assisted in the development of annual audit plans, facilitating effective resource allocation
- Evaluated control systems to minimise risk or loss within the company and improve overall performance
- Enhanced organisational integrity by ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures during audits
- Liaised closely with external auditors to provide necessary information for their assessments whilst maintaining privacy requirements
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through diligent auditing practices
- Improved risk management by conducting comprehensive internal audits
- Presented audit results to senior leadership, providing insights into areas needing improvement
- Prepared detailed reports summarising audit findings, aiding decision-making at executive level
Education
MSc - Computer Science and Technology
Ulster University
BirminghamMSc - International HR / Project Management
IGR-IAE (Université de Rennes 1)
RennesMaster of Business Administration -
Pan Atlantic University
Lagos, Nigeria 04.2001 - 07.2015
BSc - Computer Science
Imo State University
Imo State, NigeriaSkills
- Leadership Coaching
- Executive Development
- Cultural Diagnostics
- Organizational Change
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- HR Strategy
- Bespoke Leadership Programs
- Organizational Development
- Change Management
- Data Analytics
- Business transformation
- Technology integration
- Project Management
- Agile HR
- Talent acquisition strategies
Languages
English
Native
French
Intermediate
Certification
- Associate Data Analyst (Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Data Management) - DataCamp 2022
- Associate - Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (ACIPM) - CIPM 2019
- Senior Professional Human Resources International (SPHRi) - HRCI 2017
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Leadership Development & Organizational Strategy Consultant
Beeyou Consulting
01.2023 - Current
HR Transformation & Employee Engagement
Renault Group
01.2022 - 12.2022
Leadership & Organizational Development Manager
Softiris Africa
01.2015 - 12.2019
Internal auditor
Diamond Bank Plc
01.2008 - 12.2012
Master of Business Administration -
Pan Atlantic University
04.2001 - 07.2015
MSc - Computer Science and Technology
Ulster University
MSc - International HR / Project Management
IGR-IAE (Université de Rennes 1)
BSc - Computer Science
Imo State University
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