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Kayode Bamikole Olawuni

Kayode Bamikole Olawuni

London

Summary

Friendly and dependable Private Hire Taxi Driver with knack for providing safe and comfortable journeys. Skilled in navigating through traffic and ensuring timely arrivals. Known for maintaining clean vehicle and excellent customer service, leading to positive passenger feedback and repeat business.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Private hire taxi driver

Uber
London
01.2025 - Current
  • Verified vehicle condition before each shift for optimum performance.
  • Adapted quickly to changing traffic situations, minimising delays.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly, prioritising passenger safety.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of local routes for efficient journey times.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service for positive reviews.
  • Resolved customer complaints effectively, maintaining company reputation.
  • Maintained clean, well-functioning vehicle through regular attention and care.
  • Accepted and organised work requests using company app.

L1 Sortation Associate

Amazon Logistics
London
06.2023 - 01.2025
  • Complete Packaging Process
  • Problem Solving Process
  • Recorded number and quality of products, taking appropriate action of defective items.
  • Operated hand scanners to accurately track shipment progression.
  • Followed safety guidelines when operating in hazardous environments.
  • Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.

Career Break

Not in employment
London South East
05.2022 - 06.2023

Career Break due to Relocation to meet my family in the UK

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

KF & H Engineering and General Merchants Limited
Ikorodu, Lagos, LA
07.2017 - 05.2022
  • Maintain smooth operations by managing office workflow and administrative processes.
  • Direct staffing requirements, managed priorities and coordinated work to uphold accuracy and timeliness objectives.
  • Provide detailed feedback to teams after analysing each employee's responsibilities.
  • Oversee HR functions, including hiring, staffing, training, payroll and labour law compliance.
  • Identifies and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.
  • Provide customers with outstanding service to not only maintain but to extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Communicate with staff, patients and healthcare providers to maintain highest quality of service.
  • Manage financial operations, payroll and accounting processes.
  • Devise key initiatives that drive substantial business growth.
  • Develop and lead successful business culture focused on performance.
  • Oversee budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits.
  • Drive industry-leading profit increase by transforming production process and aligning sales targets to meet dynamic industry conditions.

Site Engineer/Concrete Laboratory Analyst

First Ashbell Limited
Lagos Island
04.2011 - 03.2017
  • Prepared site reports and organized subcontractor invoices, codes documentation and schematics.
  • Managed various stages of construction projects from sub-structures to super-structures
  • Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions.
  • Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments and other documents.
  • Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
  • Monitored team of up to thirty personnel during construction activities for compliance with health and safety requirements.
  • Surveyed site, marked locations and oversaw construction of buildings and other infrastructure components.
  • Mentored junior team members, increasing their ability to manage senior tasks improving overall team productivity.
  • Worked within current codes of practice to maintain health and safety of staff at all times.

Civil Site Supervisor

First Ashbell Limited
Lagos Island
09.2001 - 09.2004
  • Conferred with other managers, technical personnel and team leaders to coordinate efficient site work and maintain tight schedules.
  • Performed thorough analysis of each job site every day in effort to mitigate risks for workers and visitors alike.
  • Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership.
  • Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
  • Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of construction crew to satisfy project needs with minimal delays.
  • Monitored line efficiency and implemented improvements for increased productivity.
  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
  • Employed effective time management when dealing with coordination and accountability around personnel and security assets.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Federal University of Technology
Akure Nigeria
02.2007 - 08.2010

Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering

The Polytechnic, Ibadan
Oyo State, Nigeria
02.1998 - 08.2000

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma for I.T Users in Professional Presentation

Oxford and Cambridge Recognition
Canterbury
2009

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma for I.T Users in Professional Presentation

Oxford and Cambridge Recognition
Canterbury
2009

NVQ Level 2 - Certificate for I.T Users in e Image Manipulation (CLAiT Plus)

Oxford and Cambridge Recognition
Canterbury
2009

NVQ Level 2 - Certificate for I.T Users (CLAiT Plus)

Oxford and Cambridge Recognition
Cantebury
2009

Certificate Course - Business Skills for Entrepreneurship

The Manchester College
Canterbury
2009

Diploma of Higher Education - Civil Engineering

Osun State College of Technology, Esa Oke
Osun State
1996

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Strategic planning
  • Security and safety awareness
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Construction management
  • Maintenance
  • Self-motivated
  • Microsoft Office proficient user

Engineering/Scientific Publications

  • IASTEM, Greece - Effect of Oil Palm Shell on the Surface Strength of Fibre Reinforced Concrete. 2017
  • Nordic Concrete Research. Engineering Properties of Palm Kernel Shell Fibre Reinforced Concrete. 2014

Professional Organisation

Associate Member - International Institute of Engineers and Researchers.

Reference

Available on Request

Timeline

Private hire taxi driver

Uber
01.2025 - Current

L1 Sortation Associate

Amazon Logistics
06.2023 - 01.2025

Career Break

Not in employment
05.2022 - 06.2023

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

KF & H Engineering and General Merchants Limited
07.2017 - 05.2022

Site Engineer/Concrete Laboratory Analyst

First Ashbell Limited
04.2011 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Federal University of Technology
02.2007 - 08.2010

Civil Site Supervisor

First Ashbell Limited
09.2001 - 09.2004

Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering

The Polytechnic, Ibadan
02.1998 - 08.2000

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma for I.T Users in Professional Presentation

Oxford and Cambridge Recognition

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma for I.T Users in Professional Presentation

Oxford and Cambridge Recognition

NVQ Level 2 - Certificate for I.T Users in e Image Manipulation (CLAiT Plus)

Oxford and Cambridge Recognition

NVQ Level 2 - Certificate for I.T Users (CLAiT Plus)

Oxford and Cambridge Recognition

Certificate Course - Business Skills for Entrepreneurship

The Manchester College

Diploma of Higher Education - Civil Engineering

Osun State College of Technology, Esa Oke
Kayode Bamikole Olawuni