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Kolawole Budale

Manchester

Summary

Results-driven Business Analyst with 4+ years of experience in data analysis, business process optimization, and strategic planning. Adept at leveraging analytical tools to extract actionable insights, enhancing decision-making processes, and driving business growth. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct stakeholder analysis, and implement data-driven solutions that lead to measurable business improvements. Passionate about utilizing emerging technologies to optimize business strategies and increase operational efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
10101
10101
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business analyst

Terraprima
London
01.2020 - 08.2024
  • Conducted in-depth data analysis on sales trends, leading to accurate monthly projections and improved strategic decision-making.
  • Facilitated stakeholder workshops and requirement-gathering sessions, aligning business objectives with project outcomes.
  • Spearheaded the adoption of a new data analysis tool, increasing operational efficiency by 25% and reducing errors by 15%.
  • Managed data acquisition processes on AWS, ensuring data integrity and security.
  • Led user acceptance testing (UAT), decreasing software defects by 22% before deployment.
  • Developed data models to support new marketing strategies, driving a 16% revenue increase over three years.
  • Optimized project delivery timelines by 18% through improved collaboration and agile methodologies.

Business development manager

McBuddy Properties Limited
Lagos
02.2012 - 07.2016
  • Developed and executed strategic marketing and sales plans, driving a 30% revenue increase.
  • Implemented customer loyalty programs, enhancing client retention and satisfaction rates from 80% to 90%.
  • Utilized CRM systems to streamline client data management and improve decision-making processes.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends and business opportunities, leading to a five-year growth strategy.

Business development executive

McBuddy Properties Limited
Lagos
09.2010 - 01.2012
  • Designed and executed high-impact marketing campaigns, increasing brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Led lead generation efforts through strategic cold calls, networking, and event marketing, securing key deals.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to improve competitive positioning and sales performance.

Education

Master of Science - Business Analytics

University of Galway
Galway. Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Business Studies

Griffith College
Dublin, Ireland

Certificate of Higher Education - Diploma in Python Programming & Predictive Data Analytics

CCT College
Dublin, Ireland

Certificate of Higher Education - Certificate in SAP BW on HANA & Business Objects Analysis

Brandenburg University of Applied Science
Brandenburg, Germany

Certificate of Higher Education - Postgraduate Program in Machine Learning & AI for Business Applications

University of Texas at Austin – Red McCombs School
Austin, Texas

Skills

  • Business Process Analysis & Optimization
  • Data Analysis & Business Intelligence (Power BI, Tableau, SPSS)
  • SQL & Database Management
  • Requirement Gathering & Documentation
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Team Collaboration
  • Process Improvement & Agile Methodologies
  • Python Programming & Predictive Analytics
  • SAP BW on HANA
  • Scrum & Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Strategic Planning & Performance Optimization
  • Data Visualization & Reporting

Tools and Technologies

  • Power BI, Tableau, SPSS
  • SQL, Python, AWS
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • SAP BW on HANA
  • Agile (Scrum, Kanban)

Additional Information

  • Open to relocation and remote opportunities.
  • Passionate about leveraging data analytics to solve complex business challenges.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business analyst

Terraprima
01.2020 - 08.2024

Business development manager

McBuddy Properties Limited
02.2012 - 07.2016

Business development executive

McBuddy Properties Limited
09.2010 - 01.2012

Master of Science - Business Analytics

University of Galway

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Business Studies

Griffith College

Certificate of Higher Education - Diploma in Python Programming & Predictive Data Analytics

CCT College

Certificate of Higher Education - Certificate in SAP BW on HANA & Business Objects Analysis

Brandenburg University of Applied Science

Certificate of Higher Education - Postgraduate Program in Machine Learning & AI for Business Applications

University of Texas at Austin – Red McCombs School

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