LAWRENCE AJAYI
Edinbrugh,Scotland
Summary
Experienced Managing Trustee with a proven track record in governance oversight and service coordination, currently leading CHRIST FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF GOD in London. Demonstrates expertise in event logistics, project management, and community mediation, fostering spiritual growth and engagement through effective communication and problem-solving. Previously served as Officer of The Church at the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh, managing end-to-end event operations and advocating for church heritage preservation. Skilled in fundraising and dispute resolution, with a commitment to enhancing community relations and promoting safe working environments.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Trustee
CHRIST FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF GOD
LONDON
04.2015 - Current
- Preach and teach Bible messages, supporting congregational learning and spiritual growth.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
- Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
- Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
- Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
- Maximised customer engagement and satisfaction by delivering excellent customer service.
- Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
- Raised funds weekly through consistent outreach and campaign execution responsibilities.
- Combined home working arrangements with team collaboration and communication practices.
- Work directly with families to facilitate group sessions and support navigation.
- Plan, design, and deliver peer support groups and family social activities across hub areas.
Officer of The Church
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
Edinbrugh, Midlothian
03.2009 - 03.2015
- Performed evangelism activities, engaging communities through outreach, teaching, and support.
- Managed end-to-end event operations, coordinating schedules, logistics, and onsite execution.
- Manage service arrangement coordination, scheduling, and required documentation completion.
- Planned and prepared for daily services by taking responsibility for the church plate, vestments, frontals, altar linen, liturgical books and chairing.
- Liaised with managers to understand current priorities.
- Advocated for the preservation and restoration of church heritage, participating in initiatives to protect historic significance.
- Managed the distribution of religious literature and materials, ensuring access to resources for spiritual growth.
- Implemented health and safety protocols during services and events, safeguarding the well-being of congregants.
- Facilitated communication between the church, congregation, and external parties, enhancing community relations.
- Managed the preparation and conduct of religious services, coordinating seamlessly with clergy and church staff.
Education
Master of Business Administration - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
London South Bank University
City of londonLondon2006
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
PORT HARCOURT1998
Doctor of Philosophy - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UBIIS
GENEVASkills
- Governance oversight
- Service coordination
- Event logistics
- Record keeping
- Project Management
- Fund Raising
- Dispute Resolution
- Community Mediation
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- SOCIETY OF PETROLEUM ENGINEERS (MENTOR)
- ASSOCIATION FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT-MEMBER
- ORDANED PRIEST IN SCOTLAND
- [Type] Licence
- [Area of certification] certified
Interests
- SWIMMING
- GOLF
- MUSIC
Accomplishments
- FUND RAISING
- SETTING UP WORSHIP CENTERS
- VISITING COMMUNITIES IN ENGLAND,SCOTLAND,WALES AND NOTHERN ISLAND
- TRAVELLING OVERSEAS FOR MISSIONARY WORKS
- Increased sales by [Number]% while reducing costs by [Number]%, leading to £[Number] net profit.
- Recognised by management for [Type] projects delivering outstanding [Result].
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion of [Action].
- Built and nurtured key client relationships to grow profit by [Number]%.
- Recognised by management for [Type] behaviours, leading to increased [Result].
- Developed and instituted employee training and retention initiative that reduced employee turnover by [Number]% within [Timeframe].
- Coordinated [Number] special public and private events.
Timeline
Managing Trustee
CHRIST FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF GOD
04.2015 - Current
Officer of The Church
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
03.2009 - 03.2015
Master of Business Administration - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
London South Bank University
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
Doctor of Philosophy - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UBIIS