Michael Akinde
Dartford,Kent
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. Skilled in contract negotiation, procurement strategies, and financial forecasting to optimise workflows and drive organisational efficiency. Adept at facilitating meetings, managing time effectively, and leveraging SharePoint knowledge management to enhance collaboration. Committed to delivering strategic solutions through strong decision-making and stakeholder communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lead Officer - LBW Discretionary Licensing Schemes
London Borough of Merton
Morden, London
2024.05 - Current
- Conducted regular review meetings to assess progress against planned activities and timelines.
- Facilitated open communication channels within the team, fostered a positive work environment.
- Led team meetings, improved collaboration amongst team members.
- Drove successful project implementation by liaising with other department heads.
- Implemented risk management strategies for successful project completion.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers; optimised budget expenditure without compromising on quality or timelines,.
- Identified potential challenges with strategic planning and proactive problem-solving approaches.
- Achieved seamless communication with stakeholders through regular status updates and feedback sessions.
- Oversaw project timelines and deliverables for successful, timely completion.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather insights and feedback for continuous improvement.
- Coordinated with external partners and vendors to secure necessary resources.
- Managed project budgets in excess of £250,000.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines.
- Established key performance indicators for better performance tracking and evaluation.
- Created detailed project schedules, ensured timely completion of tasks.
Environmental health officer
London Borough of Merton
Morden, Merton
2022.05 - 2024.04
- Enforced legislation related to environmental health, ensuring compliance from businesses and individuals.
- Promoted energy efficiency measures within local businesses resulting in reduced carbon emissions.
- Improved local environmental standards by conducting regular inspections.
- Enhanced community awareness on environmental health issues through active participation in public forums.
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from inspections for informed decision making by authorities.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop effective environmental policies.
Passenger service agent
Keolis Amey Docklands
London, London
2011.11 - 2022.04
Customer service officer
Keolis Amey Docklands
London, London
2010.03 - 2011.11
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Health
Middlesex University
London 2021.01 - 2022.01
Master of Arts - International Human Resource Management
London Metropolitan University
London 2002.09 - 2003.09
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Ado-Ekiti
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria 1997.09 - 1999.06
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 1989.09 - 1993.06
Skills
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Contract negotiation
- Decision making
- Meeting facilitation
- Time management
- Procurement strategies
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder communication
- SharePoint knowledge management
- Financial forecasting
- Workflow optimisation
Certification
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Certificate in Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) - 2022
Professional Training
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Certificate - IOSH Managing Safely - 2022
Professional Membership
Member - Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (MCIEH)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Officer - LBW Discretionary Licensing Schemes
London Borough of Merton
2024.05 - Current
Environmental health officer
London Borough of Merton
2022.05 - 2024.04
Master of Science - Environmental Health
Middlesex University
2021.01 - 2022.01
Passenger service agent
Keolis Amey Docklands
2011.11 - 2022.04
Customer service officer
Keolis Amey Docklands
2010.03 - 2011.11
Master of Arts - International Human Resource Management
London Metropolitan University
2002.09 - 2003.09
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Ado-Ekiti
1997.09 - 1999.06
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Lagos
1989.09 - 1993.06