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Work History
Education
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Certification
Professional Training
Professional Membership
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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
05.2024 - 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
05.2022 - 04.2024
  • 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
11.2011 - 04.2022

Customer service officer

Keolis Amey Docklands
London, London
03.2010 - 11.2011

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Health

Middlesex University
London
01.2021 - 01.2022

Master of Arts - International Human Resource Management

London Metropolitan University
London
09.2002 - 09.2003

Master of Business Administration - Business Administration

University of Ado-Ekiti
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
09.1997 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
09.1989 - 06.1993

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
05.2024 - Current

Environmental health officer

London Borough of Merton
05.2022 - 04.2024

Master of Science - Environmental Health

Middlesex University
01.2021 - 01.2022

Passenger service agent

Keolis Amey Docklands
11.2011 - 04.2022

Customer service officer

Keolis Amey Docklands
03.2010 - 11.2011

Master of Arts - International Human Resource Management

London Metropolitan University
09.2002 - 09.2003

Master of Business Administration - Business Administration

University of Ado-Ekiti
09.1997 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Lagos
09.1989 - 06.1993
Michael Akinde