Yewande Olusore
Impact-Driven Program Manager | Data & Development Strategist
Hilzweg, 69121, Heidelberg, DE.About
Highly accomplished and results-oriented Program Manager, Development Specialist, and Data Analyst with a proven track record of coordinating complex projects, engaging diverse stakeholders, and driving impactful social change. Leveraging expertise in service quality management and operations, I excel at optimizing processes, building robust client relationships, and empowering communities through sustainable development solutions. Passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to achieve measurable outcomes and foster growth.
Work
Common Cause Initiatives
|Community Program Officer
Summary
Coordinated community programs, managed administrative functions, and led awareness campaigns.
Highlights
Planned, coordinated, and facilitated numerous community meetings, events, presentations, workshops, and seminars.
Managed comprehensive administrative tasks including drafting correspondences, reports, and agendas; organized training and support, and maintained robust filing systems for efficient data retrieval.
Spearheaded public awareness campaigns on critical community health issues, including malaria and HIV/AIDS prevention.
Cultivated strong relationships with individual and group donors, community organizations, and government agencies to secure vital funding for beneficiaries.
Directed and optimized the efficient day-to-day operations of the organization.
First City Monument Bank
|Service Quality Manager
Summary
Managed service quality, resolved customer issues, and implemented process improvements to enhance customer satisfaction.
Highlights
Managed and resolved customer and staff complaints, inquiries, and requests, ensuring strict adherence to Service Level Agreements and maintaining high service standards.
Led monthly branch visitations to assess and ensure the consistent implementation of service recommendations, providing detailed feedback to department heads to optimize bank-wide service delivery.
Identified root causes of issues within the Issues Management System (IMS) and developed effective corrective and preventive actions to enhance operational efficiency.
Provided high-quality service and support to both internal staff and external customers.
Cultivated and sustained strong, positive customer relationships.
Provided tailored, premium services to high net-worth customers.
First City Monument Bank
|Cash Officer/Assistant Branch Head of Operations
Summary
Oversaw cash operations, supervised tellers, and managed branch activities to ensure smooth functioning.
Highlights
Supervised bank tellers, overseeing daily cash transactions, verifying balances, and ensuring accurate debit and credit postings for secure vault transfers.
Provided on-the-job training and ongoing supervision to bank tellers, enhancing their performance and adherence to protocols.
Managed daily branch operations as acting Branch Head, ensuring seamless continuity and efficiency.
Administered salary and Western Union payments, and efficiently processed clearing cheques, ensuring timely proof rendition.
Ensured 24/7 operational efficiency of the branch's ATM as the designated Custodian.
Successfully resolved customer inquiries and concerns, leading to a 25% increase in customer satisfaction.
First City Monument Bank
|Customer Service Officer
Summary
Provided comprehensive customer service, managed accounts, and contributed to team development and branch performance.
Highlights
Educated customers on banking products and services, ensuring adherence to all bank guidelines and policies.
Cross-trained new customer service officers and provided mentorship to colleagues, fostering team development and service excellence.
Managed account openings and closures for diverse client segments (individual, corporate, government), maintaining accurate account information and executing necessary updates.
Achieved and maintained a 95% customer satisfaction rate throughout 2010.
Contributed to achieving 'issue-free branch' status for two consecutive quarters by expertly handling cashier duties, providing product assistance, and supporting marketing efforts.
Recognized as the 2nd best customer service officer bank-wide through a mystery shopper evaluation.
Community Secondary School Obuama
|English Teacher
Summary
Educated junior secondary students in English Language and prepared senior students for examinations.
Highlights
Served as Class Teacher for JS1, overseeing academic and pastoral development.
Instructed 125 junior secondary school students in English Language, fostering strong foundational skills.
Developed and delivered comprehensive English language lessons, and prepared/graded examinations to assess student progress.
Organized and delivered private tutoring sessions, achieving over 95% positive feedback from students and parents.
Invigilated and supervised internal and external examinations (WAEC/NECO), ensuring adherence to testing protocols.
Prepared 50 senior secondary school students for their final school leaving examinations, contributing to their academic success.
World Hope Foundation
|Development Manager
Summary
Managed development initiatives, team leadership, and fundraising efforts to support organizational growth.
Highlights
Led and motivated a high-performing team to successfully enhance and scale up operational efficiency.
Optimized processes for identifying and securing critical funding resources, enabling support for children and the less privileged through strategic NGO partnerships.
Designed and executed strategic programs and initiatives aligned with the organization's core mandate.
Oversaw budget implementation, ensuring timely collection and acquittal of all allocated finances to maintain fiscal integrity.
Cultivated strong relationships with partners and sponsors, and effectively planned and coordinated impactful relief programs.
Managed and oversaw collaborative efforts with NGOs and government stakeholders on children's campaigns, maximizing collective impact.
Provided oversight and strategic support for fundraising initiatives and grant proposal development for the foundation.
Die Sternchen gemeinnützige GmbH
|Education Specialist
Summary
Responsible for designing and organizing educational content and activities, and reporting on learner progress.
Highlights
Designed and organized educational materials and engaging activities, specifically tailored to enhance cognitive, social, and emotional development for children.
Prepared comprehensive reports providing detailed insights into learner development and performance, informing targeted educational strategies.
The Steadfast Love Foundation
|Director of Social Services and Advocacy Programs
Summary
Led social services and advocacy programs, focusing on support for vulnerable populations and program management.
Highlights
Spearheaded the launch of the Girls-Support Center strategy, successfully engaging stakeholders and driving advocacy efforts to secure vital support.
Managed the transparent disbursement and meticulous monitoring of foundation grants, ensuring accountability and fostering trust with stakeholders.
Provided critical support and therapeutic guidance to children, youth, and women survivors of child abuse and domestic violence, facilitating emotional healing and self-understanding.
Empowered rural girls and women by facilitating access to formal education, vocational training, and skills development programs, fostering self-sufficiency.
Conducted comprehensive needs assessments, prepared detailed reports, and maintained meticulous client records to develop and review individualized service plans collaboratively with clients.
Conducted in-depth interviews and discussions with clients (individually, in families, and groups) to assess needs, capabilities, and challenges, determining optimal service requirements.
The Eight Foundation
|Director/Chief Operating Officer
Summary
Oversaw operational management, financial oversight, and extensive social impact initiatives for the organization.
Highlights
Managed and approved organizational expenditures within delegated authority, providing the CEO with comprehensive monthly financial reports.
Provided compassionate counseling and support to survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and rape.
Conducted thorough assessments, prepared detailed reports, managed case files, and provided counseling; facilitated critical referrals to hospitals, legal and law enforcement agencies, and social services.
Delivered comprehensive financial, emotional, and developmental support to survivors and their families, aiding their recovery and reintegration.
Monitored and evaluated clients' physical, social, and emotional well-being throughout their intervention process.
Cultivated and sustained strong collaborative relationships with key individuals, donors, influencers, and partner organizations.
Orchestrated and led a large-scale sexual violence sensitization program, reaching over 5,000 secondary school children across Lagos State.
Analyzed and determined optimal staffing requirements to enhance organizational efficiency and management.
Engaged effectively with government officials and key stakeholders to advocate for and support child abuse and domestic violence survivors.
Initiated and successfully launched a child abuse prevention campaign, targeting schools to raise awareness and implement protective measures.
Directed the preparation and submission of competitive grant proposals, consistently ensuring full adherence to all guidelines and requirements.
Fountain Initiative for Social Development
|Deputy Executive Director
Summary
Led strategic development, program coordination, and operational oversight to drive social impact initiatives.
Highlights
Spearheaded the strategic development and successful implementation of comprehensive business plans.
Designed and coordinated impactful training programs for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) focused on entrepreneurship, nation-building, peace, and conflict resolution.
Directed daily operations for a team of 25 staff, enhancing staff management and fostering professional development.
Managed and oversaw multiple learning-focused units, including a Vocational School, an Enterprise Development Hub, an Employability Readiness Hub, and an Education Fund.
Collaborated with department heads and instructors to design and structure relevant, high-impact academic programs.
Partnered with Moodle to establish a Learning Management System (LMS) for the Enterprise Development Hub, significantly improving structured and accessible learning experiences.
Streamlined financial management practices, enhancing fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.
Cultivated and secured strategic partnerships with key organizations (e.g., Bank of Industry, NYSC, Indofoods, AWIEF) for graduate employment fairs and enterprise development initiatives.
Developed and implemented a new business model and coordinated the revamp of the vocational center, resulting in a 20% increase in revenue.
Generated and presented comprehensive monthly reports on foundation activities, providing transparent updates on programs for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
Empowered women and youth through entrepreneurial and skills development training, providing seed grants to facilitate the launch of small and medium enterprises.
Performed extensive research to identify and secure grant opportunities, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and strategic objectives.
Actively contributed to strategic discussions and decision-making during board meetings, shaping the organization's future direction.
Monitored grant expenditures meticulously, ensuring strict compliance with all funding requirements and organizational policies.
Education
Scrum Alliance
Certification
Scrum Master
Utiva
Certification
Data Analytics
Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)
Professional Membership
Management
Covenant University
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Sociology
Certificates
Awards
Award for Best Customer Service Officer with no issues
Awarded By
First City Monument Bank
Recognized for exceptional customer service and operational excellence, contributing to an 'issue-free' branch environment.
Award for Community Service
Awarded By
The Steadfast Love Foundation
Acknowledged for significant contributions to community development and social impact initiatives.
Award for African Women in Development
Awarded By
Leading Development Organization
Honored for leadership and impactful contributions to development initiatives empowering women across Africa.
Languages
English
Native
German
Proficient
Skills
Problem-solving and Critical Thinking
Strategic Planning, Analytical Thinking, Decision Making.
Advocacy (Individuals and Groups)
Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Influence, Community Outreach.
Case Management
Client Assessment, Service Planning, Record Keeping.
Report Writing and Presentation
Data Visualization, Technical Writing, Public Speaking.
Strong Communication
Interpersonal Communication, Negotiation, Cross-cultural Communication.
Community Engagement
Outreach Programs, Partnership Development, Volunteer Management.
Time Management
Prioritization, Scheduling, Productivity.
Program Coordination and Management
Project Lifecycle Management, Resource Allocation, Performance Monitoring.
Crisis Intervention and Counseling
Trauma-informed Care, Emotional Support, Conflict Resolution.
AI Software Applications
AI Tools, Emerging Technologies.
Microsoft Office Suite
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Agile Tools
Trello, Jira, Miro, Agile Methodologies.
Data Analysis and Research
Data Interpretation, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Research, SQL.