ABAYOMI OGUNGBADE
8912 Emory Oak Lane ● Richmond, Virginia 23237
804-275-2154 (home) ● 804-398-0331(cell) ● georgeyomi@yahoo.com

GENERAL MANAGEMENT / OPERATIONS 

Forward-thinking business leader and support specialist with more than 15 years of experience leveraging analytical, managerial, and problem-solving skills to improve operations and grow revenue. Skilled at applying financial analyses and appraisals to inform sound business decisions. Adept at budget planning and forecasting. Recognized ability for driving sales initiatives, solving problems, and maintaining customer satisfaction. Areas of expertise:

Operations Management ● Business Development ● Financial Analysis ● Sales ● Marketing ● Revenue Growth
Budgets ● Forecasting ● Financial Appraisals ● Negotiations ● Competitor Analysis ● Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic Planning ● Presentations ● Cost Reductions ● Market Expansion ● Product Launches
Customer Satisfaction ● Training & Mentoring ● Problem Solving ● Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE GEORGE-YOMI GROUP, Richmond, Virginia ● 2008–2011
Management & Business Strategy Consulting Firm.

Founder & CEO: Managed existing accounts and prospected for new business. Maintained client relationships. Oversaw financials. Supervised a team of 4 employees.

NATWEST BANK PLC, London, United Kingdom ● 2002–2007
UK based retail ,commercial and mortgage lending institution.
	
Corporate Finance Analyst: Analyzed operational and financial data, budget control, investigated variances and evaluated impact on key business activities. Performed analysis, reconciliation of balance sheets and  P& L accounts on a monthly basis, reviewed analysis and variances with management and developed responses for both internal and external audits. Managed and assisted with credit review , NPV, risk analysis, financial controls and statistical modelling . Collaborated on mergers and acquisitions. Monitored and evaluated income statement, cash flow and balance sheets.
•	Increased the accuracy and efficiency of management report by eliminating unnecessary and duplicated processes.
•	Reduced budget variances  11% to minimize wasteful spending and lending risk .

GLOBAL FINANCIAL & CONSULTING LTD, London, United Kingdom ● 1993–2002
Worldwide firm specializing in financial investment and business strategy consulting.

Management Consultant / Financial Analyst: Analyzed the financial performance of small businesses and recommended strategies for improving operations and increasing revenue. Identified new business opportunities for clients. Reviewed pending mergers and acquisitions and proposed valuation changes. Collaborated on financial appraisals and budgets , utilizing various comparative methods to reduce costs and enhance the bottom line.
•	Increased merger and acquisition income $5 million by adjusting valuation methods according to size and potential of acquired company.
•	Expanded client portfolio 7% and improved overall market share 5%.

EDUCATION
	
Master of Business Administration
Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom

Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies
Post-Graduate Certificate in Business & Finance
University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom

Higher National Certificate in Business & Finance
London College of Printing, London, United Kingdom