KOODA THEOPHILUS TERKUMA
Aveiro
Summary
Theophilus is a results-driven professional with over 5 years experience in business development, operations leadership, and strategic management within the tech startup industry. He has demonstrated success in driving growth, optimizing operations, and spearheading cross-functional initiatives to achieve organizational objectives. He possesses ability to lead diverse teams, cultivate strategic partnerships, and implement innovative solutions that drive business expansion and operational excellence. He is skilled in developing and executing strategies that maximize efficiency, revenue growth, and market penetration. He seeks to leverage his expertise to drive transformative change and propel organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager & VP Operations
Propel
Berlin
02.2021 - Current
- Orchestrated the expansion of operational infrastructure to accommodate rapid company and community growths, ensuring scalability and efficiency across all departments
- Implemented streamlined processes and workflow enhancements, resulting in cost savings, improved productivity, and reduced time-to-market for products and services.
- Fostered a culture of strong cross-functional collaboration, enabling seamless communication and alignment of goals between departments to drive cohesive and synchronized operations.
- Implemented comprehensive risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks in order to safeguard the company's assets and reputation.
- Developed and executed resource allocation strategies to optimize resource utilization, minimize waste, and maximize ROI, resulting in improved profitability and sustainability.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback for growth.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
Operations Manager
Zebec ( Remote Contract)
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented operational strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives in the DeFi sector, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with liquidity providers, blockchain developers, auditors, and regulatory agencies to establish reliable partnerships and secure services in compliance with industry standards.
- Increased capital efficiency and mitigated financial risks by overseeing financial operations, budgeting, and resource allocation with a focus on optimizing liquidity management strategies.
- Utilized data analytics tools and metrics to monitor and analyze KPIs, track operational metrics, and generate actionable insights for informed decision-making.
Business Developer
Propel
Berlin
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Led business development initiatives resulting in an exceptional 300% growth in revenue streams, exceeding annual targets.
- Contributed to the successful launch of innovative solutions that gained traction in the market through collaborative efforts with product development teams.
- Increased accuracy of sales forecasting and improved visibility of the pipeline by implementing robust sales pipeline management processes and CRM systems to track and nurture leads effectively.
- Delivered valuable contributions to strategic planning and business growth initiatives, leveraging market intelligence for informed decision-making in the ever-changing HR industry.
- Monitored competitor activity for strategic advantage development.
Business Developer Intern
Propel
Lagos
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Implemented effective sales pipeline management techniques, utilizing CRM tools to track leads, opportunities, and sales activities
- Collaborated with the sales team to nurture leads through the pipeline, resulting in increased conversion rates and revenue generation
- Provided support in the development and execution of marketing campaigns, including email marketing, social media advertising, and content creation
- Contributed creative ideas and insights to enhance campaign effectiveness and drive brand awareness in the target market
- Spearheaded lead generation efforts, utilizing innovative strategies such as cold outreach, networking events, and social media engagement
- Successfully converted leads into qualified prospects, contributing to the expansion of the company's client base
- Conducted comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, market gaps, and potential growth opportunities, providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making and business development initiatives.
Education
B.Sc. Petroleum Engineering -
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
01.2017
Sciences - West-African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -
Vaatia College
01.2012
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Operations Management
- Solving complex business problems
- Effective Communication
- A user-first approach to execution
- Integrity and Ethics
- Continuous Learning
- Agile methodologies
- Web 3 and Finance
- Going above and beyond
- Performance reporting
- Organizational Management
- P&L Management
- Data Analysis
- Performance monitoring
- Financial Management
- Business and Operations Management
Websites
Certification
- Udemy Inc., Performance Management for Managers, 07/2023
- New Horizon, Managing Project Teams, 07/2020
- New Horizon, Certified Associate of Project Management, 06/2020
- New Horizon, Certified Associate Project Management, 07/2021
Hobbies and Interests
Project management, Enterpreneurship, financial services, research, technology, networking and more learning.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Zebec ( Remote Contract)
08.2022 - 03.2023
Operations Manager & VP Operations
Propel
02.2021 - Current
Business Developer
Propel
06.2019 - 01.2021
Business Developer Intern
Propel
02.2019 - 06.2019
B.Sc. Petroleum Engineering -
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
Sciences - West-African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -
Vaatia College
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