Ye Abiola

Results-driven HR and Administrative leader with over 10 years of multi-industry experience spanning digital media, technology, publishing, and the public sector. Proven track record of building high-performing teams, unifying HR operations across multi-entity organisations, and driving procurement efficiencies that reduce costs and improve delivery timelines. Holds a Masters in Industrial and Labor Relations from the University of Lagos and a CIPM professional certification, combining academic depth with hands-on execution at scale.

GROUP HR & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER - EMPORIUM CO LTD, MINT MEDIANG & CALIBRATE INC - Lagos, NG

(2020-03)

• Consolidated HR operations across 3 companies into a single unified framework, cutting administrative duplication by an estimated 40% and establishing consistent policy and payroll standards across all entities for the first time.
• Reduced average time-to-hire by 30% after redesigning the recruitment and onboarding process, with improvements to candidate screening, structured inductions, and early engagement protocols that also lifted 90-day retention rates.
• Introduced a competency-based performance evaluation system used by 100+ employees across the group, replacing subjective appraisals with structured, outcome-linked assessments that gave managers clear data to inform promotion and development decisions.
• Initiated and managed targeted training programmes for 6+ business units, including executive coaching engagements for senior staff, resulting in measurably improved productivity scores and reduced escalation rates to HR within 12 months.
• Negotiated supplier and vendor contracts for Emporium Co Ltd's procurement function, achieving cost savings of over 20% on key supply agreements while improving delivery reliability across multiple operational sites.
• Oversaw multi-location logistics and haulage coordination across 5+ project sites, ensuring 95%+ on-time delivery of materials and eliminating recurring supply delays that had previously stalled project timelines.
• Maintained compliant employee records and HR data systems for a workforce of 80+ staff, passing all internal and third-party compliance reviews with no outstanding regulatory findings.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - THE ADVERT PLACE - Lagos, NG

(2018-05 - 2020-01)

• Provided end-to-end executive support to 3 senior leaders simultaneously, managing complex multi-stakeholder calendars, international travel arrangements, and high-priority correspondence without a single scheduling failure across a 20-month tenure.
• Prepared board-level financial statements, investment reports, and strategic presentation materials reviewed by directors and external committees, contributing directly to decisions worth millions in business commitments.
• Redesigned the office filing and records management system, reducing document retrieval time by over 50% and improving audit-readiness across the administrative function.
• Supervised and coordinated a team of 4 clerical staff, improving team output quality and maintaining 100% on-time delivery of internal reporting cycles.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - FOURSQUARE PUBLISHERS LTD - Lagos, NG

(2016-07 - 2018-04)

• Managed billing, inventory tracking, and financial record-keeping across a catalogue of 200+ accounts, maintaining zero discrepancies in invoice processing over a two-year period.
• Produced weekly and monthly management reports that gave leadership a consistent view of operational performance, supporting faster and more confident decision-making at the executive level.
• Served as the primary media and public relations contact, handling all external inquiries and protecting the organisation's reputation across print, digital, and broadcast channels.

BRAND MANAGER - OCTAQ TECHNOLOGY - Lagos, NG

(2016 - 2016)

• Designed and executed marketing campaigns that grew consumer brand awareness by a measurable margin within the first two quarters, increasing product visibility across key distribution channels.
• Conducted market research and customer satisfaction analyses across 500+ data points, translating findings into product and messaging improvements adopted by both the marketing and sales teams.
• Coordinated cross-functional collaboration with the Sales team to align campaign rollouts with market activity, improving marketing-to-sales conversion rates on new product launches.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (NYSC) - POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE - Abuja

(2015 - 2016-04)

• Processed and reconciled daily financial transactions, business loan records, and bank operations on behalf of the office, maintaining 100% accuracy across 12 months in a high-accountability government environment.
• Built and implemented a structured records management system from scratch, reducing document retrieval time by 60% and ensuring full compliance with government administrative and audit standards.
• Resolved 10+ complex administrative challenges during the service year that had previously impacted management efficiency, earning written commendation from senior officers for initiative and reliability.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT - OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISER ON EDUCATION - Lagos, NG

(2015-05 - 2015)

• Managed the full schedule, travel logistics, and correspondence of a senior government official across 50+ engagements in a 10-month period, with zero missed appointments or briefing gaps.
• Prepared briefing documents, meeting notes, and strategic presentations that directly informed the Special Adviser's decisions across education policy meetings at the state level.
• Oversaw staff development for a team of 8, managed the office supply budget, and coordinated procurement, reducing unnecessary spend by renegotiating vendor terms within the first 3 months.

Professional Certification - Personnel Management - CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CIPM) (2025)

Masters - Industrial and Labor Relations (MILR) - UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (2021)

Bachelor of Science - Finance - UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (2014)