IJASAN Kola

Developed and executed research strategies to enhance industry partnerships

• Designed and implemented interdisciplinary research initiatives advancing equity-focused innovation
• Led stakeholder engagement with government, academic institutions, and industry to build collaborative networks.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships: Built strategic partnerships across government, industry, and academia to strengthen research commercialization, innovation, and talent development while increasing federal and other funding for post-secondary institutions. Built a research and innovation partnership with 4 research institutes in 5 months.
• Team Leadership and Organizational Development: Led teams to achieve strategic objectives, fostered professional growth, and implemented adaptive processes to meet evolving priorities, ensuring alignment with policy and legislative goals
• Oversaw strategy development to align research priorities with funding opportunities
• Chaired project governance reviews and resolved challenges.
• Implemented risk management strategies for successful project completion.
• Led team meetings and improved collaboration among team members.
• Managed project budgets above $4,000,000 and managed resource allocation, ensuring optimal usage of manpower and materials.
• Held a team of 295 accountable to KPIs and targets through ongoing supervision.
• Controlled resources by department or project and tracked use in Microsoft Dynamics 365; utilized Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Smartsheet to map out project timescales and deadlines.
• Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.

Increased school enrollment by over 450% through program innovation and strategic partnerships

• Launched the Early Career Academic Development (ECAD) initiative to mentor junior academics; provided leadership and advice to other staff involved in designing or evaluating materials; and usually included consultation with external stakeholders
• Managed budgets, staff recruitment, and policy development to enhance operational efficiency
• Strategic Advising and Representation: Provides high-level advice to senior executives, represented organizational interests in cross-government committees, and prepared accurate, timely briefings and correspondence to support informed decision-making
• Applied research to develop new operational methods and industry-specific applications.
• Provided mentorship to junior faculty members, enhancing university community spirit.
• Directed high-level research by collaborating with postgraduate students and colleagues.
• Facilitated strong relationships with external stakeholders for collaboration opportunities.

Monitored emerging trends and technologies in subject field to innovate teaching and learning practices.

• Developed comprehensive course curriculum by aligning with university standards.
• Implemented innovative teaching methods, improved student engagement rates.
• Published scholarly articles by conducting rigorous research studies.
• Designed accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs in real estate valuation

Utilised technology in teaching methods boosting student interest in subjects taught.

• Developed a framework to guide regeneration professionals in community renewal projects
• Supported postgraduate research governance and student success initiative