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Samuel Oluwadare Ajayi

Samuel Oluwadare Ajayi

Centurion, Pretoria,Gau

Summary

Accomplished educator with extensive expertise in curriculum development, online teaching, and classroom management. Demonstrates proficiency in research and analysis, lesson planning, and technology integration to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Skilled in mentoring and tutoring, with a strong background in academic research and business law. Adept at utilising e-learning platforms and innovative teaching strategies to inspire students and facilitate effective learning experiences. Committed to fostering a collaborative educational environment through multidisciplinary collaboration and advanced communication skills.

Driven individual with strong background in business education and research, combined with excellent communication and leadership skills. Demonstrates proficiency in curriculum development and student engagement. Poised to inspire and mentor future business leaders, fostering culture of academic excellence and innovation.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Adjunct Senior Lecturer

Federal Polytechnic of Oil & Gas
Bonny Island, Nigeria
10.2019 - 07.2025
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities
  • Took active role assisting with new directions for undergraduate systems and diploma program at doctorate level
  • Worked closely with Lines and Heads of depts
  • To develop and implement improved plan and curriculum for improved learning and student performance
  • Aided in migration of technological options and course materials for HR and Safety modules and IT software to add better functionality for students and faculty members
  • Transitioned course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for HR; Management and safety modules
  • Managed development of 3 new programs and new system for use in expansion of curriculum delivery options for entry-level students
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits
  • Collaborated with management and leadership team to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development and instruction improvement program
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi
  • Collaborated with faculty members in designing new packages and curriculum for departmental courses
  • Led undergraduate course on world religion and developed lesson plans and research assignments to help students meet key learning objectives and goals
  • Evaluated student comprehension using exams, quizzes and assignments and managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies
  • Organized, prepared and revised existing management & HR course materials and applied technological options for online and course-related software
  • Taught management, safety and HR courses, providing instruction to up to over 250 undergraduate students
  • Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input
  • Taught classes in business operations, business procedures and application of computer technologies
  • Utilized various methods, including exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension and monitored student performance using automated reporting system
  • Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning
  • Worked with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs
  • Educated students enrolled in classes and taught students art of sermon delivery and systemic, fact-based presentation delivery

Senior CI/Lean & HR Advisor: Production and engineering

Shell Nigeria LNG
Bonny Island, Nigeria
02.2017 - 07.2025
  • Assisted and supported management and the leadership team with handling and resolving Human Resources issues
  • Created and maintained new hire and personnel files and entered them into Human Resources Information Systems
  • Supported processing and maintenance of payroll records in accordance with policies and procedures, informed Human Resources management of issues related to employee relations within the division or property as well as responded appropriately to the concerns of other employees
  • Created and maintained filing systems
  • Generated Human Resources data reports, answered phone calls, recorded messages
  • Created and typed office correspondence using computer, maintained confidentiality of proprietary information plus, prepared and reviewed written documents accurately and completely
  • Assessed recruitment trends; proactively recruited candidates through direct recruitment, internet mining and other creative methods, performed screening, interviewing, applicant assessment and presenting of candidates to Hiring Managers to finalize the recruitment process and assisted in hiring decision
  • Identified new, cost effective resources for recruitment, and tracked and reviewed effectiveness of advertisement sources

HR in Business & Lean, Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement Lead Coach

Shell Petroleum Group- Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Co.
10.2006 - 07.2025

Management and Leadership Devt. Advisor & Facilitator

Shell Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
Muscat
06.2018 - 09.2018

Senior HR Advisor- Competence Development & Performance Mgt

Brunei Shell Petroleum (LNG Plant)
Lumut
07.2015 - 05.2017

Senior Human Capital Advisor

Shell Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ltd.
Bonny Island, Nigeria
01.2006 - 06.2015

Assistant Training & Development Manager

Access Bank Plc
Victoria Island, Nigeria
06.2000 - 06.2003

Manager Business Development and Training

Positive Image of London
Victoria Island, Nigeria
01.1996 - 05.2000
  • Company Overview: Training and Management Solutions company (Nigerian Office)
  • Training and Management Solutions company (Nigerian Office)

Education

PhD - Business Admin. HR Mgt.

Lead City University (LCU)

DBA - Management

Lead City University (LCU)

Business Mgt. - undefined

Federal University of Technology (FUTO)

Economics - undefined

University of Ilorin

Skills

  • Research and Analysis
  • Online Teaching
  • Lesson Development
  • Faculty Communication
  • Curriculum Creation
  • Classroom management
  • Technology integration
  • Individualized student assistance
  • Online instruction
  • Testing and evaluation
  • Curriculum planning
  • Student needs assessment
  • Curriculum Development
  • Performance assessment
  • Academic research
  • Career advising
  • Thesis advisement
  • Student records management
  • Continuing education
  • Classroom presentations
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Online learning tools
  • Class instruction
  • Technology-based curriculum
  • Academic
  • Capacity for workload planning
  • Effective mentoring
  • Research paper publishing
  • Effective networking
  • Mentoring and tutoring capability
  • E-Learning platforms familiarity
  • Interpersonal sensitivity
  • Pedagogical expertise
  • Statistical application
  • Knowledge of educational technologies
  • Advanced communication
  • Budget management familiarity
  • Lecturing mastery
  • Expertise in entrepreneurship
  • Capability to inspire students
  • Innovative teaching strategies
  • Student engagement techniques
  • Qualitative and quantitative research
  • Research proficiency
  • Business analysis
  • Lecture preparation
  • Student engagement
  • Timetable management
  • Lesson preparation
  • Advanced IT literacy
  • Course design

Languages

English

Custom

  • Prof. Patricia Popoola, Dept. of Chemical Metallurgy & Materials, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Staatsartllerie Road, Pretoria West, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa, popoolaAp@tut.ac.za, +27843153902
  • Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemi, Vice Chancellor, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oba Otudeko Lane, Lagos-Ibadan Express Way, Toll gate Area, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria, cv@lcu.edu.ng, +2348034069337
  • Prof. Jonathan Aremu, Former Vice Chancellor, Covenant University, KM 10, Idiroko Road, Ota, Lagos, Nigeria, Consultant @ ECOWAS Secretariat, Abuja, Nigeria, +2348033061476, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-aremu-ba7a87b

Affiliations

  • Golf (HCP. 17;) Biking & Hiking, Gardening

Timeline

Adjunct Senior Lecturer

Federal Polytechnic of Oil & Gas
10.2019 - 07.2025

Management and Leadership Devt. Advisor & Facilitator

Shell Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
06.2018 - 09.2018

Senior CI/Lean & HR Advisor: Production and engineering

Shell Nigeria LNG
02.2017 - 07.2025

Senior HR Advisor- Competence Development & Performance Mgt

Brunei Shell Petroleum (LNG Plant)
07.2015 - 05.2017

HR in Business & Lean, Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement Lead Coach

Shell Petroleum Group- Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Co.
10.2006 - 07.2025

Senior Human Capital Advisor

Shell Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ltd.
01.2006 - 06.2015

Assistant Training & Development Manager

Access Bank Plc
06.2000 - 06.2003

Manager Business Development and Training

Positive Image of London
01.1996 - 05.2000

DBA - Management

Lead City University (LCU)

Business Mgt. - undefined

Federal University of Technology (FUTO)

Economics - undefined

University of Ilorin

PhD - Business Admin. HR Mgt.

Lead City University (LCU)
Samuel Oluwadare Ajayi