TopShelf Clothes
Advisory Board Member
August 2013 — Present
Dr. Rotimi Akinyemiju
Advisory Board Member
TopShelf Clothes
Chief Operating Officer at Moda Operandi
Moda Operandi
Chief Operating Officer
February 2012 — Present
A premier online luxury retailer, Moda Operandi is the only place to access the complete runway collections of the world's top designers. Moda Operandi offers the ability to preorder exclusive ready-to-wear fashion, shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories in online designer trunkshows.
Responsible for accounting (February 2012 - June 2013), human resources, facilities, and global supply-chain management, including international and domestic logistics, and warehousing. Also steers vendor compliance and inventory control.
Career
NET-A-PORTER.COM
Head of US Operations
December 2009 — February 2012
Rapidly promoted through series of increasingly responsible and challenging positions, culminating in responsibility as Head of US Operations. Held full accountability of strategic planning, operating, and bottom-line P&L responsibility. Conceived and executed strategic, forward-looking plans to efficiently manage significant business growth. Motivated and incentivized teams to drive exceptional performance.
Career
NET-A-PORTER.COM
US Operations Manager
January 2007 — December 2009
Relocated to revitalize management structure and daily operations for struggling U.S. office. Devised plans to stimulate aggressive short- and long-term growth. Facilitated adequate operational capacity to support rapid business development. Leveraged robust operations business acumen to drive efficiency and streamline business processes.
Career
NET-A-PORTER.COM
Distribution Manager
October 2005 — June 2007
Recruited to direct distribution processes, ensuring optimal productivity and efficiency for fast-paced supply chain operations.
Sheffield Insulations
Logistics
January 2005 — August 2005
International supplier of insulation, roofing, commercial interiors, and specialist construction products
Exel (formerly Tibbet & Britten Group)
Warehouse Operations Controller
April 2001 — December 2004
Fast track promotion through series of challenging roles, concluding with Warehouse Operations Controller for mass consumer products. Cultivated successful partnership with Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) and improved staff morale by reinforcing employee involvement. Key contracts managed included: MotherCare, Asda (George), Tesco, Uniqlo UK, Mark & Spencer, and B&Q.
Career
Rutgers University School of Business - Camden
Black Belt, Lean and Six Sigma
2011
Argosy University Chicago
DBA, Doctor of Business Administration - Management
2011
London Metropolitan University
MSc., Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
2007
Anglia Ruskin University
BSc (Hons), Management of Logistics
2006
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