Ayomide Kayode

Coordinate and supervise the workflow of production teams. Supervise and manage production staff, including hiring and performance evaluation. Schedule and assign tasks to team members, ensuring optimal utilization of resources. Implement and enforce quality control procedures ensure products meet company standards. Inspect finished products and processes to identify areas for improvement. Ensure that production equipment is maintained and operational. Monitor daily production activities to ensure targets are met. Collaborate with other departments (such as sales and inventory) to plan production schedules. Analyze production data and adjust schedules as needed to meet demand. Ensure that safety protocols and regulations are followed within the production area. Monitor production costs and work to minimize waste and inefficiencies. Assist in budgeting and forecasting production expenses. Address and resolve production issues, such as delays or quality concerns.

• Founded and led a fashion design brand, defining its creative vision, brand identity, and market positioning. • Oversaw the end-to-end design process, including concept development, fabric selection, pattern making, and garment finishing. • Managed production operations, ensuring quality control, timely delivery, and efficient workflow. • Developed pricing strategies, budgets, and sales plans to drive profitability and sustainable growth. • Supervised sourcing of fabrics and materials while maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards. • Led marketing and brand promotion activities across social media, client engagements, and fashion events. • Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and business partners. • Recruited, trained, and supervised designers, tailors, and support staff. • Handled customer relations, custom orders, and post-sales feedback to improve product offerings. • Ensured compliance with business regulations, contracts, and intellectual property protection.

Creating and repairing upholstery for furniture, such as sewing and fitting fabric to chairs, sofas, and other furniture pieces. Also Create patterns and cut fabric for upholstery projects, ensuring accurate measurements and efficient use of materials. Adding cushioning and padding to furniture pieces, ensuring comfort and support. Repairing and maintaining existing furniture upholstery, including reupholstering, re-stuffing, and refinishing. Inspecting finished products to ensure quality and adherence to company standards. Working with designers, carpenters, and other team members to create custom furniture pieces or resolve design and production issues. Providing estimates and quotes for upholstery projects, considering factors like time, materials, and complexity.

Coordinating and preparing interview questions and summarized results. Conducting theoretical and empirical literature reviews for several research papers and reports. Formulating and analyzing research questions and surveys using Google Forms and Microsoft Forms on varying research areas. Re-viewing and editing data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follow up with subjects to resolve problems or clarify data collected.

Coordinating with customers and selected appropriate fabric and cut as per requirement. Researching fashion trends and staying current on contemporary styles. Attending runway or fashion shows to acquire new fashion ideas. Supervising or working with design team members.

Maintaining financial records. Handling accounts payable and receivable. Handling monthly, quarterly and annual closings. Contacting clients about transactions and invoices. Reporting on the company’s financial health and liquidity. Managing balance sheet and Profit/loss statement.

Created comprehensive lesson plans incorporating various methods of teaching to ensure pupils are actively engaged and understand the materials. Collaborated with colleagues to integrate new activities and allocate effectively the available resources. Developed and introduced an enrichment program for students who were not quite equipped to move on to the next level.