Abi 
                 Akinsanya-
                 Small Business Consulting-
                 CA

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Abi Akinsanya

Founder & President

Canada | Apr 13, 2025 | 10:56 PM Local Time

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CORE KNOWLEDGE AREAS


·     Best Business Practices

·     Business Plan Writing

·     Brand Development

·     Search Engine Optimization

·     Database Maintenance

·     Project Management

·     Confidentiality Assurance

·     Website Development

·     MS Office & Adobe Photoshop

·     Campaign development and maintenance


SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

·         Developed a successful internationally recognized website with approximately 10K visitors a month worldwide

·         Sought and received relevant technical training and certification in both esthetics and non-surgical hair replacement

·         Developed and market a trademarked brand, websites and boutique with lack of assistance or funding

·         Maintained a high level of reputation in North America for quality and customer service

·         Built effective websites, reputation and rank on major search engines predominately in North America and gradually through Europe and other continents

·         Develop strategic marketing tactics to increase website traffic and new walk-in customers

·         Acquired small scale distributors in North America to redistribute the brand within their vicinity

·         Hosted a successful fashion fundraiser for a local black youth charity in Toronto (Bright Future Alliance)

·         Built a successful business model that caters to a range of clienteles with different income levels, ethnic background and needs

·         Provide young entrepreneurs with insight and advice on starting and maintaining a small business

 

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

 

Founder & President                                                                                  

                              2008 - Present

A&A PERSONAL CONSULTING INC., Toronto, Ontario

Manage the development the growth of the company with effective and efficient strategies.

·         Manage retail and esthetics business operations (daily operations, logistics and administrative duties)

·         Project management (Manage development and updates for company and affiliate websites)

·         Brand development (Brand strategy and systems)

·         Search engine Optimization (Build effective website recognition, reputation and rank on major search engines predominately in North America and gradually through Europe and other continents)

·         Manage sales & advertising for online and offline retail and esthetic boutique

·         Campaign and deals management (Develop strategic marketing tactics to increase website traffic and new walk-in customers)

·         Website development and maintenance

·         Article writing and submitting to online publishers

·         Manage and maintaining all social networks

·         Manage all photography and copyright information on all 4 websites

·         Manage wholesale accounts (Assist retailers, salon owners and beauticians with product advertisement, distribution and customer support)

·         Manage all international sales representatives and affiliates (Motivate and assist international onsite sale reps and online affiliates with distribution, marketing strategies and customer support)

·         Coordinate and manage all events (Fundraisers, photo shoots, sponsorship shows, pageants, meet & greet galas)

·         Assist customers at brand boutique seeking technical esthetics and hair replacement products services

Administrative                                                                                                                                                                2007-2008

IVENTURE MANAGEMENT INC.,  Toronto, Ontario

Handled a diverse range of administrative functions

·         Maintained customer relations

·         Managed in house business development projects

·         Office management

·         Assist with online campaign development and management

·         Assist with accounting

·         Assisted with payroll – Internal & Contractors

·         Assisted system administrator with the maintenance of the e-mail server & office equipments

·         Assisted in the implementation and coordination of new computer software’s

Administrative                                                                                                                                                              2003 - 2007

BRUNEL MULTEC LTD., Etobicoke, Ontario

Handled a diverse range of administrative functions, including correspondence preparation and processing, office inventory control, itinerary & calendar management, meeting coordination.

·         Managed all accounts payable for all 5 locations

·         Managed office supplies for all 5 locations

·         Managed marketing promotions & distribution for all 5 locations

·         Researched & developed marketing & promotional opportunities

·         Coordinated & Implemented Health & Safety Policies & Procedures

·         Assisted with payroll – Internal & Contractors

·         Prepared presentations and reviews for the President

·         Booked/Coordinated schedules and appointments for the President & Executives

·         Supervised receptionists and administrative assistants for all 5 locations

·         Coordinated and assisted in training and orientation

·         Assisted in monthly & yearly bank reconciliation & financial management projects

·         Assisted in the implementation and coordination of new administrative procedures

·         Assisted H.R.M with documentations

·         Assisted system administrator with the maintenance of the e-mail server & office equipments

·         Assisted in the implementation and coordination of new computer software’s

 

EDUCATION & TRAINING

 

York University - Health Management B.H.S.

OSG - Certified Health & Safety Inspector

Hair Academy UK – Hair Systems Training  - Certification in Development & Application

Royal Beauty - European Training Beauty School – Waxing Certification

Lavish Lashes – Professional Eyelash Extensions & Training – Eyelash Extensions Certification

 

COMPUTER & TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

Computer software (s) - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)/Adobe /Internet browser & Outlook

Intermediate knowledge of Account Software – Navision, QuickBooks & Simply Accounting

Intermediate understanding of Dreamweaver, Photoshop and using CMS

Advance Knowledge of SEOand Ecommerce Processing and Security Strategies

Excellent communication, language & leadership skills

Excellent multitasking skills

Excellent Problem Solving Analytic skills & Research Strategic skills

10 + years of typing experience (60 wpm)  

7 + years in business

Excellent organization skills

Excellent management skills

Strong business development skills

Strong knowledge of medical terminology                 

Strong knowledge of HR & Health & Safety  procedures

Strong knowledge of statistical analysis & financial management

Excellent application techniques for a variety of hair systems

Strong knowledge of the development of hair systems

Excellent application techniques for semi-permanent single eyelash extensions

  Excellent application techniques for waxing

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Volunteer Teacher’s Assistant                                                                                                      

BloorView MacMillian Children’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario

Volunteer E-Mentor

Sponsor

Bright Future Alliance – Non-for-profit Youth Organization                                                                                   


Identity

Username: abiementor
Member Since: Dec 12, 2012
Last login: Dec 13, 2012