I am a Strategic Operations Professional with a Master’s degree in International Business and over 10 years of experience across high-pressure hospitality, facilities management, and project coordination environments. I thrive on turning strategic goals into practical, day-to-day execution and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results. With a collaborative and results-driven approach, I partner with stakeholders to streamline processes, improve service delivery, and navigate complex commercial objectives in fast-paced settings.

Oluwadara Richards

I am a Strategic Operations Professional with a Master’s degree in International Business and over 10 years of experience across high-pressure hospitality, facilities management, and project coordination environments. I thrive on turning strategic goals into practical, day-to-day execution and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results. With a collaborative and results-driven approach, I partner with stakeholders to streamline processes, improve service delivery, and navigate complex commercial objectives in fast-paced settings.

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I am a Strategic Operations Professional with a Master’s degree in International Business and over 10 years of experience across high-pressure hospitality, facilities management, and project coordination environments. I thrive on turning strategic goals into practical, day-to-day execution and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results.

With a collaborative and results-driven approach, I partner with stakeholders to streamline processes, improve service delivery, and navigate complex commercial objectives in fast-paced settings.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Mission Control / Front Office Operations at YOTEL
December 1, 2023 - Present
Serve as the central operational hub for guest services and multi-department coordination in a high-volume hotel; Drive service excellence through effective communication, issue resolution, and process oversight.
Operational Supervisor (Hospitality Services) at Prixtine Limited
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead and supervise a team of 10+ assistants across premium London hotel sites; Coordinate complex staff schedules and workflows aligned with hotel P&L objectives; Liaise with senior hotel management to maintain full Health & Safety and service-level compliance.
Project Administrator at CasuAurina International Limited
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Reviewed and validated high-value contractor invoices in line with commercial and legal agreements; Acted as key liaison with legal counsel on insurance matters, court cases, and contractual bonds; Provided executive support through scheduling, reporting, and presentation preparation for senior leadership.

Education

MSc International Business at University of Bedfordshire, UK
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
BSc Information Resource Management at Babcock University, Nigeria
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2015
MSc International Business at University of Bedfordshire, UK
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
BSc Information Resource Management at Babcock University, Nigeria
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other, Real Estate & Construction