sandra
Business Development Specialist
I am a Business Development and Operations Manager with 8+ years of experience driving growth, operational efficiency, and customer retention across service-driven and fast-paced environments. I specialize in revenue growth, partnership development, operational optimization, and community-focused engagement—skills that translate strongly into Web3 ecosystems.
I have a proven record of:
Scaling customer communities and retention by up to 65%
I have a proven record of:
Scaling customer communities and retention by up to 65%
- Driving double and triple-digit sales growth through structured tracking and performance systems
- Leading cross-functional teams and partnerships that increased revenue and adoption by 20–30%
- Optimizing operations to reduce losses and improve transparency—critical for decentralized, trust-based systems
I am particularly interested in Web3 roles across Business Development, Operations, Growth, Community Strategy, Partnerships, and DAO Operations, where I can help projects scale sustainably while keeping users at the center of the ecosystem.
Currently completing an MBA, I bring a blend of strategic thinking, execution, and people leadership, and I thrive in global, remote-first environments.
Experience: 8 years
Yearly salary: $20,000
Hourly rate: $10
Nationality: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Residency: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Experience
Business Development & Operations Manager | Web3 Growth, Partnerships & Community Enablement | Customer-Centric Revenue Strategist
Ifitness Center 2022 - 2026
# RAPHAEL-HARRY SANDRA ONYINYE Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria 📞 +234 803 346 1972 | ✉️ [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) | 🔗 linkedin.com/in/sandraonyinye --- ## PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Results-driven **Business Development and Operations Manager** with over **8 years of experience** across customer service, operations, sales, and risk management within fast-paced environments. Certified Customer Service Professional with a strong record of exceeding revenue targets, improving operational efficiency, and building high-value client relationships. Recognized for leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the agility to thrive in diverse and global organizations while delivering measurable business impact. --- ## CORE COMPETENCIES * **Customer Service Excellence:** Improved customer retention by **65%** through service optimization and relationship management. * **Operational Efficiency:** Reduced sales losses by **70%** via proactive inventory control and process streamlining. * **Business Development & Negotiation:** Secured strategic partnerships that expanded market reach and revenue opportunities. * **Sales Performance Management:** Exceeded sales targets by **112% within 3 months**; implemented tracking systems that increased team productivity by **30%**. * **Leadership & Team Management:** Led cross-functional teams to drive **25% growth** in customer base and revenue. * **Technology & Data Proficiency:** Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, sales analytics, and operational reporting. --- ## PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ### Business Development Manager **I-Fitness Health and Wellness Center | Lagos, Nigeria** *2022 – Present* * Identified and secured new business opportunities aligned with organizational goals, driving a **20% revenue increase** within the first year. * Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders, resulting in a **15% increase in client engagement**. * Conducted market analysis to refine service offerings and strengthen competitive positioning. * Executed targeted marketing campaigns and promotional events that increased membership by **30%**.
Operations/Business Manager
Ifitness Centre Ltd 2020 - 2022
Branch Operations Manager **I-Fitness Health and Wellness Center | Lagos, Nigeria** *2020 – 2022* * Managed daily operations and supervised a team of **15 employees**, improving service delivery and customer experience. * Streamlined administrative and operational processes, reducing operating costs by **10%**. * Designed and implemented customer loyalty initiatives that boosted repeat business by **40%**. * Consistently exceeded sales targets by **25% quarter-over-quarter**.
Customer Support / Sales Representative
Andchristie Research Foundation – CPPA 2016 - 2018
Delivered high-quality customer support that increased customer retention by 65%. Introduced a daily sales tracking system, improving team performance by 30% and achieving 95% of sales targets within three months. Negotiated and closed partnerships that expanded the organization’s client base by 25%. Strengthened inventory management practices, reducing sales losses by 70%.
Skills
business-development
communications
compliance
customer-support
operations
product-marketing
project-manager
retention-marketing
sales
english
igbo