AKINKUNMI AKINBODE
Greenhouse Farm and Irrigation Consultant
Lagos
Summary
The goal is t utilize a background and practical knowledge in environmental science, theoretic and applied sciences, Agriculture, and entrepreneurship to create or promote truly sustainable and impactful agribusiness growth in protected cultivation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder/Farm Manager
Renova Farms
12.2020 - Current
- Building safe and functional tomato greenhouses for peri-urban tomato production
- Managed day-to-day operations and problem-solving, created plans, and identified resources required to meet goals and objectives
- Monitoring and evaluation of growing seasons, equipment, procedures, staff performance, and crop quality increased production by approximately 1 tonne of fresh tomatoes
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Managed 3 farm-setup projects from procurement to commission.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks, and took corrective action as needed.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised 10-man personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Carried out feasibility studies and market research to best maximize our farm's purpose and customer satisfaction.
- Led through 2020-2021 COVID-19 lockdowns with minimal risk to clients and staff.
- Annual report generation on the operational status of Renova farms
Screenhouse Specialist/Contractor
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed and built a 300 square meter (15m by 20m) biosafety screenhouse for the National Root Crop Research Institute, Abia
- Installed heat extraction and ventilation fans for improved temperatures and working conditions in the screenhouse.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations which were submitted pre-commissioning of the project.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors cross country to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
Partner/Director of Business Development
Argus Ecosystem Ltd
09.2016 - 08.2022
- Created a Business Plan for a Greenhouse farm construction company to reduce importation costs, using local materials.
- Supervised the design and fabrication of greenhouses, starting with the 64 square meter prototype HUT(TM)(Horticultural Utility Tent) at the University of Ibadan in February 2017
- Implemented training methods and curriculum for Staff and Interns at the Teaching and Research Farm at the University of Ibadan (2016)
- Actively pursued the formation of Partnerships e.g. Partnerships with the University of Ibadan Teaching and Research Farm especially about Student training and results/report sharing. these partnerships helped generate 30% of the company's revenue from 2017 to 2020
- Organizing and hosting 3 Training Seminars at the University of Ibadan Teaching and Research Farm from 2017 to 2019
- 1 Consultation for the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture IITA. Screenhouse renovation in Abia State (2019)
- 1 Consultation for a Screenhouse Renovation at the National Center for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Biosciences
Department NACGRAB in Oyo State (2019) - Designed and Installed 1 mini-greenhouse for NextGen farmers Edible garden project for Lagos State (2020)
- Designed and installed 1 unit of 250-square-meter screenhouse at the Letmauck Military Barracks with a 3-tonne tomato production capacity in Oyo State. (2021)
HSE Intern
Greenview Development Nigeria Ltd (Dangote Group)
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Assisted in the enforcement of HSE regulations compliance at Terminal E Apapa port, reducing accidents and infringement by 25% (2015).
- Organizing safety drills alongside Firefighters and the HSE team
- Generated weekly incident reports
- Studied EIA assessments
- Attendance of Port Authority and HSE team meetings
Secretary
Niche Marine Surveyors and Consultants
10.2006 - 05.2012
- Taking notes during project management meetings, and freeing up to 2 hours of operations time for the lead project manager
- Bookkeeping and procurements
- Letter and document writing
- Project reports
Microbiology Lab Assistant Intern
Lagos State College of Medicine
05.2009 - 09.2009
- Daily equipment sterilization and microbial culture preparation
- Notes and Minutes at early morning pre‐lab meetings
- Increased Neonatal sepsis test rates by 100% by increasing daily blood sample cultures.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Labeling and storage of microbial cultures improved
- Helped organize lab inventory weekly
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria06.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office tools
- SPSS Data Analysis tool (intermediate)
- Fluent Language skills (English, Yoruba)
- Intermediary Language skills (French, German)
- Presentations, Public Speaking, Debates Etc
- Business Development and Business Planning
- Staff Training and Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Solution Innovation and Process Improvement
- Client/Customer Relationship Management
- Adaptability (on-the-job learning)
Languages
Yoruba
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French(Basic)
Beginner
A1
German(Beginner)
Beginner
A1
Personal Information
Age: 37 years old
References
- Professor Omojola, University of Ibadan Teaching and Research Farm, Head Office. Ibadan, Nigeria., omojolababs@yahoo.com
- Dr. Morufat Balogun, University of Ibadan Department of Crop Protection. Ibadan, Nigeria., m.balogun@cgiar.org
- Mr. Boladale Ige, Cadellys Ltd. at Oyo State Small Scale Industries Complex. Ibadan, Nigeria, cadellys2002@yahoo.com
- Mr. Owoso Ademola, Addax Petroleum. Victoria Island, Lagos, adeowoso@yahoo.co.uk
Hobbies and Interests
- Coin collection
- Video games
- Swimming
- Outdoor Cycling
- Hiking
- Adventure/Fantasy/Espionage/Conspiracy Novels and Movies
- Research Etc.
Drawing, coin collection, swimming, hiking, video games, amateur nature photography, Novels
I am a long time coin collector, mostly from my father's travels and mine. I love to draw and sketch on a drawing pad. old fashioned pen(cil) and paper. I love hiking and taking photos of natural environments especially plants and water bodies. I am a book reader and collector. from high fantasy, Espionage, conspiracy to biographies and journals that get "wrongly" categorized as self-help books.
Timeline
Screenhouse Specialist/Contractor
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Co-Founder/Farm Manager
Renova Farms
12.2020 - Current
Partner/Director of Business Development
Argus Ecosystem Ltd
09.2016 - 08.2022
HSE Intern
Greenview Development Nigeria Ltd (Dangote Group)
05.2015 - 09.2015
Microbiology Lab Assistant Intern
Lagos State College of Medicine
05.2009 - 09.2009
Secretary
Niche Marine Surveyors and Consultants
10.2006 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Obafemi Awolowo University
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