Akintola Afolabi
Horticulturist
Lagos, Nigeria
Summary
Manage production of Horticultural crops by closely monitoring operations and accounting for factors such as weather and market demands. Bringing years of Farm Management experience combined with top-notch project leadership, analytical problem-solving and tactical planning abilities. Industrious, forward-thinking and familiar with crop production practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Farm Manager
Fruitful Acre Company
Owode
04.2004 - Current
- Worked on cultivation plans for crop production operations.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
- Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted on optimizing crop production and exceeding financial targets.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
Assistant Farm Manager
Afri Fruits Limited
Tiga, Kano
05.1994 - 03.1995
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Worked on cultivation plans for crop production operations.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Horticulture And Landscape Technology
DAC, Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Nigeria 05.1995 - 06.1997
Ordinary National Diploma - General Agriculture
College of Agriculture
Mokwa, Niger State, Nigeria 04.1992 - 12.1993
Skills
Managing operations
Overseeing employees
Controlling pests
Resource Allocation
Troubleshooting skills
Insecticides Application
Irrigation system
Crop Inspection
Seed purchasing
Inventory management
Assignment delegation
Enjoy learning new things
Love to explore new Technology
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Farm Manager
Fruitful Acre Company
04.2004 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Horticulture And Landscape Technology
DAC, Ahmadu Bello University
05.1995 - 06.1997
Assistant Farm Manager
Afri Fruits Limited
05.1994 - 03.1995
Ordinary National Diploma - General Agriculture
College of Agriculture
04.1992 - 12.1993