FAIZAH IBRAHIM-AUDU
Agribusiness and Nutrition Expert
Kano
Summary
Highly focused and analytical Agriculture and Nutrition professional driven by a passion for food security and an enthusiasm for sustainability. Investigative personality motivates performance of all work tasks thoroughly. Meticulous planner and organizer, adept at tracking and responding to numerous details. Results-driven with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Louminous Bunch Limited
Kano
11.2018 - Current
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
- Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
- Wrote and secured 2 grants for the company
Agribusiness Manager
Jams Organic Farms and Kitchens
Kano
01.2022 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Established schedules and assigned work tasks to individual team members based on strengths, knowledge and availability to meet business, plant and customer demands.
- Designed a working Business Plan and Business Model for Permaculture-Agroforestry Resort.
- Consulted with Regenerative Architecture experts to assess operational strengths and weaknesses and plan enhancements to meet changing demands.
- Managed operational records, administrative needs and marketing plans to promote business and strengthen revenue streams.
- Collected and reported on metrics related to stock growth, production actions and environmental assessments to facilitate effective decision making.
- Used FarmOS to record and document information regarding pesticide use, yields and costs.
- Championed and Improved SOPs to maintain consistency across shifts and work areas.
Virtual Functional Nutritionist
Nutriscription
New Jersey
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Educated 40 clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping and use by other medical professionals.
- Assessed individual nutritional risk and status by interviewing patients, taking records and analysis
- Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
- Produced clear and concise meal and exercise plans for clients based on specific dietary needs and medical requirements.
- Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
- Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.
- Educated patients about therapeutic nutrition, ingredients selection, food prep and meal planning.
- Conducted individualized nutritional assessments based on laboratory tests and data.
Virtual Nutrition Assistant
NT Fitness & Nutrition Pty Ltd.
New South Wales
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Assessed calories, sodium, sugar and other nutrition data to oversee patients' diets.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
- Studied health needs and goals established by dieticians, physicians and nurses to provide nutritious and balanced meals to patients.
- Maintained the systems for menu management and nutritional data.
Program Manager
Centre for Human Rights in Islam
Kano
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Created and presented data using MS Excel spreadsheets and other MS Office tools.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
Education
Master of Science - Community Nutrition
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Certificate in Functional Nutrition - Nutrition Sciences
11.2019
Diploma - French
05.2010
Proficient Level of the Common European Framework of Languages
IFAL Foundation Certificate -
Advanced Diploma Diet - Nutrition
Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agriculture Extension) -
04.2010
Skills
- IT
- Highly competent Internet researcher, Software knowledge includes:
- Asana, Trello, MSOffice Suite, Oracle
- Database, IBM SPSS, and Nutritionist Pro, Nutriadmin,
- COMMUNICATION
- Worked closely with advocacy groups and civil societies in delivering strategies to government and funding organisations
- Strategic Planning
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Business Management and Development
- Results Orientation
- Experienced in leadership training
- Experienced in Training and conducting interviews
- Website building / blogging /social networking for organisations
- Emotional Intelligence
- Change and Growth Management
Accomplishments
- 2ndInternational Agrobiodiversity Congress
- CIFOR/ICRAF Food Nature People Event
- United Nations Food Systems Summit
- United Nations FAO 168th
- Council Meeting
- Workshop on Gender Justice for Religious Leaders with CHRISTIAN AID
- Capacity Building of members of CSO and media om SRHR IN Nigeria by Centre for right to health funded by
- Australian aid
- Workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation with DFID
- Workshop on quality of CSO participation in policy making and health sector planning process with ActionAid
Additional Information
- Consulting and advisory services to farmers on crop cultivation and fertilization, harvesting, animal and poultry care, disease prevention, farm management, farm financing, marketing and other agricultural subjects
- Conducted advisory information sessions and lectures for farmers and other groups Conducted research, analysed agricultural data and prepared/presented research reports
- Drafting of working business plan with Agribusiness model (value proposition, distribution strategy & sustainability elements) Market linkage creation for their Organic produce.
- Analysed and interpreted past nutritional epidemiology research.
- Researched factors associated with quality of life of foreign students with emphasis on food insecurity
- Formulated research and reports Grant proposal writing and coordination of all units and departments of an NGO
- Participated in policy dissemination activities. advocacy and workshops
COURSES
- Nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods: Basic Concepts (FAO) 2022
- Understanding RIMA: An Introduction to the Resilience Index Measurement and Analysis
(FAO) 2022 - Designing and Monitoring Nutrition sensitive, Agriculture and Food Systems Programmes (FAO) 2022
- Developing an anticipatory Action System (FAO) 2022
- Agribusiness Management Certificate (Ghanaian) 2022
- Institute of Food and Agribusiness Leadership (United Kingdom) Foundation Certificate 2022
Languages
English
Native language
French
Upper intermediate
B2
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
Hausa
Proficient
C2
Malay
Elementary
A2
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Agribusiness Manager - Jams Organic Farms and Kitchens
01.2022 - 08.2022
Virtual Functional Nutritionist - Nutriscription
02.2021 - 02.2022
Virtual Nutrition Assistant - NT Fitness & Nutrition Pty Ltd.
02.2020 - 02.2021
Chief Executive Officer - Louminous Bunch Limited
11.2018 - Current
Program Manager - Centre for Human Rights in Islam
09.2018 - 01.2020
Universiti Putra Malaysia - Master of Science, Community Nutrition
Institute of Functional Medicine - Certificate in Functional Nutrition, Nutrition Sciences
Alliance Francaise - Diploma, French
Institute of Food And Agribusiness Leadership - IFAL Foundation Certificate,
Brentwood Open Learning College - Advanced Diploma Diet, Nutrition
University of Maiduguri - Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agriculture Extension),
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