IKENNA ORIZU UCHENDU
Umuahia North
Summary
Results-driven educator and operational manager with expertise in agricultural science. Proven track record in designing engaging lesson plans that boost student performance and establishing KPIs to enhance operational efficiency, fostering collaboration among stakeholders to achieve strategic educational and operational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agricultural Science and Animal Husbandry Teacher
Community Secondary School Nsirimo Ubakala
Umuahia
09.2024 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans that fostered student interest and aligned with curriculum standards.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments to identify areas for improvement.
- Delivered tailored support to students with diverse learning needs, enhancing their educational experience.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Operational Manager
Animal Care Enterprise Ltd (Umuahia) Farms and Consultancy Service
Umuahia
08.2015 - Current
- Ensure that operational activities remain on time and within budget.
- Increase the efficiency of existing processes and procedures to enhance the company’s internal capacity.
- Established KPIs to measure performance and align operations with strategic goals.
- Supervised daily operations in animal care and consultancy services.
- Maintain constant communication with farm attendants and customers to ensure proper operations of the company.
- Monitoring production and supply chain operations identify wastefulness and areas for improvement.
- Analyzed financial reports such as income statements or balance sheets in order to assess profitability.
- Provided leadership support during times of change or crisis management situations.
Agricultural Science Teacher, Sport Master
DaniJoy International Schools
Umuahia
09.2021 - 07.2023
Project Management Consultant
Emeadren Farms
Emene
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Led project planning sessions to align team efforts with farm objectives, enhancing collaboration and focus.
- Coordinated resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency across initiatives, ensuring timely project execution.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor project progress and identify bottlenecks.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Submitted project deliverables to clients, adhering to quality standards and maintaining client satisfaction.
Receptionist and Cashier
Royal Damgrete Hotels
Umuahia
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Resolved guest complaints with professionalism and empathy, ensuring satisfaction.
- Delivered excellent customer service while interacting with internal and external customers, fostering positive relationships.
- Managed phone calls and directed inquiries to appropriate departments.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated meeting room usage efficiently.
- Worked with staff to consistently improve guest experience through effective communication.
- Supported staff members with administrative tasks such as typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents.
Field Assistant and Data Collator at HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) unit
Youth Friendly Centre, UNN
Nsukka
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Assisted in organizing community outreach programs and events.
- Facilitated communication between youth participants and program facilitators.
- Engaged with local stakeholders to promote organization's mission and services.
- Participated in workshops related to safety protocols when working outdoors.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for office personnel.
Education
M.Sc. - Economics
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Umudike UMUAHAIA ABIA STATE09-2026
P.GD - Economics
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Umudike01-2025
3MTT PROGRAMME - DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION
National Information Technology Development Agency
01-2024
PGDE -
Enugu State College of Education (Technical) ESCET
ENUGU STATE01-2019
B. Agric Tech - Agric Econs
Federal University of Technology Owerri
OWERRI IMO STATE08-2015
SSCE -
Community Secondary School Alor-Unor
07-2007
FSLC -
University Primary School
Nsukka01-2000
Skills
- Proficient Use of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal relationship
- High team work Spirit
- Ability to work under little or no Supervision
- Data Analyst
- Time management
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Team building
Community Service
- Health awareness campaigns – Educate people on hygiene, malaria prevention, HIV.
- Blood donation drives – Help organize or volunteer
- Hospital volunteering – Support patients or staff
- Fitness groups – Organize community exercise sessions
- Tree planting campaigns – Help combat climate change and improve air quality
- Community clean-up drives – Clean streets, beaches, or markets through Rotaract Club of Nigeria
- Participated in the 2019 and 2023 general election of the country as the Presiding Officers respectively.
References
- Ibeagwu Okwudiri Bismarck (Ph.D.), Federal University of Technology Owerri, Department of Agricultural Economics, (+234)803 427 7926, (+234)0816 692 5719, bismarck.ibeagwa@futo.edu.ng
- Rev Father Ekeagwu Innocent (Ph.D.), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Department of Economics, (+234)8025426091, ekeagwu.innocent@mouau.edu.ng
Extracurricular Activities
Research Reading Volley Balling Basket Balling Chess Gaming
Languages
Igbo Language
English Language
French Language
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/21
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Married
Professional Memberships
- Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Member, 12/19
- Poultry Association of Nigeria, Enugu Chapter, Member, 11/18 - Present
- Take Back Nigeria (TBN), Member, 11/22 - Present
- Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS), Member, 11/23 - Present
Spoken Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
TEACHERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
Timeline
Agricultural Science and Animal Husbandry Teacher
Community Secondary School Nsirimo Ubakala
09.2024 - Current
Agricultural Science Teacher, Sport Master
DaniJoy International Schools
09.2021 - 07.2023
Project Management Consultant
Emeadren Farms
11.2018 - 12.2020
Receptionist and Cashier
Royal Damgrete Hotels
09.2015 - 07.2017
Operational Manager
Animal Care Enterprise Ltd (Umuahia) Farms and Consultancy Service
08.2015 - Current
Field Assistant and Data Collator at HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) unit
Youth Friendly Centre, UNN
01.2010 - 12.2013
M.Sc. - Economics
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
P.GD - Economics
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
3MTT PROGRAMME - DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION
National Information Technology Development Agency
PGDE -
Enugu State College of Education (Technical) ESCET
B. Agric Tech - Agric Econs
Federal University of Technology Owerri
SSCE -
Community Secondary School Alor-Unor
FSLC -
University Primary School