Hi, I’m
Solomon Olorunleke
Abakaliki,Ebonyi State
Summary
Experienced veterinarian and intellectually curious person who is always seeking new information and driving research forward. Balances classroom, laboratory and practice time to help students develop into knowledgeable, confident professionals. Multi-published researcher with ahistory of running successful studies with students.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Institute of Advance Entrepreneurship Research and DevelopmentMakurdi, Benue State
Agribusiness Consultant
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- My primary duty is to organize and lead workshops while providing guidance and support for individuals interested in starting or rebranding their agribusiness ventures
- To date, I have successfully trained over 7,000 individuals, with 65% of them currently thriving in their agribusiness endeavors.]
Real People Concept InternationalIbadan, Oyo State
Veterinary Consultant
01.2013 - Current
Job overview
- As part of my responsibilities, I coordinate and conduct training sessions aimed at improving livestock production efficiency and implementing assisted reproductive technology, including ultrasonography, artificial insemination, and breeding
- Additionally, I have had the opportunity to mentor over 100 aspiring ultrasonographers.
Ebonyi State UniversityAbakaliki, Ebonyi State
Lecturer I
01.2012 - Current
Job overview
- As a One Health educator and researcher, I am dedicated to inspiring excellence in students through engaging lectures, advising on research projects, and providing one-on-one guidance as a course adviser.
- My commitment extends to hands-on experience, conducting practical sessions with animals to demonstrate treatment and breeding techniques.
- Ultimately, my goal is to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills for success in animal science, contributing to veterinary medicine's advancement through innovative research and practical training.
Agriprojects Concept International LtdKaduna, Kaduna State
Technical Sales Representative
01.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- As the company representative for operations in Southeast and South-south Nigeria, I facilitated seamless communication, ensuring timely after-sales services for a diverse product range. This included veterinary and laboratory equipment, animal farm tools, and human-animal hospital equipment.
- My dedication led to an 85% growth in the customer base and a remarkable 92% increase in regional revenue.
Wisdom and Skill Veterinary Centre AbakalikiAbakaliki, Ebonyi State
General Manager and Resident Veterinarian
01.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- In a dual role overseeing managerial operations and veterinary/pest control services, I ensured efficient resource allocation, budget management, and timely objective achievement.
- Managing services like fumigation, surgery, and sales of chicks, I upheld high-quality standards and professionalism, contributing to animal welfare. This dual role allowed me to blend managerial expertise with a commitment to improving animal welfare.
Participatory DiseaseAbakaliki, Ebonyi State
Surveillance Resource Person/Agent
01.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- I conducted training sessions on the Participatory Disease Surveillance tool for veterinary officers, extension agents, and farmers.
- Additionally, I facilitated the Train-the-Trainer program for Avian Influenza Control, enhancing surveillance capabilities.
- As a data collection team member, I used the GPS for accurate site identification, aiding in the tracing, prevention and control of transboundary animal diseases in Ebonyi State.
Ebonyi State Veterinary Clinic Abakaliki, Ebonyi StateAbakaliki, Ebonyi State
Resident Veterinarian
01.2009 - 01.2010
Job overview
- In my previous role, I oversaw the management of all clinical cases, both medical and surgical, presented to the veterinary clinic.
- Additionally, I participated in ambulatory services, post-mortem examinations, and meat inspections, while also collating data as necessary.
- Minimised animal stress and discomfort with fear-free techniques.
Education
University of Nigeria, NsukkaNigeria
Ph.D. from Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
11.2017 - 10.2021
University overview
- Thesis: Molecular epidemiology of extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in food animals and in-contact humans in Southeast, Nigeria
- Earned Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarship Award at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London
University of Nigeria, NsukkaNsukka, Nigeria
M.Sc. from Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
02.2012 - 10.2016
University overview
- Dissertation: Chemical Composition, Bacterial Load and Prevalence of Verotoxigenic Escherichia coli in Donkey Meat Sold at Ezzamgbo
- Graduated with Distinction (CGPA=4.91/5)
Usmanu Danfodiyo UniversitySokoto, Nigeria
Doctor of Medicine from Veterinary Medicine
09.2003 - 08.2008
Mérieux Foundation and Université de ParisAnnecy, France
Diploma from One Health Antimicrobial Resistance
11.2022 - 11.2022
University of WashingtonWashington, United States
Certificate of Higher Education from Project Management in Global Health
06.2020 - 09.2020
Skills
- Team building
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Lecture planning
- Entrepreneurship expertise
- Individual mentoring
- Effective communication
- Organisational leadership
- Analytical problem solver
- Target driven
- Communication skills
- Programme development
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of researchers at Massey University, New Zealand in the development of a suitable synchronization protocol for artificial insemination in the Muuturu breed of cattle.
- Awarded the NEEDS Assessment Educational Grant in 2017.
- Awarded Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarship tenable at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 2018.
- Two-time award winner of the TETFund Research Grant (2016 and 2023).
- Awarded Merieux Foundation Fellow in 2022.
- Honoured by the Department of Animal Science, Ebonyi State University as the best lecturer of the year 2023.
- Published 16 academic journal articles and 21 conference papers
Interests
- One Health Research
- Antimicrobial Resistance
- Reproductive physiology
- Lecturing
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
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Timeline
Mérieux Foundation and Université de Paris
Diploma from One Health Antimicrobial Resistance
11.2022 - 11.2022
University of Washington
Certificate of Higher Education from Project Management in Global Health
06.2020 - 09.2020
Agribusiness Consultant
Institute of Advance Entrepreneurship Research and Development
01.2019 - Current
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Ph.D. from Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
11.2017 - 10.2021
Veterinary Consultant
Real People Concept International
01.2013 - Current
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
M.Sc. from Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
02.2012 - 10.2016
Lecturer I
Ebonyi State University
01.2012 - Current
Technical Sales Representative
Agriprojects Concept International Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
General Manager and Resident Veterinarian
Wisdom and Skill Veterinary Centre Abakaliki
01.2010 - 01.2011
Surveillance Resource Person/Agent
Participatory Disease
01.2010 - 01.2011
Resident Veterinarian
Ebonyi State Veterinary Clinic Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
01.2009 - 01.2010
Usmanu Danfodiyo University
Doctor of Medicine from Veterinary Medicine
09.2003 - 08.2008
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