Folorunso Olaoba
Farm Manager
Ibadan
Summary
Skilled agricultural manager with demonstrated operations, team and financial management abilities. Coordinate efficient activities at all levels to support business profits and maintain sustainable operations. Employee-focused and performance-oriented with good training and mentoring abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Farm Manager
COCOA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF NIGERIA
9 2015 - Current
- Directed and coordinated worker activities, such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, grading, payroll, and recordkeeping
- Contracted with farmers or independent owners for raising of crops or for management of crop production
- Coordinated growing activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance, packing houses, and other related departments
- Analyzed market conditions to determine acreage allocations
- Conferred with purchasers and arranges for sale of crops
- Records information, such as production, farm management practices, and parent stock, and prepares financial and operational reports
- Determined procedural changes in drying, grading, storage, and shipment for greater efficiency and accuracy
- Analyzed soil to determine type and quantity of fertilizer required for maximum production
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Inspected orchards and fields to determine maturity dates of crops or to estimate potential crop damage from weather
- Planned and directed development and production of hybrid plant varieties with high yield or disease and insect resistant characteristics.
Agricultural Technologist
COCOA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF NIGERIA
10.2010 - 08.2015
- Recorded data pertaining to experimentation and research
- Trained and overseeing the work of farm labourers; planting seeds and monitoring their growth
- Conducted tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants to disease or insects
- Identified pests or fungus plaguing plants
- Propagate standard varieties of plant materials
- Collect and germinate seeds
- Conduct insect surveys
- Prepared culture media, following standard procedures
- Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants
- Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations
- Providing necessary assistance needed by Research Scientists in developing improved agricultural innovations
- Dissemination of agricultural innovations to the farmers.
Human Resources Officer
ONLINE DYNAMIX LIMITED
03.2007 - 09.2010
- Developed training and development programs
- Assisting with performance management processes and devising staff remuneration and rewards
- Maintain employee records (attendance) according to policy and legal requirements; Review employment and working conditions of the staffs
- Recruitment of the staffs which involved identifying, sourcing, screening, shortlisting, and interviewing candidates for jobs within the organization
- Formulation of career development plans
- Developed and implement policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities and disciplinary procedures
- Provided counseling on policies and procedures
- Ensured meticulous implementation of payroll and benefits administration
- Monitored the health and safety of all employees
- Implemented systematic staff development procedures.
Education
PGD Agricultural Extension and Rural Development -
Federal University of Agriculture
Abeokuta, NigeriaHND Agricultural Extension and Farm Management - undefined
Federal College of Agriculture
Akure, NigeriaSkills
- IT: Proficient in Electronic Data Processing such as MSWord, MsPower Point, MsExcel, Corel Draw
- Communication: Empathy and excellent communication/listening skills with good Interaction abilities
- Organization: Effective organizational design skills involving orderly approach, strong organized file system, strong time management skills and personal efficiency
- Multitasking: Good negotiating skills and ability to Prioritise and affect change management
- Strategic Management Of Human Resources: Awareness and ability to affect People Management as the saying goes “People are our most important asset’
Accomplishments
- Managed various farm operations and supervised site. Maintained inventory for all farm supplies.
- Implemented most effective farming practices resulting in a 35% increase in production
- Developed and oversaw operational budget.
- Successfully doubled yield for crops while managing a farm and oversaw a 40 percent increase in profits from sales.
- Skilled in managing and optimizing various farming operations, overseeing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations
Activities
- Attended series of Seminars and Trainings on the role of Agricultural Technologists in Agricultural developments.
- Trainings on staff recruitments policies.
- Pursued a proficient certificate in Management.
Timeline
Agricultural Technologist
COCOA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF NIGERIA
10.2010 - 08.2015
Human Resources Officer
ONLINE DYNAMIX LIMITED
03.2007 - 09.2010
Farm Manager
COCOA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF NIGERIA
9 2015 - Current
PGD Agricultural Extension and Rural Development -
Federal University of Agriculture
HND Agricultural Extension and Farm Management - undefined
Federal College of Agriculture
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