Pius Ochigbo Christian
Saskatoon,Saskatchewan
Summary
Farm enthusiast with proven knowledge of farm operations oversight, and team leadership, with expertise in crop and animal production. Experienced in coordinating activities at all levels to maximize profits and sustain business operations. I grew up on a farm in Nigeria and also have an SME farm, where I have learned much about farming and farm business.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
Saskatoon, SK
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support.
- Supervised recess periods to ensure the safety of all students on the playground.
Graduate Research Assistant
Usask Agriculture Department
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
10.2023 - Current
- Collected soil samples for laboratory analysis to determine fertility levels.
- Performed insect population counts to detect early signs of infestation or disease outbreak.
- Assessed crop health and development by inspecting fields, monitoring diseases, pests, and nutrient deficiencies.
Human Resources & Administrative Officer
Mariteam Nigeria Ltd
Port Harcourt , Rivers State, Nigeria
12.2019 - 08.2024
- Coordinated recruiting efforts through job postings, college recruiting events, and networking events.
- Performed background checks on potential hires before employment offers being made.
- Reviewed applications and resumes received from prospective candidates and conducted initial screening interviews
- Coordinated all company's operations in the southern region
Farm Manager
Ochigbo Livestock and Crop Farm
Ichama Centre , Benue State, Nigeria
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure
- Organized the purchase of supplies such as fertilizer, seed, feed, and other necessary items.
- Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for all crops
- Managed budgets and tracked expenses related to labor costs, production costs, fuel costs, and more
- Hired seasonal workers and provided training
- Developed budgets, and managed finances
Education
Farm Enterprise Certificate - Poultry Production, Piggery, Ranching
Akperan Oshi College Of Agriculture
Benue State, Nigeria 05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Nigeria 07-2015
Skills
- Managing operations
- Poultry management
- Performance Management
- Records Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
11.2023 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Usask Agriculture Department
10.2023 - Current
Human Resources & Administrative Officer
Mariteam Nigeria Ltd
12.2019 - 08.2024
Farm Manager
Ochigbo Livestock and Crop Farm
10.2015 - 09.2019
Farm Enterprise Certificate - Poultry Production, Piggery, Ranching
Akperan Oshi College Of Agriculture
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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