- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
Uchenna Bernard Okpalaezinne
Caledonia,ON
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RECIPE FORMULATOR
BOVO BAKERY NIG LTD
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Developed and optimized formulations for various product lines, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.
- Trained junior formulators on best practices and formulation techniques for increased team efficiency.
COMPANY DIRECTOR AND PRODUCTION MANAGER
SUMMER PAINTS & PLASTICS
11.2017 - 11.2024
- Strategized mode of operations using my problem solving skill
- Mobilized and monitored team work using my leadership skill
- Effected business negotiations using my communication skill
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to enhance market presence and profitability.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and operational efficiency.
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BOVO BAKINGS NIGERIA LTD
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to enhance market presence and operational efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive product innovation, ensuring alignment with customer needs and industry trends.
- Coordinated marketing initiatives that increased brand visibility and customer engagement across multiple platforms.
- Increased revenue by identifying new business opportunities and implementing successful marketing campaigns.
- Implemented robust risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats, ensuring the long-term stability and success of the company.
- Managed large-scale projects to completion on time and within budget constraints, ensuring optimal resource allocation throughout the process.
- Maximized profitability through the implementation of cost-saving measures and budgetary controls.
- Boosted company efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective management strategies.
STUDENT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING JOB
TONIMAS NIGERIA LIMITED
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Conducted quality control tests
- Pilot blend of lube oil
- Scale up Blending
- Dyeing Lube Oil
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
M.Sc. - Formulation Science
09.2016
- Thesis: Hydrophobically modified polymer interaction with surfactants. Studying the interaction of hydrophobically modified polymer (Acrysol RM2020) and surfactants (Brij, SDS and DTAB) using viscosity and rheology techniques. Having carried out this novel research, I strictly observed laboratory health and safety rules and maintained good laboratory practices. Also, built the confidence to independently plan, organize and manage projects.
- Modules: Colloidal Chemistry and structural materials in formulations, Modern Pharmaceutical technology and process engineering, Formulation of consumer goods, cosmetics and coatings, Analytical methods and QA/QC Principles.
B.Sc. - Industrial Chemistry
07.2014
- Thesis: Determination of Lead, Copper, Zinc and Iron Contents in Samples of Cassava flakes Sold in FCT, Abuja using the Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. Conducting this study availed me the privilege of applying my classroom knowledge and developing scientific research skills among others.
- Graduated with First class Honors
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07.2007
WAEC subjects Including English and Mathematics
Skills
- Creativity and Problem Solving
- Time Management and Organization
- Collaborative task management
- Flexibility and coping with stress
- Active listening and attention to details
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strategic team engagement
- Effective relationship management
- Decision-making
Interests
INTERESTS
- Sales
- Repairs
- Health
- Reading
- Teaching
- Singing
- Volunteering
- Farming
- Fish Drying
- Driving
- Improvising
Achievements/Awards
- Dean Award for the best graduating student in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences Veritas University Abuja
- HOD Award for the overall best graduating student in the department of Pure and Applied Chemistry Veritas University Abuja
- P R O Student Chemical Society of Nigeria, Veritas University Chapter
- Chairman, St John the Baptist Chaplaincy Choir, Veritas University Abuja
- Student Auxiliary 1, Student Assembly Government, Veritas University Abuja
- Chairman, students' week committee, Veritas University Abuja
- Welfare Officer, Nigeria Federation of Catholic Students,Veritas University chapter
- Hostel Captain, Marist Comprehensive Academy Uturu
- President, JETs Club, Marist Comprehensive Academy Uturu
- President, Purgatorian society, Marist Comprehensive Academy Uturu
- Secretary, Isi-Achina Town Union Aba branch
- Secretary, St Marys catholic Men Organization Aba branch
- Deputy senior prefect Marist comprehensive Academy
- Deputy Senior Prefect DM3 Nursery and Primary School
Timeline
RECIPE FORMULATOR - BOVO BAKERY NIG LTD
12.2024 - 09.2025
COMPANY DIRECTOR AND PRODUCTION MANAGER - SUMMER PAINTS & PLASTICS
11.2017 - 11.2024
COMPANY DIRECTOR - BOVO BAKINGS NIGERIA LTD
08.2014 - 09.2015
STUDENT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING JOB - TONIMAS NIGERIA LIMITED
04.2013 - 10.2013
Veritas University - B.Sc., Industrial Chemistry
Marist Comprehensive Academy - ,
University of Greenwich - M.Sc., Formulation Science