Ayodeji Akeju

AKEJU AYODEJI MARIO 94 S 10th Street, Newark, NJ-- Academic Qualification 2018 - 2022 ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY PhD Environmental Studies GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY Master of Science in Energy and Environmental Management, 2012 - 2013 2003 - 2008 UNIVERSITY OF ADO-EKITI Bachelors in Fisheries Management, Second Class (Honours.) Lower Division KEENE, US. GLASGOW, UK. November 2013. ADO - EKITI, NIGERIA. August 2010 Work Experience Oct 2017 - Feb 2018 . . . Developed new business strategies. Maintained a strong network of business contacts that is growing significantly. Located and Developed new markets Nov 2015 – Feb 2017 • • • • • • • • • • Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) Programme Coordinator LAGOS, NIGERIA Conceived and Initiated the production of membership Identification cards for members. Contributed to the design and management of renovation projects. Identifying and tracking emerging opportunities in Grants and Donations. Planned and coordinated the two developmental programs, an AGM and meetings. Championed Environmental Advocacy for the most vulnerable. Assisted with the day to day administrative operations of the branch’s office. Assisted with the development of public relations and communications strategies through the website and social media platforms. Feb 2014 – Jul 2015 • Connect Rail Services Limited, Lagos, Nigeria Business Development Executive WECYCLERS Nigeria Limited Environmental Health and Safety Manager Ensured compliance with relevant government and organisational HSE policies and rules using both the carrot and the stick methods. Developed training manual and programmes for both old and new staff members. Research works including Project proposal development, management and report writing. Developed and coordinated the Wecyclers Agency Programme to ramp up collection and increase revenue. • Conducted Waste Audit and Environmental/Social Impact Assessment both within and outside Lagos State. April 2013 – Oct 2013 Allied Bakeries Production Operative Glasgow, United Kingdom Other Qualifications • • 2013 – Institute of Safety Professionals (ISPON) HSE Competence Development Training (Level 3) 2015 – Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) Occupational Hygiene, Health and Safety Training. Skills and Technical Competencies Social - Good communication; Listening ability; Respectful; Non-angry. Computer – Microsoft Office packages; Spreadsheet; Presentation; Basic Ret-Screen; Basic GIS. Organisational - Attention to details; Analytic mind; Problem solving; Multi-tasking; minimum Supervision required. Individual Social Responsibility (NGO Membership and Volunteering): House of Twelve (Nigeria); Nigerian Red Cross; Greenpeace (UK); Paradigm Initiative Nigeria. Professional Membership: Energy Institute, (UK); Chartered Institution of Water and Environment Management (UK); Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON). Hobbies: Enjoy travelling; listening to music; reading books and listening to podcasts on Developmental policies and Sustainable development amongst others. Referees: Available upon request.