SOMIAME ITSEME OKUOFU
PROFILE
I am trained biotechnologist, continuous improvement and strategic management professional deeply vested in fostering innovative solutions for positive transformational leadership and organisational excellence
CONTACT INFORMATION
Home address: Flat 51, San Leandro, 80 Currie road, Musgrave, Berea, Durban 4000. Tel: -. Email-EDUCATION
2020 MAppSci Biotechnology (In-view)
Durban University of Technology, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2012 B. Tech Biotechnology (Second class Honours Upper Division)
Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun state, Nigeria
2006 West African Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE)
Federal Govt. Girls College Ibusa, Delta State
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2019 Quality management for business excellence
Quality gurus
2019 Six sigma (yellow and green belt)
Advance innovation group pro excellence (AIGPE)
2019 Business process improvement and driving operational excellence
Udemy
2019 Management skill certification course
Eazl
SKILLS
People skills: I have excellent team working skills, developed through experience of working in successful multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams. I am active participator and motivator of project groups. I possess the ability to combine expertise cohesively to achieve project success and able to work effectively without supervision. I possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Analytical: I am proficient in the use of molecular techniques, basic microbiological, biochemical and chemical testing, spectrophotometry, tissue culture, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC) and statistical software such as Minitab, SPSS, Design expert.
Information Technology: I am proficient with the use of the computer and versatile with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point) and several social media platforms
Flexibility and Adaptability:
Am a very honest, hardworking, enthusiastic, inquisitive individual who can work well under pressure with minimum supervision required. I have an eye for detail and possess problem solving ability. I retain a flexible approach to work patterns and can take on job roles outside predefined responsibilities. Excellent ability in multitasking with a high drive in delivering a good job.
Project Management
I possess good planning and organisation skills which I have developed through conducting trainings, managing events and broader office management skills during my student life as well as the organisations in which I had positions in.
EXPERIENCE
2017 to October 2019: Department of Biotechnology and Food technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban South Africa
Research student
Project design, planning and execution of project plan
Communication of study findings to supervisors, local and global stakeholders
Development of troubleshooting strategies for project activities and design of preventive and corrective actions
Delivery of recommendations of solutions based on data
2017 to date: Department of Biotechnology and Food technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban South Africa
October 2014 to May 2016: Department of Biological science, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria
Graduate assistant
Facilitate the delivery of course content in various aspects of biotechnology field
Assist in the organisation and delivery of student practical training in biotechnology
Participate in the improvement of modules and delivery methods
Marking assignments, Tutorial and student guidance.
July to September 2014: Society for Family Health, Nigeria
Graduate intern
Prepare research protocols and questionnaires.
Conducting In-depth Interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGD’s) for qualitative research studies.
Data entry and Quality Assessments (DQAs)
Participating in and supervising data collection methods in research surveys in SFH Field locations within Nigeria.
Assisting in organising support trainings for the Research & Evaluation departments in various states to ensure professionalism in SFH field locations
Carrying out in-house presentation of study findings.
Providing administrative support to the Director of Research.
BIODATA
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: 30th January 1991
Marital Status: Single
State of Origin: Edo
Nationality: Nigerian
REFERENCE
DR Santhosh Kumar Kuttan Pillai
Senior Lecturer
Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology
Faculty of Applied Science
Durban University of Technology
P.O. Box 1334, Durban 4000 South Africa.
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Omokhudu Idogho
Managing Director
Society for Family Health Nigeria
Justice Ifeyinwa Nzeako House, 8 Port-Harcourt crescent, Area 11, Garki,
P.M.B 5116 Wuse, Abuja, Nigeria.
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BERNARD OJUEDERIE
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Department of Biotechnology,
Food Security and Safety Niche Area, Microbial Biotechnology Group
Dept. Biological Sciences (Rm108, New Sci. Building, LabG09),
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences,
North-West University, Mafikeng Campus,
Corner Albert Luthuli and University Drive,
Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735,
South Africa
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