Oludare Abiona

Adaptable, resourceful, and results-driven professional with a background in the agricultural sector, now seeking a rewarding career as a correctional officer. Bringing more than 10 years of experience in agricultural resource management to Ontario Correctional Centre. Known for attention to detail, problem solving, and strong work ethics. Eager to leverage my transferable skills and strong work ethic to ensure the safety and security of individuals at the correctional facility.

Technical Support Service - African Village Africain - Windsor, ON

(2023-09)

• Assisting users with technical issues and troubleshooting problems.
• Providing support via phone, email, or in-person.
• Installing and configuring hardware and software.
• Documenting all user interactions and resolutions.
• Collaborating with the technical support team to resolve complex issues.

Senior Agricultural Consultant - DIDEDAG International Nigeria Limited - Lagos, Nigeria

(2018-02 - 2023-08)

• Visited client's site and evaluating of resources for feasibility of agricultural production.
• Prepared and adjusted business plan according to the requirement of client's.
• Monitored progress against the client's business plan ensuring its aims are met.
• Worked with wider team and delegating as necessary.
• Identified, negotiated, and secured contracts and income generating opportunities so as to ensure sustainability and success of the organisation.

Research Officer - Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria - Ibadan, Nigeria

(2014-04 - 2017-12)

• Supervised research project.
• Involved in the domestication of some non-timber forest trees.
• Coordinated the activities of technical officers.
• Communicated with the supervisor regarding respective tasks and responsibilities.
• Collaborated with head of unit regarding planning and executing research project.

Farm Manager - Cruise Farms Limited - Abeokuta, Nigeria

(2012-01 - 2014-03)

• Supervised all the departments in the farm on the daily basis.
• Monitored the cultivation of cassava, maize, and oil palm plantation.
• Managed livestock production, oversaw daily, weekly, and monthly record keeping.
• Maintained farm equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Supervised the procurement of feed ingredients for livestock.
• Involved in the recruitment of junior and casual workers.

Value chain manager - Nigeria Cassava Growers Association - Lagos, Nigeria

(2008-05 - 2010-08)

• Organised cassava farmers group to engaged in large scale farming using mechanised equipment.
• Liaised with Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture for land preparation, involved in training of small scale farmers on how to multiply higher quality stem from improved varieties.
• Encouraged on-farm value addition to reduce transportation cost and drudgery of transporting raw tuber over a long distance.
• Coordinated linkages among cassava producers, processors, marketers, food service companies, retailers, and supporting groups such as suppliers, research groups and transporters.
• Motivated farming community through field demonstration to adopt high cassava production technology.

Farm Manager Arable crops - Atlantic Green Pasture Farms - Lagos, Nigeria

(2004-03 - 2008-04)

• Delegated responsibilities and ensured tasks were accomplished within time restriction.
• Coordinated growing activities with a team and ensured all the scheduled equipment maintained planned regime with a workshop manager.
• Directed and coordinated workers activities such as drilling, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, timesheet control and record keeping.
• Evaluated financial account and makes budget proposal, monitored land preparation and cultivation of cassava, maize, and melon.
• Determined the procedural changes in growing, harvesting, storage, and transportation for accuracy and efficiency.

Assistant Farm Manager Arable Crops - Atlantic Pasture Farms - Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

(2000-05 - 2004-02)

PgDip. - Business System Analysis & Project Magt. - Canadian College Business Science & Technology (2025)

M.Sc. - Rural Development and Food Security - VHL University of Applied Sciences, Wageningen (2011)

B.Sc. - Agricultural Economics and Farm Management - University of Agriculture (1998)