Research assistant
Resume:
Oluwatosin Omotola AJAYI (Miss)
Agunbiade Street, off Olateju Street, Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria
**************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Well-grounded researcher with about 5 years’ experience assisting and overseeing research projects, possess excellent research potential and an ability to actively contribute to the research project goals. Able to interact with other researchers in a constructive, creative, and professional manner, I am seeking to leverage my data management and problem-solving skills to help the team make important discoveries.
SKILLS
Proficient with computers, especially MS office and other scientific software.
Exceptional active listening and verbal communication skills.
Capability to multitask.
Ability to work under pressure.
Excellent time management skills.
Outstanding administration skills.
Knowledge of research methods.
Strong research decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. EDUCATION
Master of Agricultural Technology in Agricultural Production Economics The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria March 2019 Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Economics & Extension (second class upper division) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria February 2015 WORK EXPERIENCE
Agricultural and Resource Economics Research Laboratory, FUTA, Nigeria Research Assistant March 2017-March 2019
Prepared interview questions and summarized results.
Traveled to international conferences and research visits in other institutions.
Produced reports, presentations, graphs and figures with the use of computer.
Collected and imputed data gotten from the field.
Preformed literature reviews.
Conducted research and documented findings.
Attended project meetings.
Monitored project budget.
Drafted minutes of meetings and provided assistance in editing documents.
Acted as a backup staff to staff on leave, performed administrative duties.
Collected, processed, coded, analyzed and reported survey data for research purpose.
Provided support in proposal writing, prepared annual operating budget, progress reports and project delivery strategy for programs.
World Bank Commercial Agriculture Development Project (CADP) in Kaduna State Assistant to the Lead Consultant (Dr. D.O. Awolala) February 2- 28, 2017 Impact Evaluation Survey of Value Chain Profitability Analysis on Commercial Agriculture Development Project (CADP) in Kaduna State, World Bank assisted project of Agricultural Development Project in Five Participating States in Nigeria. Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Nigeria
Research assistant October 2015-October 2016
Conducted statistical analyses of data sets.
Identified suitable technique for the collection and analysis of data.
Produced regular reports for senior management and specialists in different areas.
Responsible for some administrative tasks.
Data coding, entry, analysis and result write up.
Performed basic clerical functions.
Assisted with special ad-hoc projects and initiatives.
Performed research study-related administrative activities to support the research staff. Carlex Associate Akure, Nigeria
Assistant Manager July 2014-June 2015
Ensured profit maximization and cost minimization. Within 3 months, I was able to increase the profit margin from 30 percent to 70 percent.
Managed business accounts and finance to ensure accurate record.
Rendered periodic reports.
Led market research to understand market trends and user’s requirements for strategic decision-making in the creation of two new product lines and modification of existing products.
Finelick Enterprise
Marketing Manager, Ibadan, Nigeria October 2013-June 2014
Increased market size within 2 months of work.
Supervised sales of honey.
Restocked honey into the inventory.
Ensured prompt and sufficient distribution of honey to clients.
Reconciled the profit and loss account and ensured balanced account. Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, Nigeria
Intern (farm officer) April-September (2013)
Farm routine assistant
Takes record of equipment, supplies, chemicals, seeds and fertilizers
Took records of sales of eggs
REFEREES
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