Planning Manager Stakeholder Engagement

Oludare Abiona

226-***-**** ************@*****.*** Vaughan, ON.

Summary

A highly experienced agriculture and sustainability professional with more than 6 years of experience in greenhouse production, sustainable agricultural practice, and data-driven agricultural management. Skilled in aligning agricultural operations to global sustainability standards, embedding best practices to reduce cost and emissions, and driving community and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in tracking KPIs, quantifying sustainability risk, and enabling progress towards scope 3 GHG reduction targets. Passionate about pushing sustainable agriculture through innovation, training, and cross- functional collaboration.

Professional Experience

Greenhouse Production Planning Manager Squeezes LLC, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria May 2014 – April 2024

Implemented new climate control and green production techniques that increased yields by 15% and offset 10% of resource waste and operational costs.

Collected and analyzed production and sustainability KPIs, refining strategies to further enhance plant health, efficiency, and resource use.

Managed 35 staff, trained them on sustainable production practices, and achieved 95% track record of goal achievement.

Negotiated with suppliers and optimized resource use, based on international best practice in sustainability and emissions control.

Assistant Greenhouse Manager

DIDEDAG International, Nigeria Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria March 2012 – Apr 2018

Handled suppliers and implemented procurement habits that improved sustainability and reduced waste.

Maintained detailed records of crop well-being, resource utilization, and efficiency in production to guide future sustainable growth.

Delivered training in new techniques, increased team productivity by 10% while maintaining green practices.

Junior Greenhouse Technician

Cruise Farms Limited, Abeokuta, Nigeria May 2005 –September 2010

Supported operations by maintaining equipment and facilities.

Assisted in implementing control measures for healthier crops.

Conducted soil and water tests to ensure optimal growing conditions. Volunteer Experience

Volunteer – Sustainable Urban Agriculture Program

Adullam House of Refuge, Windsor, ON May 2024 – Present

Designed and maintained community gardens using organic methods and promoted biodiversity.

Collected data on soil health, yields, and community participation, contributing to sustainability impact assessments.

Engaged schools, residents, and local businesses to foster awareness of climate-smart farming.

Delivered workshops on sustainable agriculture, upskilling community members and encouraging environmentally responsible practices. Skills

Sustainability & Policy Alignment: Global standards, Scope 3 GHG tracking, FLAG targets

Data & Reporting: KPI collection, GHG emissions tracking, Power BI dashboards

Sustainable Agriculture Practices: Climate-smart farming, waste minimization, biodiversity enhancement

Stakeholder Engagement: Farmers, suppliers, community groups, cross-functional teams

Training & Capacity Building: Upskilling staff, workshops, technical advisory Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Business System Analysis and Project Management Canadian College of Business, Science and Technology, North York, Canada 2025

Master in Rural Development and Food Security

Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, Wageningen, Netherlands. 2011

Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Economics and Farm Management University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria 2004

Certifications

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Certified Scrum Master

Diploma in Project Management

Sustainable Agriculture Certification

Reference

Available upon request.

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