CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS:
SURNAME: OGODO
FIRST NAME: BENJAMIN
DATE OF BIRTH: 2ND AUGUST 1972
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
SEX: MALE
NATIONALITY: NIGERIAN
STATE OF ORIGIN: DELTA
LOCAL GOVT. OF ORIGIN: ISOKO SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
RELIGION: CHRISTIAN
NEXT OF KIN: HOPELYN OGODO
POSTAL ADDRESS: 25 Ewah Road, New Benin, Benin City, Edo State.
PHONE NUMBER: +234**********
E-MAIL: *************@*****.***
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ATTENDED WITH DATES
1. Project Management College- UK 2009
2. University of Benin, Benin City 1997 – 1999
3. University of Benin, Benin City 1990 – 1995
4 Niger College, Benin City 1981 - 1986
QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES
1. Executive Master’s Certificate in Project Management 2009
2. Master of Science (M.Sc) Microbiology 2001
3. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Microbiology 1995
4. General Certificate of Education 1989
5. West African School Certificate 1986
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. MICROBIOLOGIST
Trinitron Biotech (JV) Nigeria Limited Abuja 2008 -To Date
ROLE DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Involved in preparation of the company for ISO 13485 certification
• Collection of blood samples of HBsAg, HCV, HIV, Syphilis, Malaria, Tuberculosis and HCG from the six geopolitical zones of the country.
• Documentation requirements for the registration of new products.
• Preparation, Review and Control of Standard Operating Procedure.
• To develop and provide the training on GMP and GLP
• Rejection or release of finished products for distribution and sale.
• Internal Quality Audits and Quality review.
• Handling of non-conforming products
• Co-ordination with production department for controlling the process and product at every stage of manufacturing through in process testing
• Stability testing of finished products, and collection of control samples
• Comparison of finished products with reference standards
• Sampling and testing of starting raw materials, packaging materials, and semi finished product, to assess whether these conforms to the specifications or not
• To calibrate all analytical equipment as per schedule and maintain the record
• To assist in conducting laboratory investigations related to Non-Conformance, Out of Specification laboratory results and market complaints etc
• To develop specifications and Standard Test Procedure
• To prepare, standardize the volumetric solutions, buffer solutions, indicators etc
2. BREWER
Guinness Nigeria Plc, Benin Brewery 2004 – 2006
ROLE DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Involved in Research and Development efforts of the department by implementing trial production
• Ensure the sterility of plant and products in all aspects of the Brewing Operations
• Control fermentation to achieve quality
• Appraise beer flavour to ensure consistency in organoleptic properties of the products
• Control operations so as to achieve target at minimal cost
• Departmental champion on ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System
• Ensure accurate documentation of all process operations for control
• Facilitates multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Ensure cordial industrial climate between management and staff
3. LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
Guinness Nigeria Plc, Benin Brewery. 1999 – 2004
ROLE DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Direct control of men and materials
• Ensure products of consistent high quality through regular quality checks.
• Ensure product parameters are well maintained through scheduled chemical, physical and microbiological analyses from raw materials to finished products
• Audit of Cleaning in place (CIP) vessels to reduce infection
• Carry out Internal Quality Audits of ISO 9001:2000
• Liaise with External Bodies (Standards Organization of Nigeria) on Quality Management System
• Liaise with Edo State Ministry of Environment and Solid Minerals on effluent issues.
COURSES ATTENDED WITH DATES
1. British Project Management Training 2009
2. HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) 2008
3. Complete Management Program 2007
4. Advanced Comprehensive Banking Training 2006
5. Industrial/Oilfield Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Appreciation Course 2006
6. Competency Assessment – Creating Factory Excellence 2005
7. Guinness First Level Management (FLM) –
Problem Solving Skills Development workshop 2005
8. ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System Internal
Audit Training 2005
9. Workshop on Effective Presentation Skills 2005
10. Total Project Management Training and Development 2004
11. ISO 9001:2000 Conversion/Documentation Training 2002
12. NIS ISO 9001: 1994 Audit Course 2002
13. Workshop on Total Quality Management 2001
14. First Level Manager Skills Development 2001
15. Workshop on Time Management and Personal
Effectiveness 2001
16. Workshop on Managerial Creativity and Business
Innovation 2000
17. Accident Investigation Seminar 2000
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Power Point
MAJOR STRENGTHS
1. Gets close to colleagues and a popular team member/team leader
2. Relentless in driving changes
3. Interested in finding areas of improvement in the business and its operations
4. Strives to meet deadlines for time-bound goals
5. Demonstrates high integrity on quality issues
HOBBIES
Reading and Table Tennis.
REFEREES
1. Professor Eghafona, N.O.
Department of Microbiology
University of Benin,
Benin City, Edo State. Tel. +234**********
2. Mr. Abubakar Ado
Senior Program Officer (Gene Sequencing)
Institute of Human Virology Nigeria
Plot 252 Hebert Macaulay Way
Central Business District Garki
Abuja, Nigeria. Tel. +234**********
3. Mr. Alozie, A.N.
Packaging Manager
Guinness Nigeria Plc
Benin Brewery, Benin City, Edo State. Tel. +234**********