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Kehinde Olafare

Birmingham

Summary

I am an enthusiastic sustainability researcher. I have done several research and stakeholder engagement initiatives to promote Economic, Social, and Governance across the supply chain using industry 4.0 technologies. My expertise and area of interest encompass promoting sustainable business practices, the ESG reporting framework, and decarbonization strategies for businesses. During my fieldwork in Africa, I helped and encouraged supply chain actors to integrate ESG considerations into their business processes, helping them enhance performance, mitigate risk, and seize new horizons of opportunity. Adaptable and flexible team player with strong time management and organisational skills. Quick learner confident in meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environments. Takes own initiative to complete tasks and identify process improvements. Recent graduate seeking to launch career with company offering professional development opportunities. Confident communicator, competent in answering phone enquiries and providing team assistance. Hold degree in [Area of Study] and eager to expand on classroom experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Associate Lecturer Business - Nottingham Trent University

Current
  • I teach Sustainable business, sustainability (TBL, ESG), essentials of business development, digital entrepreneurship, professional development
  • I also worked as a research project supervisor for an undergraduate student

Business Developer Consultant -Volunteer

Current
  • Work with business start-up in Nigeria to scale
  • Sustainability consultant for business transformation
  • Market research for technology adoption and implementation
  • Technology adoption delivery project for business

Bid Writer (Ongoing)-Freelance Remote

Current
  • Crafting winning bids and proposals for clients in various industries, including sustainability initiatives, environmental consulting, and technology adoption
  • Research funding opportunities and grant programs to support sustainable projects
  • Collaborating with clients to understand their needs and develop compelling proposals that align with their objectives.

International Summer School- ARES NTU UK

07.2022
  • I taught international students from China
  • The role of technology in supply chain sustainability

Teachers Training-SCALE-UP

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
10.2021 - 10.2021
  • Design Learning aims, outcomes, and inclusive activities for teaching sessions
  • We applied a structured approach to teaching session planning to achieve learning outcomes
  • Identify potential barriers to learning and solutions to address them
  • Applied different approaches to foster learner engagement, including SCALE-UP
  • Consider compelling classroom management challenges and strategies.

Bid Coordinator and Supply Chain Manager -Commodity Trade B2B

Savannah Seeds and Livestock Limited
British Junction Buruku Jos
03.2014 - 09.2018
  • I led a team that secured commodities contracts for manufacturing companies, USAID, and AFDB
  • Organize the out-grower scheme and supply of Agri-commodities to manufacturing companies
  • I help to develop bid strategy development and execution and manage the risk involved
  • Approve commodity supply, quality, and compliance required with standards
  • Oversee the movements of commodities, trade, shipment, and transportation
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.

Teaching Staff Member

National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Nigeria
Minna
02.2015 - 03.2016
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level
  • Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals
  • Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding
  • Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading.

Education

PhD - Supply Chain Sustainability

Nottingham Trent University

Master of Science - Food Processing Engineering (Advance Practices)

Teesside University

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry(Covers Nutrition And Food)

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Training - Wizcore SAP consultant(Material management)

Wizcore

Training - Gafta-Grain and Feed Trade Foundation

Gafta-Grain and Feed Trade Foundation

Skills

  • Expert in management, manufacturing (Food), supply chain and several sciences-related courses
  • Excellent in communication and interpersonal Relationships (Speaking and writing)
  • Passionate educator
  • Strong logical and analytical skills
  • Proficient presentation skills (hybrid: online and in-person)
  • Expert in Computer Software (Like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams)
  • Multitasking
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Data evaluation
  • Data mapping
  • Demand planning
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Associate Lecturer Business - Nottingham Trent University

Current

Business Developer Consultant -Volunteer

Current

Bid Writer (Ongoing)-Freelance Remote

Current

International Summer School- ARES NTU UK

07.2022

Teachers Training-SCALE-UP

Nottingham Trent University
10.2021 - 10.2021

Teaching Staff Member

National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Nigeria
02.2015 - 03.2016

Bid Coordinator and Supply Chain Manager -Commodity Trade B2B

Savannah Seeds and Livestock Limited
03.2014 - 09.2018

Master of Science - Food Processing Engineering (Advance Practices)

Teesside University

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry(Covers Nutrition And Food)

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Training - Wizcore SAP consultant(Material management)

Wizcore

Training - Gafta-Grain and Feed Trade Foundation

Gafta-Grain and Feed Trade Foundation

PhD - Supply Chain Sustainability

Nottingham Trent University
Kehinde Olafare