Edwin Iguodala

Experience

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  Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria.

  Feb 2010 - Aug 2010

  Industrial attache

  - Prepared raw food materials, including Potatoes, Maize, and Soya beans, for processing into both innovative and standard food products.- Operated and maintained laboratory and industrial food processing equipment, such as water baths, milling machines, and drying ovens, ensuring optimal functionality and adherence to safety standards.

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  RT Briscoe Nigeria Plc

  Nov 2011 - Nov 2012

  National Youth Service Corp (Member Of The Corporate Marketing Team)

  Monitored and reported on competitor activities across key business areas, including the automotive industry, industrial equipment sector, real estate, and high-capacity generators, to support strategic decision-making and maintain a competitive edge.

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Fish farm Manager

  Successfully managed a personal fish farm for one year prior to the commencement of my master's programme, recording remarkable profit...

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  Speedibake

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2014

  Plant Hygiene Auditor

  Developed a comprehensive database outlining cleaning procedures, frequencies, and responsibilities for the entire food plant, ensuring adherence to hygiene standards and operational efficiency.

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  Independent Content Services Ltd

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2014

  Commentator

  I ran football commentary in Pidgin English, covering Nigerian footballers across Europe.

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  Decraf Concepts

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2024

  Quality Control Consultant

  - Manage and oversee daily operation of a 3,000 capacity Catfish farm.- Supervise farm assistant and fish health technician.- Design and supervise processing line for smoked and fresh Catfish.- Supervise and train farm assistant, fish processors and fish health technician.- Manage and develop strategies to economically raise fishes from fingerlings to table size including cleaning of the ponds, sorting of fishes, medicating the fishes, formulating fish feed and feeding of fishes. - Ensured feedback from the customer to further improve the customer services. - Generated customer interest in the services or products offered by the company. Key AchievementsIncreased harvest by 5%, year on year, leading to expansion and high customer retention rate. Show less

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  Uber

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2019

  Driver

  Moving people safely and comfortably around the city of Lagos.

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  Oleander Hospitality & Catering

  Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

  Quality Assurance Quality Control Manager

  - Contracted to audit plant processes, develop a Food Safety Management System (FSMS), and train staff on its effective application.- Conducted a thorough audit of the plant, providing actionable recommendations to improve processes, procedures, and hygiene practices.- Delivered staff training on food safety systems and procedures, fostering a more knowledgeable and safety-conscious working environment.- Initiated development of a HACCP plan to further enhance safety standards, though the project was paused due to the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting nationwide lockdown. Show less

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  GSK

  Jul 2024 - Sept 2024

  Summer Internship

  - Member of the Global Logistics team, where I led mini-projects that enhanced the team's operational efficiency and improved internal perception.- Served as Lead Project Manager, spearheading the evaluation and upgrade of a key purchasing process to streamline workflow and reduce costs.- I worked as part of a team to move the tracking of truck driver training and certifications to a digital system, making the process more efficient and accurate.- Managed the backend data for a dashboard that helped the logistics and supply planning teams track, standardise, and optimise their schedules.- I developed a programme that explained how the logistics department supports the company’s goals, and shared these insights in weekly updates. This helped the onsite staff understand the importance of the logistics team. Show less

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  Kier Group

  Nov 2024 - now

  Project Intern

  As a Project Intern on the Alderney Water Treatment Works (WTW) project, I support both the project management and quality teams in delivering critical infrastructure solutions. My role involves assisting in project coordination, monitoring progress, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and contributing to problem-solving initiatives. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to help maintain project timelines, optimise workflows, and support quality assurance processes while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic engineering environment. Show less