ODEH OCHECHEWA SAMUEL
Farm Safety & Compliance Officer
Makurdi, NG.About
Highly accomplished professional with 15+ years of cross-industry experience in healthcare, banking, insurance, and community service, expertly blending psychological insights with robust business acumen. Proven ability in safety management, compliance oversight, and analytical risk assessment, leveraging an eMBA in Business Management and a B.Sc. in Psychology. Seeking to apply a unique combination of behavioral safety principles, team leadership, and empathetic problem-solving to excel as a Farm Safety & Compliance Officer, driving compliance and operational excellence.
Work
Tanuel Global Resources
|Farm Safety & Compliance Officer
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
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Summary
Directs daily biosecurity and safety protocols across farm operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and preventing disease outbreaks.
Highlights
Enforced daily biosecurity protocols, including shower-in/shower-out and vehicle disinfection, effectively preventing avian influenza and disease outbreaks.
Conducted weekly safety inspections of barns and processing areas using standardized checklists, achieving a 90% hazard closure rate within 7 days.
Managed environmental permits for manure/litter disposal and water runoff, ensuring adherence to ecological and health standards.
Ensured state safety compliance for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), machine guarding, and emergency exits, significantly reducing workplace risks.
Mutual Trust Microfinance Bank
|Loan Officer
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
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Summary
Assessed client financial and psychosocial profiles to determine loan viability and mitigated repayment risks through strategic interventions.
Highlights
Conducted in-depth financial and psychosocial assessments, accurately determining risk profiles and loan viability for clients.
Applied motivational interviewing techniques to restructure client debt and set financial goals, successfully reducing loan delinquency by 18%.
Served as a primary contact for distressed borrowers, providing non-judgmental support and referring 5 critical cases to external financial counseling services.
Heirs General Insurance (UBA)
|Area Sales Manager
Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria
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Summary
Led and coached a sales team of 12, driving client relationship management and optimizing claims support processes to exceed quarterly targets.
Highlights
Led a high-performing team of 12 sales representatives, providing weekly coaching on emotional intelligence and client relationship management.
Analyzed customer feedback loops and redesigned the claims support process, resulting in a 22% improvement in customer satisfaction scores.
Mediated internal team conflicts and modeled transparent, accountable leadership, consistently meeting high-pressure quarterly sales targets.
Primary Health Care Centre Adeke
|Health Assistant / Counselor
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
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Summary
Monitored patient conditions and provided essential emotional support and health education, acting as a first-line crisis responder.
Highlights
Monitored patient vital conditions and provided bedside emotional support and health education to patients and families.
Acted as a first-line crisis responder for anxious patients, utilizing de-escalation techniques to stabilize emotional distress.
Documented patient mental and physical status changes, contributing to holistic treatment plans developed with nurses and doctors.
Kings Frozen Foods
|Sales Manager
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Summary
Managed sales operations by analyzing market trends and resolving client disputes, achieving high client retention rates.
Highlights
Analyzed performance metrics and market trends to accurately forecast demand, optimizing sales strategies.
Mentored junior staff on professional communication and customer retention strategies, enhancing team capabilities.
Resolved client disputes with empathy and fairness, successfully maintaining a 95% client renewal rate.
Grand Fishing Hotels
|Front-Office Supervisor
Argungu, Kebbi State, Nigeria
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Summary
Supervised a front-desk team of 8, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through efficient administrative support and conflict resolution.
Highlights
Supervised a front-desk team of 8, providing administrative support and conflict-resolution training to ensure a welcoming guest environment.
Handled guest complaints and special requests with discretion and cultural sensitivity, resolving issues to maintain high guest satisfaction.
Implemented efficient front-office procedures, enhancing operational flow and guest service delivery.
Attamason Medical Services
|Medical Assistant
Otukpo, Benue State, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported physicians during patient examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and managing sensitive data with strict confidentiality.
Highlights
Supported physicians during examinations, prepared patients for procedures, and provided post-exam reassurance and care instructions.
Managed sensitive patient data with strict confidentiality and empathy, upholding privacy standards and building patient trust.
Assisted in maintaining a sterile and organized clinical environment, directly contributing to patient safety and efficient practice operations.
Volunteer
Gidan Bege (House of Hope Orphanage)
|Volunteer Staff
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Summary
Provided emotional mentorship, basic counseling, and daily care to orphaned children.
Highlights
Provided essential emotional mentorship, basic counseling, and daily care, fostering a supportive environment for orphaned children.
Society for Women and AIDS in Africa (SWAAN), Otukpo Branch
|Peer Educator
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Summary
Delivered HIV/AIDS prevention and psychosocial support workshops to youth and women in rural Benue State.
Highlights
Delivered impactful HIV/AIDS prevention and psychosocial support workshops, reaching youth and women in rural Benue State to enhance public health awareness.
Education
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eMBA
Business Management
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Diploma
Computer Data Processing
Benue State University
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B.Sc (Hons)
Psychology
Languages
English
Skills
Counseling & Psychology
Active Listening & Rapport Building, Mental Health First Aid, Patient Vital Signs & Monitoring, Peer Education (HIV/AIDS).
Business & Leadership
Team Leadership & Training, Performance Metrics Analysis, Customer Experience Management, Conflict Resolution & Flexibility.
Technical Skills
Computer Data Processing, MS Office Suite, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Generative AI.
Personal Attributes
Multifaceted, Team Spirit, High Enthusiasm, Intellectual Curiosity, Strong Sense of Responsibility, Accountability, Transparency, Flexibility.
Interests
Hobbies
Reading, Making Friends, Watching Football, Traveling.