RICHARD IHEUKWUMERE
Environmental Consultant
Houston,TX
Summary
Proficient Environmental Consultant evaluates current conditions, develops remediation plans and manages projects focused on resolving or preventing environmental issues. Strong attention to detail with forward-thinking nature and excellent relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Four years of experience in environmental management field. Goal-oriented environmental professional knowledgeable about correcting site problems and limiting pollution. Safety-focused and driven with expertise standards. Experienced with personal protective equipment and site controls.
Strategic-thinking Business Development Manager with history of transforming inefficient, underperforming operations into successful enterprises. Accomplished communicator with talent for building over-achieving teams. Dedicated to continuous improvement and achieving market-leading results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Business Development Manager
Capital City Development Limited
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Maintained a database of existing customers and prospective leads.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and market share.
- Drafted proposals for prospects in response to their requests for information.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in products and services offered.
- Prepared reports on sales performance metrics such as revenue growth rate, conversion rates and lead-to-customer ratios.
Environmental Governance Officer
Centre for Environment Human rights and Development (CEHRD)
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Raised awareness about global warming through community outreach programs.
- Conducted evaluations of environmental consequences.
- Conducted hydrocarbon pollution cleanup.
- Conducted extensive research on estuarine environments and their ecosystems.
- Drafted reports outlining findings from investigations and recommending corrective action.
Paralegal
Leigh Day and Co.
London, United Kingdom
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Created relief strategies for communities impacted by oil spills within mangrove ecosystems.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
Physics And Agriculture Teacher
Government Girls’ Secondary School, Ahoada-East
Ahoada, Nigeria
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach agricultural practices such as crop rotation, fertilization, irrigation, and harvesting.
- Created exams and essay questions to evaluate student knowledge.
- Encouraged active participation in class discussions of complex topics in Physics.
- Facilitated group projects that helped students understand difficult concepts in Physics more effectively.
- Explained mathematical equations used in Physics calculations.
- Assessed student performance through quizzes, tests, and homework assignments.
Research Officer Assistant
Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research
Buguma, Nigeria
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Maintained databases containing all collected data from research activities.
- Developed and implemented strategies to collect data from various sources.
- Analyzed survey results and identified trends within the collected data.
- Designed surveys, questionnaires, and other instruments for use in research studies.
- Prepared presentations summarizing key insights from gathered information.
Water Quality Analyst
African Regional aquaculturee Center
Aluu, Rivers State, Nigeria
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Analyzed tidal regime patterns.
- Performed laboratory analyses of water samples for chemical and physical parameters.
- Conducted research and field studies to assess the impact of pollution on aquatic life.
- Monitored compliance with environmental regulations related to water quality standards.
- Identified potential sources of contamination in surface or groundwater bodies.
- Conducted field visits to inspect industrial sites that discharge pollutants into waterways.
- Provided guidance on best practices for controlling non-point source runoff pollution.
Education
M.Sc. - Animal and Environmental Biology
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Nigeria05-2018
National Youth Service Corps Certificate -
National Youth Service Corps
Rivers State, Nigeria10-2012
B. Fisheries - Second class upper Honors
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Nigeria12-2010
West African Senior School Certificate -
Government College Umuahia
Umuahia, Abia State06-2004
First School Leaving Certificate -
Constitution Crescent Primary School
Aba01-2002
Skills
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Computer operations
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Agricultural Entrepreneurship training, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), 04/30/15
- General Health Safety Environment (HSE Levels 1&2), Institute of Safety Professional of Nigeria (ISPON), 08/09/13
- Health Safety Environment competence development (HSE Level 3- Supervisors’ course), Institute of Safety Professional of Nigeria (ISPON), 09/05/13
Publications
- Biogas Production and Heat Efficiency from Different Sources of Organic Matter, 05/01/18
- Effect of Permethrin on the juvenile of the African mudfish Clarias gariepinus (Butchell, 1922), 12/10/10
References
- Prof. Adabobo.I. Hart, Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Port Harcourt, 08033129803
- Arch. Uche Kalu Arunsi, MD/CEO, Capital City Development Limited, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, uche@capitalcitydev.com
- Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, Director, Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) Nigeria
Hobbies and Interests
- Field work
- Teamwork
- Driving
- Travelling
Professional Membership
- Nigeria Institute of Safety Professionals (NISP)
- Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON)
Additional Qualifications
- Diploma in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Certificate in Human Resource Management Professionals.
- Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals Certified Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) Safety Supervisor.
Languages
English
Native language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Capital City Development Limited
08.2021 - 08.2024
Environmental Governance Officer
Centre for Environment Human rights and Development (CEHRD)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Paralegal
Leigh Day and Co.
01.2013 - 01.2015
Physics And Agriculture Teacher
Government Girls’ Secondary School, Ahoada-East
01.2012 - 12.2012
Research Officer Assistant
Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research
01.2009 - 12.2009
Water Quality Analyst
African Regional aquaculturee Center
01.2008 - 12.2008
M.Sc. - Animal and Environmental Biology
University of Port Harcourt
National Youth Service Corps Certificate -
National Youth Service Corps
B. Fisheries - Second class upper Honors
University of Port Harcourt
West African Senior School Certificate -
Government College Umuahia
First School Leaving Certificate -
Constitution Crescent Primary School
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