ABDULKAREEM GBOLAHAN BADRU
MD/CEO | High-End Landscape Design & Sustainable Management Specialist
ALIMOSHO, NG.About
Results-driven MD/CEO and Landscape Design Specialist with 14 years of experience in high-end, sustainable landscape management. Proven track record of transforming complex architectural visions into functional green spaces, enhancing plant health metrics by 25% and achieving 95%+ survival rates. Expert in eco-friendly irrigation, successfully reducing water consumption by 30% across eight large-scale projects delivered on time and under budget.
Work
LAGOS STATE WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT OFFICE (LSWMO)
|HORTICULTURIST
OBASA, IKEJA, LAGOS STATE, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided dedicated horticultural support at LSWMO, ensuring reliable and punctual execution of tasks critical to environmental management.
Highlights
Maintained high standards of punctuality and diligence in daily operations, consistently supporting the efficient functioning of horticultural initiatives.
Contributed to a positive team environment through a friendly and hardworking approach, enhancing collaborative efforts within the office.
Executed assigned horticultural tasks with precision and commitment, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
SHALINA HEALTH CARE
|HORTICUTURIST
FATGBAMS / OPIC OGUN STATE, OGUN STATE, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed horticultural responsibilities at Shalina Health Care, independently solving problems and contributing to cross-team strategic initiatives.
Highlights
Resolved horticultural challenges independently and collaboratively, ensuring optimal plant health and aesthetic appeal for the facility.
Contributed effectively to cross-functional strategizing efforts, providing expertise to achieve facility-wide environmental and aesthetic goals.
Applied problem-solving skills to maintain and enhance green spaces, supporting a healthy and inviting environment for staff and visitors.
WACOT LIMITED
|HORTICULTURIST
OGBA, LAGOS STATE, Nigeria
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Summary
Contributed as a Horticulturist at WACOT Limited, aligning work with company values, adapting strategies, and ensuring timely project completion through effective organization.
Highlights
Executed horticultural projects in strict adherence to company values, consistently contributing to the achievement of organizational goals.
Demonstrated exceptional adaptability by embracing strategic changes and adjusting methodologies to optimize project outcomes and efficiency.
Streamlined work processes through meticulous organization and prioritization, ensuring timely and efficient completion of all assignments.
Fostered a collaborative environment by mediating conflicts and encouraging team unity, enhancing overall project synergy and productivity.
Actively participated in cross-team strategizing efforts, contributing valuable insights that led to the successful achievement of optimal project goals.
THE ZAKREEM CONCEPT
|MD/CEO
IKEJA, LAGOS STATE, Nigeria
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Summary
Led The Zakreem Concept as MD/CEO, overseeing general goods supply, manufacturing, and general contract services, while specializing in freelance landscape and horticultural projects.
Highlights
Directed comprehensive business operations for general goods supply, manufacturing, and contract services, establishing a robust service framework.
Spearheaded strategic initiatives in freelance landscaping and horticulture, consistently delivering high-quality, sustainable green space solutions.
Cultivated a performance-driven culture by emphasizing people, process, and service excellence, ensuring client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Managed multiple large-scale projects, leveraging expertise in organic and sustainable practices to achieve 95%+ plant survival rates and 25% improved plant health.
Education
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF OYE EKITI
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BSC
COMPUTER SCIENCE
YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
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HND
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Languages
YORUBA
ENGLISH
Skills
Regenerative Horticulture & Soil Science
Soil Food Web Management, Organic Amendments, Aerobic Composting, Mycorrhizal Inoculants, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Soil Carbon Sequestration, Plant Immunity.
Advanced Water Stewardship & Smart Irrigation Engineering
Weather-Based Smart Irrigation Systems, Rain Bird Systems, Hunter Industries Systems, Soil Moisture Sensor Technology, Flow-Sensing Diagnostics, Water Conservation.
Technical Design & Ecological Mapping
Digital Proficiency, Permaculture Layering, Native Plant Guild Groupings, High-Precision Blueprints, Biodiverse Landscape Implementation.
Executive Project Management & Operational Leadership
Large-Scale Capital Budget Management, Multi-Disciplinary Team Leadership, Peak Productivity Optimization, Safety Compliance, Operational Excellence, Strategic Planning.