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)
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HORTICULTURIST

OBASA, IKEJA, LAGOS STATE, Nigeria

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
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HORTICUTURIST

FATGBAMS / OPIC OGUN STATE, OGUN STATE, Nigeria

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
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HORTICULTURIST

OGBA, LAGOS STATE, Nigeria

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
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MD/CEO

IKEJA, LAGOS STATE, Nigeria

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

BSC

COMPUTER SCIENCE

YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
YABA, LAGOS STATE, Nigeria

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.