Pelumi Juba

Microbiology Graduate | Project Management & Research Enthusiast
Lagos, NG.

About

Motivated and versatile graduate with a background in Microbiology and hands-on experience in Project Management and Scrum methodology. Skilled in research, teamwork, and problem-solving, with proven contributions in both scientific and organizational roles. Passionate about bridging science and management to deliver innovative, high-quality results.

Education

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

B.Sc

Microbiology

Work Experience

AFLASAFE, IITA
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Intern

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

Summary

Supported PhD and Master’s students in their research by providing laboratory assistance and conducting microbiological analyses

Highlights

Carried out microbial isolation, identification, and characterization for food safety research.

Carried out Aflatoxin extraction and analyses and Fungal DNA extraction.

ShiftUp Africa
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Program Intern / Scrum Master

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led the enhancement of an internship program through Agile methodologies, ensuring efficient project delivery and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Highlights

Facilitated the improvement of an internship program by implementing Scrum framework principles, enhancing program efficiency and participant engagement.

Drove cross-functional teamwork and collaboration among interns, resulting in streamlined workflows and improved project outcomes.

Applied Scrum Master principles to guide daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, ensuring adherence to Agile best practices.

Treekle Inc
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Project Management Intern

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Supported senior project managers in coordinating project lifecycles, conducting critical research, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Certificates

Google Project Management: Professional Certificate

Issued By

Coursera

Jobberman Accelerated Soft Skills

Issued By

Thinkific

Volunteer

ELEVATE TRAINING ACADEMY, JCINOAU
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Director of Skills and Development

Ife, Osun, Nigeria

Summary

Founded and launched a training academy focused on equipping young professionals with in-demand digital skills.

Highlights

Managed all operational aspects including program budgeting, scheduling, marketing outreach, and participant registration.

Monitored over 60 participants, guiding their professional development and led a committee to this effect

JCINOAU
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Director of Growth and Retention

Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

Summary

Led strategic initiatives for membership growth and retention within JCINOAU, significantly expanding organizational reach.

Highlights

Coordinated the recruitment and induction of over 100 new members, achieving a substantial increase in organizational membership.

TEDxOAU
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Unit Lead, Event Management Team

Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

Summary

Spearheaded a unit within the event management team for TEDxOAU, ensuring seamless execution of event logistics.

Highlights

Led a critical unit within the TEDxOAU event management team, successfully coordinating logistics for a major public event.

IEEE OAU Student Branch
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Volunteer

Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

Summary

Contributed to community engagement through participation in a STEM outreach program.

Highlights

Participated in a STEM outreach initiative with the IEEE OAU Student Branch, promoting scientific literacy and engagement among students.

Skills

Analytical & Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Research, Problem-Solving, Data Analysis.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Figma, Adobe Premiere Pro.

Project Management

Agile Methodologies, Scrum Framework, Project Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation, Stakeholder Management.

Creative & Design

Creative Thinking, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Video Editing, Digital Marketing.

Hobbies

Chess, Running, Music