Food and Nutrition
Samuel Akapo
Dietitian-Nutritionist
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Results-oriented dietitian-nutritionist with five years of experience working in both private and community healthcare setting. Dedicated to using evidence-based nutrition and fitness findings to improve patient lives and inspire healthy longevity. Expert at counseling with active listening skill, treatment planning and progress monitoring, high-spirited and good communicator, with value-driven passion for growth and leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Dietitian-Nutritionist, Nutrition Educator (CSR Volunteer)
Samakapo Dietetics and Nutrition Consultancy LTD
07.2017 - Current
- Assessing, promoting, protecting, and enhancing the health of the general public in a community setting and providing strategies for the prevention of nutrition-related diseases.
- Working with individuals, groups, corporations and media to provide dietary advice for healthy living.
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
- Worked with pregnant women, informed them on nutritional needs and benefits of breastfeeding.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Offered in-person classes and relative information to educate patients, families and nutrition practitioners.
- Multimedia speaker and nutrition educator.
- Fitness training and lifestyle modification.
- Developed diet plans and counseling patients on special diet modifications.
Community Nutrition Educator | Volunteer
PHC Ikosi Isheri LCDA
Lagos
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Educated nursing mothers daily on proper and friendly breastfeeding ethics
- Counseled pregnant and TTC mothers on healthy nutrition and wellness practices during antenatal
- Gave nutritional counseling to nursing mothers during individual consultations
- Participated in an 8-day WHO-initiative national vaccination against measles, held in March 2018 in Lagos, Nigeria.
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and informative materials.
Quality Assurance Associate, Industrial Training
Nigerian Bottling Company, NBC
Lagos
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Actively participated in inline and laboratory quality assessments of products and materials.
- Worked closely with industrial professionals to expand upon acquired training with practical knowledge.
- Supported audit preparation through research, analysis and presentation development.
- Had an in-depth training and actual participation in the water processing plant.
- Was trained in the CIP process of machines and equipment
- Was trained in Good Manufacturing Practices procedures.
- Acquired experience in quarantining products and shelf life quality analysis and inspections.
- Training on the ideal and non-harmful plant waste treatment.
Education
Master of Science - Dietetics And Applied Nutrition
Amity University, Haryana
India 09.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Igbinedion University, Okada
Edo State, Nigeria 09.2010 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Nigerian French Language Village
Lagos 09.2009 - 07.2010
Secondary School Certificate -
West African Senior Secondary
Nigeria 09.2002 - 08.2008
Junior Secondary School Certificate - Sciences
Nigerian Navy Secondary School
09.2002 - 05.2005
Skills
Nutrition assessment and planning
Diabetes and nutrition treatments
Nutrition counseling
Fitness Coach
Trust worthiness
Team player
Emotional Intelligence
Critical thinking
Resilience
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, adobe audition, media editing and content creation
Affiliations
Member of The Nutrition Society, United Kingdom
Member Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN)
Certification
Licensed Nutritionist
Accomplishments
- Final year project (B.Sc.): Effects of crude oil on the antioxidant status and weight of earthworms exposed to crude oil
- Final year project (M.Sc.): Development of a nutritional food supplement with variations of Green Leafy Vegetables, nuts, oilseeds and dried fruits
- PUBLISHED ARTICLES
- Consumption of fish in stroke-risk aversion by fish and fish oil consumption: A review
- Http://www.foodsciencejournal.com/archives/2017/vol2/issue1/2-1-22
Additional Information
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS AND OFFICES
- Youths Coordinator, Celestial Church, Lagos Nigeria.
- Winner of the marathon at the Amity Green Horns Military training camp (MTC).
- Complementary award winner of the debate competition at the Amity military training camp.
- Winner, Amifest 2016 Dance competition.
- Award for best student executive of the National Association of Biochemistry (NABS) Igbinedion University, Edo state chapter.
- Final year Students Award of excellence from the Redeemed Christian Fellowship, Igbinedion University, Okada.
- Assistant general secretary of the Redeemed Christian Fellowship.
Interests
Fitness
Public speaking
Meeting people
Dance
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Community Nutrition Educator | Volunteer
PHC Ikosi Isheri LCDA
09.2017 - 01.2018
Dietitian-Nutritionist, Nutrition Educator (CSR Volunteer)
Samakapo Dietetics and Nutrition Consultancy LTD
07.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Dietetics And Applied Nutrition
Amity University, Haryana
09.2015 - 07.2017
Quality Assurance Associate, Industrial Training
Nigerian Bottling Company, NBC
03.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Igbinedion University, Okada
09.2010 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Nigerian French Language Village
09.2009 - 07.2010
Secondary School Certificate -
West African Senior Secondary
09.2002 - 08.2008
Junior Secondary School Certificate - Sciences
Nigerian Navy Secondary School
09.2002 - 05.2005