Experience

ePoultry Africa

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Feb 2019 - 4 years 11 months

  Austin, Texas, United States ePoultry is a Software-as-a-Service & B2B marketplace platform digitizing agriculture financing. We empower farmers with digital records for bank financing and link consumers to quality agricultural produce in Africa starting with the poultry sector. Visit https://epoultry.africa to get started.



Tonyve Farms

• Nigeria
• Farming

• Founder

  • Sep 2014 - 9 years 4 months

  Yenagoa, Nigeria Founded September 1, 2014, Tonyve Farms began operations in August 2015. The vision is to make Africa food secure and create massive jobs through the production of quality and hygienic farm produce and organic inputs. Among others, I develop high-level strategies, make major corporate decisions, focus on fund raising, and manage the overall operations and resources of the company.



Athari Group

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Mentor

  • Jun 2022 - 1 year 7 months

  Arlington, Virginia, United States



Talking Table Africa

• Nigeria
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Co-Founder

  • Dec 2019 - 4 years 1 month

  Nigeria Cofounder and Co-anchor of the Talking Table Africa. Our vision is to help young people across Africa and beyond discover and harness their potentials by sharing our (my other co-founders - Virtue Oboro and Sylvester Sede) personal journey and stories using mainly video content, social media as well as digital learning platforms. You should subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEAlfeuHi3LQsZMbzPmiltA Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram:… Show more Cofounder and Co-anchor of the Talking Table Africa. Our vision is to help young people across Africa and beyond discover and harness their potentials by sharing our (my other co-founders - Virtue Oboro and Sylvester Sede) personal journey and stories using mainly video content, social media as well as digital learning platforms. You should subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEAlfeuHi3LQsZMbzPmiltA Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @TalkingTableAfr Show less



Creative Arts for Peace Initiative

• Member Board Of Trustees

  • Jan 2016 - 8 years

  Yenagoa



TonyOwei Online

• Owner

  • Mar 2012 - 11 years 10 months

  Worldwide (Personal) Blog) www.tonyowei.wordpress.com -I write and publish articles on development issues, business, economy, politics, agribusiness, governance and leadership with a special focus on Africa and Nigeria. I have also graced platforms including Sahara Reporters, Ekekeee.com and other media platforms across Africa.



Chicken Palace

• Nigeria
• Food and Beverage Services

• Co-Founder & CCO

  • Oct 2020 - Dec 2022

  Yenagoa, Bayelsa, Nigeria - Chicken Palace, an eCommerce platform focused on creating access to markets for smallholder farmers, resulting in a steady increase in revenue and an expanded customer base. - Implemented a customer relationship management (CRM) system at Chicken Palace, resulting in a 50% improvement in customer retention and repeat purchases. - Led a cross-functional team in the successful launch of an online retail platform for Chicken Palace, achieving a 300% increase in monthly online sales within… Show more - Chicken Palace, an eCommerce platform focused on creating access to markets for smallholder farmers, resulting in a steady increase in revenue and an expanded customer base. - Implemented a customer relationship management (CRM) system at Chicken Palace, resulting in a 50% improvement in customer retention and repeat purchases. - Led a cross-functional team in the successful launch of an online retail platform for Chicken Palace, achieving a 300% increase in monthly online sales within the first six months. Click on www.chickenpalace.ng to place an order today Show less



Tarklish Technologies

• Nigeria
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance and Strategy Lead

  • Nov 2014 - Oct 2016

  Port Harcourt, Nigeria. - Negotiated favorable terms of agreement between the company and high-end clients with special needs, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction and long-term partnerships. - Led a team of 15 employees at Tarklish Technologies, providing leadership, mentorship, and training that resulted in a 30% increase in employee satisfaction and productivity. - Improved customer satisfaction levels by 20% through the implementation of customer-centric initiatives and streamlined processes at Tarklish… Show more - Negotiated favorable terms of agreement between the company and high-end clients with special needs, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction and long-term partnerships. - Led a team of 15 employees at Tarklish Technologies, providing leadership, mentorship, and training that resulted in a 30% increase in employee satisfaction and productivity. - Improved customer satisfaction levels by 20% through the implementation of customer-centric initiatives and streamlined processes at Tarklish Technologies. - Successfully drafted and implemented procurement, strategic, and financial policies, resulting in improved financial transparency, improved cost-effectiveness and adherence to budgetary controls. - Led the start-up to raise seed funding, securing capital to support business operations and growth. Show less



Ogbe-Ijoh Grammar School

• Classroom Teacher (National Youth Service)

  • Nov 2013 - Oct 2014

  Warri, Nigeria Undergoing the one year national youth service, I taught Junior Secondary School students business studies. The practical approach to teaching helped improve students attitude to learning. In addition, I developed lesson notes which aided teaching/learning and assessed students via informal interactions, assignments, tests and examinations. I led our literary and debating society to participate in several events. Organized free classes in computer appreciation for members of the… Show more Undergoing the one year national youth service, I taught Junior Secondary School students business studies. The practical approach to teaching helped improve students attitude to learning. In addition, I developed lesson notes which aided teaching/learning and assessed students via informal interactions, assignments, tests and examinations. I led our literary and debating society to participate in several events. Organized free classes in computer appreciation for members of the school and the larger community. Show less



GrowthAfrica

• Kenya
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Media and Research Lead

  • Nov 2012 - Aug 2013

  Lenana Towers, 5th Floor, Lenana Rd, Nairobi, Kenya I led the digital media, communications and research team as the interface between our entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, international interns from Europe, America and Australia and the media. Among others, I: - Facilitated the recruitment of innovative startups for the GrowthAfrica accelerator program as the Digital Media and Research Lead, ensuring the program's success in supporting emerging entrepreneurs. - Introduced effective digital media strategies for GrowthAfrica, leading… Show more I led the digital media, communications and research team as the interface between our entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, international interns from Europe, America and Australia and the media. Among others, I: - Facilitated the recruitment of innovative startups for the GrowthAfrica accelerator program as the Digital Media and Research Lead, ensuring the program's success in supporting emerging entrepreneurs. - Introduced effective digital media strategies for GrowthAfrica, leading to increased brand awareness and positive portrayals in media outlets, including features on CNBC Africa and prominent Kenyan business and technology journals. - Led the digital media, communications, and research team, facilitating successful communication between entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and international interns from various regions. - Conducted impactful research on relevant stories and reports for entrepreneurs and investors, contributing to informed decision-making and program development. - Planned and organized interactive sessions featuring prominent Kenyan Business and Technology journalists to demystify the coverage of Social Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs in the Kenyan media. - Extracted and entered relevant scientific data and information into appropriate databases. Show less



Oceanic Bank

• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• E-Business Operations Officer

  • Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

  Sanni Abacha Way Branch, Yenagoa, Nigeria -Request/Issuance of debit and credit cards on different payment platforms including MasterCard, VISA, InterSwitch and e-Tranzact to customers. -Managed and publicised internet banking and mobile banking products of the bank in my branch. -Marketing of electronic products of the bank which includes mobile banking, internet banking, POS, etc. -Liaise with the customer service unit on all electronic products offered by the bank. -Safe keeping and handing over of trapped ATM cards to… Show more -Request/Issuance of debit and credit cards on different payment platforms including MasterCard, VISA, InterSwitch and e-Tranzact to customers. -Managed and publicised internet banking and mobile banking products of the bank in my branch. -Marketing of electronic products of the bank which includes mobile banking, internet banking, POS, etc. -Liaise with the customer service unit on all electronic products offered by the bank. -Safe keeping and handing over of trapped ATM cards to customers. Also ensured other banks' ATM cards are safely delivered to their nearest branch. -Performed other customer service functions from time to time while reporting to directly to the Branch's Head of Operations (HOP) Show less



Intercontinental Bank PLC

• Nigeria
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teller

  • Jun 2007 - Oct 2008

  Yenagoa II Branch, Yenagoa, Nigeria. -Count currency, coins, and cheques received, by hand or using currency-counting machine. -Enter customers' transactions into computers in order to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts. -Examine cheques for endorsements and to verify other information such as dates, bank names, identification of the persons receiving payments and the legality of the documents. -Receive cheques and cash for deposit, verify amounts, and check accuracy of deposit slips. Cash… Show more -Count currency, coins, and cheques received, by hand or using currency-counting machine. -Enter customers' transactions into computers in order to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts. -Examine cheques for endorsements and to verify other information such as dates, bank names, identification of the persons receiving payments and the legality of the documents. -Receive cheques and cash for deposit, verify amounts, and check accuracy of deposit slips. Cash cheques and pay out money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds. -Balance currency, coin, and cheques in cash drawers at ends of shifts, and calculate daily transactions using computers, calculators/adding machines. -Identify transaction mistakes when debits and credits do not balance. -Arrange monies received in cash boxes and coin dispensers according to denomination. -Other functions as mandated by my branch management from time to time which included marketing, customer service, funds transfer and e-business. Show less



Cyberland Technologies

• Operations Lead

  • Jan 2005 - May 2007

  Yenagoa Nigeria -Reported to the Founder & CEO and was charged with the overall supervision of the company's day to day activities which includes training, sales and service delivery. -Ensured targets were met, suppliers were paid, and employees catered for. -Was the team leader in the Assembly, Installation & Configuration of Computer Systems for sales and direct use, Setting-up/Troubleshooting Local Area Network (LAN) and Desktop Publishing.