Abisola Popoola
Saint Charles
Summary
Dynamic Project Director with a proven track record at the American Soybean Association, adept in stakeholder engagement and strategic planning. Successfully managed a $21M aquaculture initiative, ensuring 100% compliance and driving market expansion. Expert in data analysis, achieving significant operational efficiencies and enhancing partnerships across diverse sectors.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director, USDA Food for Progress Initiative
American Soybean Association
St. Louis
05.2024 - Current
- Lead end-to-end management of a $21M USDA-funded aquaculture development project in Cambodia, driving market expansion for U.S. Soy.
- Spearhead financial oversight, compliance, and reporting across 10 provinces, ensuring 100% adherence to grant requirements.
- Implement Go-to-Market strategies to foster partnerships with 50+ stakeholders, including government agencies and aquaculture cooperatives.
- Coordinate cross-continental teams to optimize resource allocation, achieving cost efficiency in FY24 operations.
Sales/Product Manager
Hybrid Feeds Limited
Ibadan
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Transformed sales operations, generating $30M+ in livestock feed revenue (60% above targets) through data-driven customer segmentation.
- Engineered a 5-phase growth strategy that onboarded 5 new enterprises monthly, boosting customer retention by 60%.
- Directed technical sales across 3 regions, leveraging CRM tools to refine outreach and increase conversion rates by 25%.
Project Manager
My FarmBase Africa
Abeokuta
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Designed and executed a rural training program for 700+ farmers, improving agricultural productivity and revenue by 30%.
- Managed a $500K farm machinery deployment initiative, enhancing operational efficiency by 10% and reducing equipment downtime.
- Launched a community impact campaign that increased brand visibility and customer acquisition by 40%.
Education
MBA -
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO12-2024
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Cross-functional coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Schedule management
- Scope development
- Project scope
Timeline
Project Director, USDA Food for Progress Initiative
American Soybean Association
05.2024 - Current
Sales/Product Manager
Hybrid Feeds Limited
09.2020 - 05.2023
Project Manager
My FarmBase Africa
12.2018 - 12.2019
MBA -
Washington University in St Louis
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