Abdul-Jabbar Zia Usman
@abdul-jabbarziausman
Experienced multidisciplinary professional in education, ICT, business development, and project management.
What I'm looking for
I am a political science graduate with over a decade of multidisciplinary experience across education, ICT, business development, and project management, driven to generate value and innovate within organizations. I have led training programs, managed operations for small businesses and farms, and coordinated large student entrepreneurship events, demonstrating consistent delivery of measurable impact.
I have a strong track record as an instructor, project manager, and operations manager, with certifications in data science, data analytics, AI, productivity tools, and entrepreneurship. I seek roles where I can apply my leadership, instructional skills, and technical knowledge to drive growth, improve processes, and mentor teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Instructor
Jinie Schools
Apr 2025 - Present (10 months)
Deliver practical Social Studies and History instruction and assist with ICT tasks for corresponding students to improve academic and digital competencies.
Manager
Hyperpace Farming Ventures Ltd.
Feb 2023 - Present (3 years)
Oversaw daily farm operations including staff coordination, livestock care, and sourcing buyers and sellers for produce like hibiscus, ginger and grains to sustain production and sales.
Project Manager
Ochee Computer Academy
Jan 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Managed day-to-day operations of a computer literacy training institution for children and youth, overseeing curriculum delivery and administrative functions.
Campus Director
Hult Prize (Kaduna State University)
Nov 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Organized and managed the Kaduna State University branch of the Hult Prize, coordinating student entrepreneurship competitions and partnerships with stakeholders.
Sales Representative/Store Manager
Rukky Consumables
Feb 2015 - Oct 2019 (4 years 8 months)
Led a sales team of ~20 to develop and execute marketing strategies for Unilever-origin consumer products, maintaining stock levels and expanding distribution channels.
Personnel Manager
Hyperpace Consulting Services
Sep 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 3 months)
Managed staff and communicated organisational SMART goals, improving working conditions and coordinating training and empowerment programs across government and private clients.
Secretary
Zubby Consult Ltd
Feb 2010 - Jul 2013 (3 years 5 months)
Received clients and managed administrative tasks including data entry and financial record-keeping by creating Excel spreadsheets to track firm revenue and expenses.
Computer Instructor
J.Doff Resources
Jan 2005 - Dec 2009 (4 years 11 months)
Impacted and taught students computer software and internet applications, improving digital literacy through lessons in Microsoft Office, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, website design and graphic design across cohorts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Development Bank of Nigeria (Human Resource certificate)
Certificate, Human Resources
2025 - 2025
Completed a human resource certificate program at the Development Bank of Nigeria.
HP (AI for Beginners)
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence
2025 - 2025
Completed HP's AI for Beginners certificate program.
LinkedIn (Generative AI)
Certificate, Generative AI
2024 - 2024
Completed LinkedIn Learning certificate on Generative AI.
Defenders (Cisco Data Analytics certificate)
Certificate, Data Analytics
2024 - 2024
Completed a Cisco-related certificate on data analytics (as listed).
Amnesty International (training)
Certificate, Human Rights
2024 - 2024
Completed a certificate program on human rights provided by Amnesty International.
Kaduna State University
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
Grade: 4.22/5
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science; reported class GPA of 4.22/5 as stated in profile.
Wootlab / Microsoft (productivity tools)
Certificate, Productivity Tools / Digital Literacy
2023 - 2023
Completed certificates on personal productivity and Microsoft productivity tools, including digital literacy training.
Cisco (Introduction to Data Science)
Certificate, Data Science
2023 - 2023
Completed Cisco's Introduction to Data Science certificate.
Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University
Certificate, Personal Productivity
2017 - 2017
Completed a certificate on personal productivity at the Enterprise Development Centre.
Bocconi University (online course)
Certificate, Entrepreneurship
2017 - 2017
Completed an online course on entrepreneurship.
SMEDAN (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria)
Certificate, Business Planning
2015 - 2015
Completed SMEDAN certificate training on business plan preparation and implementation.
P&E Computer Training School, Kaduna
Diploma, Data Processing & Structured Programming
2004 - 2004
Completed a diploma program in Data Processing and Structured Programming.
Jinie College, Kaduna
West African School Certificate, Secondary Education
Completed secondary education and obtained the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) through NECO/WAEC examinations.
Etsako Primary School, Auchi
First School Leaving Certificate, Primary Education
1990 - 1995
Completed primary education at Etsako Primary School in Auchi, Edo State, obtaining the First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC).
Ivy Nursery and Primary School, Kaduna
Primary Education
1996 -
Attended Ivy Nursery and Primary School on Kigo Road, Kaduna for primary-level education.
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