CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DATA:
NAME: THOMAS ODION OBOAGWINA
SEX: MALE
DATE OF BIRTH: 25TH MARCH 1951
HOME TOWN: IRRUA - NIGERIA
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: ESAN CENTRAL
STATE OF ORIGIN: EDO - NIGERIA
NATIONALITY: NIGERIAN
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE:
PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS: 42 SEGUN AKINOLA STREET
OFF AGBE ROAD, ABULE-EGBA, LAGOS, NIGERIA
P.O.BOX 12324, IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA
TEL: Mobile + 234 8025790445, + 234 7035706376

E-mail: to7bf900@westpost.net
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ATTENDED
1. ST. PAULS SEMINARY, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE 1967 - 1972
2. SCHOOL OF MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY 1974 - 1978, 1981
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN TEACHING HOSPITAL,
BENIN CITY
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS.
1. LONDON GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (O/L) 1973
2. DIPLOMA - ASSOCIATESHIP OF THE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (A.I.M.L.T) CHEMICAL
PATHOLOGY 1978
3. DIPLOMA - FELLOWSHIP OF THE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (F.I.M.L.T) HAEMATOLOGY
AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION 1981
WORK EXPERIENCE / RESPONSIBILITIES
1. TAFSAN BEVERAGES LIMITED, LAGOS, NIGERIA 1ST DECEMBER, 2009 TILL DATE
Position: Head Brewer
* I am responsible for the brewing of the Company's non-alcoholic malt product a
ccording to the set standard and targets of quantity, quality and time within ap
proved budget.
* I am also overseeing the packaging and technological operations as well as ens
uring effective supply chain operations in the brewery location where the produc
t is manufactured under contract.
2. SIERRA LEONE BREWERY LTD, FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE 13th November, 2006 - 14th
October, 2007
Position: Brewing Consultant and Trainer
- I was responsible for the training of Brewers (Managers), Supervisors and ot
her Non-Management personnel in the Brewing Department.
- Carried out the functions of the Head Brewer:
- Ensuring efficient brewing of Company's alcoholic and non-alcoholic products a
ccording to the set standards of quantity, quality and time within approved budg
et.
 - I was also involved in the optimization of the supply chain section.
- The quality of their products improved tremendously within the period that I
was there. Maltina (Malt Drink) had a very high Heineken Taste Test Result, wit
h a score of 3.2 for the samples of December, 2006 and September, 2007 - the bes
t ever for Maltina in that Brewery. Star Lager Beer had a score of 3.4 for the s
amples of June, 2007.
3. NIGERIAN BREWERIES PLC, LAGOS, NIGERIA
(a) Aba Brewery Branch March, 2002 - April, 2005
Position: Technological Controller
- Ensuring that Standard Process Instructions, from raw materials to finished pr
oducts, are strictly adhered to for all products.
- Responsible for technological control of the brewery location as Head of depar
tment.
- Contributed immensely to the HACCP Certification of Aba Brewery and maintenanc
e of the HACCP System requirement as HACCP Team Leader as well as handling envir
onmental issues in Aba brewery location.
- Carried out relief duties for the Head Brewer any time he was away on leave or
on courses.
- Went on early retirement from Nigerian Breweries Plc in 2005.
(b) Research $ Development Centre, H/Q, Lagos May, 2000 - March, 2002
Position: Head of Central Laboratory
- Provided quality control support for the brewers and marketing by assuring the
quality as well as specifications of grains, purchased materials and other item
s.
- Provided and analyzed micro - samples of beverage products and research and de
velopment projects.
- Carried out regular visits to the factories of the third party maltsters for p
re-delivery control checks before the malted sorghum batches were sent to the Br
ewery locations.
(c) Research $ Development Centre, H/Q, Lagos June, 1988 - May, 2000
Position: Manager Pilot Plant
- Conducted research investigations into malting and brewing process development
and optimization using sophisticated laboratory equipment to enhance product qu
ality and product development.
- Relieved the Malting Plant Manager in Enugu Brewery.
(d) Nigerian Technological Control Department, H/Q, Lagos September, 1987 -
June, 1988
Position: Brewer on special Duty
- Carried out the execution of brewing trials.
- Assisted the Technological Controllers in the formulation of process recipes a
nd packaging specifications.
- Monitored the quality control of the process and finished products.
(e) Ibadan Brewery Branch April, 1986 - September, 1987
Position: Assistant Brewer
- Ran the production line as the Assistant Manager on duty.
- Supervised the staff to ensure that standard process instructions are carried
out and specifications achieved.
(f) Aba Brewery Branch March, 1983 - April, 1986
Position: Assistant Brewer
- Ran the production line as the Assistant Manager on duty,
- Supervised the staff to ensure that standard process instructions are carried
out and specifications achieved.
(g) Nigerian Breweries Plc (H/Q), Lagos October, 1981 - March, 1983
 Position: Trainee Assistant Brewer
Learned the dynamics and process of malting and brewing
of beer as well as production management.
4. UNIVERSITY OF IFE TEACHING HOSPITAL, OSUN STATE
Position: Medical Laboratory Technologist September, 1980 -August, 198
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- Did routine Laboratory diagnosis in Chemical Pathology.
5. UNIVERSITY OF BENIN TEACHING HOSPITAL, EDO STATE
Position: Medical Laboratory Technologist August, 1979 - July, 1980
- Did routine laboratory diagnosis in chemical pathology.
6. OTURKPO GENERAL HOSPITAL, BENUE STATE
Position: Medical Laboratory Technologist August, 1978 - July, 1979
Carried out the National Youth Service Corps as mandated by
the Federal Government.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL TRAINING ATTENDED

Brewing Training Attachment - June 1989 Holland
HLC Conversion Training - August 1989 Lagos
Mid-Level Management Course - April 1992 Lagos
Introduction to DOS computer - August 1992 Lagos
Effective Project Management - August 1994 Lagos
Team Building Workshop - September 1995 Lagos
Window 1995 - August 1996 Lagos
Leadership and Motivation - June 1997 Ibadan
Brewing Training Attachment - October 1997 Holland
Customer Service Training - October 1999 Lagos
Laboratory & Quality System workshop - May 2001 Holland
Management Development Training - November 2001 Lagos
HACCP & Food Safety Training - March 2002 Lagos
Internal HACCP Auditing Training - May 2002 Lagos
REFEREES
1. Mr. Igiebor
Chief Medical Laboratory Technologist
University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City

2. Prof. Joseph Omoregbe

Head of Dept of Philosophy
University of Lagos.
3. Mr. Wale Adesanya
National Distribution Manager
Supply Chain Division, HQ
Nigerian Breweries Plc,
P.O. Box 545,Lagos.