MURJANATU JAFARU KAMARA

Biotechnology & Fashion Professional | Project & Community Development Lead

Gombe, NG.

About

Highly versatile professional with a dual specialization in Biotechnology and Fashion Design, complemented by advanced certifications in Project Management and Health Leadership. Proven success in coordinating community empowerment initiatives, optimizing laboratory research processes, and driving brand visibility through strategic marketing and sales. Adept at leveraging technical expertise and project leadership to deliver impactful results across diverse sectors.

Work

Dresses by Emjay

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Fashion Designer

Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed end-to-end fashion design and production, overseeing quality control and implementing client-focused marketing strategies for ready-to-wear collections.

Highlights

Directed the end-to-end production cycle for ready-to-wear collections, ensuring 100% adherence to technical specifications and structural standards, resulting in high-quality garment delivery.

Managed client consultations and developed targeted marketing strategies for ready-to-wear collections featuring high-texture fabrics, increasing brand visibility and customer engagement by an estimated 15%.

Cowan

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Assistant Project Coordinator

Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria

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Summary

Coordinated community empowerment initiatives, facilitating business development and grant access for small-scale entrepreneurs in Gombe State.

Highlights

Spearheaded the coordination of 50+ small-scale business women in Gombe State, facilitating successful implementation of P.O.S machine empowerment initiatives to enhance market access and financial inclusion.

Secured access to critical grants and managed the registration process for over 100 businesswomen with the United Business Women Association of Nigeria and Diaspora (UBWA), expanding their network and funding opportunities.

DNA Lab

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Research Assistant / Volunteer

Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria

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Summary

Conducted critical laboratory research, specializing in DNA extraction and analysis for disease identification.

Highlights

Successfully extracted DNA from 200+ canine blood samples and performed gel electrophoresis for accurate dirofilaria identification, contributing to critical veterinary research.

Maintained meticulous records of experimental observations and prepared comprehensive data sets, ensuring high integrity for subsequent analysis and research findings.

NITR

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Research Assistant (Intern)

Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria

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Summary

Supported biological research through dissections, microscopic examinations, and molecular testing for disease identification.

Highlights

Conducted over 50 dissections and microscopic examinations of tsetse flies, identifying trypanosome infections to support vector control research.

Executed 100+ DNA extractions and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests, providing essential data for parasite identification and genetic analysis.

Education

Nigerian Defense Academy

Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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MSc Biotechnology

Gombe State University

Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria
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BSc Biology

Languages

English

Certificates

Marketing and Sales Techniques (Entrepreneur Training Programme)

Development Bank of Industry

Ongoing Digitalization & Industry Capacity Building Program

Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Project Management Institute

Leadership and Management in Health

University of Washington

Mental Health, Recovery, and Community Inclusion

WHO QualityRights

Certificate of Apprenticeship in Fashion Designing

Fashion Institute

Certificate of National Service (NYSC)

NYSC

Skills

Biotechnology & Research

Biotechnology Research, DNA Extraction, Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, Microscopic Examination, Parasite Identification, Experimental Documentation, Data Preparation.

Project Management

Agile Methodologies, Scrum, RACI Matrix, Stakeholder Management, Project Coordination, Initiative Implementation, Grant Facilitation.

Data Analysis

Data Analysis with Python, Pandas, NumPy, Machine Learning, OLS Regression.

Fashion & Design

Apparel Construction, Textile Properties, Fashion Marketing, Branding, Production Oversight, Technical Specifications, Client Consultation, Collection Marketing.

Business & Strategy

Strategic Planning, Community Empowerment, Market Access Initiatives, Sales Techniques, Marketing Strategies.

Soft Skills

Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Cross-functional Collaboration.

Digitalization

Digitalization Program, Capacity Building.