JOSHUA PAUL HERVAS ROMERO

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Email : acgu13@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience

• JUNIOR LEAF AGRONOMIST – PMFTC, Inc. (October2012 - Present)

Implement agronomy projects/programs/productions/initiatives in the assigned area .Ensure

the achievement, advancement and volume targets are at optimal cost of production ratio and

should comply with local regulations, regional and corporate policies and strategies.

Create and maintain a positive work environment through leadership in successful working

relationship with technicians, supporting and motivating them constantly, to achieve common

goals through a combination of efforts. Develop schedules of activities and budgets for tobacco

cultivation and distribute areas to technicians to maximize available resources to produce top

quality and cost competitive tobacco.

Supports the agronomy efforts of PMFTC to local tobacco suppliers/farmers through transfer of

the latest tobacco production technology and ensure the adequate supply of quality tobacco for

use by Philip Morris. Increase farmers’ compliance to Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) and

Agricultural Labor Practice (ALP) through the development, implementation and monitoring of

continuous training plan and keep them updated on new farming techniques.

Maintain effective dialogue with farmers and relevant partners and relevant government

agencies to promote the production of tobacco which meets PMFTC quality requirements and

to promote a positive political/business image of PMFTC.

• RICE SUFFICIENCY OFFICER - Philippine Rice Research Institute (December 2009 -

September 2011)

Project Assignment (GCP/PHI/059/EC) - European Union (EU) funded and Food and

Agriculture Organization (FAO) lead project for rain fed farmers entitled “Increasing Rice Yield

and Productivity through the Promotion of Small-Scale Irrigation and Integrated Crop

Management Systems in Rain-fed Areas”

Research Component - Lead the implementation of Location-Specific Technology

Development activities in the identified sites according to the protocol developed by Philippine

Rice Research Institute.

Technology Promotion - Assist in the conducting Palay-Check Farmers Field School (FFS) in

coordination with Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), Department of Agriculture Regional Office

(DA-RFU) and Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg), specifically acting as resource

person. Promote services, use of yield-enhancing and cost-effective rice technologies among

Local Government Unit (LGU) technicians and farmers by distributing education, information

and communication materials.

Forging Partnership – Assists in the development of provincial/municipal/city agricultural plan

and recommend appropriate programs and strategies. Represent PhilRice in

meetings/workshops related to Palay-Check and Palayamanan systems within area of

responsibility.

• BUSINESS DEVELOPER – UNAHCO (July 2009 – September 2009)

Sales Representative – Promote Univet products through sales and merchandizing. Interact

with clients for marketing animal health products used in livestock specifically for game fowls,

swine and ruminants.

Training

Leaf Cadetship Program – PMFTC, Inc. (September 2011- September 2012)

Trained and exposed in tobacco production for both flue-cured Virginia and Burley from seed

sowing, transplanting and cultural practices, harvesting until curing with post-harvest

management.

Trained in basic concepts of leaf grading and classification of tobacco leaves according to quality

aspects and exposed in tobacco market system.

Trained in basic leaf processing concepts and specifications, exposed in actual threshing and re-

drying of tobacco leaves until packaging in preparation cigarette processing.

Trained in basic concepts of affiliate blending and did actual leaf blending.

Trained in basic concepts and processes in planning and logistics to ensure availability of leaves

in warehouse before time of production.

Exposed in basic manufacturing process flow in the production of cigarette products which

includes Quality Assurance, Tobacco Processing, Product Development and Cigarette

Manufacturing.

Rice Specialist Training Course – Philippine Rice Research Institute (December 2009 – April

2010)

Intensive training for Rice production from seed production, transplanting to harvesting. Entire

course is covered as the Rice-Check System.

Trained for research work to provide data output from variety trials in which will be suitable for the

location specific growing area. Parameters covers variety, pest and disease resistance, soil fertility

and yield with incorporation of cost and return analysis.

Training in application of Agro-ecosystem analysis considering the immediate actions for pest and

disease, nutrition and fertilization and weather according to the rice crop stages.

Exposed to different mechanization approach in growing rice using mechanical trans-planter,

harvester, and drying facilities.

Trained on extension service provision in forging partnership with stakeholder such as farmers

and LGU in practices of new developed practice of rice considering on how to view area

demography.

Trained to be equipped in fertilizer computation and observations for rice and identification of

nutritional deficiency and relay the use of leaf color chart.

Trained in sustainable farming in application of Palayamanan System. Composed of integrated

farming approach for rice, vegetables and livestock production and incorporated with organic

fertilizer production.

Basic and Advance Excel Training - Informatics Computer Institute (September 2013)

Trained in Basic Excel approach covering Typing, Editing, Customizing Worksheet, Formatting

Worksheet, Functions, Reference tables, Sort and Filter, Subtotals and Chart Creation.

Trained in Advance Excel approach covering Table formats, Formulas/Computations, Syntax, IF

statement, Conditional Formatting, Look-ups, Drop down list, Pivot Table and Macro.

Fleet Safety Driving Course of Philip Morris International (PMI E-Learning Courses)

Seatbelt and Airbags Course (June 2013)

PMI Basic Driver Responsibilities (June 2013)

Deadly Distraction and Escape Routes Course (June 2013)

Junctions and Lane Changes (Intersections and Proper Lane Changes and Mirrors) (June 2013)

Speeding – Perils of Speeding ( August 2013)

Fuel Efficient Eco Attitude (August 2013)

Seminars and Workshop

STEPS (Superior Team-based Execution for PMI Strategy) Workshop (PMFTC September 2014)

Safety Leadership Workshop (PMFTC August 2014)

Participant, A3 Thinking (root-cause analysis) and Value Stream Management (VSM) (PMFTC

September 2013)

Participant, 1st Level Supervisory Training Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City (PMFTC October 2012)

Participant, Agricultural Labor Practices (ALP) (PMFTC December 2011 and December 2013)

Skills

Computer Proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher and Internet Browser)

Written and spoken English and Filipino language and basic local dialects Ilocano and Ilonggo

Driving skills for 10 years on four wheel vehicle and motorcycle (Non-Professional License)

Knowledgeable in SWOT Analysis

Soil Analysis and Pesticide/Fertilizer Recommendations and Calculations.

Supervisory and People Development Skills

Research and Extension working skills

Eligibility

PRC Board Exam Passer - Licensure Exam for Agriculture (2009)

Education

CENTRAL LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY -CLSU (2009)

BS Agriculture (Crop Science Major), graduate

Focused study on Crop Science in general with subjects under Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant

Breeding and Farming Systems. Incorporated basic subjects under each agriculture sciences such as

Soil Science and Fertility, Pest and Disease Management, Extension Education, Animal Science,

Agribusiness, Marketing and Economic.

Affiliations

Society of Crop Science Majors – Central Luzon State University Philippines

Central Luzon State University Alumni Association Philippines

Lakas Angkan Student Organization Philippines

Information

Address : 480 Kay Kulot Road Sungay East Tagaytay City, Philippines 4120

Date of Birth : May 31, 1986

Religion : Protestant

Civil Status : Single

Gender : Male

Skype ID : joshuapaulromero

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