Diriye Nur Ali

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614-***-**** Gahanna, OH

Agronomist

Summary

Self-motivated, detail-oriented agriculture professional with proven history of developing practices and techniques to increase crop quality and yield. Critical thinker adept at devising solutions to complex challenges facing the farming industry. Collaborative, communicative team leader focused on motivating teams to meet organizational objectives.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture

Hutson School of Agriculture, Murray State University Murray, KY

Bachelor of Science in General Agriculture

University of Florence Florence, Italy

Specialization in Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture

University of Florence Florence, Italy

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Highly developed skills in research, analysis, and testing to devise effective solutions to issues related to crops, seeds, irrigation, pests, and more.

Strong capacity for coordinating complex agricultural programs and collaborating to create better farming practices.

Nimble, flexible project manager adept at creating planting and irrigation schedules, administering budgets, and meeting timelines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Integrated Farm Consulting Services, Nairobi, Kenya 2018

Consultant

Directed strategic planning, administered budgets, and managed horticultural capital projects. Coordinated invoicing system, including submittal, tracking, and filing. Collaborated with senior leadership to develop goals, determine pathways to meet targets, and identify key project partners such as subcontractors and engineers. Utilized ISO procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of materials and produced nursery and warehouse inventory reports. Oversaw recruiting, hiring, training, and performance reviews; supervised field staff; and established plans to optimize available farm resources.

●Maximized quality control and project management tools to meet schedules and ensure compliance.

●Spearheaded design, approval, coordination, and implementation of new greenhouse and field irrigation system.

●Boosted farm profitability and strengthened client satisfaction by strategizing and executing operational plans.

Somali Agriculture Technical Group (SATG), Nairobi, Kenya 2016 – 2017

Project Coordinator

Managed farming activities including planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, and applying herbicide, pesticide, and fertilizer. Developed and administered irrigation schedules. Directed crop rotations and fertilizer applications. Conducted research and analysis to provide seed recommendations.

●Empowered clients through guidance on best practices related to planting and harvesting corn, soybean, and wheat crops; pest control; and fertilizer application.

●Conceptualized training and development programs to strengthen human resources department.

Morall Companies, Columbus, OH 2013 – 2015

Agronomist

Evaluated cereal grower practices to make recommendations and identify opportunities for improvement for corn and wheat crops. Collaborated with colleagues to analyze structured soil samples. Created activity and project schedules; supervised daily laborers; and managed business operations, including materials requisitions and inventories. Oversaw outreach extension and provided technical guidance to farmers on agronomy-related issues.

●Devised strategies to increase soil nutrient content and improve plant resistance to pests and infections.

●Conceptualized and executed research studies to develop better techniques regarding soil use, crop selection, and planting areas.

Ohio State University Extension, Columbus, OH 2009 – 2013

Coordinator, Sustainable Food Systems Program

Managed workforce, budgets, equipment scheduling, invoicing, and materials delivery/inventory. Applied industry standards and best practices for arid land plant growth. Served as Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources and Community Development. Evaluated staff performance and analyzed contracts to establish service, machinery, and human resource requirements.

●Collaborated with Extension team to devise educational programs and applied research in agriculture, natural resources, and community development to address issues including farm management, livestock and crop production, and food security.

●Capitalized on recruiting and training opportunities to overcome staffing challenges and identify subcontractor partners that met technical and budget requirements.

●Championed goal-setting process and established metrics to measure success.

Additional Experience

Program Coordinator, Water/Wastewater Technology, Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH

Program Coordinator, Piamart Education Center, Fortaleza, Brazil

Quality Control Specialist, Fruit Conservation Centre, Florence, Italy

PROFICIENCIES

Fluency in English, Italian, Somali

Microsoft Office

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