Veera Ratnam. U

M.Sc. (Agriculture)

Summary:

Profile: Female, Married

Nationality: Indian

Current location: UAE, Abu Dhabi.

Driver’s License: Valid UAE Driving License

Visa Status: Transferable Visa

Contact No: +971*********, +971********

E-mail: ac5kc3@r.postjobfree.com

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Objective:

To obtain the position of an agricultural specialist with a view to utilize my professional experience towards the growth and development of the organization.

Education Details:

1992 – 1994 M.Sc. (Agriculture) Hyderabad, India

(Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry)

Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University

1987 - 1992 B.Sc. (Agriculture) Hyderabad, India

Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University

Skills & Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of best agricultural practices.

Extensive knowledge of agricultural production like crops, horticulture and livestock, and their sustainability.

Sound knowledge of pest identification and pest control techniques.

Possess outstanding communication and organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills and has the ability to function effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Good communication skills

Considerable knowledge of farm equipment, materials, and maintenance techniques.

Ability to plan, organizes, and directs the work of subordinate personnel.

Ability to maintain appropriate records and to prepare reports.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with research scientists, Administrative Personnel, and fellow employees.

Considerable knowledge of modern agricultural methods and experimental farming practices.

Self-starter, flexible team player, willing and able to work on a wide variety of tasks and to coordinate staff.

Demonstrated capability to conduct and supervise field.

Good knowledge and experience Global GAP Quality Management System.

Work Experience: Total Experience = 10 Yrs.

Abu Dhabi Farmer’s Service Centre, Abu Dhabi

Project: Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) “100 Farm”

Position Handling: Global GAP Coordinator

Experience duration: May2014- May2015

Implementation of FSC’s Quality Management System (QMS) under GLOBALGAP’s Option 2 for Farmer Groups.

Ongoing adherence to the policies and procedures stated in the QMS to ensure continual compliance with internal and external Certification Body audits.

Responsible for the QMS during internal and external audits.

Maintain and manage all documents and records in line with the QMS and the GLOBALGAP standards.

Prepare for and deliver training on the QMS and its management.

Attend meetings, committee meetings and conferences, as required.

Maintain knowledge of changes to the GLOBALGAP standards and be aware of current issues through continued education and professional growth.

Keep appropriate professional certification and training up to date in accordance with the GLOBALGAP standards.

Build and maintain sound professional relationships with internal and external contacts.

Perform any other related activities as required.

GRM International, Abu Dhabi

Project: Soil Survey for the Emirates of Abu Dhabi.

Position Handled: Laboratory Manager

Experience duration: July2006-May, 2009

Manage soil processing based on the requirement of those particular soil properties of samples.

Preparing the list of samples to be processed based on the different Characteristics based on the field collection data.

Managing the entire custody chain for the soil samples.

Managed the laboratory data and to upload into the database.

Prepares periodic reports and maintains appropriate files and records.

Set ups and adapts research facilities, methods, and procedures.

Estimation of PH, EC and gypsum content.

Manage soil Archive for future use.

Manage QA of laboratory data.

To maintain all analytical data and records.

Any other duties as assigned by the project Manager.

Arabian Farms, Dubai, UAE

Position Handled: Agricultural consultant.

Experience duration: June, 2004-April, 2005

Providing consultation for the Arabian Farms Management

Supervises the maintenance of farm facilities, machinery, and equipment.

Prepares budget estimates and recommendations for personnel, equipment, and operating supplies

Horticultural Gardening and Development of Floriculture and

Planting and maintenance of seasonal flowering plants.

Maintenance of Lawn.

Maintenance of Poultry Manure farm.

Sets up and adapts research facilities, methods, and procedures.

Maxi Care, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Position Handled: Pest Control Officer.

Experience duration: August, 2003-March, 2004

Visiting the pest affected areas, identify the symptoms and gave suitable control measures to that particular pests.

Geo Resources Information Systems and Technologies,

Hyderabad, India.

Position Handled: Soil Scientist.

Experience duration: August, 1996-April, 2000

Collection of Soil Samples from different depths from different

Orchards and Analyzed for Soil texture PH, EC, Organic Carbon,

Macro Nutrients and Secondary Nutrients,

The leaf samples were collected at different times and areas depending

On crop and Analyzed for Macro Nutrients, Secondary Nutrients,

Soil Properties and plant nutrients concentrations were correlated with fruit

Yield.

Writing of a report summarizing the project findings and also of scientific

Publications based on the findings of the project.

Laboratory analysis of soils, plants, waters, fertilizer materials and effluents samples. Interpretation of soil analysis data for fertilizer recommendations for various crops. Interpretation of plant analysis data to calculate nutrient uptake by various crops.

Supervises dairy operations; grows, harvests, and stores forage and grain crops; maintains an appropriate system of pasture management

Plans a wide variety of research programs, experimental projects, and tests with research scientists

Water analysis for knowing quality of irrigation water and drinking water.

Sets up and adapts research facilities, methods, and procedures

Working with sophisticated equipment like K-Jel Plus (N-Analysis), UV Spectrophotometer (P- estimation), Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Micronutrient and Heavy metal analysis), Ion Chromatograph (Cation and Anion estimation), HPLC and Gas Chromatograph (Residue Analysis).

Develop a plan of research and ability to act on my own initiative.

Achievements & Training:

M.Sc. Dissertation:

Title: Studies on Nutrient Status of Sapota (Achros zapota) Growing Soils of Ulavapadu Mandal of Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. India.

Recipient of University stipend during M.Sc. (Ag)

Qualified as an Assistant Professor in ICAR NET examination (given by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board).

Rural Agricultural Work Experience Program for six months as a course curriculum (Complete Field Training).

Attended and Qualified two days training on Global GAP Internal Auditor organized by Bureau Veritas, Abu Dhabi.

Attended and qualified three days training on HACCP, Risk Assessment, organized by Bureau Veritas, Abu Dhabi.

Attended and qualified one day training Food Safety and Basic Food Hygiene organized by Bureau Veritas, Abu Dhabi.

Sophisticated Equipment Handled:

Spectrophotometer, HPLC and Gas Chromatograph: Shimadzu make.

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer: GBC make.

Ion Chromatograph: Dionex make.

IT Skills:

Diploma in ‘C’ Programming and UNIX, MS-Office.

Diploma Certificate in RDBMS (Oracle 8i with SQL/PLSQL,

Forms 5.0 and 6.0, Reports 5.0, Graphs 4.0) from SYSCOMS,

Abu Dhabi. UAE.

References:

Dr. WM (Bill) Porter

Senior Development Officer

Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia

3 Baron-Hay Court, South Perth

Locked Bag Four, Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983

Australia

ac5kc3@r.postjobfree.com

Office: +61 8 9368 3377

Fax: +61 8 9368 2186

Mobile: +61-457-***-***

Dr. Shabir A. Shahid, Soil Scientist

International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), Dubai

Tel: +971-*-*******,

Mob: 050*******

Email: ac5kc3@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Mahmoud Abdelfattah,

Deputy Manager, Soil and Land Use Management

Environment Agency, (EAD), Abu Dhabi

Tel: +971*-*******

Mob: 050*******

Email: ac5kc3@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. Christopher Hirst,

Chief Executive Officer,

Abu Dhabi Farmer’s Service Centre,

Tel: 971-*-***-****

Mob: 050-***-****

Email: ac5kc3@r.postjobfree.com

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