ARMEN DOVLATYAN

Mailing address: **** Lankershim blvd,

North Hollywood, CA, 91605

Mobile: 661-***-****,

E-mail: ac74mu@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Proven ability to work well under pressure, learn new skill sets, multitasking and communicate clearly and effectively

• Proficiency in computer, including utilization of multiple networking websites,,

• Experience in other software packages Microsoft Office, MS SQL, MS Server 2003/2008, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, HTML and experience in local area network administration,

• Proficiency in repairing and assembling,

• Proficiency in mechanical engineering mainly in Agriculture machinery, EDUCATION

Leningrad Agriculture Institute, •August 1986

Leningrad/St. Petersburg/, Russia

Engineer mechanization of agriculture

QUALIFICATION PRIORITY

Maloyaroslavets, Moscow, Russia • 1987-1988

Qualification priority

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

• Feb 2016-present

GCP/ARM/006/EC and TCP/ARM/3501 Eastern Neighborhood Partnership for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) project.

Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations (UN FAO) National Consultant/Agricultural Machinery Expert

• Assist in identifying potentially viable agricultural technologies and/or practices including CA or other soil management practices and DRRM for the purpose of field testing/demonstration on pilot sites;

• Coordinate project activities at field level for establishment of demonstration plots: work closely with farmers and farmer groups, service providers, and input suppliers in order to ensure proper implementation of demonstration plots;

• Identify the necessary agricultural machinery, equipment, tools and inputs in terms of usage and availability for implementation on demonstration fields and advise on options of local improvements/modifications of equipment for the purpose of establishment demonstration fields;

• Assist in developing technical production manuals on GAP;

• Assist in developing the training modules and training materials for the application of GAP, CA, and other soil management practices;

• Assist the Project by analyzing the findings and lessons from the pilot demonstrations in order to determine implications/requirements for further possible replication;

• Provide support in the organization of meetings, round tables, seminars, workshops and on-job trainings;

• Provide support to International Consultants and FAO officers engaged in assignments in the country;

• Draft agendas, prepare briefing kits and background materials.

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ARMEN DOVLATYAN Mobile: 661-***-**** E-mail: ac74mu@r.postjobfree.com

• June 2015-Dec 2015

TCP/ARM/3501– “Support for adoption and promotion of modern crop management practices” in Armenia project

Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations (UN FAO) National Consultant Agronomist/Agriculture Machinery Expert

• conduct assessment of existing situation of soil management practicies including Conservation Agriculture (CA);

• assist in organizing inception workshop and discuss the project objectives with a wide group of stakeholders;

• assist with International Consultants and FAO officers during their missions;

• assist in finalizing the project work plan based of the output of the inception workshop;

• assist in identifying existing CA or other conservation tillage systems for organization on job trainings,

• assist in designing and supporting the implementation of the demonstrations plots which would demonstrate the following:

• trails of No-till and other conservation tillage systems and soil moisture management techniques;

• development of appropriate crop rotation systems;

• long-term experiments with rotations;

• assist in identifying the necessary agricultural machinery, equipment and tools in terms of usage, availability, and practices for conservation agriculture

• assess and advise on options of local improvements/modifications of equipment for the purpose of the project;

• assess and advise on technical characteristics and options for improvements of spraying technology used for herbicide application in demonstration fields;

• provide a description of the type of technology which will be implemented in demonstration fields;

• promote the participation of local farmers in the development and implementation of the direct seeding cropping system;

• suggest suitable systems for crop residue management;

• assist the ICs in development of training materials on application of CA and other soil management practices;

• assist in organization of on-job trainings on CA;

• assist the Ministry of Agriculture of Armenia in elaboration of TCP or GCP project document for Support to adoption and promotion of modern crop management practices in the country;

• Aug 2014-Apr 2015

GCP/ARM/004/GRE – “Abattoir development in Armenia” project Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations (UN FAO) Data and Computer Clerk and Logistics

• Provide logistical support to the FAO representation and/or FAO Erebuni Unit and the project, including maintenance and administration of computer hardware, software, network and applications;

• Assess and respond appropriately to IT concerns and questions by users in the project office and FAO Erebuni Unit.

• Undertake planned, regular maintenance of information technology equipment;

• Plan and supervise the installation and relocation of new computers, printers and LAN

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ARMEN DOVLATYAN Mobile: 661-***-****, E-mail: ac74mu@r.postjobfree.com

• June 2011-Aug 2014

GCP/ARM/004/GRE – “Abattoir development in Armenia” project Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations (UN FAO) Administrative Manager

• The main duties include the provision of the project Coordinator in day-to-day implementation of the project;

• Effective working with project beneficiaries, collecting necessary information for reporting to Project Implementation Team group;

• Provides overall managerial services to the project team in realization of project activities;

• Assist project officer to realize Data processing equipment procurement, mainly on preparation of specifications of procured equipment’s and liaising with suppliers;

• Assist to project international consultant on realization of project activities mainly in technical assistance in design and reconstruction of abattoirs in framework of project.

• Jan 2008- June 2011

GCP/ARM/001/ITA – “Assistance to Brucellosis Control in Armenia” project Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN FAO) Administrative/Logistics Clerk

• Provision of assistance to the Project Coordinator in the day-to-day implementation of the project,

• Provides overall logistics services to the project team in view of realization of the project activities,

• Monitoring with project team project activities in pilot site and provide necessary trainings to implement project activities.

• Apr 2005 – Dec 2007

Agricultural and Rural Development Unit – Project 00011258 United Nations Development Programmed (UNDP – Armenia) Logistics clerk

• Assisted the project team in the implementation of the project activities

• Provided technical advice concerning the agricultural machinery (tractors, machinery, etc.)

• Support to the preparation and design of community development plans, particularly, advising the consultancy teams on agricultural machinery related issues for identifying the needs of villages/communities related agriculture tools and machinery. PAGE 4 OF 6

ARMEN DOVLATYAN Mobile: 661-***-**** E-mail: ac74mu@r.postjobfree.com

• Sep 2000 to Dec 2004

“ACTBC” Artashat Community Training and Business Center (NGO) Part-time, Manager

• Manage and lead project teams. Responsible for the overall management, co-ordination and budgetary control of projects,

• Development and maintenance of detailed project plans, recruit office staff and consultants/experts when needed, identify staff training needs, devise and manage training programmes, report to organization’s management and Board members develop and submit project proposals to funding organizations, seek new funding opportunities.

• Jan 1997 to Dec 2004

"AGROSERVICE" Production Association

Chief, Maintenance center for agriculture machinery

• The "Agroservice" production association was providing technical assistance to rural communities/farmers concerning agriculture machinery.

• My tasks included management of service maintain center. The unit was responsible to provide diagnostics of agricultural tools and machinery (mainly tractors, combines), engines and repairing.

• The duties also included technical support to farmers during harvesting and post-harvesting season.

• Contribution to the materials and reports for the project final workshop.

• Presentation and facilitation of sectional discussions on the strategy for sustainable agriculture machinery service development to rural communities/farmers.

• Sep 1993 – Dec 1996

"AGROSERVICE" Production Association

Senior Engineer

• Diagnostic and repair of agricultural machinery (tractors, tools and machinery units).

• Support to the preparation and design of community development plans

• Advising the consultancy teams on agricultural machinery related issues for identifying the needs of villages/communities related agriculture tools and machinery, diagnostic and repair of agricultural machinery.

• Started from 1992-2005 lead machinery group during harvesting season, provide daily basis technical services in the field to combines, tractors, machineries etc.

• Provide technical assistance and support for agriculture equipment’s and spare parts.

• May 1994 – Jun 2005

''GISANE'' LLC Armenian-German Agriculture Organization Part-time, Machinery Engineer

• Technical advices for agricultural machinery (mainly tractors, combines), in particular engines and repairing.

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ARMEN DOVLATYAN Mobile: 661-***-****, E-mail: ac74mu@r.postjobfree.com

• Sep 1992 – Aug 1993

"AGROSERVICE" production association

Engineer diagnostic

• As a senior technician providing technical services in the field with special group of technicians during the harvesting session in plains and foothill areas.

• Support to implement harvesting program in the community’s farms, transportation harvesting to farms

• Support to implement irrigation of the farm lands from special pumping station, usually implement Irrigation pumping from Artesian water and from special artificial water pools.

• Jan 1991 – Aug 1992

"AGROSERVICE" production association

Engineer diagnostic

• Diagnostic and repair of agricultural machinery (tractors, tools and machinery units).

• Support to the preparation and design of community development plans

• Advising the consultancy teams on agricultural machinery related issues for identifying the needs of villages/communities related agriculture tools and machinery, diagnostic and repair of agricultural machinery.

• Sep1987 – Dec 1990

Artashat Regional The Youth Committee( VLKSM)

Instructor of The Youth Organization

• Sep1986 - Aug1987

"AGROSERVICE" production association

Engineer of Agriculture machines

• Diagnostic and repair of agricultural machinery (tractors, tools and machinery units).

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ARMEN DOVLATYAN Mobile: 661-***-****, E-mail: ac74mu@r.postjobfree.com VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• Sep 2003 to May

2004

Project Harmony Internet Connectivity Center

School #2, ICC staff, Artashat, Armenia,

Provision of computer training for about 300 pupils and teachers for strengthen their experience in internet usages and other software’s, such as MS World, MS PowerPoint, etc.

• June1998 to May

2005

Artashat Community & Training Business Center NGO (ACTBC) Artashat, Armenia

Managed all aspects of Center's operations, including overseeing the implementation of 3 grants. Advise and support all technology improvements. Collaboration with United States Peace Corps Program, international organizations, and other members of the donor community. Facilitated the learning of community members in computer skills and technology. LANGUAGES:

• Armenian native, English, Russian

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Windows Environment.

• Experience in other software packages MS SQL, MS Server 2003/2008, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, HTML

• Linux Red Hat 9, and experience in local area network administration INTERESTS:

• Computers, engineering, repairing, hunting

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