Production Supervisor Quality Control

Highlights of Qualifications

Master in Wetland Ecology and Management and researched on assessing water quality, conducting biodiversity surveys, and analyzing aquatic habitats

* ***** ** ********ce as an agronomist with a strong background in horticultural crops, soil management, and sustainable agriculture practices

Experienced in certification requirements such as Rain Forest Alliance, Organic, and Fair Trade

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS)

Demonstrated written and verbal English communication, and analytical skills

Ability to troubleshoot critical problems and adapt to a new environment

Valid Ontario drivers’ licenses, Class G1

Professional Experience

Senior Certification and Sustainability Officer Dec. 2023 – April 2024

Kerchanshe Trading Plc., Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Performed water and soil tests by taking samples from the surrounding environment to determine key physico-chemical parameters

Identified the native plant species and the coverage in 10 sites of the coffee-grown area

Implemented sustainable agriculture practices through education and awareness, aimed to reduce environmental impact by 50% through compost and manure use while maximizing social benefits such as cost reduction

Applied sustainability initiatives, which included the construction of lagoons per site and planting native trees

Identified of non-compliance from the previous audit and took corrective actions to ensure adherence to Organic, Rain Forest Alliance, and Fair-Trade standards

Conducted monitoring at the 10 coffee farm sites every two months to assess whether each certification standard was in compliance with certification criteria

Provided training sessions and workshops for more than 30 employees and 20,000 stakeholders on certification standards and sustainable agriculture practices

Senior Agronomist and Nursery Packing Manager Jan. 2020 – Dec. 2020

Joytech Plc., Bishoftu, Ethiopia

Supervised and coordinated nursery packing (i.e., Tomato, Leafy Vegetables, Pepper) for shipment

Implemented quality control measures onsite, such as plant height, color, and being free from pests, to ensure packed nursery plants met standards

Conducted daily inspections in the warehouse and registered on the platform of plants to identify and address any quality issues from customer comments

Coordinated logistics for outgoing shipments, which included scheduling transportation, preparing shipping documents

Led a team of 7 packing staff with 220 workers and assigned tasks, such as conducted training sessions on packing techniques, safety protocols, and quality control measures

Agronomist and Production Supervisor Aug. 2014 – Sep. 2016

Desa Plants Plc. Ejersa, Ethiopia

Implemented integrated pest management (IPM) strategies and addressed challenges such as crop failure and pest outbreaks

Managed 8 hectares of greenhouse climate parameters, crop health, and growth parameters and ensured that crops met quality standards

Conducted practices to minimize environmental impact by reducing the use of fertilizer and promoted sustainable agriculture, such as recycling water

Coordinated activities related to propagating, cultivating, and harvesting crops

Monitored plant growth stages, identified pests, and implemented appropriate treatments such as applied growth hormones and IPM

Supervised 10 teams of agronomists and over 200 greenhouse workers, as well as with clients, which could include farmers, researchers, or agricultural businesses

Volunteer

Biodiversity and Conservation Group Dec. 2021- June 2023

University of Buea, Cameroon

Conducted surveys to assess species diversity, population trends, and ecosystem health

Monitored endangered species and their habitats

Managed protected areas like national parks or wildlife reserves

Controlled invasive species and promoting native species recovery

Raised awareness about the importance of biodiversity and conservation.

Education and Professional Development

Master of Science in Wetland Ecology and Management * Aug. 2023

University of Buea, Cameroon

Thesis: The impact of land use and land cover change on the stream water quality in Limbe I municipality, Cameroon

Bachelor of Science in Plant Science * Jul. 2014

Hawassa University, Ethiopia

Training in Limnology and Wetland Management Jun.2021

Egerton University, Kenya

*evaluated as equivalent to Canadian degree by World Education Services (WES)

Profession Access into Employment

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Jun .2024

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