Principal Scientist Horticulturist

EZAKIEL CHARLES ORIGA

P.O Box **, Muhoroni, Kenya

Tel: +254-***-***-***

Email: adpbrd@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE SUMMARY

As a proficient and keen to detail horticulturist, I possess the experience and skills in handling all practices in horticulture and the environment. Seeking to grow in the Horticulture space, I bring on board the following skillset; research management, packhouse operations, food safety assurance, fresh produce export operations, farmer’s training, leadership and supervision. I am also an expert in crop protection, monitoring and production, coordination of farm activities, implementation of field data and implementation of continuous processes that yield improvements in the management of farms. Similarly, I am also an enthusiastic problem-solver with the ability to develop action plans. Given my experience in agricultural management, I am now seeking a position where I can continue offering my skills and expertise.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Science Degree Horticulture- University of Nairobi; May 2013 to December 2016.

Diploma Program- covering classwork and field experience on livestock and crop production- Intensive Agriculture Training at AICAT –Israel; July 2017 to June 2018.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- Onjiko High School, Ahero; January 2008 to November 2011.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ACQUIRED

Agricultural management: Highly knowledgeable and skilled in; implementing crop development programs to improve food security, promoting farming approaches and commercialization of crops and emerging crops and assessing food requirements, deficits, posting harvest losses and establishing production trends.

Agronomy: Well versed with the production and crop protection of different crop and flower varieties hence adept at handling procedures such as different flower types require different handling techniques.

Pest and Disease Management: Expertise in developing and executing pest and disease management practices based on clear, planned and operational agronomic needs.

Agribusiness management- Capacity to manage and supervise the agricultural business and ensuring its smooth running and success.

Agri-business: Proficient in keeping records, managing resources and finances, creating workable policies and ensuring profitability in the business.

Data Analysis: Capable of handling roles in the managing and analysis of data in data verification, data cleanup and ensuring the accuracy of all the data gathered and compiled for presentation for report writing.

Interpersonal skills: Proven ability to work well in a team and also managing a team towards effective productivity. Excellent with the ability to relate well with colleagues and offer my help when required to.

ICT competence: Knowledge in navigating the Ms suite, email and the internet

WORK HISTORY

Senior supervisor at TIGAAD AGRIBUSINES LTD, Representing Ethiopia and Somaliland- October 2020- October 2021

Supervise greenhouse and field vegetable production for tomatoes, lettuce, pepper, capsicum, cabbage and any other crop

Supervise crop nutrition and target yield

Coordinate crop protection

Weekly report to the department manager

Hydroponics Specialist

Hydroponics Greenhouse Tomato Production at Fillmore Greenhouse Inc, New York USA; April 2019 to August 2020

Duties and Responsibilities

Carried out the following roles;

Fertilizer application.

Handled Picking.

Pest and Disease scouting.

Performed the training of tomatoes.

Handled post-harvest checks on tomatoes

Agronomist

AFRI-LIFT KENYA ; February 2017 to March 2019

Duties and Responsibilities

Farm planning and budgeting.

Greenhouse and field production management of onions, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflowers, lettuce

Marketing of farm produce

Performed data analysis and presentation.

Coordinated field employees and any other duty assigned by the director

Handled all other roles as was assigned.

TRAINEE

Ketura Dates Farm Israel; July 2017 to June 2018

Duties and Responsibilities

Performed the following operations that included;

Carried out spraying.

Performed weeding.

Handled pollination and irrigation practices.

Grading of date fruits for longer shelf-life in the best quality

OTHER PAST EXPERIENCES

Attaché; Flamingo Horticulture Ltd-January 2016-March 2016.

Conducted the following operations;

Usage of the correct post-harvest treatment for cut flowers and foliage being processed and ensure that any waste solution is disposed as per the instructions

Ensure that the cut flowers and foliage are stored at the correct temperature and humidity and the refrigeration equipment in the cold store is well maintained

Use the principle of HACCP system to identify the key stages which impact product quality and implement the necessary or preventive measures to maintain quality

Coordinate with field production personnel in delivering quality product

TRAINING

Participated in the 7th Annual Biosafety Conference with the theme: Role of Biotechnology and Biosafety towards realizing the Big Four Action Plan held from 14th to 17th August 2018 at Kenya School of Monetary Studies.

Attended training on Greenhouse Production Amiran Kenya; March 2017.

Participated in the Students LED CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF DRYLANDS at the University of Nairobi.

REFEREES

Murenga Mwimali, PhD

Principal Scientist and Coordinator

Water Efficient Maize for Africa Project-Kenya

Cell: +254-***-***-***

Email: adpbrd@r.postjobfree.com

PETE ZUBWOSKI

Manager Fillmore Greenhouses Inc,

P.O. Box 11589 St. 19A New York

Cell: +585*******

Dr. Nichodemus Musembi

Senior Lecturer

University of Nairobi

Cell: +254-***-***-***

Email: adpbrd@r.postjobfree.com

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