Agronomy Jobs

USMAN MUFTI

Edmonton , Alberta

Cell: 780-***-****

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OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a challenging and rewarding position where 10 years of extensive experience in Agronomy, Plant Breeding and Pesticides’ Research

(Field, Greenhouse and Lab. Trials) can contribute towards company’s business and my future advancements.

Relocation: Ready to move anywhere in Canada/USA/Australia/UK.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

·Master of Agricultural Science Degree.

·Agronomy, Plant Breeding and Pesticide’ Research Experience.

.Administer and implementation of Research and Development projects.

.Small plots, large plots plus greenhouse/nursery and Lab. Trials.

.Preparation of monthly, annual and capital budgets.

·Experience in planning and conducting Field,Greenhouse and Laboratory research

trials and reporting.

·Extensive experience in seedbed preparations,planting, plots maintenance, plot harvesting, data

collection and reporting.

·Building good relationships with government and private sectors, stakeholders and farmers.

·Operational Experience in agricultural & greenhouse equipments and maintenance.

·Experience to hire, direct, and supervise interns or seasonal staff to accomplish day-to-day activities.

·Pesticide’s applications including GLP, Residual and Efficacy research trials.

·Computer skills and presentations (MS Word, Excel, Power point, ARM-7 (Agri. Research Manager Program,

Field Note Book etc).

ACHIEVEMENTS:

1. Research coordinator (Northern Producers Agric. Assoc.) 2007-08.

Have secured many projects of Applied Agronomy, Herbicide Applications, variety Trails of Cereals and Oil seeds and specialty crops for Northern areas of Alberta from Government and private sectors.

2. Assistant Grower (Calais Greenhouses, Ltd) 2006-07.

The efficiency of greenhouse production & Quality was achieved by improving the day-to-day functions and streamlining the different operations of greenhouse.

3. Research Agronomist (ICMS, Inc.) 2003-05.

The number of projects increased from 20 to 52 per year for agronomy research & pesticide evaluations for different crops of the Frazer Valley and Vancouver area under my supervision.

4. Student (Res. Asstt.) The Univ. of Adelaide, Australia.

2000-02.

Was successful to developed a new method to screen cereal genotypes at seedling stage for drought and heat stresses using very quick, efficient and low cost technique.

Personnel Skills:

I am a technical and organized person with extensive experience in agronomy and pesticide research and applications. I am committed, creative and result oriented plus thoughtful in generating ideas and solving problems.

Over 10 years of work experience in the agricultural industry in Canada, Australia and Japan with diverse responsibilities in agronomy research and production. I have developed strong project management skills in Agronomy and Pesticide Research including education and training of staff. Industrious, flexible, team player and goal oriented, I am able to achieve the results on time and deliver the company business with integrity and diligently.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

RESEARCH MANAGER AGRONOMY Nov. 2008-present

Pak Agro-Quest Services; AB, Canada.

Consultancy Services:

·Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Variety and Demonstration Trial.

·Pesticide Research: GLP, Efficacy and Confined Field Trials.

·Field, Greenhouse and Laboratory Trials.

RESEARCH COORDINATOR Oct.2007- Aug.,08

Northern Producers Agric. Association AB, Canada.

Job Descriptions:

·Administer and implementation of Research and

Development projects.

·Research contract preparations and problem solving

through analytical thinking and judgment.

·Preparation and accountability of annual operations

and capital budgets.

·Completion of the program within timeliness and

financial objectives.

·Experience in managing people (full time, contract staff

and labor).

·Building good relationships with government and private

sectors, stakeholders and farmers.

ASSISTANT GROWER(Res. Technician) 2006-2007

CALAIS GREEN HOUSES, BC, CANADA

Job Description:-

·To research, plan, organize, and manage the Green

house production.

·Priva Computer control of the Greenhouse and all

related duties.

RESEARCH AGRONOMIST 2003-2005

ICMS, Inc.,(Integrated Crop Management, Services) BC, Canada.

Job Description:-

·Research, extension and consultation in areas of

Agronomy and Pesticide’s research.

·To conduct GLP research trials of pesticide evaluation,

efficacy and phytotoxicity studies according to

PMRA/OECD guidelines.

·Screening for agronomic performance, disease and

herbicide tolerance.

STUDENT (Research Assistant) 2000-2002

Department of Plant Science, Adelaide University, Australia.

Thesis Research Topic.

·Conduct of laboratory and green house studies to

screen wheat seedlings for heat and drought tolerance

using chlorophyll fluorescence technique.

·Screening for heat and drought tolerance genes by

Gene Expression Analysis.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (Trainee) Feb.-Nov.,1997

National Institute of Agrobiological Resources (NIAR), Japan.

·Field and Laboratory Training in Seed Collections,

Preservation.

·Molecular analysis of different based on RAPD-PCR

Analysis.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Trainee) March-June,1995

University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.

·Field and Laboratory Research in Genetic Evaluation.

·Diversity Analysis using Molecular biology Techniques.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 2000-02.

UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA.

Horticulture Production Course (98%) 2004

Univ./College of Frazer Valley, British Columbia

PROFESSIONAL COURSES and TRAININGS IN CANADA

2008 Short course in Plant Molecular Farming,

Croplife, Canada.

2008 Short course in Confined Field Trials, Croplife,

Canada.

2005 New Technologies to Manage Pest/ and Better

Farm Practices.

2004 Good Laboratory Practices for GLP Field Studies

(Pacific Rim), USA.

2003 Pesticide Applicator License, BC, Canada.

COURSES AND TRAININGS IN AUSTRALIA & JAPAN.

2002 Molecular Markers in Plant Breeding (Australia)

1997 Plant Genetic Resources and Plant Molecular Biology (Japan).

1996 DNA Markers for Plant Breeding (Australia).

INTERNATIONAL AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

1.AusAID Australian Government Scholarship for the

Master degree.

2.JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency

Scholarship Japan.

3.ASTAS Australian Sponsored Training Program,

Australia.

COMPUTER SKILLS

·MS Word, Excel, Power point & Microsoft Outlook,

Website Development.

·ARM-7 (Agri. Research Manager Program-7)

·Pesticide Research Manager Program (PRM-5).

·Knowledge of Field Note Book..

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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