Agriculture Specialist Resume
Summary : As an Agriculture Specialist, provided oversight to and participated in the annual work planning process, oversaw monitoring and evaluation and ensured that the project met client objectives, provided assistance and oversight to developing technical reports or other deliverables, and worked with the Chief of Party to ensure the projects progress and successes are accurately communicated to the client.
Skills : Crop Management, Soil Science.
Description :
- Worked to proactively identify and mitigate current and potential project risks, including design and implementation of solutions.
- Involved in routine review of overall project performance and compliance, open and frequent discussions with both the client and the diverse range of RTI staff, creating a culture where feedback is encouraged, and timely escalation of risks to appropriate RTI staff.
- Worked closely with the Project Coordinator/Associate to ensure the project stays within budget.
- Collaborated with the Project Coordinator/Associate and COP, ensuring the project met any cost-share/leveraging requirements through proper planning, tracking, and documentation.
- Helped the project to meet negotiated fee targets and minimize fee erosion by ensuring project expenditures were in compliance with RTI and client policies.
- Developed a strong rapport with the client through frequent updates about the project, proactively managing risks, and responding to timely requests for information.
- Worked with the COP and other senior management within RTI to resolve client and implementation issues.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science
Agriculture Specialist Resume
Summary : As an Agriculture Specialist, serving as the projects primary point of contact for US-based business partners and developing a strong working relationship with key individuals within partner organizations, collaborating with Chiefs of Party and senior field project staff implementing agricultural market systems, economic growth, and resilience projects.
Skills : Pest, Disease Control.
Description :
- Advised on the design and implementation of technical activities within projects drawing on experience in agricultural production, market facilitation, nutrition, food systems development, social inclusion, enabling environment, and resilience.
- Contributed to the advancement of the division’s overall technical competence and expertise through internal and external presentations, conducting research, and contributing to or authoring publications.
- Mentored less experienced staff on project, proposal, and thought leadership activities.
- Led and/or wrote proposals, and contributed to opportunities in the nutrition, food security, agriculture, resilience, and/or market systems and economic growth domains.
- Reviewed proposals including those from other divisions, such as water and environment.
- Managed large/multi-million-dollar international development projects and knowledge of industry best practices regarding project implementation, including project start-up and close-out, client management, work planning, budget management, and compliance.
- Managed USAID contracts or cooperative agreements, experienced overseeing sub-grants or innovation funds.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's degree in Crop Science
Junior Agriculture Specialist Resume
Objective : As a Junior Agriculture Specialist, connected technical implementation to operations so that project performance is seamless, proactively identified and managed a diversity of project risks (client, technical, reputational, legal, security, financial, and compliance), inspected or enforced for compliance with agricultural laws, rules, or regulations, or inspection and testing of weighing and measuring devices will substitute for the baccalaureate degree and specialized coursework on the basis of 30 semester hours with 6 semester hours of specialized coursework for one year of experience.
Skills : Farm Management, Precision Agriculture.
Description :
- Examined, inspected, and investigated products, facilities, services, commodities, and/or livestock to ensure compliance with and enforcement of laws and regulations concerning Meat Inspection, Poultry & Eggs, Fruits and vegetables, Agricultural Commodities, Weights & Measures, animal feed manufacturing, and/or Livestock.
- Packaged inspections of prepackaged commodities to ensure accurate weight and labeling, inspected includes electronic pricing equipment, taximeters, and all light, medium, and heavy-duty devices (retail/wholesale counter scales, truck scales, stockyard and hopper scales, cattle scales, monorail or overhead scales, platform, suspension and cotton beam scales, refrigerated milk tanks, motor fuel dispensing devices, and delicate highly accurate scales used in the sale or trade of precious metals).
- Performed inspections required by law to prove the size, quantity, extent, area, or measurement of commodities or their dispensers.
- Weighed, measured, and inspected packages or amounts of commodities kept for the purpose of sale, offered for sale, or sold in the process of delivery to ensure amounts represented are accurate as prescribed by law and placed stop orders on those that do not meet the specified standards.
- Inspected labeling and markings on pre-packaged goods to ensure that all products in commercial markets reflect an accurate description of the product as to the net weight, size, numerical count, length, or volume.
- Tested and issued seals, tags of approval, or certificates for weighing and measuring devices and rejected those that did not meet the specified standards.
- Placed stop orders on containers or dispensers containing defective fuels to forbid use or sale.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor's degree in Crop Science
Assistant Agriculture Specialist Resume
Objective : As an Assistant Agriculture Specialist, inspected fuel dispensing devices to ensure correct calibration and labeling, issued certification decals or rejected those that did not meet specifications, maintained and utilized equipment such as test weights, special tools, equal arm balances, volume beakers, calibrated glassware, and related equipment as necessary to test, inspect or calibrate weighing and measuring devices.
Skills : Precision Agriculture, Data Analysis.
Description :
- Obtained samples of motor fuel products from retailers, and forwarded samples to the fuel laboratory for testing.
- Maintained documentation of all inspections and recorded pertinent information concerning the final disposition of inspections or investigations.
- Assisted the Heavy Duty Inspectors either by directly helping with the testing of heavy-duty scales or indirectly by serving as a witness to the testing of heavy-duty scales when performed by a licensed scale technician.
- Served as assistant supervisor and/or lead worker, assigned and reviewed the work of lower-level inspectors to ensure that required fieldwork was completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Met weekly with the Agriculture Specialist District Supervisor to review the work of lower-level inspectors.
- Assisted lower-level inspectors in the performance of difficult or complex inspections.
- Participated in the training of lower level Inspectors when so directed by the District Supervisor, assumed the duties and responsibilities of unit supervisor in absence.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's degree in Farm Management
Agriculture Specialist Resume
Objective : As an Agriculture Specialist, led or participated in special projects or task groups as directed by their District or Regional Supervisors, provided regionally appropriate technical assistance to farmers via in-person site visits as well as by phone, email, workshops, and field demonstrations.
Skills : Communication, Problem-Solving.
Description :
- Prescribed practices on a per acre basis with the use of GHG reduction models such as COMET-Planner/Farm and relevant peer-reviewed research.
- Led the drafting of carbon farm plans and designs, coordinated co-authors, and solicited reviews from pertinent partners (CCI, NRCS, Cooperative Extension, NCAT, Land Trust, and members of the Technical Advisory Committee).
- Collected data and prepared quarterly project reports towards outcomes and goals, such as implementation acres, practices implemented, quantifiable GHG benefits, farm productivity, and the marketing & sales of agricultural products grown using climate-friendly practices.
- Participated in educational activities, such as our annual Project Carbon Farm Tour.
- Presented at conferences, producer association meetings, stakeholder meetings, and other appropriate forums.
- Served as a subject matter expert and technical consultant in areas of inspection, analysis, examination, and law enforcement activities related to agricultural/commercial commodities.
- Determined the admissibility of agricultural commodities to prevent the introduction of harmful pests, diseases, and potential agro-terrorism.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's degree in Farm Management
Assistant Agriculture Specialist Resume
Headline : As an Assistant Agriculture Specialist, worked collaboratively with agricultural producers, Carbon Cycle Institute, and technical assistance providers such as the Watershed Agricultural Council Specialists and NRCS District Conservationists to develop technical CFPs that reflect farmer goals and include a suite of recommended NRCS-conservation practice standards with quantifiable GHG benefit.
Skills : Technical Skills, Financial Management.
Description :
- Planned and designed of recharge and reuse of reclaimed process plant water; including the innovative use of disinfectants.
- Identified whether the government has developed regulations or standards to identify the quality of fertilizers for handling and usage.
- Monitored and controlled environmental and mechanical systems, including food production lines; high-speed detection of bacteria and viruses in food production systems; and disinfection of organic and non-organic food products in the field and in processing plants.
- Identified all institutions involved in the process of issuing approvals for importing fertilizer for the first time and subsequent times.
- Designed, monitored, and controlled water conveyance systems including SCADA systems.
- Participated in the development of the global category strategy, and implemented and executed it in the market.
- In charged of supplier development according to monthly evaluation
Support to deliver financial reports and monitor COG´s performance.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's degree in Crop Science
Agriculture Specialist Resume
Summary : As an Agriculture Specialist, responsible for following all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work, interpreting clients' needs and introducing services to fit specific requirements, attending training programs to deepen professional skills, and assisting in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
Skills : Technology Integration, Project Management.
Description :
- Responsible for optimizing customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Responsible for collecting, arranging, and inputting information into a database system.
- Responsible for helping meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Responsible for observing packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Responsible for maintaining database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Responsible for conducting regular reviews of operations and identifying areas for improvement.
- Responsible for cultivating positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's degree in Crop Science
Agriculture Specialist Resume
Headline : As an Agriculture Specialist, responsible for providing reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making, maintaining an overall safe work environment with employee training programs, and enforcement of safety procedures.
Skills : Education, Training.
Description :
- Prepared and/or ensured all documentation was properly prepared, and ensured accounts adhered to the conditions of authorization.
- Monitored and oversaw pilot projects, ensuring adherence to protocols and collecting relevant data for analysis.
- Conducted regular site visits to monitor the implementation of the precision farming technology and provide on-ground support.
- Collaborated with the product development team to identify areas for improvement and suggest modifications based on field observations and feedback from farmers.
- Analyzed pilot data and provided insights to optimize product performance and enhance user experience.
- Conducted research on crop diseases, pest management strategies, and irrigation techniques to improve precision farming technology's effectiveness.
- Analyzed daily pest trap data to identify potential crop diseases and recommend appropriate preventive measures.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's degree in Crop Science
Agriculture Specialist Resume
Objective : As an Agriculture Specialist, responsible for devising and implementing processes and procedures to streamline operations, Frequently inspecting production areas to verify proper equipment operation, evaluating staff performance and providing coaching to address inefficiencies, and evaluating customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Skills : Community Engagement, Data Analysis.
Description :
- Developed and maintained business relationships with Centres of Influence (COI) including influential customers, and internal and external referral sources.
- Worked closely with the ACE when processing deals, and completed credit reviews in a timely and sufficiently detailed fashion.
- Authorized, renewed, or declined customer requests within standard Bank policies and authorized limits, forwarding others as per established processes.
- Collaborated with farmers, agricultural experts, and researchers to stay updated on the latest trends, advancements, and best practices in precision farming.
- Maintained clear documentation of pilot activities, data analysis, and research findings.
- Communicated effectively with internal teams, farmers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination and knowledge sharing.
- Developed and maintained a strong knowledge of agricultural customers in the local marketplace, including the nature and progress of high-value agri-business, their financial position and structure, and the terms and conditions of financial services used.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's degree in Agronomy
Agriculture Specialist Resume
Objective : As an Agriculture Specialist, responsible for collaborating with internal departments to align marketing campaigns, coordinating and executing marketing campaigns to generate new leads and sales opportunities, and developing and implementing systems to track customer feedback and satisfaction.
Skills : Advisory, Consultation.
Description :
- Responsible for devising and implementing strategies to optimize digital marketing campaigns.
- Responsible for creating and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders to showcase work.
- Responsible for assisting with staff training to enforce quality, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
- Responsible for generating reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Responsible for educating staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Responsible for developing strategies for increasing crop yields through improved farming practices such as irrigation systems, fertilization programs, and pest control methods.
- Responsible for developing effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's degree in Agronomy
