Sade Thurab
Port of Spain,POS
Summary
Passionate Agricultural Professional committed to building sustainable connections in the field of Agriculture. Polished in executing technical duties in an organized and dependable manner.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Support Officer
Ministry Of Agriculture, Land And Fisheries
07.2020 - 10.2023
- Developed a user friendly online order form to efficiently serve farmers and home gardeners during the peak of COVID-19
- Managed and executed sensory studies to support product development
- Assisted with the logistics of distributing seeds throughout the counties of Trinidad
- Contributed to the development of the Agricultural Services E-Catalogue.
- Increased brand awareness through consistent social media management.
- Provided comprehensive reports detailing sales, field and crop management and vehicle maintenance
- Consulted with external agencies and input suppliers to source material and equipment for optimum production.
- Prepared requisitions aligning with the allocated budget for the sub-division.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and improving team dynamics.
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
Assistant Agronomist (Internship)
Caribbean Chemicals And Agencies Ltd
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Monitored field trials, collected data, and analyzed results to assess the effectiveness of various agronomic interventions on new or improved varieties of field crops, focusing on characteristics such as yield, quality, disease resistance, nutritional value, or adaption to specific soils or climates.
- Prepared detailed reports on agronomic findings, contributing valuable data for use in decision making processes.
- Disseminated research/project results to other professionals and the general public
- Assisted in teaching related courses, seminars, or workshops.
- Provided information or recommendations to farmers or other landowners on field and crop management and maintained a farmer database.
Medical Receptionist
The Skin Doctor
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing the front desk operations and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for improved patient flow and reduced wait times.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating patient information and verifying insurance coverage.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information.
Clerical Assistant
Legal Aid And Advisory Authority
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Streamlined office processes by organizing and maintaining efficient filing systems.
- Ensured accuracy in data entry tasks, resulting in improved record-keeping and reduced errors.
- Increased department efficiency by managing correspondence, answering phones, and directing inquiries to appropriate personnel.
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma - Agri-Food Safety And Quality Assurance
The University of The West Indies
St. Augustine 02.2022
Certificate - Preventive Controls For Human Food
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance
Trinidad And Tobago07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
The University of The West Indies
St. Augustine 07.2019
Diploma - Animal Health, Production & Vet. Public Health
The University of Trinidad And Tobago
ECIAF Campus 11.2014
Skills
- Customer service orientation
- Training and mentoring
- Active listening and rapport building
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of nutrition requirements and good husbandry practices for various physiological states of livestock and poultry
- Technically proficient (MS Office)
- Team player who can also work independently
Timeline
Technical Support Officer
Ministry Of Agriculture, Land And Fisheries
07.2020 - 10.2023
Assistant Agronomist (Internship)
Caribbean Chemicals And Agencies Ltd
06.2016 - 08.2016
Medical Receptionist
The Skin Doctor
09.2014 - 08.2015
Clerical Assistant
Legal Aid And Advisory Authority
04.2012 - 08.2012
Post-Graduate Diploma - Agri-Food Safety And Quality Assurance
The University of The West Indies
Certificate - Preventive Controls For Human Food
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
The University of The West Indies
Diploma - Animal Health, Production & Vet. Public Health
The University of Trinidad And Tobago
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