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Education
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Affiliations
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Continuous Development
Key Competency And Behavior Skills
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Beatrice Awuor

Agribusiness Specialist
Nairobi

Summary

Ms. Beatrice is an Agribusiness Specialist experienced with hands-on project management and field assessments. Utilizes critical thinking and analytical skills to provide sound recommendations and improve operational processes. Strong understanding of stakeholder engagement and effective communication, resulting in enhanced team performance and client relations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Director of Operations

Agribeva Ventures
08.2024 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Define, implement and revise operational policies and guidelines.
  • Negotiate with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
  • Oversee successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Mitigate risks by developing comprehensive contingency plans that ensured business continuity during unforeseen events or challenges.
  • Manage budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.

Agricultural Field Advisor

Digicow Africa Ltd.
04.2023 - 07.2024
  • Training Facilitation: Design and conduct training sessions for small farmer groups, focusing on agricultural techniques and best practices to enhance productivity
  • Adoption Strategy Development: Develop strategies to increase product adoption rates among farmers, utilizing effective communication and outreach methods
  • Women's Empowerment Programs: Create and implement initiatives aimed at empowering women in poultry farming, providing resources and support to foster economic growth
  • Data Management: Collect, manage, and ensure the confidentiality of farmers' data, implementing secure practices to protect sensitive information
  • Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from training participants and stakeholders to assess the effectiveness
  • Resource Creation: Develop educational materials and resources tailored to the needs of small farmers
  • Community Engagement: Foster relationships with local communities to promote training programs
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Track and evaluate the impact of training sessions and empowerment initiatives
  • Collaboration: Work with local organizations and stakeholders to enhance program reach and effectiveness

Field Advisor

Bayer East Africa
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Mobilization and capacity building: Mobilize farmers into adopting sustainable agricultural practices
  • Market Engagement: Facilitate training sessions for small farmer groups to enhance their agricultural practices and promote product adoption
  • Demand Generation: Develop and implement marketing strategies using both push and pull methods to create and stimulate demand for products
  • Supply Chain Management: Establish and maintain a track-and-trace system to monitor product movement from retailers to consumers, ensuring transparency and efficiency
  • Training Coordination: Plan and execute training programs on good crop management practices, ensuring adherence to deadlines and effective knowledge transfer
  • Demo Trials Management: Organize and oversee demonstration trials, including planning, execution, and follow-up to analyze outcomes and improve future practices
  • Performance Monitoring: Collect and analyze data from training sessions and demo trials to measure success and identify areas for improvement
  • Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with farmers, retailers, and other stakeholders to gather feedback and facilitate collaboration for enhanced agricultural outcomes
  • Resource Development: Create educational materials and resources to support training initiatives and product understanding among farmer groups
  • Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices and innovative techniques based on trial results and industry trends to optimize product offerings and training effectiveness

Nursery and Farm Assistant Manager

Muhara Farm
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Greenhouse Management: Oversee all greenhouse operations, including the planning and execution of propagation and scouting activities to ensure optimal plant growth
  • Input Procurement: Source and manage the procurement of high-quality farm inputs, ensuring timely availability and cost-effectiveness
  • Sales and Marketing: Develop and implement marketing strategies for seedlings and farm produce, including identifying target markets and promoting products to potential buyers
  • Crop Management: Implement general crop management practices, including monitoring plant health, managing irrigation, and applying fertilizers and pest control measures as needed
  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of greenhouse activities, input usage, sales, and crop performance for effective analysis and reporting
  • Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate the activities of greenhouse staff, providing guidance and training to ensure efficient operations
  • Quality Control: Establish and enforce quality control measures to ensure that all seedlings and produce meet industry standards and customer expectations
  • Sustainability Practices: Implement sustainable farming practices within the greenhouse to promote environmental stewardship and reduce resource waste
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with suppliers, buyers, and other stakeholders to enhance business relationships and ensure the smooth operation of farm activities

Field Extensionist Intern

Kisumu County Government
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Extension Services Delivery: Provide extension services to farmers, offering technical support and guidance on best practices in crop management and sustainable agriculture
  • Farmer Training Programs: Develop and facilitate training sessions focused on sustainable farming techniques, helping farmers improve their practices and increase productivity
  • Resource Development: Create educational materials and resources for farmers, emphasizing sustainable methods and innovative practices in agriculture
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of extension services and training programs through feedback and outcome measurements, adjusting approaches as necessary
  • Community Engagement: Foster relationships with local farming communities to understand their needs
  • Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with agricultural organizations and government agencies
  • Data Documentation: Maintain accurate records of fieldwork activities and training sessions
  • Problem-Solving Support: Assist farmers in identifying and resolving agricultural challenges

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness Management

The University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2016 - 01.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Office 365 applications
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Capacity Building
  • Organization
  • Result-driven
  • Negotiation skills
  • Professionalism
  • Influencing
  • Project management
  • Data management
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Operations oversight
  • Business management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Decision-making
  • Customer relations
  • Time management abilities
  • Relationship building
  • Team building and leadership

Affiliations

African Food Changemakers, 01/2025, Present

Computing Skills

Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Continuous Development

CherieBlair Foundation for Women 

  • Road to Leadership Program, 11/2024

The Entrepreneur Academy Explore Program 

  • Certificate in Business Modelling and Entrepreneurial Experimentation, 05/2024

UniAthena

  • Basics of Digital Marketing, 08/2024

Women in Digital Business

  • Foundations Program on Digital Skills, 04/2024

Peer Educators Training Workshop

Peer Counseling, 10/2016

Key Competency And Behavior Skills

  • Communication: I clearly interact with clients, colleagues and other agricultural professionals in answering questions, providing information and making field training arrangements.
  • Leadership: I have effectively led various teams including farmer groups. I am able to set and achieve challenging goals, take fast and decisive action when needed, and inspire others to perform at the highest level they can.
  • Capacity Building: I have the ability to mobilize groups and facilitate empowerment initiatives to attain desired results.
  • Problem-solving: I have the ability to work with clients to find the best available alternatives for their needs which include finding the most convenient option. I am able to use my problem-solving skills to find solutions to challenges that arise in my work environment.
  • Organization: I possess strong organizational skills, which can help plan and execute organization's itineraries for clients.
  • Result-driven: I am result-oriented and capable of working collaboratively with a team to produce the best results.
  • Negotiation skills: I have the ability to persuade, influence and explore positions and alternatives to reach outcomes that will gain acceptance of all parties and will also meet my organization's strategic travel and procurement objectives.
  • Team working: I have the Knowledge in developing and promoting effective collaboration across different functional units and diverse teams to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Professionalism: I demonstrate the ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercising careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
  • Influencing: I have the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organization spotting opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities, I have the ability to create them.
  • Project management: I have effectively managed work plans, ensuring high quality implementation and compliance with established guidelines.
  • Data management: I have the ability to successfully create reliable data collection tools and develop consistent record-keeping practices.

Timeline

Director of Operations

Agribeva Ventures
08.2024 - Current

Agricultural Field Advisor

Digicow Africa Ltd.
04.2023 - 07.2024

Field Advisor

Bayer East Africa
03.2022 - 12.2023

Nursery and Farm Assistant Manager

Muhara Farm
04.2021 - 02.2022

Field Extensionist Intern

Kisumu County Government
01.2019 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness Management

The University of Nairobi
04.2016 - 01.2020
Beatrice AwuorAgribusiness Specialist