David Mbithi
Managing Consultant
Machakos,Machakos
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning, project management, and client relations in consulting. Utilizes analytical thinking and effective communication to deliver impactful solutions. Track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving measurable business outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Consultant
Synapse Agriculture Solutions
01.2021 - Current
- Extensive experience in providing technical support and guidance to farms, cooperatives and trading companies in crop nutrition and crop protection management, trials and implementation of technical innovations, food safety implementation and management, coordination of groups of growers, traceability and quality control.
- Director
Senior Department Head
Del Monte Kenya Ltd
12.2012 - 10.2020
- Planning, organizing and coordinating all Land preparation, spray, harvesting and all other agronomic operations in over 2,000Ha to ensure good quality seed bed and healthy plant growth in order to realize high quality crop yields harvested at optimum ripeness.
- Reporting to the zone superintendent.
Department Head
Del Monte Kenya Ltd
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Cultivated collaborative, performance-oriented culture to keep team motivated and enthusiastic about achieving shared goals.
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Reporting to the Senior department head.
Agriculture Supervisor
Del Monte Kenya Ltd
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Collaborated with agronomists to conduct soil testing and develop customized nutrient management plans.
- Increased farm efficiency by optimizing planting schedules and crop rotations.
- Maximized harvest quality by monitoring crops for disease or pest issues and taking appropriate action as needed.
- Maintained functional farm machinery through regular inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Reporting to the department head.
Horticulture Manager
Benvar Estates Ltd
12.2004 - 07.2006
- General administration of all the crop production processes in 200Ha farm specializing in the production of various vegetables for the export market in accordance with the EUREP GAP standard.
- Reporting to the project manager.
Production Manager
AAA Growers Ltd
06.2003 - 12.2004
- Designing and implementation of integrated crop management systems in AAA Growers farms.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Reporting to the company agronomist.
Field Trials Officer
Dudutech Kenya Ltd
04.2001 - 06.2003
- Mass rearing, introduction and monitoring of beneficial natural enemies in the control of spider mites, thrips, leaf miners, aphids and white flies in commercial horticulture.
- Reporting to the Research and development manager.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
High School Diploma - KCSE
1994
KCPE
1990
Skills
Client management
Design thinking
Ethical leadership
Operations management
Adaptability and resilience
Organizational development
Business development
Sustainability management
Problem-solving
MS office
Verbal and written communication
Team collaboration
Staff management
Integrity and honesty
Work Planning and Prioritization
Quality assurance
Project management
Team leadership & development
Performance tracking
Continuous improvement
Process improvement
Timeline
Managing Consultant - Synapse Agriculture Solutions
01.2021 - Current
Senior Department Head - Del Monte Kenya Ltd
12.2012 - 10.2020
Department Head - Del Monte Kenya Ltd
01.2009 - 12.2012
Agriculture Supervisor - Del Monte Kenya Ltd
08.2006 - 12.2008
Horticulture Manager - Benvar Estates Ltd
12.2004 - 07.2006
Production Manager - AAA Growers Ltd
06.2003 - 12.2004
Field Trials Officer - Dudutech Kenya Ltd
04.2001 - 06.2003
Egerton University - Bachelor of Science, Horticulture
Parklands High School - High School Diploma, KCSE
Park Road Primary School - , KCPE