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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

Egerton University , Njoro, Kenya

High School Diploma - KCSE

Parklands High School , Nairobi
1994

KCPE

Park Road Primary School , Nairobi
1990

Skills

Client management

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
David Mbithi Managing Consultant