Faith Mbui
Agriculture scientist
Nairobi,Ruiru
Summary
Agriculture Scientist specializing in plants and soils with 5 years of experience conducting research and experiments to develop new or improved varieties of field crops, crop protection, Agronomy, Plant Propagation, Greenhouse management and maintenance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor- Hybrid Seed Production
Syngenta Kenya Pollen Limited
02.2022 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem- solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, HSE rules and regulation and communication goals
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity
- Ensured timely crop transplanting from nursery, Emasculation, pollination, crop management and fruit harvesting
- Ensured proper traceability and labeling of crop was adhered to maintain seed purity as from nursery throughout crop cycle in greenhouse
- Prepared Vendor Progress report and submitted on time to line manager to communicate crop progress
- Crop monitoring for pests and diseases and reported to relevant department for mitigation measures to be observed
- Ensured adherence to phytosanitary measures put in place by self and team members.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Agronomist- Hybrid Seed Production.
Afritec Seeds Limited
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided guidance and recommendations regarding planting and cultivation methods for the rice crop
- Supervised fertilizer and pesticide applications
- Coordinated and synchronized agronomists from outside vendors to enhance team resources
- Performed Rice crop breeding studies and utilized findings to increase yield and quality
- Conducted soil samples for analysis to determine future crop placement
- Studied breeding and cultivation of rice crop and yield crops produced at end of growing season
- Implemented pest and weed control measures
- Developed training schedule, plan and curriculum's educate farmers on new released rice varieties
- Coordinated planting, emasculation, pollination harvesting and post-harvest treatment of rice seeds.
- Built product and market knowledge to add understanding and credibility.
- Instructed retail partners on implementing farming practices to increase soil organic carbon and reduce loss of greenhouse gases.
- Served as bridge between sales, agronomics, data and technology to increase grower's ROI.
- Studied breeding and cultivation of plants and yield crops produced at end of growing season.
Breeder Trainee
Hybrid East Africa Limited
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple rice projects
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Crossed rice Plants to produce new breeding materials for field and glasshouse trials
- Maintained detailed records throughout research and development cycle using Breeding Management Systems
- Used Principles of plant genetics knowledge to improve specific plant characteristics including yield, resistance to pests and diseases, drought resistance
- Organized rice demo projects for farmers and trials and answered questions regarding their different character traits
- Educated and counseled farmers proper breed cultivation methods
- Coordinated with marketing teams to promote sales of various rice hybrid seeds to increase sales
- Managed seed production, harvest and post- harvest of Rice Seed
- Supervised Casual Laborer in field
- Engaged with Plant Inspectors on standard inspections for Seed Registration.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
Crop Inspector/Pathologist Assistant
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Collected materials for toxicological, viral and bacteriological assays
- Prepared samples for slides and created specimen diagram
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance
- Specialized in conducting pathological tests with accuracy and precision
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation
- Inspected plant materials and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements for export/import
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedure and verified performance of tests according to established specifications and protocols
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports and testing protocol and trend analyses
- Screening for Genetically Modified Organisms in collected samples
- Molecular techniques and diagnostic techniques (ELISA, PCR, Nematology, Entomology)
- Inspection and escort of GMO materials from point of entry in Country or exit of country
- Disease and pest identification in farms and inspection for horticultural requirements for export produce
- Green house activities i.e., maintenance, grafting, mechanical inoculations etc
- Phytosanitary inspections at KEPHIS JKIA office in issuance of import and export certificate
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Biotechnology
University of Eldoret
High School Diploma - undefined
Mutira Girls High School
Skills
- Written Communication
- Supervision and Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Management
- Seed Production
- Production reporting
- Production schedule familiarity
- Pre-production skills
- Production knowledge
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 to determine the efficiency of Gibberellic Acid in rice hybrid seed production. Trialing and with correct data on the team was able to achieve a 20% increase in seed harvested.
- Supervised team 30 team members to achieve pure quality hybrid seed and 100% target achieved.
Certification
- Trained and certified First aid and Fire Marshal(Emergency Response)
- Supervision and Management course -Alison.com
- Syngenta Leadership Skills Training- 5Modules - Human Assets Company.
- Data Analytics by IBM via Coursera.com
- ISO Audit Training
- Yellow Belt LSS
- Certified Project Management -Google certification
- Licensed Class B driver and Defensive Driving
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Supervisor- Hybrid Seed Production
Syngenta Kenya Pollen Limited
02.2022 - Current
Agronomist- Hybrid Seed Production.
Afritec Seeds Limited
08.2020 - 01.2022
Breeder Trainee
Hybrid East Africa Limited
07.2018 - 07.2020
Crop Inspector/Pathologist Assistant
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services
01.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Biotechnology
University of Eldoret
High School Diploma - undefined
Mutira Girls High School
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