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Judy Ngare

Agronomist/Accountant
Nairobi,30

Summary

A result driven professional with progressive career, having risen through the ranks from an agronomist to an executive personal assistant. I'm a competent supervisor and manager and have served at different department within the agriculture industry, thus gained experience in interpersonal skills and building positive working relationships.

Have excellent communication skills with proven confidence and trust and desire to work within a challenging and rewarding environment that will give an opportunity to utilize personal skills coupled with acquired experience that leads to both personal and organizational growth to international standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Freelancer

Self Employment
Maralal
01.2022 - Current
  • Farm visits and advisories, Setting up demo plots, Trainings
  • Sales and marketing
  • Property Management
  • TAX filling and Compliance for SMEs

Executive Personal Assistant

International Controls Ltd (ICL)
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Managing executive calendar, meetings and making travelling arrangements.
  • Liaising within companies and also updating CEO on progress and preparing reports and presentations.
  • Address customer complaints and Innovating new ways of improving customer satisfaction,
  • Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Ensure Companies' compliance to policies and procedures, Coordinating projects and assigning duties to employees.
  • Fleet allocation and monitoring field activities.
  • Relationship management- business and corporate customers.
  • Setting up samples in liquoring department, assisting in planning for coffee fairs and exhibitions

Agronomist/Administrator Assistant

Thika Coffee Mills (TCM)
Thika
10.2015 - 01.2017

Administrator

  • Responding to correspondences, Front office management, filing and ensuring proper documentation
  • Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery.

Company Agronomist

  • Outgrowers farmers training and extension on GAP through IPIQ project also crop estimation and advising officer on issuance of advances, Ensuring coffee calendar was in use to maximize yields, Managing Company's farms
  • Supervised fertilizer and pesticide applications.
  • Provided guidance and recommendations regarding planting and cultivation methods.
  • Served as bridge between sales, agronomics, data and technology to increase grower's ROI.
  • Instructed retail partners on implementing farming practices to increase soil organic carbon and reduce loss of greenhouse gases.
  • Developed training schedule, plan and curriculum to educate staff and customers.
  • Implemented pest and weed control measures.

Research and Liaison Officer

Thika Coffee Mills (TCM)
Thika
10.2015 - 01.2017
  • Liaising between departments and clientele.
  • Field research and proposals.
  • Administering agreements and ensuring up to date documentation.
  • Recording and dispatching of document.
  • Handling of petty cash and assisting in other duties in other departments.
  • Making arrangements for Coffee fairs
  • Collaborated with other departments, identifying and addressing areas needing improvement.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to streamline communication between internal and external stakeholders.

Field Supervisor - Intern

Kakuzi Ltd
Thika
05.2015 - 09.2015
  • Attached at different departments at Horticulture West (pre- and post-harvesting techniques).
  • Pest and disease field monitoring and controls.
  • Irrigation and plant nutrition management.
  • Supervision during harvesting of Avocado to ensure good quality produce.
  • Pack house in sorting and packaging of avocado for export
  • Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.

Technical Assistant - Industrial Attachment

Kenya Bixa Ltd
Ukunda
01.2014 - 11.2014
  • Filing and managing staff records in HR Office.
  • Assisting in organic fertilizer production department, sales and marketing.
  • Conducting field demos and training to farmers on fertilizer application. i.e. Kwale Sugar Company. Kwale Sugar Company
  • Attending farmers and stakeholders meetings and forums.
  • Poultry production, and management.
  • Bixa production and processing
  • Gathered, organized and distributed technical documentation.

Research Assistant

Kenya Bureau of Statistics
Maralal
02.2013 - 08.2013
  • Administer household questionnaires for Kenya Household expenditure and utilization survey in Samburu County (KHEHUS).
  • Clean and code data, Assisting in transmission of information and translation.
  • Recording of Data in accordance to questioners administered
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.

Field Attachment/ Volunteer

Ministry of Agriculture
Maralal
04.2013 - 07.2013
  • Farmers education and extension services.
  • Monitoring Agricultural implemented projects within Samburu County.
  • Working with other stakeholders in projects implementation facilitation and value chain programs.
  • Setting land disputes and crop estimation in case of issues
  • Animal breeding and production at Nomotio farm in Samburu County.( Sahiwal)
  • Quality Assurance and processing of honey in Samburu County Apiary
  • Assisted with special events and programs.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT -

Pwani University
Kilifi
01.2011 - 12.2015

CPA Part 1 - KASNEB Exam -

VISION INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Nairobi
01.2010 - 12.2015

Computer packages (Software and hardware packages)- KNEC -

ST. IRENE TECHNICAL TRAINING COLLEGE
Maralal
01.2010 - 12.2010

Skills

Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team demonstrated ability to build consensus and navigate complex political contexts

Team player and fast learner: Ability to develop effective working relationships with partners and counterparts

Technical Expertise and result oriented: Excellent knowledge and experience in the areas of general operations and support Keen on details and observation in problem solving in relation to responsibilities and tasks

Development and Operational Effectiveness: Ability to lead teams to achieve desired results and positive outcome of the organization Flexible in putting in more hours to tasks to ensure objectives of the assignment at hand

Excellent computer and data skills

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 29194180
  • Gender: FEMALE
  • Nationality: KENYAN

References

  • DR. JACKSON MULINGE, EXAMINATION COORDINATOR (SASA), PWANI UNIVERSITY, +254 720962607, info@pwaniuniversity.ac.ke
  • MR. PIUS NGUGI, CHAIRMAN, INTERNATIONAL CONTROLS LTD., +254 722605042, info@icl.co.ke
  • MR. KARUTI M'EKABU, COUNTY STATISTICAL OFFICER, P.O BOX 1, MARALAL., +254 711307015
  • MR. KELVIN ACHOLA, MANAGER HOLTICULTURE WEST,KAKUZI, P.O BOX 24 THIKA, +254 725232106

Timeline

Freelancer

Self Employment
01.2022 - Current

Executive Personal Assistant

International Controls Ltd (ICL)
01.2017 - 05.2019

Agronomist/Administrator Assistant

Thika Coffee Mills (TCM)
10.2015 - 01.2017

Research and Liaison Officer

Thika Coffee Mills (TCM)
10.2015 - 01.2017

Field Supervisor - Intern

Kakuzi Ltd
05.2015 - 09.2015

Technical Assistant - Industrial Attachment

Kenya Bixa Ltd
01.2014 - 11.2014

Field Attachment/ Volunteer

Ministry of Agriculture
04.2013 - 07.2013

Research Assistant

Kenya Bureau of Statistics
02.2013 - 08.2013

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT -

Pwani University
01.2011 - 12.2015

CPA Part 1 - KASNEB Exam -

VISION INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
01.2010 - 12.2015

Computer packages (Software and hardware packages)- KNEC -

ST. IRENE TECHNICAL TRAINING COLLEGE
01.2010 - 12.2010
Judy NgareAgronomist/Accountant