Karlmax Mbiso
Homa Bay
Summary
Accomplished Horticulture Professional with experience in Agricultural Crop Production and Entomology research. Adept at program/product development and implementation. Knowledgeable of biological-based technologies in natural enemies’ production and Integrated Pest Management. Effective manager, able to build teams and foster cooperation. Proficient in computer software packages. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills. Diligent, Analytic, and Conscientious.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
AGRONOMIST
LEVEL GREEN LANDSCAPERS, SPRING VALLEY NAIROBI
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Developing better planting techniques, ornamental crop seedling production, and solving problems for clients
- Researching and promoting landscaping strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, and pest damage
- Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples
- Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes
- Assisting with plant sourcing, testing, and selection
- Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, ornamental plants, and samples
- Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties
- Conducting training on propagation, planting, and techniques through educational presentations
- Developing planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.
SALES ADMINISTRATOR
ABQARIAS KITAN LIMITED
10.2019 - 06.2021
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- APPOINTED DISTRIBUTORS OF BIDCO LAND O’LAKES FEEDS
- ISUMU, Manage a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success while developing positive relationships with clients
- Act as the point of contact and handle customer individual needs
- Generate new businesses using existing and potential customer networks
- Resolve conflicts and provide solutions to customers on time
- Supervise account representatives to ensure sales increase
- Report on the status of accounts and transactions
- Set and track sales account targets, aligned with company objectives
- Monitor sales metrics (e.g
- Quarterly sales and annual forecasts)
- Suggest actions to improve sales performance and identify growth opportunities
- Receiving and processing purchase orders
- Issuing sales transaction invoices
- Verifying orders, including customers' personal information and payment details
- Contacting customers by phone or email to answer queries and obtain missing information
- Maintaining and updating sales and customer records
- Compiling monthly sales reports
- Expediting orders through internal liaison
- Directing feedback from customers to relevant departments
- Identifying new products to add to those on offer
- Supporting the sales department with other administrative tasks, if requested.
FIELD PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
HORTICULTURE, KINGFISHER FARM - NAIVASHA
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Coordinated and trained workers in techniques on-field production of carnations such as planting, harvesting, weeding, pest identification, and reporting
- Inspected crops, fields, stock plants to determine conditions, and the need for cultivation, spray, weeding, or harvesting
- Timely reported crop pest and disease outbreak for quick action
- Observed workers to detect inefficiency or unsafe work procedures and initiate corrective action as necessary
- Reviewed employees’ work to evaluate quality and quantity per performance appraisal
- Estimated labor requirements for jobs and plan work schedules accordingly
- Investigated grievances and settled disputes to maintain harmony among workers.
FIELD PRODUCTION
KINGFISHER FARM - NAIVASHA
06.2017 - 01.2018
- SCOUT (CARNATIONS), FLAMINGO HORTICULTURE, Did proper identification of pests and diseases for accurate application of correct chemical/biological measures of control
- Monitored and scouted for crop pests and diseases while monitoring the efficacy/toxicity of products used for control measures
- Applied
- Atural enemies
- Marked hot spot areas of high crop pest and disease infestation
- Did scouting calibration at least once a month to ensure accuracy in scoring and sampling efficiency
- Worked closely and communicated important information to sprayers and crop protection supervisors
- Compiled IPM reports and presented them to management for an action plan
- Kept management informed on pests levels, diseases, and any other unusual crop condition
- Ensured management plans and or intentions are implemented
- Observed safe and healthy work conditions in the workplace.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
KINGFISHER FARM, NAIVASHA
12.2014 - 06.2017
- NATURAL ENEMIES ENTOMOLOGY/ PRODUCTION
- NITS, , DUDUTECH – LADYBIRD FARM FLAMINGO HORTICULTURE, Performed field research of natural enemies
- Planned and conducted field and internal trials regarding natural enemies, including backup and production of both predator and prey mites
- I utilized biological based-technology
- Isolated and identified natural enemies
- Created natural enemies’ ID fact sheet
- Developed standard operating procedures for new lines of natural enemies, including working field production procedures for natural enemies.
IT ASSISTANT
OBER BOYS BOARDING SCHOOL
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Maintained computers for school administrators
- Maintained and updated school records
- Analyzed and presented students’ examination records.
SALE REPRESENTATIVE/FIELD OFFICER
RILSFARM EA LTD
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Sold agrochemicals and seeds, consistently achieving sales goals and increasing market linkage to farmers
- Trained farmers on products
- Established and supervised demonstration plots/farms
- Supervised and mentored junior staff
- Tracked sales performance and prepared reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture with Information Technology
MASENO UNIVERSITY
Kisumu12.2012
Skills
- Crop care guidance
- Production method expertise
- Weed and pest management
- Computer skills
- Multitasking
- Training & Development
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
TRAININING ACQUIRED
- LEADERSHIP SKILLS LEVEL 1
- IPM LEVEL 1 & 2
Languages
English
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
References
PROF G.D. ODHIAMBO
MASENO UNIVERSITY
PRIVATE BAG MASENO
CELL: 0722 653 304
MR. CHURCHILL ONONO
DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER,
KASIPUL DIVISION RACHUONYO SOUTH DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 66-40222 OYUGIS
CELL: 0717 197 339
MR. BEN B. ONDIEK HEADTEACHER,
OBER BOYS BOARDING SCHOOL
P. O. BOX 40-40222 OYUGIS
CELL: 0722 683 625
MS CONSTANCE MUHOLO
PRODUCTION MANAGER/ ENTOMOLOGIST, NATURAL ENEMIES,
FLAMINGO HORTICULTURE - DUDU-TECH DIVISION
P. O. BOX 188- 20117 NAIVASHA
CELL: 0721 584 492
MR.JACOB WAYONYI
PRODUCTION MANAGER
CARNATIONS DEPARTMENT FLAMINGO HORTICULTURE - CARNATIONS DIVISION
P. O. BOX 188-20117 NAIVASHA
Cell: 0722 204 504
MANAGER ,
ABQARIAS KITAN LIMITED - KISUMU APPOINTED DISTRIBUTORS OF BIDCO LAND FEEDS KISUMU
0720950073
Certification
Integrated Pest Management Level I&II
Leadership Skills Level I
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Microsoft Office
Landscape Design
Timeline
AGRONOMIST
LEVEL GREEN LANDSCAPERS, SPRING VALLEY NAIROBI
06.2021 - 11.2021
SALES ADMINISTRATOR
ABQARIAS KITAN LIMITED
10.2019 - 06.2021
FIELD PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
HORTICULTURE, KINGFISHER FARM - NAIVASHA
01.2018 - 12.2018
FIELD PRODUCTION
KINGFISHER FARM - NAIVASHA
06.2017 - 01.2018
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
KINGFISHER FARM, NAIVASHA
12.2014 - 06.2017
IT ASSISTANT
OBER BOYS BOARDING SCHOOL
09.2013 - 11.2014
SALE REPRESENTATIVE/FIELD OFFICER
RILSFARM EA LTD
10.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture with Information Technology
MASENO UNIVERSITY
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