METUSELA ETUROTE LOKURUKA
Aquaculture Specialist
Lodwar,Turkana
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Focused aquaculture specialist with field experience in various locations. Committed to implementing conservation practices and adhering to regulations to sustain fisheries resources and development management . Skilled in research and reporting and considered valuable team asset.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Volunteer
Ministry Of Fisheries And Aquaculture
Turkana
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Beach management unit extension services.
- Data collection from every landing stations.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Presenting projects and reports.
- Team building with my colleague.
Intern
Ministry Of Fisheries And Aquaculture
Turkana
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Gained practical experience in various aspects of the field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Hygiene and sanitation with fish quality assurance.
- Filling and compiling reports.
- Collect data and compressing to excel format to bar graphs.
- Extension services and trainings.
- Enhanced licensing processes by streamlining documentation and communication procedures.
Volunteer
Ministry of fisheries department
Turkana County
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in the coordination of fisheries programs, which has greatly impacted the local by a higher percentage
- Conducted field survey to gather fisheries data, compiling to excel and submitting to KEBS which has shown good impact to rise in fishing industry in Turkana
- Participated in workshops aimed at educating local farmers about modern and sustainable fishing techniques, this has made great development to local farmers.
Attachee
Sagana Fish Farm
Sagana,kirinyaga County
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted in the design of recirculating aquaculture systems to minimize environmental impact while maximizing production capacity.
- Contributed to sustainable aquaculture development by participating in industry conferences, workshops, and seminars for continuous learning opportunities.
- Enhanced fish growth by optimizing water quality parameters and maintaining a conducive environment.
- Improved hatchery production through proper broodstock management and selective breeding technique.
- Coordinated harvest activities to ensure timely delivery of high-quality fish products.
- Maximized survival rates of fry and fingerlings by providing optimal nutrition and maintaining proper stocking density.
- Collaborated with researchers on aquaculture studies, contributing to advancements in the field.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of fish stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
Education
Diploma In Fisheries And Aquatic Science - Fisheries And Aquaculture Management
Wildlife research and training institute
Naivasha 12.2022
Skills
Teamwork Communication Problem Solving Creativity Adaptability Time Management
Websites
Certifications Honors
Diploma in fisheries and Aquatic science management
Leadership Experience
- Project Lead, 03/2022, Lead a team in coming up with a project and conducted a survey 100 students and leveraged survey findings to plan how to improve aquaculture development on different regions.
- Kenya Uganda Joint Cross Border Resilience Event, Project, volunteer, 03/2023, KENYA-UGANDA Joint Cross Border Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation Project Fish Market Actors Training.
Language
English, Swahili, Ng'aturkana
Projects
Challenges affecting fish hatchery in Sagoro Aquaculture Research station, The research has helped fish farmers maintain and manage fish hatchery with an aim of providing quality seeds for aquaculture to ensure other fish farms are stocked with fishes so as to enhance fish production in the county and raise the living standards of the Kisumu community. Addressing this issues holds the key to enhancing fish fingerling production and promoting sustainable aquaculture. Assessment of the factors affecting aquaculture development in Turkana County, The research has been based on the county fisheries department to come up with better ways of supporting this profitable opportunity of aquaculture that was not recognized long ago so as to enhance food security in the county and raising the living standards of the Turkana community people., ensuring that our efforts contribute effectively to the development of aquaculture in the region.
Timeline
Volunteer
Ministry Of Fisheries And Aquaculture
05.2024 - Current
Intern
Ministry Of Fisheries And Aquaculture
11.2023 - 04.2024
Volunteer
Ministry of fisheries department
02.2023 - 07.2023
Attachee
Sagana Fish Farm
04.2022 - 06.2022
Diploma In Fisheries And Aquatic Science - Fisheries And Aquaculture Management
Wildlife research and training institute
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