Walter Cheruiyot Koech
Agribusiness Specialist
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Enthusiastic agronomist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of labor management and organization of production resources and training in enhanced farm operation. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the agribusiness industry.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Trainee
Pleasant Valley Gardens: The Bonanno Family Farm
Methuen, Massachusetts
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Practiced timely harvest, packaging and shipping of various farm produce to customers.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment, meeting customers' demands.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Increased customer satisfaction through innovative designs of Christmas decorations on wreaths and flower baskets.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
Horticulture Trainee
Schroeder's Flowers
De Pere, Wisconsin
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Planted starter plants with planting machines and take care of them in the greenhouses
- Delivery driver in the wholesale division
- Performed pest and disease control on flowers
- Practiced greenhouse construction, repair and management.
- Picking flowers for shipment according to the orders.
Agriculture Intern
Galili Peleg Horticulture
Idan, Israel
08.2018 - 06.2019
- General farm operations- cultural practices on bell pepper and water melons
- Green house construction, drip irrigation,
- Practiced pest and disease control,
- Engaged in post harvest practices
Agribusiness Intern
Karuturi Limited
Naivasha, Kenya
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Engaged in flower grading and pack house activities
- Exercised cultural practices on flowers i.e. pruning
Education
Certificate - Advanced Agriculture
Arava International Center For Agricultural Traini
Arava, Israel 08.2018 -
Bachelor Of Science - Agribusiness Management
University Of Embu
Embu, Kenya 09.2013 -
Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education -
Litein High School
Litein, Kenya 02.2009 -
Skills
Flexible & Adaptable to changing work environmentundefined
Hobbies
Playing football
Listening to afro pop music
Referees
- Jude Denis
Grower, Schroeder's Flowers
5855 County Road H, De Pere, WI.
ju2nis@yahoo.fr
+1(920)6323476
- Chelangat Rono
Mental Health Therapist, Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
11212 Old Princess Anne Road, MD.
jronosam@gmail.com
+1(443)5238367
- Dickson Kitur
Major, Kenya Air Force
Nanyuki, Kenya.
dicksonkitur@gmail.com
+254721110289
Timeline
Farm Trainee
Pleasant Valley Gardens: The Bonanno Family Farm
09.2020 - 12.2020
Horticulture Trainee
Schroeder's Flowers
01.2020 - 08.2020
Agriculture Intern
Galili Peleg Horticulture
08.2018 - 06.2019
Certificate - Advanced Agriculture
Arava International Center For Agricultural Traini
08.2018 -
Agribusiness Intern
Karuturi Limited
01.2016 - 03.2016
Bachelor Of Science - Agribusiness Management
University Of Embu
09.2013 -
Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education -
Litein High School
02.2009 -
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