Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
References
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Simeon Clarke

Bridgetown

Summary

A passionate agriculture enthusiast with more than five years of work experience in the field. My ultimate objective is to enhance the agricultural industry globally by applying my expertise in crop protection, agronomy, food safety, and agriculture biotechnology.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Assistant

Biocultural Education And Research Programme
Barbados
02.2021 - Current
  • Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
  • Provided administrative support to conduct workshops, presentations and webinars .
  • Offered support for the organization and management of the program as well as associated activities like symposiums and other formal meetings.

Agricultural Assistant/ Water Management Operator

Mount Gay Distllires Ltd.
Barbados
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Improved crop yield by implementing effective planting and harvesting techniques.
  • Boosted overall crop quality by utilizing modern agricultural practices and technologies.
  • Enhanced soil health by conducting regular soil tests and applying appropriate nutrients.
  • Experience with the cult ovation of crops such as sugarcane ,cassava, sweet potatoes, squash, okras cucumbers and others.
  • Sugarcane Milling team - water management ( Effluent treatment plant)
  • Chemical Water treatment
  • Water Testing
  • Irrigation
  • Maintenance
  • Sanitization

Intern:Plant Protection Officer/ Agricultural Assistant

Ministry Of Agriculture And Food Security
Barbados
06.2022 - 08.2022

-Preparing certifications and paperwork for agricultural commodity inspections.

-Reviewing phytosanitary certificates of consignments for agriculture commodity inspections.

- Conducting pest risk assessment of various agricultural commodities: fruits, vegetables, plants, soil, wood, furniture etc.

- Conducting agriculture commodity quality control procedure.

-Managing custom declarations using ASYCUDA software.

- Clerical duties – this includes documenting completed consignments using excel software.

- Confiscation of any agriculture commodities not adhering to

food safety regulations and standards.

Education

Masters Of Science - Tropical Crop Protection

University of The Westindies
St.Augustine Campus Trindad And Tobago

IICA Certificate - GOOD AGRICULTURE PRACTICES (GAP) AUDIT

Inter-American Institute For Cooperation On Agriculture
Online
04.2024

FAO Certificate - Phytosanitary Risk Management Practices

Food And Agriculture Organization( FAO)
Online
02.2024

FAO Certificate - Trade, Food Security And Nutrition -CARICOM Edition

Food And Agriculture Organization( FAO)
Online
12.2023

Bachelor Of Science - Agriculture

University of The Westindies
St.Augustine, Trinidad And Tobago
05.2023

Associate Degree - Agriculture

Barbados Community College
Barbados
12.2019

Skills

  • More than five years of experience
    In the field of agriculture, trustworthy, productive, and committed
    attentive, conscientious, and well-organized
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Educational background in several agricultural courses
  • Self-driven, objective-oriented, optimistic, and committed to producing high caliber work
  • Strong ability to prioritize and manage time
  • The capacity to carry out research and produce high caliber presentations
  • Good history of thriving within a team working setting with the ability to work independently
  • The ability to successfully multitask and meet deadlines
  • Adept in MS Office Suite

Affiliations

  • Rotract Club South
  • Biocultural Education Research Programme

Languages

Spanish
Beginner (A1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

References

  • Jacklyn Broomes ,Sustainability Manager at Remy Cointreau / Mount GayDistilleries Ltd.St. Lucy Barbados ,(246) 826-6730 (Mobile)
  • Michael James, Acting Chief Agriculture Officer/ Senior Agriculture Officer of Plant Protection Department Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Grame Hall, Christ Church Barbados, (246) 266-7503 ( Mobile)
  • Dr. Sonia Peter ,Executive Director at Biocultural Education and Research Programme St. James, Barbados (246) 841-4254. ( Mobile)

Timeline

Intern:Plant Protection Officer/ Agricultural Assistant

Ministry Of Agriculture And Food Security
06.2022 - 08.2022

Agricultural Assistant/ Water Management Operator

Mount Gay Distllires Ltd.
06.2021 - 12.2023

Program Assistant

Biocultural Education And Research Programme
02.2021 - Current

Masters Of Science - Tropical Crop Protection

University of The Westindies

IICA Certificate - GOOD AGRICULTURE PRACTICES (GAP) AUDIT

Inter-American Institute For Cooperation On Agriculture

FAO Certificate - Phytosanitary Risk Management Practices

Food And Agriculture Organization( FAO)

FAO Certificate - Trade, Food Security And Nutrition -CARICOM Edition

Food And Agriculture Organization( FAO)

Bachelor Of Science - Agriculture

University of The Westindies

Associate Degree - Agriculture

Barbados Community College
Simeon Clarke