Vinod Sawale

Agriculture professional with a master of science in agriculture entomology and experience in project coordination, market development and agriculture project support. Experienced in team collaboration, data management, administrative support and working in fast paced environments. To work in a challenging and growth-oriented environment in the social development sector where I can utilize my field experience, community mobilization skills, and dedication to contribute effectively toward youth and women empowerment programs.

Field Executive - Prayas Foundation, Beed - Beed

(2024-01)

Key Responsibilities

• Community mobilization and identification of vulnerable youth and women for skill development programs
• Conducting orientation sessions, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and awareness campaigns
• Assisting in baseline surveys and need assessments
• Enrollment of participants and maintaining beneficiary documentation
• Coordinating soft skills and hard skills training at field level
• Liaising with local stakeholders, community leaders, training partners, and employers
• Supporting placement activities and post-placement follow-up of candidates
• Maintaining daily field reports, attendance records, photographs, and beneficiary data
• Ensuring smooth implementation of project activities at ground level

Cluster Assistant - Pocra, Hingoli - Hingoli

(2018-01-01 - 2020-03-01)

• Provided basic technical guidance on crop management, pest & disease management, soil health, water management, and climate-resilient agriculture
• Maintained beneficiary records, field data, photographs, documentation, MIS updates, and progress reports
• Coordinated with Agriculture Department officials and technical teams to resolve field-level issues and ensure timely implementation of project activities

Market Development Officer - Syngenta crop protection

(2017-06-01 - 2017-12-31)

• Conducted farmer visits, crop surveys, field demonstrations, and product promotion activities
• Provided technical guidance on crop management, pest & disease management, and product application
• Developed relationships with farmers, retailers, distributors, and key channel partners
• Monitored market trends, competitor activities, farmer feedback, and supported territory-level sales growth

Master of Science - Agriculture Entomology - COA Latur (2021-01 - 2024-01)

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Biotechnology - VNMKV Parbhani (2013-01 - 2017-01)

H.S.C - Shivaji College Hingoli