Otiende Simeon

A dedicated and results-oriented individual seeking a position in a reputable organization where I can apply my skills, grow professionally, and contribute meaningfully to the organization's success.

Industrial Attachment - Agricultural farm management and online marketing - Kenter Farm Kibos - Kibos

(2024-09 - 2024-11)

Agricultural farm management and online marketing of farm produce

• Managed daily farm operations, including planting, irrigation, weeding, and harvesting.
• Maintained crop health through pest and disease control measures.
• Operated and maintained farm tools and machinery to ensure efficiency.
• Monitored soil and water conditions to optimize yields.
• Supported post-harvest handling, grading, and packaging of produce for market.
• Ensured adherence to safety and hygiene standards in farm operations.
• Improved crop yield by implementing efficient irrigation practices.
• Reduced post-harvest losses through proper storage and handling techniques.

Industrial Attachment - Agricultural Extension Assistant and office management - Ministry of Agriculture - Kisumu County - Kisumu, Kenya

(2023-09 - 2023-11)

Agricultural Extension Assistant and office management

• Assisted in implementing agricultural extension programs to support local farmers.
• Provided training and demonstrations on modern farming practices, pest control, and crop management.
• Collected and analyzed agricultural data to guide decision-making.
• Supported monitoring and evaluation of ongoing agricultural projects.
• Facilitated distribution of farm inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Engaged with community groups to promote sustainable farming and agribusiness.
• Successfully reached and trained over farmers on improved crop production methods.
• Contributed to increasing crop yields in targeted areas through effective extension services.

Sales assistant - Fine touch African limited - Baraka house Nairobi CBD

Carrying out sales on various agricultural irrigation systems which includes drip system, various pumps, pipe fittings, pipes which differs in size and thickness ie 32mm PN8 Among others and various sprinkler. Gained knowledge on irrigation systems and deep knowledge on various connectors used in pipe fittings.

• Receiving new irrigation equipments.
• Carrying out sales.
• Cleaning of the office in the morning.
• Shelves arrangement.
• Stock control.
• Welcoming of customers.
• Handle office phone on various orders from customers.
• Gained knowledge on various irrigation systems.
• Gained knowledge on various irrigation connectors.
• Gained knowledge on sales at large.
• Gained knowledge on various types water pumps for example solar and electric pumps.

Sales assistant - Pakson Africa limited - Kericho county

Carrying out sales on various agricultural inputs and also animals feeds. The agricultural inputs includes seed of various maize varieties ie 6213, 614 among others which is highly grown in kericho county, seeds of various vegetables ie kales, onions, cabbage (Gloria star) among others. Also carried out sales on animal feeds they include poultry feeds and cattle feeds, poultry feeds include chick mash, layers mash, chick starter while cattle feeds include dairy meal, calf pellets among others.

Diploma - Sustainable agriculture and rural development - The kisumu national polytechnic (2022 - 2025)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Rongai agri-tech high school (2018 - 2021)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Chepsengeny academy (2008 - 2018)