Agribusiness Online Selling / Farm Field Technician / Mushroom Grower - Self-employ - Benguet, Philippines
(2023-08)
- Managed online agribusiness sales of agricultural inputs including seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, ensuring accurate order processing and customer satisfaction.
- Handled packaging, inventory preparation, and coordination with couriers for timely delivery of agricultural products.
- Provided technical advice to farmers on pest and disease control, crop protection, and fertilizer management for greenhouse and open-field crops.
- Conducted soil testing and delivered appropriate nutrient and fertilization recommendations based on crop requirements.
- Supported farmers with practical agronomy advice to improve crop yield, plant health, and sustainable farming practices.
- Assisted clients in complying with GLOBALG.A.P. Standards.
- Managed home-based cultivation of wood-loving mushrooms, with hands-on experience in substrate preparation, spawn inoculation, environmental control, contamination prevention, and harvesting.
Agronomist - GTGF Food Corporation - San Mateo Rizal, Philippines
(2016-03 - 2023-08)
- Acted as liaison between the company and contracted farms, communicating production requirements and ensuring consistent vegetable supply standards.
- Provided technical agronomy advice to growers, farm managers, and supervisors on crop management for various vegetables, including greenhouse production.
- Supported establishment and management of greenhouse lettuce farms supplying McDonald's, ensuring quality and production targets were met.
- Ensured compliance with GlobalG.A.P. standards, assisting farms with required documentation, audits, and operational procedures.
- Trained and guided farm workers on proper cultivation practices to maintain productivity, crop health, and adherence to company quality standards.
Agriculturist / Farm Hand - Primero Organic Agro-Industry Inc. - Batangas, Philippines
(2012-07 - 2016-03)
- Established and developed an organic papaya farm from the ground up, including farm layout design, infrastructure planning, and full operational setup for the production of raw materials for food supplement export to Japan.
- Managed and supervised daily farm operations, including planting, cultivation, irrigation, tractor use, soil testing, purchasing of farm inputs, and production of organic fertilizers and pesticides.
- Led farm workforce scheduling and to ensure efficient farm operations and productivity.
- Ensured compliance with organic certification standards including OCCP and JAS, including documentation, record-keeping, and adherence to organic production protocols.
Gardener (Working Student) - Philippine International Church - AUP Silang Cavite, Philippines
(2009-04 - 2010-03)
- Maintained church grounds through regular landscaping activities including grass cutting, weeding, trimming shrubs, and overall lawn care to ensure a clean and welcoming environment.
- Propagated and planted ornamental flowers and indoor plants, contributing to aesthetic design and enhancing the atmosphere for church services.
- Performed plant care tasks such as fertilizing, pesticide application, pruning trees, and maintaining healthy growth of ornamental plants and shrubs.
- Assisted in general church upkeep including cleaning outdoor surroundings and interior spaces, ensuring a neat, organized, and presentable worship environment.
Gardener (Working Student) - AUP Integrated Farm - Silang Cavite, Philippines
(2006-04 - 2009-03)
- Assisted in vegetable production activities including planting, harvesting, and routine crop maintenance in open-field farming systems.
- Performed general farm work including soil preparation and tractor operation for field activities.
- Supported irrigation management, fertilizer application, and overall farm operations to ensure healthy crop growth and productivity.
