Saksham Gumber
Chatham
Summary
Agriculture Business Management graduate with hands-on experience in agronomy, crop production, field research, customer acquisition, and digital agronomic tools. Expertise in driving customer-focused strategies, supporting local business outcomes, and improving agronomic decision-making through research and field data analysis. Proven ability to leverage agronomic knowledge to enhance farm productivity, product performance, and customer satisfaction. Committed to delivering innovative solutions for improved crop protection, seed performance, and global food security.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packaging Operator
Peeters Mushroom Farm
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Operated packaging and weighing machinery, ensuring 100% accuracy in product packaging
- Implemented quality control measures, leading to a 15% improvement in product quality standards
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance, reducing downtime by 10%
- Trained and mentored new packaging team members, improving overall team efficiency
Part time worker
Parkland Farms
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in field operations, including seed preparation, planting, and harvesting, ensuring optimal crop yields and minimizing defects by 10%.
- Operated and maintained farm machinery for field tasks, contributing to a 5% increase in operational efficiency.
- Monitored soil health and crop conditions, providing insights that improved decision-making for irrigation and nutrient management.
- Conducted field assessments for pest control, reducing crop damage and enhancing overall productivity.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during field activities to maintain a hazard-free work environment.
Quality Control Operator
Labatt Brewery
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored quality control processes to ensure product standards were consistently met, reducing defects by 12%
- Contributed guidance to the quality checker team, resulting in a 5% increase in inspection accuracy
- Collaborated with the production team to meet daily targets, achieving a 10% increase in production output
- Conducted regular quality assessments and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime by 8%
- Implemented efficiency improvements in the quality control process, leading to a 15% reduction in waste
Sales Officer
Frontline Agri Science
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted on-field assessments and trials to evaluate the performance of crop protection products and seed varieties, driving a 30% increase in sales through improved product recommendations.
- Led field demonstrations and farmer meetings to showcase product effectiveness, resulting in increased market penetration and exceeding monthly targets by 15%.
- Provided agronomic advisory services to farmers, helping them improve crop health and yields through tailored field solutions and crop management techniques.
- Managed field trials for new product lines, collecting data and providing insights to support product development.
- Supported customers with post-sales agronomic advice, leading to a 90% customer satisfaction rate.
Intern
Sulphur Mills Ltd.
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted field research on crop protection products, gathering data on pest control effectiveness and crop health improvements.
- Assisted in developing field trial protocols and executed on-ground testing, contributing to the launch of new products with proven performance.
- Provided farmers with technical support during field visits, recommending changes in agricultural practices to improve crop efficiency by 15%.
- Analyzed competitor products in field settings to identify market opportunities and support strategic product development.
Education
Agriculture Business Management -
Lambton college
05.2024
B.Sc Agriculture (Hons.) -
Khalsa College
05.2021
Skills
- Agronomy and Crop Production: Knowledgeable in developing and implementing crop management strategies
- Field Research and Data Analysis: Proficient in planning and executing high-quality field trials and analyzing data for agronomic decision-making
- Customer Acquisition and Support: Experienced in engaging with customers, providing agronomic solutions, and improving customer satisfaction
- Field Experience: Extensive experience in hands-on fieldwork including seed preparation, crop management, and soil health analysis
- Digital Agronomic Tools: Skilled in using Bayer's agronomic tools like Velocity, Scout, and CRM for trial data collection and analysis
- Sales Support and Market Development: Capable of supporting sales activities through technical agronomic advice and market research
- Collaboration and Team Leadership: Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve squad outcomes
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex technical information to non-technical audiences
- Technical Support: Proficient in resolving complex product performance issues and providing guidance on weed and crop protection management
- MS Office Proficiency: Skilled in MS Office Suite, CRM software, and data visualization tools like Tableau
- Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi
Certification
- Ontario Agriculture Worker Safety & Awareness Certificate
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Point) Certificate
- Worker Health And Safety Awareness
- Social Media Marketing Certificate
Timeline
Packaging Operator
Peeters Mushroom Farm
01.2024 - 09.2024
Part time worker
Parkland Farms
08.2023 - 12.2023
Quality Control Operator
Labatt Brewery
05.2023 - 09.2023
Sales Officer
Frontline Agri Science
06.2021 - 08.2022
Intern
Sulphur Mills Ltd.
10.2020 - 12.2020
B.Sc Agriculture (Hons.) -
Khalsa College
- Ontario Agriculture Worker Safety & Awareness Certificate
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Point) Certificate
- Worker Health And Safety Awareness
- Social Media Marketing Certificate
Agriculture Business Management -
Lambton college
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