Carlito Landicho
Scarborough
Summary
Meticulous agronomist with a proven track record of successfully coordinating complex tasks across various company departments to ensure targets are met within deadlines. Possess extensive knowledge in research and agronomic development for crop protection products, sales, and marketing, as well as expertise in pest and disease diagnosis of globally and economically important crops. Backed by a strong background in microbiology and adept in laboratory techniques. With a strong techno-commercial background, contributes to the company's success by screening and attaining innovative products without compromising quality. Thrives in fast-paced settings, works with a strong sense of urgency to deliver results efficiently.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agronomic Solutions Manager for Plant Disease Management
Bayer CropScience Inc.
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: Agronomic Technology Center - Southeast Asia
- Management, Supervision and training of Field Agronomists and Research assistants from Southeast Asia (Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia)
- Supervision of Plant Pathology Laboratory, trains assistants with laboratory techniques necessary for team functions
- Plans and conducts field & greenhouse trials, and laboratory assays for various crops (rice, corn, upland vegetables, grapes, etc.) for experimental fungicidal active ingredients
- Handling of early phase fungicide active ingredients for field, greenhouse, and laboratory screening from compound requests from Germany via Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority of the Philippines
- Collection, consolidation and encoding gathered data in the SCOUT program
- Writes comprehensive reports regarding each field program conducted
- Presents gathered data from various programs conducted in Southeast Asia into detailed and concrete summary reports to Global Agronomic Solutions Team
- Pest and Disease diagnosis in Southeast Asia Trial Sites
- Designated UAS pilot for field trials
- Spearhead collaboration experiments with various departments like Plant Breeding Team, Marketing, etc
- Head trainer for Plant Disease Management for new Agronomists from Asia Pacific region
Field Agronomist
Bayer CropScience Inc.
03.2017 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Agronomic Technology Center - Southeast Asia
- Plans and conducts field & greenhouse trials for various crops (rice, corn, upland vegetables, grapes, etc.) for experimental fungicidal active ingredients
- Handling of early phase fungicide active ingredients for field, greenhouse, and laboratory screening from compound requests from Germany via Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority of the Philippines
- Collection, consolidation and encoding gathered data in the Global data archive system
- Writes comprehensive reports regarding each field program conducted
- Presents gathered data from various programs conducted in Southeast Asia into detailed and concrete summary reports to Global Agronomic Solutions Team
- Supervision of Plant Pathology Laboratory, trains assistants with laboratory techniques necessary for team functions
- Pest and Disease diagnosis in Southeast Asia Trial Sites
- Training of research assistants
- Designated UAS pilot for field trials
- Spearhead collaboration experiments with various departments like Plant Breeding Team, Marketing, etc
- Head trainer for Plant Disease Management for new Agronomists from the Asia Pacific region
Senior Research Assistant
Bayer CropScience Inc.
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: Agronomic Technology Center - Southeast Asia
- Supervision and assistance in land preparation, establishment, cultural practices, and test compound applications and data gathering and assessment for Fungicide, Insecticide and Herbicide Trials on various crops (rice, tomato, eggplant, cucumber, crucifers, non-crop areas for upland herbicide trials, etc.)
- Writes comprehensive write-ups and reports about the trials conducted
- Preparation and measurement of test compounds
- Collection, consolidation and encoding gathered data in the Global data archive system
- Supervises the station's Plant Pathology laboratory
- Pest and Disease Diagnosis in the field station
Assistant Manager for Project Coordination (NextGen Project)
International Rice Research Institute
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: IRRI - Department of Agriculture collaboration
- Coordinate and monitor NextGen Program activities and other activities assigned by the Project Leader and National Rice Program Coordinator
- Liaise with project partners regarding Research and Development (R&D) projects under the DAIRRI partnership and other strategic R&D in support to Food Staple Sufficiency Program; project activities related activities to PRISM; Agri-Pinoy Rice Program
- Attend conferences/workshops, monthly updates/meetings with the National Coordinator and members of the Secretariat of Rice Program on behalf of the Project Leader/Manager as required
- Provide logistical support and assist with the coordination of training workshops, local and/or international conferences including organizational aspects such as travel, venue, program, speakers/resource persons
Product Development Coordinator
LEADS Agricultural Products Corporation
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Conducts area-specific and nationwide confidence and efficacy trials on different indications (Fungicide, Insecticide, Herbicide, Molluscicide, Fertilizers, Plant Growth Regulators, etc.) on various crops (upland vegetables and fruits, lowland vegetables, rice, corn, sugarcane, etc.) on farmers' field
- Conducts trials aimed to evaluate new products for registration, and to identify dose rates, target crops, target pests including timing/mode of application
- Surveys agricultural area for pest and disease diagnosis of upland and lowland crops for Crop Protection consultations
- Coordinates with the company's sales staff for product's strength and marketability
- Regulates and supervises activities of Area Trial Assistants
- Evaluates and assesses different trials and experiments, collates gathered data and writes comprehensive reports
- Initiates trials aimed to expand label use of existing proprietary or push products
- Coordinates with the Regulatory Affairs Officer in supervising FPA (Fertilizer Pesticide Authority) sanctioned third party registration trials in coordination with other Government Offices
- Coordinates with Sales and Marketing Team for marketing support by conducting farmers' meetings and consultations
Area Marketing Manager & Area Trialist for Northwestern Philippines
LEADS Agricultural Products Corporation
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Ensures products sales on the area by implementing effective marketing programs for the products in coordination with the Marketing Team
- Maintains good relations with the area's Distributors, Dealers, and end users
- Regulates activities of area Technicians, Crop Protection Specialists and Senior Crop Protection Specialists in coordination with the Area Marketing Assistant
- Supervises and conducts farmers' meeting and other promotional activities
- Conducts product development trials and reports results to the Technical Team
Product Development Assistant
LEADS Agricultural Products Corporation
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Conducts area-specific efficacy trials on different indications (Fungicide, Insecticide, Herbicide, Molluscicide, Fertilizers, Plant Growth Regulators, etc.) on various crops (upland vegetables and fruits, lowland vegetables, rice, corn, sugarcane, etc.) on farmers' field in Central and North Luzon
- Conducts trials aimed to evaluate new products for registration, and to identify dose rates, target crops, target pests including timing/mode of application
- Surveys agricultural area for pest and disease diagnosis of upland and lowland crops for Crop Protection consultations
- Evaluates and assesses different trials and experiments, collates gathered data and writes comprehensive reports
Research Assistant
Bayer CropScience Inc.
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Company Overview: Agronomic Technology Center - Southeast Asia
- Supervision and assistance in land preparation, establishment, cultural practices, and test compound applications
- Data gathering and assessment for Fungicide, Insecticide and Herbicide Trials on various crops (upland fruit (strawberry, lowland grapes) and vegetable crops, rice, corn, etc.)
- Writes comprehensive write-ups and reports about the trials conducted
- Preparation and measurement of test compounds
- Collection, consolidation and encoding gathered data in the Global data archive system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture, major in Plant Pathology with specialization in Phytobacteriology
University of The Philippines Los Baňos
Los Baňos, Laguna01.2009
Skills
- Plant Pathology
- Entomology
- Weed Science
- Microbiology
- Agricultural Research
- Agronomy
- Pesticide Screening
- Integrated Pest Management
- Licensed & experience Drone Pilot
- Product Development
- Sales
- Marketing
- Field Bio-efficacy assay
- Laboratory assay
- Pest and Pathogen Identification
- Aseptic Technique
- Supervision and Leadership
- Vegetable Crop Management
- Rice and Grain Crop Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 Agronomists and 4 Field workers.
- Achieved over 100 trials per year by completing the requested protocols with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (Philippines), Accredited Researcher for FUNGICIDE and HERBICIDE
- Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (Philippines) Agricultural Certified Pesticide Applicator (Exterminator Category)
- Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, Licensed RPA (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) Controller
- Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines), July 2011 Agriculturist Board Exam Passer
Languages
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Training
- Insect Resistance Management Training Workshop, 2013, Crop Protection Association of the Philippines in coordination with the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority
- Identification and Management of Rice, Corn, Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Crucifers, Mango, Sugarcane, & Pineapple, 2014, Pest Management Council of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with National Crop Protection Center - Crop Protection Cluster of the University of the Philippines - Los Baños
- Workshop on Insecticide Resistance Management in Vegetables, 2011, The CropLife Philippines Inc. in partnership with the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee International
Interests
- Gardening
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Outdoor Recreation
- Cooking
- Video Gaming
- Drone Piloting
- Playing volleyball
Timeline
Agronomic Solutions Manager for Plant Disease Management
Bayer CropScience Inc.
04.2023 - 02.2024
Field Agronomist
Bayer CropScience Inc.
03.2017 - 04.2023
Senior Research Assistant
Bayer CropScience Inc.
04.2016 - 02.2017
Assistant Manager for Project Coordination (NextGen Project)
International Rice Research Institute
11.2015 - 03.2016
Product Development Coordinator
LEADS Agricultural Products Corporation
07.2013 - 04.2015
Area Marketing Manager & Area Trialist for Northwestern Philippines
LEADS Agricultural Products Corporation
02.2013 - 07.2013
Product Development Assistant
LEADS Agricultural Products Corporation
02.2012 - 02.2013
Research Assistant
Bayer CropScience Inc.
02.2012 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture, major in Plant Pathology with specialization in Phytobacteriology
University of The Philippines Los Baňos
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