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DIPTI NARWAL

Langley,BC

Summary

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in agriculture and Biotechnology. Experienced Assistant Professor and Assistant Plant Grower with over 6 years Excellent reputation for resolving problems and having excellent acumen, communication, leadership, management, and interpersonal skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Grower

HEXO Corp
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Assisted in all aspects of production process including propagation, maintenance, harvesting and post harvesting of plants.
  • Managed propagation and harvest schedules in coordination with management and other teams.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
  • Administrative Duties:
  • Reviewed, approved, and assisted employees with timesheet entries and time-off requests
  • Assisted management with workforce management efforts including hiring, onboarding, and separation processes.

Propagation Supervisor

Zenabis Global Inc.
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Scheduled, managed and oversaw cloning processes.
  • Execute preventative maintenance program including elimination of all types of mold, powdery mildew, spider mites, root aphids, fungus gnats, etc.
  • Planned and assigned daily and weekly tasks to ensure timely fulfillment of production quotas set out by cultivation manager
  • Ensured compliance with Health Canada and quality assurance standards
  • Administrative duties:
  • Onboarded trained and directed new hires from proper cultivation and sanitation practices to inventory management
  • Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
  • Evaluated office documentation to check accuracy and complete missing pieces, avoiding delays and maximizing team productivity.

Cloning Lead

Zenabis Global Inc.
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • Overseen Cloning team to ensure propagation targets are achieved
  • Maintained and promoted a positive work environment through collaborative discussions and team Communications
  • Achieved and maintained Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) for clone area
  • Ensured cloning team adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Production Practices (GPP) and GACP standard
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.

Assistant Professor of Botany

Priyadashini Indira Gandhi Govt. College For Women
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student
  • Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into botany concepts
  • Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials
  • Organized laboratory activities, prepared lectures and design experiments for optimum learning
  • Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
  • Achievements: Published two Practical Manuals online.

Biology Science Teacher

Navyug Senior Secondary School
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
  • Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
  • Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Developed and use the relevant teaching aid
  • Prepared and set tests, examination papers, and exercises

Production Manager

Bhawani Seeds And Biotech
03.2015 - 06.2016
  • Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Research Scholar

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University,Hisar
12.2010 - 02.2015
  • Documented procedures and results with high degree of accuracy and precision.
  • Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
  • Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Performed scientific research on multiple projects.
  • Presented papers and short communications at conferences, speaking about research topics of interest and related subjects.

Education

Online Certification Course - Cannabis Regulations And Quality Assurance

University of Guelph, Guelph, ON
08.2021

Online Certification Course - Cannabis Production

University of Guelph, Guelph, ON
08.2021

Ph.D. - Genetics And Plant Breeding

CCS Haryana Agriculture University, India
02.2015

Master of Science - Genetics

Maharshi Dayanand University, India
06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Punjabi University, India
06.2008

Skills

  • Adaptable, Versatile and excellent in communication
  • Operational Recordkeeping
  • Time management and organization
  • Problem resolution
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Team management
  • Database Research
  • Research Paper Writing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Data Analysis

Accomplishments

    Publications:

    · 8 Research Papers published in International Journals

    · 2 Short Communications published in National Symposium

    · 4 Abstracts published in Conferences

    · 1 Review article published in International Journal

    · 1 Research Paper in National Journal

    · 2 Book published online

Timeline

Assistant Grower - HEXO Corp
06.2021 - 11.2021
Propagation Supervisor - Zenabis Global Inc.
01.2021 - 05.2021
Cloning Lead - Zenabis Global Inc.
10.2019 - 12.2020
Assistant Professor of Botany - Priyadashini Indira Gandhi Govt. College For Women
10.2017 - 09.2019
Biology Science Teacher - Navyug Senior Secondary School
06.2016 - 09.2017
Production Manager - Bhawani Seeds And Biotech
03.2015 - 06.2016
Research Scholar - Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University,Hisar
12.2010 - 02.2015
University of Guelph - Online Certification Course, Cannabis Regulations And Quality Assurance
University of Guelph - Online Certification Course, Cannabis Production
CCS Haryana Agriculture University - Ph.D., Genetics And Plant Breeding
Maharshi Dayanand University - Master of Science, Genetics
Punjabi University - Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology
DIPTI NARWAL