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Edwin Agwata

Kisii,16

Summary

Dedicated and highly motivated animal scientist, skilled in Dairy Farm Hand with over 4 years of experience working with farm animals and agriculture. I am a cooperative individual with great value in Dairy production field Proven to withstand harsh weather conditions and accomplish physically demanding tasks. Great communicator capable of working independently and assisting others. Dedicated Dairy Farm Hand with over a years of experience working with farm animals and agriculture. Proven to withstand harsh weather conditions and accomplish physically demanding tasks. Great communicator capable of working independently and assisting others. Small, medium and large estate-experienced farm technician with 2 years of experience working with various crops. Adept at collecting crop samples to determine time of harvest. Excellent skills at recording environmental data from field samples, air and water. Monitor pest infestations to check effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PLUMBER

GUSII WATER COMPANY LTD
Ammon
06.2021 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality workmanship, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations on completed jobs.
  • Resolved emergency plumbing situations quickly and efficiently to minimize property damage for customers.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently diagnosing and repairing plumbing issues in residential and commercial properties.
  • Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
  • Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
  • Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
  • Upgraded outdated plumbing systems to modern standards enhancing functionality while increasing property value for clients.
  • Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
  • Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
  • Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
  • Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Streamlined inventory management, ensuring proper tools and materials were readily available for each job.
  • Enhanced team productivity with effective communication and collaboration during complex projects.

Dairy Farm Worker

Ngongeri Farm
City
06.2018 - 07.2019

Milk 1500 cows using milking machinery.

  • Kept calf stock healthy with adequate food, water and open space.
  • Attended promptly to needs of sick calf to maintain health of livestock.
  • Kept up to date with new farm technology to make farm more environmentally sustainable.
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
  • Conducted thorough examinations of animals to identify concerns such as illnesses, diseases and injuries, as well as monitor and document physical changes.
  • Maintaining of grounds pasture and fences on the calf area.
  • Keep calf related records
  • Improved calf survival rates by providing attentive care during the birthing process, including assisting with difficult deliveries.
  • Enhanced herd health by closely monitoring animals for signs of illness, administering medication as needed, and keeping detailed records.

Dairy Department Manager

Tatton Agric Park-Egerton University
City
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting relationships with clients through dedicated assistance and issue resolution.
  • Feed ordering, feed mixing and general feed provision to dairy cows including fodder establishment and management
  • Utilized advanced forecasting methods to accurately predict future sales trends, optimizing inventory planning as needed.
  • Implemented effective merchandising strategies to increase sales and profitability of the dairy department.
  • Trained new employees on dairy department procedures, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency.

Dairy Milker

Kenya Agricultural Institute of Research
City
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Attended promptly to needs of sick cows to maintain health of livestock.
  • Kept up to date with new farm technology to make farm more environmentally sustainable.
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
  • Pasture establishment and management including animal nutrition.
  • Perform routine vaccination under care of farm veterinary.
  • Assist in any special projects or routine maintenance of the farmstead
  • Designed new feeding system to save 10,000 Kenyan shilling on operational expenses.
  • Enhanced overall milk production by consistently following proper milking procedures and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Upheld strict biosecurity protocols within the dairy facility to minimize the risk of disease transmission among animals or between workers.

Education

Certificate - Plumbing Technology

KENYA INSTITUTE OF HIGHWAYS AND BUILDING TECHNOLOG
Kisii, 16
08.2021

High School Diploma KCSE - KCSE Certificate

Rirumi Mixed Secondary School
Kisii, 16
11.2018

Primary Certificate - KCPE Certificate

KENYENYA SDA BOARDING PRIMARY SCHHOOL
KISII
01.2012

Skills

  • Animal Nutrition
  • Stall and Pen Cleaning
  • Milking
  • Herd Management
  • Health Examinations
  • Livestock Husbandry
  • Feeding Schedules
  • Animal Breeding
  • Chemical Identification
  • Safety Protocols
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Farm Stand Oversight
  • Corrective Actions
  • Daily Progress Reports
  • Farming Best Practices
  • Time Management Strength

Affiliations

Livestock production society of Kenya

The cow signals

Animal science student association

Agriculture student association

Youths in Agriculture, Kenyan chapter

Certification

  • Artificial insermination technician , ABS Global.
  • Dairy management, Kenya agriculture and livestock research organization KALRO
  • Scientific communication and certified publishing, Centre of science and publishing.
  • Certified drug abuse and HIV and AIDS Sensitizer

Additional Information

Reference:

1. Mr. John Karanja

Farm manager, North Florida Holsteins dairy farm.

+1 (352) 222-5955

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2. Dr. Tobias O. Okeno

Department of Animal Sciences Egerton University

P.o Box 536 – 20115, Egerton

+254 714004709

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3. Mr. Tom Ongaga

Ag. Livestock officer,

KALRO P.O. BOX 93-40700 kilgoris,

Cell phone: +254725537640, Email: resumesample@example.com

Timeline

PLUMBER

GUSII WATER COMPANY LTD
06.2021 - Current

Dairy Milker

Kenya Agricultural Institute of Research
09.2018 - 05.2019

Dairy Farm Worker

Ngongeri Farm
06.2018 - 07.2019

Dairy Department Manager

Tatton Agric Park-Egerton University
06.2018 - 07.2019

Certificate - Plumbing Technology

KENYA INSTITUTE OF HIGHWAYS AND BUILDING TECHNOLOG

High School Diploma KCSE - KCSE Certificate

Rirumi Mixed Secondary School

Primary Certificate - KCPE Certificate

KENYENYA SDA BOARDING PRIMARY SCHHOOL
  • Artificial insermination technician , ABS Global.
  • Dairy management, Kenya agriculture and livestock research organization KALRO
  • Scientific communication and certified publishing, Centre of science and publishing.
  • Certified drug abuse and HIV and AIDS Sensitizer
Edwin Agwata