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Ramon E Torres

Malden ,MA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

CBP Agriculture Specialist

U.S. Customs And Border Protection
East Boston, MA
03.2020 - Current
  • Passengers and baggage inspections at airports (PHL and BOS). Performed more than 8 inspections/hour
  • Fruit, vegetables and flowers inspections in Cargo for target pest control at PHL airport. Inspection of 20+ containers/day
  • Ships inspection to verify proper management of garbage and presence of Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) at Philadelphia ports.
  • Collection of pest and plant disease and submission for pest identification.

Regular Substitute Teacher

The School District Of Philadelphia
New Philadelphia, PA
12.2017 - 02.2020
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies. 40% Hispanic students population improved their behavior and grades.

Agricultural Division Director

Caribbean Liquid Sugar C Por A
Parque Industrial Hato Mayor, Sto. Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
03.2010 - 03.2014
  • Design yearly operating budget and optimize strategies to increase acreage and production unit of Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana). Production and yield increased by 56% and 28% respectively.
  • Promoted company by giving exciting and dynamic presentations to farmers. Annual average of new farmers incorporated to program was: 3 new farmers with 15 hectares.
  • Recruited talented individuals bringing agronomic practice skills to agricultural department. 2 technicians per year.

Consultant to Design Agric Development Project

Inter-American Development Bank & IICA
Santo Domingo, National District, Dominican Republic
01.1986 - 09.1991
  • Design Agricultural Development Project (Agric. production and credit).

10 projects were designed and 6 projects were successfully implemented

  • Planning and coordinating in house and outsourced resources. 3 financial sources were identified
  • Collaborated and shared processes with colleagues and peers. Interaction and collaboration with 5 colleagues and peers.
  • Provided operations support for specific design portfolios. Supported 2 main portfolios design.

Education

Master of Science - Agricultural Economics

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
01.1981

Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Farm Management

Universidada Catolica Madre Y Maestra
Santiago, Dominican Republic
01.1974

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking and detail oriented
  • Excellent human relationship

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CBP Agriculture Specialist

U.S. Customs And Border Protection
03.2020 - Current

Regular Substitute Teacher

The School District Of Philadelphia
12.2017 - 02.2020

Agricultural Division Director

Caribbean Liquid Sugar C Por A
03.2010 - 03.2014

Consultant to Design Agric Development Project

Inter-American Development Bank & IICA
01.1986 - 09.1991

Master of Science - Agricultural Economics

Mississippi State University

Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Farm Management

Universidada Catolica Madre Y Maestra
Ramon E Torres