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.
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
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