Willie Tan

01-13A, Block A1, OUG Parklane, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

treybazi@gmail.com

Phone: +601121245254 (Malaysia)

Whatsapp: +6011 21245254

Resume date – 14 May 2020

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My experience and skills revolve around science, process control, quality management, laboratory practices and the agriculture industry. I am seeking employment in the agriculture field where I am most passionate about. 

Employment history:

AgriSpace Tech Sdn Bhd 

Farm Consultant

Dec 2019 – present

– Advising the management on the feasibility of growing certain crops, the technical know-hows, potential investment return, labor requirements, farm design/setup, potential challenges and ways to overcome.

– Advising the management on the inputs needed e.g machinery, hardwares, pesticides, fertilizers and materials for structures eg support system.

– Giving consultation on seed selection, growing method, plant nutrition, pest control, weed control and farm design.

– Training workers in farm operations, nutrient adjustment, watering schedule, spraying method and general farm operation procedures.

– Troubleshooting arising problems in the farms – pest infestation, malnutrition, improper irrigation schedule etc

Finca Pandora (Nicaragua)

Consultant / Acting Farm Manager

Oct 2017 – Apr 2018

– Led and managed the farm operations

– Advised technical inputs for hydroponics and soil culture for various crops cultivation – tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, zucchini, melon and lettuce

– Advised and executed growing programs – Irrigation schedule, fertilization program, pesticide program and plant training

– Ensured hydroponic facilities maintenance is executed 

– Seeds selection, choosing the right variety for greenhouses in tropical climates. 

– Educated and trained farm personnel 

– Organized and executed work schedule with the farm supervisors

– Advised the purchase of input materials, ensured store inventory is sufficient to carry out daily activities

– Advised the management the suitability of crops for greenhouse production, provided the cropping plan and liaised with the sales team

– Advised solutions to problems and issues

Kota Tani Enterprise

Farm Manager

Dec 2012 – June 2017

– Started a farming business specialized in hydroponics and fertigation.

– Built and setup vegetable farms with hydroponics and drip irrigation system

– Cultivated various vegetable crops commercially

– Handled financial planning and budgeting farm

– Employed and trained farm personnel

– Developed irrigation schedule, nutrition plan, pest control program and plant training program

– Managed daily operations – planting, irrigation, pesticide application, plant training, harvesting, sales, logistics and finances. 

– Performed R&D to test the effectiveness of pesticides, nutrient formulation, seeds and variety selections