SAID OMAR
Summary
Experienced Agronomist with advanced knowledge in soil management and crop production. Specialized skills in weed and pest management, honed over 5 years of consistently delivering exceptional results. Passionate about promoting and implementing sustainable agriculture practices. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with local breeding and agronomy teams to coordinate activities. Highly skilled in providing crop care guidance through consultations, ensuring the cultivation of high-quality crops.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LECTURER
THE BAHAMAS AGRICULTURE AND MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE (B.A.M.S.I)
2018.08 - to date
- Lecturer in the agriculture department – responsible for creating course content in , and teaching Plant Protection, IPM, Farm operations (Farm Skills), Crop Sciences, organic agriculture
- Participated in the national research project on cascarilla tree – responsible for: Collecting soil samples and analyzing soil tests results
- Conducting research on germination of the cascarilla seeds and survival rates of the seedling under protected environment
- Manage the student demonstration plot at the institute – responsible for assisting students in farm operations emphasizing on good farming practices, crop systems, weed ecology and management, integrated pest and disease management and soil nutrition management
- Supervised research students – Responsible for assisting research students to design agro-based field experiments, collection and analysis of experimental data and presentation
- 4H club main supervisor (2018 – 2019) at the Institute – Responsible for: Holding partnership meetings with the administrators of the primary schools in Andros
- Reviewing the 4H club agriculture curriculum to be taught at the schools
- Participated in FAO school feeding programme : Responsible for : Designing training plans and conducting training of extension officers , farmers , teachers, and parents.
EDUCATOR - MATH AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
NOBLE PREPARATOTY ACADEMY
2013.03 - 2018.07
- Educator and career advisor responsible for Preparing students for national (B.G.C.S.E) and international exams (S.A.T and CXE) in Mathematics and Biology
- Advising and mentoring students on personalized life plans and future careers in agriculture
- Preparing college prep students for a complete and successful transition between high school and college mathematics.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
LABORER AND TRAINEE IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
CARIBBEAN LANDSCAPING COMPANY - NASSAU THE BAHAMAS
2012.11 - 2013.03
- Firsthand laborer and trainee in landscape architect responsible for: Assisting in designing hardscape and landscape projects
- Working with a team of experienced landscapers to execute hardscape projects and decision making in the field
- Conducting quality control of imported plants for the company’s nursery
- Conducting pest control of imported plants for the company’s nursery.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
REASEARCH ASSISTANT ON SOIL ENZYMES
BIOTECHONOLOGICAL CENTRE (CEBIO) OF UNIVERSITY OF MATANZAS
2010.09 - 2012.07
- Research student worked under Dr
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- Maria de Lourdes Villalonga Santana (Undergraduate thesis) responsible for: Write a research proposal on soil enzymes (urease and protease) and how their synthesis is influenced by different crop / vegetation covers
- Designing and executing the research timeline and plan of work
- Presenting and discussing the research findings and suggest a pathway to transfer the technical knowledge to different stakeholders in the agricultural sector
- Co – ordinate with different institutions and personnel to support the research logistics and funding.
PRACTICALS AT THE EMPRESA DE CULTIVOS VARIOS LENIN
MATANZAS CUBA
2009.01 - 2011.01
- Key responsibilities Keeping and maintaining accurate and detailed crops records
- Maintaining written copies of fertilizer and chemical recommendations for each crop
- Participating in farmer meetings, farmer cooperatives members meeting, field crop inspection, field staff training & education
- Supporting the overall process of management and decision making to ensure the co-operative maximizes its short, medium, and long-term profitability and returns
- Monitoring crop for weeds, pests, diseases, moisture, and growth regularly to ensure timeliness of any recommended controls or applications
- Assessment of Agricultural soils in 3 different cooperatives dedicated to large scale production of potato (Solanum tuberosum)
- Study the nutritional value of pastures (natural pastures) and forages (King grass) fed to the dairy cows at the “Empresa genetica de Matanzas” – Cuba
- Study and evaluate the quality of the milk produced in the different dairy entities belonging to the “Empresa genetica de Matanzas – Cuba.”
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRONOMY -
University of Matanzas Camilo Cienfuegos
07.2012
DIPLOMA IN PEDAGOGY -
University of Matanzas Camilo Cienfuegos
07.2011
Skills
- Organizational Skills including the aptitude to handle projects.
- Certified Drone pilot and Data analyst.
- Solid Credentials and proficiencies in Providing knowledge to farmers and Handling of harvest (Produce).
- Integrated Pest Management
- Horticultural Knowledge
- Soil conservation techniques
- Crop Rotation Planning
- Weed identification
- Crop Management Expertise
- Soil fertility analysis
- Agronomic research methods
- Experimental design understanding
- Nutrient management planning
Certification
- Certificate in Drone Piloting and Data Analysis, 07/2024, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources (MAMR), Professional drone piloting, Commercial UAS operational procedures, Environmental drone mapping surveys and monitoring techniques, Introduction to geospatial analysis, Participatory mapping and information creation, Drone flying, Using drone deploy app to create flight missions, Participatory mapping procedures
- Certificate of completion in climate change mitigation and adaptation training on low emission analysis platform (LEAP), 03/18/2024 - 03/21/2024, Stockholm Environmental Institute, GHG management institute, Department of Environmental planning, and protection, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Training on Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP), Data entrance on LEAP
- Certificate in Avian Influenza preparedness, 04/25/2023 - 05/27/2023, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Avian Influenza and the biology of the causing pathogen(virus), Risk of introduction and dissemination of Avian Influenza, Preparing for an outbreak, Prevention and biosecurity, Symptoms ID, Prevention and control, PPE and biosecurity
- Certificate in Crop Protection Strategy, 02/24/2023 - 04/20/2023, COLEAD - Committee Linking Entrepreneurship-Agriculture-Development, Crop enemies and the need to control them, Components of a functional pest and disease monitoring programme, Developing a crop protection strategy, Implementation of a draft IPM plan for crop-pest combination, Crop protection strategies, Identification of crop pests, diseases, and their damages, Methods of control
- Certificate in Principle of Food Safety Risk analysis, 11/22/2021 - 12/17/2021, Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and the Pan American Centre for Food and Mouth Disease and Public Veterinary Health of PAHO/WHO, Language of risk analysis, Introduction to risk management, Food safety risk management principles, Tools for qualitative risk assessment, Review of Probability Uncertainty and Probabilistic Scenarios, Qualitative risk assessment, Food hazards identification, Inspection protocols of agricultural produce
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer at a red bays beach cleaning exercise in North Andros the Bahamas.
- Supervisor of the 4H club at the Bahamas Agricultural and Marine Science Institute.
- Volunteered as an Organic Chemistry and Biotechnology Auxiliary lecturer for second year Agronomy students at the University of Matanzas.
- Volunteered as a lab technician helper at the Biotechnology Centre (CEBIO) at the University of Matanzas.
- Volunteered in hurricane relief effort Programme in Matanzas Cuba.
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Timeline
LECTURER
THE BAHAMAS AGRICULTURE AND MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE (B.A.M.S.I)
2018.08 - to date
EDUCATOR - MATH AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
NOBLE PREPARATOTY ACADEMY
2013.03 - 2018.07
LABORER AND TRAINEE IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
CARIBBEAN LANDSCAPING COMPANY - NASSAU THE BAHAMAS
2012.11 - 2013.03
REASEARCH ASSISTANT ON SOIL ENZYMES
BIOTECHONOLOGICAL CENTRE (CEBIO) OF UNIVERSITY OF MATANZAS
2010.09 - 2012.07
PRACTICALS AT THE EMPRESA DE CULTIVOS VARIOS LENIN
MATANZAS CUBA
2009.01 - 2011.01
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRONOMY -
University of Matanzas Camilo Cienfuegos
DIPLOMA IN PEDAGOGY -
University of Matanzas Camilo Cienfuegos
- Certificate in Drone Piloting and Data Analysis, 07/2024, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources (MAMR), Professional drone piloting, Commercial UAS operational procedures, Environmental drone mapping surveys and monitoring techniques, Introduction to geospatial analysis, Participatory mapping and information creation, Drone flying, Using drone deploy app to create flight missions, Participatory mapping procedures
- Certificate of completion in climate change mitigation and adaptation training on low emission analysis platform (LEAP), 03/18/2024 - 03/21/2024, Stockholm Environmental Institute, GHG management institute, Department of Environmental planning, and protection, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Training on Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP), Data entrance on LEAP
- Certificate in Avian Influenza preparedness, 04/25/2023 - 05/27/2023, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Avian Influenza and the biology of the causing pathogen(virus), Risk of introduction and dissemination of Avian Influenza, Preparing for an outbreak, Prevention and biosecurity, Symptoms ID, Prevention and control, PPE and biosecurity
- Certificate in Crop Protection Strategy, 02/24/2023 - 04/20/2023, COLEAD - Committee Linking Entrepreneurship-Agriculture-Development, Crop enemies and the need to control them, Components of a functional pest and disease monitoring programme, Developing a crop protection strategy, Implementation of a draft IPM plan for crop-pest combination, Crop protection strategies, Identification of crop pests, diseases, and their damages, Methods of control
- Certificate in Principle of Food Safety Risk analysis, 11/22/2021 - 12/17/2021, Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and the Pan American Centre for Food and Mouth Disease and Public Veterinary Health of PAHO/WHO, Language of risk analysis, Introduction to risk management, Food safety risk management principles, Tools for qualitative risk assessment, Review of Probability Uncertainty and Probabilistic Scenarios, Qualitative risk assessment, Food hazards identification, Inspection protocols of agricultural produce
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