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Hossam Amer, Agricultural Services Consultant

Hossam Amer

Agricultural Services Consultant·Private Company

Syria

Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 27 years, 4 months

Agricultural Services Consultant

January 2020 - Present

Private Company

Damascus, Syria

January 2020 - Present

Provided technical expertise and management services to clients in the areas of
crop production, agronomy, horticulture, pest control, weed science, soil fertility,
water quality and maintenance landscaping .

Developed plans for improving farmers profitability by increasing yields and
reducing costs through improved farming practices.

Assisted with marketing decisions such as pricing strategies and product
development based on market conditions.

Conducted soil tests to determine the levels of nutrient, PH and EC; adjusted
fertilizer application as needed based on results.

Prepared reports summarizing findings from field visits and assisted with
preparation of budgets for capital expenditures related to recommendations made during consultation process .

Company industry:
Agriculture & Crop Production
Job role:
Farming and Agriculture

Farm Manager

December 2015 - December 2019

Chahini family farm.

Poa, Brazil

December 2015 - December 2019

Increasing farm profits about 60 % :
• As a result of expansion in cultivating a new high production and quality varieties.
• Use post-harvesting techniques (cooling - freezing - drying - pickle) Helped in improved prices of products selling. And reduced the loss when the production abundance

Reduce production costs 45 % through:
• Adjusted the number of workers in accordance with the size of the farm works.
• Reducing the waste from agricultural processes (fertilization - irrigation - pesticides) by implementation of a precise scientific approach.

Follow-up the planning schedule of the works and coordinate between all parties to expedite the works.

Establish an integrated database for farm includes information on (cultivated areas - varieties - agricultural operations applied and dates - Labours - purchases - sales - mechanisms - salaries .....).

Monitor animal health and welfare, including liaising with vets.

Arrange the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment.

Company industry:
Agriculture & Crop Production
Job role:
Management

Agricultural Assistant Researcher

August 2013 - November 2015

General Commission for Scientific Agriculture Research

Damascus, Syria

August 2013 - November 2015

Responsible about implement the mechanical analysis of soil and Determination of organic matter in soil .

Responsible about Measuring and control the PH and EC of the soil extract, and the nutrient solution for the hydroponic experiments

Participate in creating a soil fertility map for the southern region of Syria.

Participate in the implementation of experiments for the installation of nutrient solutions for hydroponics ( DWC & Drip by bucket) for crops of cucumbers, tomatoes and Lettuce.

Company industry:
Agriculture & Crop Production
Job role:
Research and Development

Agricultural Sales Representative

May 2011 - July 2013

Alzaem Company.

Damascus, Syria

May 2011 - July 2013

Proficient negotiator and communicator to handle food and crop production.

Build strong client network for agricultural product sales through in-person and telephone communication.

Negotiating with clients or wholesalers to achieve organizational sales objectives.

Ensure timely order filling and customer service in coordination with sales managers.

Providing support to the management decision making by offering them with the needed feedback.

Solving customer queries, demands and requirements to have good relationship management with key parties.

Offering the clients with required information about the organizational policies, procedures etc., to solve the issues raised

Company industry:
Agriculture & Crop Production
Job role:
Sales

Regional Purchasing Manager

December 2009 - March 2011

MATAJER Investment and Trading Development L.L.C

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

December 2009 - March 2011

Increasing the company's profits by more than 20% by securing high-quality raw materials from outside the UAE.

Direct dealing with producers and suppliers. And abolition of the network of commercial intermediaries.

Contribute to introducing new juices to our product list.

Great ability to negotiate and finalize deals in accordance with the budgets set by the company's management.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Management

Operation Manager for Organic Foods

November 2008 - November 2009

Matajer LLC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2008 - November 2009

Increasing farm profits for more than 30 % through :
• Opening new markets in the large molls and centres.
• Open the first special organic foods showroom in UAE.
• Improving the packaging system.
• Using food industry techniques to reduce the losses of returned products and the abundance of crops.

Application of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and develop a plan of food safety within the farm and our showroom.

Managing a team of 21 employees in a busy work environment.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Farming and Agriculture

Maintenance Landscaping Engineer

July 2007 - October 2008

Citiscape Group

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

July 2007 - October 2008

Ensure the full implementation of the agreed maintenance plan with the client fully and within the agreed time.

Troubleshot mechanical issues, and completed basic repairs, to keep equipment working at peak levels.

Determine the needed of materials for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.

Working with client to develop Landscaping plans for various budget.

Closely Follow up to all the landscape maintenance plan works which include:

• Mixed and applied fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, to promote plant growth and mitigate pests.
• Pruned and trimmed trees, bushes and hedges to improve visibility and shapes.
• Ensure the success of the work of irrigation network. And applying immediate maintenance, In the event of any sudden failure.
• Monitor the periodic maintenance of lawns in terms of ( Irrigation, fertilizing, mowing, aeration, dethatching, Weeding and pest control).
• Monitor the periodic maintenance of Hardscape elements ( Retaining Walls, Patios, Trellises, Paver Driveway, Stone Path, Fountains, ponds and waterfalls...)

Company industry:
Agriculture & Crop Production
Job role:
Farming and Agriculture

Agricultural Assistant Researcher

January 1999 - June 2007

General Commission for Scientific Agriculture Research

Damascus, Syria

January 1999 - June 2007

Recording the first appearance of the Tuta absoluta pest in the open fields .

Recording the first appearance of the red palm weevil in Syria.

Responsible about training the control team of the Red palm Weevil at the( GCSAR).

Reducing the use of pesticides, more than 45 % through the use of Integrated Pest
Management ( IPM )programs in open field and greenhouses.

Working closely with international organization "ICARDA" and Provided them with advice and solutions to the problems Presented.

Implementation field extension days for farmers and Provided them technical expertise, management services in the areas of crop production, agronomy, horticulture, pest control, weed science, soil fertility.

Developed plans for improving farmers profitability by increasing yields and reducing costs through improved farming practices.

Company industry:
Agriculture & Crop Production
Job role:
Farming and Agriculture

Education

Damascus University

July 1998

July 1998

Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Engineering

Syria

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

Skills

Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Landscape Maintenance
Expert
Landscape Maintenance
Expert
IPM
Expert
IPM
Expert
Agriculture
Expert
Agriculture
Expert
Project Control
Expert
Project Control
Expert
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Expert
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Expert
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Expert
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Expert
RESEARCH
Expert
RESEARCH
Expert
SCIENTIFIC
Expert
SCIENTIFIC
Expert
SUPERVISORY SKILLS
Expert
SUPERVISORY SKILLS
Expert
Landscape Maintenance
Expert
Landscape Maintenance
Expert
IPM
Expert
IPM
Expert
Agriculture
Expert
Agriculture
Expert
Project Control
Expert
Project Control
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
Portuguese
Beginner

Memberships

Agricultural Engineers Association

Member

September 1998

Syrian Red Cross and Crescent Society

Member in the youth department

January 1992

Training and Certifications

Training
Diploma in New horticulture Technology
Priva academy
May 2019