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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Trainings
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Jun Mer Caceres

Jun Mer Caceres

Agronomist (Agriculturist)
Pancubila St. Purok Malipayon Brgy. San Isidro General Santos City

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level as Farm Hand / Agriculturist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Field Operations Clerk

Asiapro Cooperative (under Pioneer Hi-bred Phils Inc.)
09.2011 - 02.2012
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Produced, assessed and distributed monthly project status reports to identify possible issues.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.

Research Assistant (Corn Hybrid Development)

Asiapro Cooperative (under Pioneer Hi-bred Phils. Inc)
02.2012 - 09.2016
  • Attended internal training to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory and field environment.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
  • Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
  • Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality.
  • Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
  • Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Completed general labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials, cleaning up job sites and operating heavy machine such as Tractors .

Agronomist

Corteva Agriscience Phils. Inc (Former Pioneer Hi-bred Phils. Inc.)
09.2016 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Completed general labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials, cleaning up job sites and operating heavy machinery.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture - Agronomy

Mindanao State University
General Santos City
06.2007 - 04.2011

Skills

    Production data review

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Trainings

  • On the Job Training: Kablon Farms Inc: May 2011

       Training Description: 

       * Assigned on plantation Department.I Assist in the vermicomposting facility by preparing substrates such as cacao pods, corn cobs and other crop residues to feed on worms and harvesting of compost. I am also engaged in harvesting of fruits such as durian, mangosteen and cacao.


  • Summer Job Training: Department of Agriculture: April- May 2010

      Training Description:

       * Involved in different field operation activities like maintaining the nurseries, doing seed extraction, seed sorting, grafting, marcotting, weeding, harvesting of corn and other fruit crops, assisting on chemical spraying and land preparation. 


  • Improving Work Habit Seminar: August 2016


  • Pioneer Agronomy Essentials Program: Asia Class 1 2017

 Pioneer Agronomy Essentials® is a structured introduction to agronomy designed specifically for Pioneer field sales team members and Corteva Agriscience employees. Agronomy is the foundation of our business. A base knowledge of crops, soils, and pests equips our sales force and employees with the expertise and confidence to offer the best solutions to our customers.


Program Overview

Pioneer Agronomy Essentials is a 12-week program that includes web courses, webinars, and mentoring. It is offered free of charge to Pioneer sales professionals and Corteva Agriscience employees. Program participants spend around 4 hours per week on the course activities.

The web courses create a foundation of agronomy knowledge by focusing on key areas comprising crop growth and development, pest management (diseases, insects, weeds), soil basics, soil fertility, and seed technologies. The primary curriculum focuses on corn. You can also study up to two other crops from alfalfa, canola, corn silage, cotton, sorghum, soybean, or wheat.


Webinars are scheduled weekly and directly relate to the e-learning courses suggested for the week. Webinar speakers are industry experts that include Pioneer agronomists and Corteva Crop Protection specialists. 


  • Safe Driver Essentials: December 2018


  • Pioneer Agronomy Essentials Program: Summer 2019

 Pioneer Agronomy Essentials® is a structured introduction to agronomy designed specifically for Pioneer field sales team members and Corteva Agriscience employees. Agronomy is the foundation of our business. A base knowledge of crops, soils, and pests equips our sales force and employees with the expertise and confidence to offer the best solutions to our customers.


Program Overview

Pioneer Agronomy Essentials is a 12-week program that includes web courses, webinars, and mentoring. It is offered free of charge to Pioneer sales professionals and Corteva Agriscience employees. Program participants spend around 4 hours per week on the course activities.

The web courses create a foundation of agronomy knowledge by focusing on key areas comprising crop growth and development, pest management (diseases, insects, weeds), soil basics, soil fertility, and seed technologies. The primary curriculum focuses on corn. You can also study up to two other crops from alfalfa, canola, corn silage, cotton, sorghum, soybean, or wheat.


Webinars are scheduled weekly and directly relate to the e-learning courses suggested for the week. Webinar speakers are industry experts that include Pioneer agronomists and Corteva Crop Protection specialists. 


  • Fleet Defense (Hosted by Alertdriving) Asia Pacific 365 :June 2022


  • Corteva Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 365 : January 2023


  • Dairy Farming Training: August 2022- February 2023


Training Description:


Hands-on method on day- to day activities on the farm such as Bathing of Buffalos, Milking, Pen and Milking Parlor  Cleaning, feeding and silage making and other farm activities.


Good husbandry Practices and topics discussed during the training.

1. Identifying the Carabao.

2. Importance of the carabao in Philippine culture and in Agriculture.

3. Basic Body Parts of a dairy Water Buffalo.

4. Buffalo Milk.

5. Importance of Cross-breeding, upgrading and genetic development of dairy in the Philippines.

6. Reproductive Cycle of the Buffalo.

7. Lactating Cow Management .

8.Pregnant Cow Management .

9. Bull Management .

10. Nutrition.

11. Infrastructure at a Dairy Farm.

12. Common Health Problems encountered at the Farm , its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

13. Disease Prevention.

14. Record Keeping.

15. Milking the Cow.

16. Proper  milking and handling 

17. Marketing the Product 

18. Collaborations with the government and dairy cooperatives 

19. Manure-based enterprise


  • Received comprehensive training in tractor driving, dump truck operation and payloader operation.


Demonstrated ability to effectively and safely operate tractors, dump truck and payloaders  to carry out task with precision and efficiency. Adept at following protocols and regulations to ensure a work environment. 


Additional Information

Character reference:


  • Rainier Rivera

Research Associate, Corteva Agriscience Phils Inc.

General Santos City

0917 5920 334


  • Robert Lalisan

Agronomist, Corteva Agriscience Phils. Inc

Dumarao Capiz

0917 5920 340



Timeline

Agronomist

Corteva Agriscience Phils. Inc (Former Pioneer Hi-bred Phils. Inc.)
09.2016 - Current

Research Assistant (Corn Hybrid Development)

Asiapro Cooperative (under Pioneer Hi-bred Phils. Inc)
02.2012 - 09.2016

Field Operations Clerk

Asiapro Cooperative (under Pioneer Hi-bred Phils Inc.)
09.2011 - 02.2012

Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture - Agronomy

Mindanao State University
06.2007 - 04.2011
Jun Mer CaceresAgronomist (Agriculturist)