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Gates Lastone

@gateslastone

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Dedicated Agriculture Science Teacher and Project Manager with data analysis expertise.

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to leverage my teaching and project management skills while contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.

I am a passionate Agriculture Science Teacher and Project Manager with over four years of experience in teaching and managing agricultural projects. My journey in education has been marked by a commitment to fostering creativity and problem-solving skills among students, particularly through hands-on learning experiences. I have successfully led various initiatives, including the JETS Club and Production Unit, which encouraged students to engage actively in their learning processes.

In addition to my teaching role, I have extensive experience in project planning and management, particularly in agroforestry and agronomy. My recent position as a Fruit Tree Technical Expert involved overseeing greenhouse management practices and ensuring effective irrigation systems for crop production. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can leverage my skills in data entry and analysis to enhance project outcomes and contribute to sustainable agricultural practices.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sales Consultant

Current

Optica Zambia

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Provided sales consultation and customer service, focusing on merchandise marketing and data analysis for client records. Ensured effective communication and organization within the sales team.

Sales Consultant Customer Service Marketing Data Analysis Communication Skills

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Cooperative Top Secretary

Current

Mwembeshi Prisons Women Multipurpose Cooperative

Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Organized cooperative meetings and facilitated communication between co-operators and agriculture officers. Encouraged participation in agricultural practices and promoted farming as a business.

Organizational Skills Communication Community Engagement Facilitation Cooperative Management

Fruit Tree Technical Expert

Zambia-Egypt Joint Venture Farm

Jan 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Managed and supervised fruit tree production, including grafting and greenhouse management practices. Focused on effective irrigation and nursery management for optimal crop yield.

Grafting Greenhouse Management Crop Nursery Management

Agricultural Science Teacher

Mwembeshi Boarding Secondary School

Mar 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Served as an Agricultural Science Teacher, engaging students in both classroom and outfield activities. Managed projects related to fish, poultry, and crop production while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills through clubs. Contributed significantly to data entry and analysis for school reports.

Teaching Project Management Data Analysis Crop Production Team Leadership Information Technology

Farm Supervisor

Stewardship Investments Limited

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)

Oversaw farm management and irrigation installations for a 7-hectare avocado farm. Coordinated with teams for pest management and crop fertilization, while maintaining records for production and sales management.

Irrigation Installation Pest Management Team Coordination Customer Service Data Entry