Skills
Project implementation
Marketing
Strategic planning
People management
Problem solving
Farming
Adaptability
Networking
Teamwork
Leadership
Awards
Horticulture Producer of the Year - 2017 (Medium Scale Company)
Education
Aquaponic Design Course , Aquaponics
January 2017 - February 2017
Diploma , Aquaculture
January 2009 - December 2009
BScAgric , Cellar Management
January 2006 - December 2008
Experience
Agricon Mushrooms CC , Okahandja, Namibia
January 2010 - Present
I started Agricon mushrooms with my father when local mushroom production in Namibia was non-existent. We had to build the company, brand and market from scratch. I learned invaluable lessons along the way which set a standard for how to approach the Namibian fresh produce market. I have the following main responsibilities:
- HR Management
- Financial Management
- Production Planning
- Quality Control
- Marketing
- Operational inputs
Boland Mushrooms , Slanghoek, South Africa
January 2009 - March 2009
I obtained a 3-month working permit to do an internship following the successful completion of my Aquaculture diploma. This was slightly out of my scope of studies, but in line with my passion for farming and vision for Namibia to be less reliant on food imports. My main responsibilities were:
- Water Quality Control
- Produce Quality Control
- Pest & Disease Control