MERCY MAINA
Nairobi
Summary
Motivated and adaptable horticulture graduate with a strong foundation in floriculture, sales, logistics, crop production, and post-harvest management. Skilled in sales and logistics of flowers, with expertise in sorting, quality checks, and bunching of flowers. Strong communication, research, and client-focused skills developed through freelance writing. Eager to apply technical background and customer engagement abilities in a dynamic sales environment within the floriculture industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer – Academic & Article Writing
Self-employed
01.2019 - Current
- Conducted research and produced high-quality academic and non-academic content tailored to diverse client needs.
- Honed excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.
- Managed multiple writing projects under strict deadlines.
Internship (Horticulture Department)
IBIS Farm
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Participated in quality checks and bunching of flowers.
- Participated in post-harvest handling in the packhouse for flowers, herbs, and vegetables.
- Engaged in packaging operations for fresh produce, ensuring quality and compliance with export standards.
- Assisted in cultivating flowers, herbs, and vegetables, from planting to harvesting.
- Participated in irrigation planning and implementation to maintain crop health.
- Involved in pest and disease control, learning practical integrated pest management strategies.
- Supported the daily farm operations, working closely with supervisors and learning farm management principles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
South Eastern Kenya University
Kitui01.2019
Skills
- Skilled in the sales and logistics of flowers
- Experienced in sorting, quality checks, and bunching of flowers
- Solid foundational knowledge in cultivating, managing, and handling flowers, herbs, and vegetables, gained through academic training and practical attachment
- Skilled in sorting, grading, and packaging fresh produce, focusing on quality control and export standards compliance
- Familiar with integrated pest management (IPM) practices to minimize crop loss and ensure sustainable farming
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and clients, developed through freelance writing and collaboration on farm operations
- Understanding of product presentation, customer needs, and market expectations—transferable to sales roles in the horticultural and floriculture industry
- Ability to manage tasks efficiently and meet tight deadlines, as demonstrated in freelance project delivery and farm routine schedules
- Quick to learn, flexible in dynamic environments, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Language Proficiency
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Freelance Writer – Academic & Article Writing
Self-employed
01.2019 - Current
Internship (Horticulture Department)
IBIS Farm
04.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
South Eastern Kenya University
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