Nikita Ng
Summary
Experienced agronomist specialising in berry crops with expertise in pest and disease management, irrigation management, planting, and cultivation techniques. Committed to ongoing skill enhancement for optimal performance in a new role. Demonstrates critical thinking abilities and quick adaptation to the unique management needs of different crops. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and excels in both independent and collaborative team environments, while maintaining consistent work quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agronomist
Tasmanian Berries
01.2024 - Current
- Communicated and supported Irrigation management team on crop irrigation requirements, and performed necessary changes on Priva irrigation system
- Supervised and provided hands-on guidance to plant husbandry teams regarding planting and cultivation methods.
- Supervised spray operators in herbicide, fungicide, and pesticide applications
- Monitored field crops for pest and diseases while maintaining detailed records of findings
- Conducted analysis of fruit production waste to determine issues that need to be remedied to increase production levels
- Implemented integrated pest management strategies that maximised efficiency of chemical and biological control methods while maintaining effective control over harmful pests.
- Collected plant samples for analysis of nutrient absorption efficiency
- Analysed data collected from monitored field trials to assess the effectiveness of various agronomic manipulations.
- Researched and analysed the efficacy of different plant substrates in relation to irrigation management
Senior Team Member
Cotton On Mega Hobart
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Operated a Point-Of-Sale terminal to process 200+ transactions daily, while maintaining outstanding store KPIs and driving sales through active engagement with customers
- Maintained and organised stock through accurate record keeping to ensure product availability
- Mentored junior team members, providing support and guidance to improve their roles and skills on the job
- Worked independently as well as within a team to ensure excellent customer service is provided
- Utilised rapid problem-solving skills to professionally handle telephone communications from clients and other stores while ensuring customer satisfaction
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing customer inquiries with practicality and professionalism
Student Success Leader
University of Tasmania
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Professionally assisted new and continuing university students through an outreach support system to access university support services on campus
- Operated a computerised administrative system (CRM) to efficiently access student information to respond to inquiries and maintain accurate record keeping of student data
- Improved student engagement through one-on-one communication to provide personalised support for individual students
- Maintained confidentiality when accessing student records
Education
Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours - Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Horticultural Science, Crop Production, Crop Physiology, Crop Protection and Biosecurity, Food Microbiology, Data Handling and Statistics
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS01.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Priva
- RStudio
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Team supervisor
- Integrated pest management
- Crop monitoring
- Interpreting soil moisture sensor data
- Irrigation management
- Pesticides and chemical applications
- Aseptic laboratory techniques
- Culture-based laboratory methods
- Media preparation
- Autoclave operations
Awards
- Ag Institute of Australia Tasmanian Student Award, 2023
- UTAS Tasmanian International Scholarship, 2019 to 2023
Certification
ChemCERT Accreditation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Indonesian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Agronomist
Tasmanian Berries
01.2024 - Current
Student Success Leader
University of Tasmania
04.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Team Member
Cotton On Mega Hobart
10.2021 - 12.2023
ChemCERT Accreditation
Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours - Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Horticultural Science, Crop Production, Crop Physiology, Crop Protection and Biosecurity, Food Microbiology, Data Handling and Statistics
University of Tasmania
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