Paul Lavis
Corowa
Summary
Dynamic Senior Agronomist with a proven track record at AgNVet, enhancing crop yields through advanced soil management and innovative strategies. Skilled in data analysis and public speaking, I foster collaboration among stakeholders and mentor junior professionals, driving impactful solutions in agriculture while optimizing resource allocation for sustainable growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Agronomist
AgNVet
01.2000 - Current
- Evaluated potential risks associated with new agricultural technologies, ensuring safe implementation and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Conducted field trials and evaluations, leading to the adoption of best agronomic practices.
- Actively participated in professional associations'' activities to stay abreast of latest innovations in agronomy field.
- Provided training to farmers on modern agronomic practices, resulting in increased farm efficiency and profitability.
- Enhanced crop yields by implementing advanced soil fertility management techniques and irrigation practices.
- Identified emerging trends in global agriculture markets, enabling strategic planning for future growth opportunities.
- Presented research findings at conferences and workshops, fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders.
- Evaluated new seed varieties for adaptability and performance, accelerating the development of high-yielding cultivars.
- Mentored junior agronomists on technical skills development and career growth opportunities within the organization.
- Established effective communication channels between researchers and extension agents, bridging gaps in knowledge dissemination.
- Contributed to the development of decision support tools for farmers to optimize crop management strategies based on real-time data analysis.
- Developed innovative crop management strategies resulting in increased productivity and sustainability.
Economist
Agriculture Victoria
01.1995 - 07.1997
- Worked effectively to influence key players across private and public sectors.
- Liaised with analysts to strengthen evidence base, raise value awareness, and gain positive reputation about content accuracy.
- Utilized effective public speaking skills to explain complex economic concepts to broad range of audiences.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of government policies by analyzing their impact on macroeconomic variables such as GDP, inflation, and unemployment rates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex economic issues and drive impactful solutions.
- Optimized resource allocation through cost-benefit analysis, ensuring maximum return on investments for public projects.
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC01-2000
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC01-1995
Skills
- Team leadership qualities
- Continuous learning mindset
- Networking and relationship building
- Data analysis capabilities
- Public speaking
- Crop rotation planning
- Problem-solving capacity
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Crop management expertise
Languages
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Senior Agronomist
AgNVet
01.2000 - Current
Economist
Agriculture Victoria
01.1995 - 07.1997
Master of Science - Agriculture
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Melbourne
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