Jorge B.
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Jorge B. is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in agricultural research and development, particularly in onion and papaya trials at East-West Seed. In his role as a Farm Operations Associate, he successfully implemented hybrid trials for onions, contributing to their commercialization. He was also instrumental in enhancing cultural management practices for papaya, which included soil treatment and fertilization. Previously, Jorge served as a Research Assistant II, where he developed cultural management techniques for onion breeding trials, enhancing varieties like 'Super Pinoy'. His tenure at East-West Seed began as a Research Assistant I, where he introduced innovations like semi-automated soil treatment to increase operational efficiency. Jorge's educational foundation is rooted in a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in Crop Science from Jose Rizal Memorial State University. His technical expertise includes the use and management of farm equipment and corporate communication.
Experience
FARM OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE - R&D (ONION AND PAPAYA)
EAST-WEST SEED · 2023 — 2024Established and managed onion hybrid trials at R&D farms and farmers' fields. Monitored cultural management practices for papaya trials in collaboration with the Crop Breeding Manager and Research Operations Manager.RESEARCH ASSISTANT II - R&D (ONION)
EAST WEST SEED · 2019 — 2023Conducted the establishment and management of onion breeding trials and variety maintenance trials both in-house and on-site. Engaged in trial evaluation, data analysis, and preparation of reports.RESEARCH ASSISTANT I - RYT (ALL CROPS)
EAST WEST SEED · 2014 — 2019Oversaw the implementation of cultural management practices for various crops including solanaceous, cucurbits, and onion. Managed trial monitoring and daily operations while also evaluating trials and analyzing data.BREEDING ASSISTANT - R&D (ONION)
EAST WEST SEED · 2012 — 2014Implemented onion trials and handled the maintenance of the ‘Red Pinoy’ variety. Collected data and performed analysis related to these trials.FIELD MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE - M&S (MIS OR AND BUKIDNON)
EAST WEST SEED · 2011 — 2012Managed order booking, sales collection, and organization of farmers' meetings and events. Established farm demonstrations while addressing and resolving farmers' complaints.FIELD MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE - M&S (MIS OR, BUKIDNON)
PLANTERS PRODUCTS · 2010 — 2011Responsible for booking orders and collecting sales, as well as organizing farmers' meetings and demonstrations focused on pesticide promotion.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Crop ScienceJose Rizal Memorial State University · 2005 — 2009
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