Arthar Simwatachela
Choma
Summary
Adept at elevating farm productivity and operational efficiency, I leveraged modern farming techniques and equipment upgrades at David Salupa Tawila to significantly enhance output. My expertise in farm operations and performance management, coupled with a knack for fostering team excellence, resulted in a safer, more productive work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Zamtonga Farm
09.2021 - Current
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
Control Room Operator
Zambia Universal Quarry
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed crisis situations calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts on operations.
- Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
- Ensured smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining clear communication lines with colleagues and providing comprehensive briefings on relevant issues.
- Demonstrated adaptability during periods of change, embracing new technologies or methodologies to improve overall control room functionality.
Education
Diploma - General Agriculture
Zambia College of Agriculture
Monze Zambia 09.2025
Skills
- Farm Operations
- Farm equipment operation
- Performance Management
- Farm Budgeting
- Livestock management
- Animal Nutrition
- Fertilizer Application
- Equipment Operation
- Supply Ordering
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory Management
- Crop Rotation
- Crop Inspection
- Greenhouse Operations
- Crop Management
- Supply Purchasing
- Controlling pests
- Insecticides Application
- Records Management
- Managing operations
- Animal Breeding
- Field Scouting
- Customer Relations
- Pest Control
- Documentation skills
- Seed purchasing
- Precision Agriculture
- Animal Record Maintenance
- Organic farming
- Irrigation system
- Health assessments
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Crop Irrigation
- Food Safety Regulations
- Soil Fertility
- Coordinating maintenance
Languages
English nyanja Tonga and bemba
Beginner (A1)
Quote
You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Sara Teasdale
Timeline
Farm Manager
Zamtonga Farm
09.2021 - Current
Control Room Operator
Zambia Universal Quarry
01.2019 - 09.2021
Diploma - General Agriculture
Zambia College of Agriculture
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